Processors Vs Pedals, what is the difference? |
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Processors Vs Pedals, what is the difference? |
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Jan 15 2012, 07:15 AM |
Effect pedal and amp set up can be tweaked on the fly during a gig, effect processors not so much.
but then set up your patches right on an effect processor and you have little need to tweak An Effect processor even the really good ones are still emulations of analogue circuitry, some people can tell the difference, though the audience and in the mix it's impossible. If something goes wrong on your pedal board you can just take it off, if your processor dies you're screwed. Remember if you have a processor TAKE REGULAR BACKUPS!!!!! I had the internal battery on my Axe Fx Ultra die and reprogramming from a 6 month old back up wasn't fun -------------------- My SoundCloud
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Jan 15 2012, 12:25 PM |
This is a very good topic, and it's a very old question, always good for discussion. Personally I like both types of devices:
So far, I had this array of pedals: And Nova System, from digital devices. Thing I learned is that overcomplicating a setup can always lead to thinner sound, no matter if you use stomps or processor. In fact, if you put so many pedals as you have in one processor, your tone can cut out easily. Today, I use only tubescreamer, and perhaps I'll get mini-rack device that has delay/reverb/chorus within, and that will stand on the amp (in the loop). Wah is an option too, but it's not really needed that much if you think about it. Alex is right 100% about both categories, I agree entirely. Processors are just not good enough for live use, they are lost easily in the mix, have decreased dynamic range, and you cannot do good guitar feedback with them (if that's part of your style). AxeFX is a great tool for the traveling musician tho, but that is single device on the market, and not very affordable one. On the other hand, stomps are bulky, require special power handling, need to be relatively expensive to be good, and roll off higher frequencies in most cases. Using them sparingly, only when needed, and applying minimalistic approach can do wonders for your sound live. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Jan 15 2012, 03:51 PM |
Just to add that a good processor will also usually provide more options for interfacing it to other equpiment. Many are designed for both studio and stage so will have balanced and unbalanced I/O; some will also offer both analgue and digital and some will provide I/O at a variety of levels and so have some flexibility as to both what and how it can connect with.
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Jan 16 2012, 10:41 PM |
Interesting topic!! My current live set up for Cirse's shows is a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier amp with a Marshall Cabinet and a Line 6 pod hd500 as a multiFx. I find that the all in one is more comfortable for me nowadays... Pedals are more expensive and at the same time I should get a midi controller in order to turn on or off many pedals at the same time. Another disadvantage of the pedals is that you can't set delays at the tempo of the song and the same with some other effects like tremolo or even phaser and flanger. When I'm playing a song I use to add compressor and delay to the solo, so this would mean turning on two different pedals. With the multiFx I just change the tone with 1 pedal.
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Jan 16 2012, 11:55 PM |
Good point!!! I haven't tried a new pod yet but looking forward to it! I don't used it too much time but at first I can note that the quality of the effects is better than the previous versions. -------------------- My lessons
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Jan 17 2012, 10:41 PM |
It would indeed be nice to do that comparison, these devices are both flagship products of both companies (although you should keep in mind price/performance ratio too).
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Jan 18 2012, 12:36 AM |
The difference between processors and pedals is that with the multi-effect processors you into the whole war against knobs and buttons at once, and with pedals you have different separate battles to pick, all in the search of tone
Just joking there, both are great solutions and to each their own! As for me, I grew tired of fighting with my X3 to get decent sounds, and finally tamed my 5 stomps, so I'm lazy and just play my amp these days, thus not recording much really! -------------------- Guitars:
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