Looking for some advice on multi-effect processors
 

Hey guys, I've been down for awhile, glad to be back! I just thought I'd ask if anyone would be willing to give me some advice on multi-effects processors. I am looking to purchase one for around 200 bucks. I know Line 6, DigiTech, Boss, and Vox make them, but you guys know more about these things than I do I'm sure. Any help would be appreciated!! :2thumbups:

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My favs are Boss GT-8 (closer to your budget - if you buy a used one) and Vox Tonelab (if you buy a used one).

What I like about the Tonelab is the fact that it incorporates a 12AX7 preamp tube.

It really boils down to personal preference, they all have their unique features and they are all just damn good.

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Tell me more about your current rig and your favorite music.

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Ok, right now I'm mainly playing blues and anything heavy. I checked out the tonelab, they make a model with a pedal and one without. I'm kinda trying to get one to use in a live situation rather than in a home setting. Something where I can change settings quickly.

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I play with a American Strat, and a hot-rodded Epi Les Paul. I'm also using a 100w 2x12 RG100.

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Yep, the Vox Tonelabs are basically the same except one is for live use.... and I *think* it has a few more features than the studio version.

I personally loved the Vox Tonelab. I loved how warm it is and how crunchy it could get. You can actually download patches for it. There's a website with patches.

http://www.youtube.com/v/_pUVQnt2kuM...olor2=0x54abd6

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yeah wow, that sounds pretty good! I gotta stay in the 200 bracket though, and I can't find one even used for 200. they're closer to 300. If you see one for cheap, drop me a line and let me know, thanks for the help :yess:

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Yeah, if you keep your eye open you can find great bargains. I'll keep my eye out for you. One sold for $209 on SleazeBay last week.

Craigslist would be a good way to find a cheap one, also you could start a "wanted" ad on gear-vault.

They're out there. :w:

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I found a Pod xt live for a good price, picked it up now i just have to figure out how to use the darn thing :smilez:

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ugh scratch that. That pod xt live is going right back where it came from. Complete garbage. It won't even stay on and functional for more than 10 mins at a time.

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wow, was it used?

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No it wasn't used! It was brand new out of the box fresh!! I had sooo many problems with it it's ridiculous. It's too much to type on here, if you had aim, i would hit you up on there and tell you all about it.

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I went back and tried out the tonelab LE and the Digitech RP 500. I liked both, but believe it or not, the RP500 sounded better! I got that and it is cool but I do have a few problems. Like when I connect it to my amp through the clean channel, it get an insane amount of hiss and ambient noise, but oddly enough, when I run it through the lead channel with the gain turned down, there's no hiss! I just thought that was odd....

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I realize it's in a completely different price range, but I had read nothing but good about the Axe-FX from Fractal Audio. I'd love to test one out.

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These are badass!

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I've read very good things about them. I'd like to try one out but I doubt too many stores stock them.
They certainly seem to polarize people in terms of modeling vs analog.

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Did you ever get one? Are you looking for amp modeling or more for effects?


Did you ever think of going used rack?

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MrSandMan, did you get to play a Axe-Fx?

I noticed that Ty Tabor is using them now, too. He has a killer live tone.