My Setup And What I Would Like To Get. Help? Options

[gnarkill]

Iv'e been playing guitar for about 13 years now, but that doesn't mean I know what I am doing or that I am any good. But about a year ago, I took all my old equipment and garbage amps and guitars and traded them into a Guitar Center and got myself some new toys. I picked up the Schecter Hellraiser C-1 FR and a Line 6 Spider 4 120 watt. I also picked up the floor board to go with it.

I really liked the looks of the Hellraiser a lot, and it was recommended based on my tastes in music (In Flames, Killswitch and Trivium). And as far as the Line 6 amp, I wasnt looking for anything big, I just wanted something to explore and find a new sound for myself, as well as play with sounds that are already used by some big players. I figured a modulation amp like this would do me good to start out with as I only play by myself. I also picked up Rocksmith 2014 to learn some songs and improve my skills.

Now that I have had the Hellraiser for a year, I really like the tones and the feel. But I have determined that I HATE tuning a guitar with a Floyd Rose tremolo. I have to ask, what advantage does the Floyd Rose really provide besides the whammy? I just recently found out the guitar has a coil tap, and I barely know what it does. Ive been told it only uses one coil in the pickup. But what situation would I use this?

The Spider 4 has been solid for me, as I have found lots of things I have liked, and lots of different tones. I know I LOVE the looper, but it doesnt have a very long time to record for it. It has a good amount of effects, but I wish I could have more.

After playing around enough with the Spider 4, and looking on a bunch of the lessons on GMC where a ton of the songs have presets used on the POD HD500x, I would like to know more. I want to know how you all feel about it? What advantages does it bring? I like the idea of being able to use a to play around with more tones, distortions and effects and putting them how I want.

I also am interested in some sort of metronome or drum machine. Any ideas there?

I am also interested in a really awesome looper. Perhaps something that can go for more than a few minutes. And if there is anything out there that allows me to loop multiple parts.

Final few questions, what are the advantages of the Floyd Rose? What exactly would I use the coil tap for? Any advise on making my own tones?

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