Buying A Multi Effect |
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Mar 21 2009, 04:30 PM
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Since you are confused about multieffects it's equally confusing trying to sort out what you should get.
Try to answer a few questions for guidance. How do you plan to use it? - for live gigs - for bedroom playing - playing with headphones - for computer recording What do you expect from it? - it's got to have a tuner built in - it should be able to sound like a Marshall... and a Fender... and a Mesa Boogie - superb god like analog effects sound - I don't care, as long as I can dial in distortion, delay and such I've got: - A tube amp - a solid state amp with built in digital effects - A regular solid state amp - I play through a PA - something that says GT8 on it  - nothing I want: - a thousand choices - a few real good sounds - everything built into a small box and it shall be able to do everything. It's going to be my new best friend. and more description f you can  the more the better
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Mar 21 2009, 06:54 PM
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I would recommend getting a Wah and delay pedals...Regarding distortion you can get a pedal for that but I guess you need to dial in that sound on your amp itself and not using the pedal...Should sound better that way..
Here are some recommendations regarding pedals : Jim Dunlop Cry Baby 535Q  Boss DD-3 Digital Delay Pedal  IMO pedals are way to go , especially if you don't need so many effects (like most of us do not need).They will give you a nice sound and often better compared to some multieffects units... -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Mar 21 2009, 07:02 PM
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I would seriously recommend the Digitech RP350 its got everything you need and its in your price range.
 Check it out here: http://www.digitech.com/products/Multi-Effects/RP350.php -------------------- There still are many hidden discoveries waiting to be found in a guitar
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Mar 21 2009, 07:18 PM
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any multi effects from Boss would be nice
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Mar 21 2009, 08:55 PM
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what is its advantages over the rp350?
plus it costs more than my amp and guitar combined lol This post has been edited by vampire18: Mar 21 2009, 09:00 PM --------------------  |
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Mar 21 2009, 10:17 PM
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You know what. Like Bogdan says I'd go for analog pedals for a couple of reasons.
First - They give a better sound than a multi effects pedal. Second - This is also part of the learning. I think an old school approach is prefered where you start with an amp, learn it inside out, add analog effects and as a final step you could make use of a multi effects pedal. Why? Because if you get a multi effects pedal now, without knowing how effects work and what they do I'm quite positive a multi effects pedal will be overwhelming. It will contain hundereds of things you will never use or know how to use them. Adding analog pedals give you plenty of time to explore each pedal and learn how they function. I get a feeling you don't want or even need hundereds of different effects and I suspect if you had them you'd get lost along the way. When I got my first multi effects pedal after owing an amp and some analog pedals, it was the ever first Zoom by the way and it was mid 90's, I was just overwhelmed... I didn't know how to get the best sound out of it and it contained so many things I never ever even used. I went back to analog pedals because they sounded better and was easy to use. So at this point I think a multi effects pedal isn't your best choise. Better go analog for now and learn along the way. In a few years when you feel that you need four different chorus effects, a couple different tremolos, a dozen distortion sounds etc etc etc in one pedal, then concider it. What good is it with a thousand different presets when you don't know what's inside them. It'll only be confusing. Like I said, right now for your own sake and your musical gear development, stick to old school analog pedals. You'll be doing yourself a favor. At least for now. -------------------- My bands homepage
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Mar 22 2009, 12:33 AM
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QUOTE (vampire18 @ Mar 21 2009, 11:49 PM)  but i know that the multi affect is very complicated and overwelming but as a start i can use only the presets and patches other people designed and take it from there. Yes you could, but one point I made was that you'd be using something you would not understand the basics of. If you have a delay pedal and dial in different settings you'll see it in front of you and you'll hear the result. It's graspable. In a multi effect it's not so much, and especially if you use the presets you'll learn nothing. As I see it it's useful to learn each effect, how they function for real. It's like basic theory on effect pedals But of course, if you're just after the sounds simple at hand a multieffect is great. Better even. -------------------- My bands homepage
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Mar 22 2009, 03:21 AM
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I understand it can be confusing. But buying multiple effects can be tricky if you are a first time buyer, and if you need it for all those situations. What I can tell you from my personal experience is that low budget and semi priced digital gear don't sound so good live, only pedals do. If your focus is playing at home, it is best to consider some Boss MultiFX unit like Boss ME-50. It has pedal emulation, and effects, and Boss is the brand that is famous for making transparent effect, so they are pretty reliable even for live gigs. This means it will serve you great in the house, and fairly good live.
It's all about priorities in general. If you need the gear for home use, buy digital modeling unit. If you need for recording, buy a good sound card/audio interface, if you need it for live gigs, buy pedals or rack effects. You have to make a decision what you need the most, and choose appropriate. When you decide, tell us, and we will try to give specific models for recomendation. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Mar 22 2009, 08:36 AM
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I have the Boss ME-50, and I can say it is a joy to use. Very modular in it's approach, and no menu surfing. It reminds me of an analog synth. It's only possible drawback is using the presets while gigging, it can take a split second to change if it's quite different than the one you're playing when you switch. It's very well made and stage worthy.
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