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Title: Single Effect Pedals Vs. Multi Effects Processor


motorcycle_driver - November 21, 2005 06:54 AM (GMT)
Which one do ou prefer???

hoiguy79 - November 21, 2005 07:44 AM (GMT)
Single Pedals have improve my sound I have some Boss and a cry baby, before getting those I use to have a zoom 505 and a Boss Me-30; but now I wouldn't change my boss single peddals.. they are sweet... take a look at them Mis Guitarras, amplos y efectos

GuitarDojo - November 21, 2005 11:46 AM (GMT)
Both!

I got floor pedals and Processors.

G Force - Fireworx -

Ton of Floor pedals.

FollowerOfTheSatch - November 21, 2005 05:35 PM (GMT)
I use multi cos its cheaper, but i have played with singles and i think it's a lot better
:beer3:

Leroy - November 21, 2005 08:28 PM (GMT)
^^Yup, much cheaper and you can get a great result. I use the ToneWorks Pandora series, create your own sound, it's just brilliant - a little gem to me.

Satch Boogie - November 21, 2005 09:00 PM (GMT)
QUOTE (GuitarDojo @ Nov 21 2005, 11:46 AM)
Both!

I got floor pedals and Processors.

G Force - Fireworx -

Ton of Floor pedals.

+1

Have a DigiTech GNX2, which I have programmed 4 settings I use alot, Clean, Lead, Rhythm and Mental! for Pantera type of tones.

For other occasions I have various Boss pedals, Bad Horsie 2 and Whammy Pedal.

All depends on what sound I'm after.

Skyrunner - November 21, 2005 09:39 PM (GMT)
Absolutely single effect units are more quality sound. And they are really more sensitive your picking, tapping.

Processors cant be versalite. They can add your sound as extra color.

tTz - November 22, 2005 04:20 PM (GMT)
QUOTE (Skyrunner @ Nov 21 2005, 09:39 PM)
Processors cant be versalite.




:unsure: Erm...indeed.


I prefer singles for the flexibility, though some multi-effects units are looking really tempting just now. They're just crying out 'Buy me! Me, me, me! Buy!'. Either that or I'm drunk. <_<


Vai uses multi-effects btw, so I can't see any arguement standing up about them being not versatile, not responsive, or not as nice sounding. At the end of the day, pick what you feel at home with. I also prefer singles because I've become somewhat technophobic in the past year or two, and don't trust anything with more than a few simple dials to work for very long. :blink:

Satch Boogie - November 22, 2005 08:49 PM (GMT)
QUOTE (tTz @ Nov 22 2005, 04:20 PM)
I've become somewhat technophobic in the past year or two, and don't trust anything with more than a few simple dials to work for very long. :blink:

Yeh, I think I know what you mean!! As I posted before, I do have a GNX2, but I'm 100% sure I ain't get the full use out of it. I've found my settings I like, tweaked them slightly and that was that. That was about a year ago and I haven't touched any of the settings since. Now when it comes to the pedals, well the knobs are always getting tweaked (no pun intended! :rolleyes: ).

stevelukather - November 22, 2005 09:33 PM (GMT)
I use a Lexicon MPX-100 right now, and I'm stumbled hearing the delays and reverbs coming out of that device! Just fabulous! I had a Korg AX100G but when I play thru my Lexicon, it BLOWS the Korg thousand times away!
Note: I hate to admit i've not had any stompbox in my entire live playing over 6 years :blush:

Skyrunner - November 22, 2005 10:59 PM (GMT)
I hate to use stompbox at stage. Its very diffucult to tweak at stage. So In mini stage and home, processors save your life. But, processors are very bad at semi-professional studio records and medium stage and medium size concert.

Processors never provide pro sound. But my processors word dont include pro rack systems. I say that only floor board processors dont provide pro sound.


motionblur - November 23, 2005 12:41 AM (GMT)
I love stomp boxes for studio use. However I have a Line 6 Vetta II, so I have to vote for multi f/x, even though that's only a piece of the Line 6 puzzle.

hoiguy79 - November 23, 2005 09:30 AM (GMT)
Well I have to admit that procesor like the G-Mayor are great; more on the reverbs, delays,compresors and EQ; but when it comes to distortions or overdrives and some modulation FXs like wha, well stomp boxes are the best for me.

motorcycle_driver - November 23, 2005 04:49 PM (GMT)
have any of you guys played on a Boss GT-8 MEP?

motorcycle_driver - November 23, 2005 04:52 PM (GMT)
How do you change to clean\overdrive in the stomp box quickly? or o you have to change it everytime with your hands?

neoclassy03 - February 26, 2006 11:18 PM (GMT)
i perfer single pedals and racks

brisdaddy - March 4, 2006 12:48 AM (GMT)
I have a digitech gnx3 and 6 or 7 boss single effects Ilike the gnx3 for recording but the single effects sound better live.

zenmonkey - March 5, 2006 10:49 PM (GMT)
I've got a Line 6 Pod XT Live, it's the absolute business and a piece of cake to use. Plus you can download new sounds from their webpage, meaning it's future-proofed




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