GT2 and Line 6 Uber Metal
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thor666
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have not tried the Uber Metal. But i've tried 2 Sansamp GT2 (but i didn't buy; my friend did). One old and one new version.
the old version nails down AC/DC's Back In Black so accurately I was pretty amazed.
the new version sounds more modern, more defined and less of a vintage thing. More in your face.
I much prefer the older model.
Anyway if u know some pedal building, u can try to build one urself. GT2 is a little overpriced for its circuitry design.
Hope that helps.
the old version nails down AC/DC's Back In Black so accurately I was pretty amazed.
the new version sounds more modern, more defined and less of a vintage thing. More in your face.
I much prefer the older model.
Anyway if u know some pedal building, u can try to build one urself. GT2 is a little overpriced for its circuitry design.
Hope that helps.
PinkSpId3r
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vaiyen why dun u post this in guitar - gear? think u will get a better response over there :wink:
maybe my soft can move it over there
cheers
maybe my soft can move it over there
cheers
thor666
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Vaiyen said:
haha.. no i don't build my own pedals... too much trouble. did try before, but i guess i'm not cut for it. i'm better at setting up guitars.
the circuitry of the GT2 changed slightly i think... my friend and i went to the seller's house and tried both so the difference was actually quite obvious.
i do have the page for the GT2 circuit if you're interested. If you're good at soldering and want to try out some stuff u can buy their board and parts. Cheaper that way. Note that it isn't an easy project though.
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just read the comments section on the website... they're actually pretty useful!
"The original IC's are tlc2262cp, but IC1 is a tl072.
Try this... is the only way to obtain clean sound on fender and make a difference betweeen mesa and marshall."
so if you want the old version, swap the ICs.
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http://www.tonepad.com/project.asp?id=22
jeremyrozario
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thats the most informative and the best schematic site ive seen yet
CyanideJunkie
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I tried the line 6 uber metal once at luther musicworks... the one thing that i really like is the noise gates inlcuded... but for me the distortion sounds too 'dry' even after 20 mins of tweaking... btw i ran the signal into a line 6 spider amp...
heres the review i took from my blog:
Line 6 Uber Metal - Perfect for lead guitarists... Line 6 effects are one of the best in the world, on par with boss, except that line 6 equipment are always so damn HEAVY! It has 3 modes of dist, namely Metal, Pulverize and Insane... The noise gates included really help when you're shredding, tapping and sweeping... the first gate is a mild one while the second gate is a heavy one suited to aggresive metal-style palm muting... Sound is less digitalised compared to digitech pedals...
6 knobs - Level, low, mid, mid lvl(scoop), high, drive... [5/5]
theres a lot of dispute over which one is better-the uber metal or the metal zone... its just a matter of preference really... but for me i chose the metal zone :wink:
heres the review i took from my blog:
Line 6 Uber Metal - Perfect for lead guitarists... Line 6 effects are one of the best in the world, on par with boss, except that line 6 equipment are always so damn HEAVY! It has 3 modes of dist, namely Metal, Pulverize and Insane... The noise gates included really help when you're shredding, tapping and sweeping... the first gate is a mild one while the second gate is a heavy one suited to aggresive metal-style palm muting... Sound is less digitalised compared to digitech pedals...
6 knobs - Level, low, mid, mid lvl(scoop), high, drive... [5/5]
theres a lot of dispute over which one is better-the uber metal or the metal zone... its just a matter of preference really... but for me i chose the metal zone :wink:
subversion
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here's my take on the Uber Metal... 8)
http://www.soft.com.sg/new/modules....tart=165&sid=cfefc8a227cfdd65588b9e81f070965e
i believe that in any case, you sholdn't compare one pedal in the hope that it must out-do the other to be 'better' for you. get the one which will add value to your playing.
http://www.soft.com.sg/new/modules....tart=165&sid=cfefc8a227cfdd65588b9e81f070965e
i believe that in any case, you sholdn't compare one pedal in the hope that it must out-do the other to be 'better' for you. get the one which will add value to your playing.
i definitely agree wth you Sub. And believe me I've gone through your review a few times But as of now, I am unable to try the pedals for myself. So i was hoping to get a rough idea of how they sound like.
So Subby, does the distortion from the uber-metal sound somewhat digital or fuzzy? (I heard that of line6 products) I gotta know this bcos I get turned off by that very trait. THICKNESS is what gets me drooling.
But as of now, I am unable to try the pedals for myself. So i was hoping to get a rough idea of how they sound like.So Subby, does the distortion from the uber-metal sound somewhat digital or fuzzy? (I heard that of line6 products) I gotta know this bcos I get turned off by that very trait. THICKNESS is what gets me drooling.
CyanideJunkie
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subversion said:
i didn't compare them... as i said its a matter of preference and i fully agree with you... wat gd comes out using an fx pedal which is considered the best in the world when it completely screws up ur tone eh?
for me the reason i chose the metal zone was because i liked the sound and it had a wider mid-freq range(plus it weighed less) compared to the uber metal, and while the noise gate was good it was something that i could do without...
btw the mid freq of the uber metal is 250hz-4khz while the metal zone is 200hz-5khz
subversion
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Vaiyen said:i definitely agree wth you Sub. And believe me I've gone through your review a few times
So Subby, does the distortion from the uber-metal sound somewhat digital or fuzzy? (I heard that of line6 products) I gotta know this bcos I get turned off by that very trait. THICKNESS is what gets me drooling.
this pedal isn't technically a replica of the emulation type distortion offered by Line6. there's sufficient clarity with all the voicings on offer, watch your amp EQ if you use it.
i am as repelled by digital & fuzzy tones as you are, the reason i invest in on-board amp distortion instead of pedals. this source respects your guitar's inherent tonal character more than pedals do... 8)
for the record, i've nothing against the Metal Zone, it's still the standard to beat when intense distortion is the issue. i feel that the Metal Zone should have a subsequent manifestation by now because some of the settings are really lacking in depth. however, the fact that it's not, shows that the Metal Zone formula is still very relevant today.
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