I'm not trying to troll or start a flame war, but a LOT of the Axe vs Kemper discussions are pretty old - as far as firmware/capabilities go. For instance, I saw one that said you can't run two amps (panned opposite each other) in the Kemper. That can't be right, can it? Also, that the Kemper has no USB recording functionality? I don't remember where I saw some of these arguments against the Kemper, but surely they would have addressed this by now - I mean if the Line 6 Pod can have two amps simultaneously and every unit out there can record via USB...
I guess I'm just looking for a current comparison of the two units since obviously you can't "try" the Axe and no one locally has the Kemper.
FWIW, I have already ordered the Kemper and look forward to using it in two days when it gets here But I have a feeling at some point I'll be picking up the Axe also, since the main thing I hear from reasonable reviews/reviewers (as opposed to Kemper or Fractal fanboys/girls) is that they both serve different purposes, do things differently, yadda yadda yadda, though I can't help but feel this - while diplomatic and seemingly unbiased - is a bit disingenuous since there seems to be so much debate & people on the fence as to which one to get. I think people with VERY limited funds just eventually take the plunge one way or the other and just learn to love the one they got (and I'm sure there's a LOT to love about both units).
So I'm not looking for a debate, but maybe if you've got a link to features/updates/comparisons/videos/reviews, etc. However, if you own BOTH units (Axe II & Kemper), then please chime in about what you primarily use each for and what the various strengths & weaknesses are... I'm trying to get a feel for if I should just already start saving for the Axe II or if the Kemper would suit me fine. I mainly just plan on using it at home in the studio for metal/alternative music, playing Kiesel 8-strings, 7-strings, and the occasional Music Man 6er.
Again, the keyword here is RECENT RECENT RECENT!!!
Thanks in advance!