Multi-effects or Individual stompboxes?

[MadWerewolfBoy]

Pod XT Live got no fx send/ return like the X3 Live/ GT-8/ GT-10/ G9.2tt/ tonelab LE!

Haha :twisted:

And yup, with amp/ cab simulation turned off, since its assumed u got a good amp/ cab for this method to work..

 

[Whitestrat]

Pod XT Live got no fx send/ return like the X3 Live/ GT-8/ GT-10/ G9.2tt/ tonelab LE!

Haha :twisted:

And yup, with amp/ cab simulation turned off, since its assumed u got a good amp/ cab for this method to work..

AAARRRGGHHH!!!! Cannot do this way ah? Damn... whaahaha... is ok... I stick to my old way of doing things...:mrgreen:

 

[THOA]

4 Cable Method:

Guitar -> Multi Effects In
Multi Effects fx send -> Amp In
Amp fx send -> Multi Effects fx return
Multi Effects Out -> Amp fx return

This way, you can use the post/ pre effects on the multi effects, before/ after the pre-amp/ power-amp..

Dammit... Now you REALLY got me reconsidering...

(though I STILL say tone is in the fingers!!!!)

No la.. tone is in the TEETH! Ask Jimi! :mrgreen:

 

[pj75]

depends on the situation

my opion is that if its just distortion you need than the build in distortion from the amps sounds the best . its has more warmth , the chords are clearer; it sort of blends easily whan jammin like mesa boogie dual rectifier
(plenty of tones)..or vox valvetronic , but that depends on the type distortion /overdrive you need ,maybe for a more twangy ones: fender twin reverb, And for mods i recommend single pedals , it has more control though its vary from brand to brand.like for me mxr phase give the best phase for me , while other mod i prefer other brands, than there's those wah wah s , whammy....and so on. but those who have alot of different settings for different pedals,for each songs than a multi effect might be good for you though sometimes you might have to compromise the warmth of the sound ,certain features too have to be compromise , but the lastest boss gt 10 kinda look promising i dunno but so those many other multi effects, you'll only know its actually potential only after you played with it after sometime maybe a week , a month.....i guess.then again all this is just my personal preferences , ,....it actually totally depends on individual budget,taste ..... blah blah

 

[MadWerewolfBoy]

Who doesn't like a $5k tube amp + full stack set up and use its natural distortion? Haha... That's definitely better than our $500 to $1k emulating "toys"... Then you will have the spend more on transporting these amps around and the set up at different venues. It'll be cool, but must have the budget. In our sunny city island, we muso's rarely tan so much lui from music! =) So its still back to our toys, unless your gear funded by your rich mum/ dad/ relative..

 

[feedback]

SAVE money from buying all the high end pedal ----
3 high end pedal = 1 great amp

Used run lot of effect...
But since i got a "decent " amp --- that all i need ----
Guitar , AMP , 3 chord and truth........

 

[MadWerewolfBoy]

d00d... 20 "high-end" pedals ≠ a great amp + good pair of 4×12" cabs man...

 

[EugeneSmasher]

But the thing about getting your drive and effects from pedals is, when you wanna change your sound, you can just change the pedals. You don't have the change the whole amplifier. I think stompboxes are a far more economical / practical, especially if you're gonna use different amplifiers in different venues and want to keep your tone more or less consistent.

Frankly I prefer getting everything from pedals, but a good amp is important because the pedals still go through to the amp, AND I want superb cleans. I won't call analog pedals emulating toys though, they actually do take the signal from the guitar and modify it, but digitals, yeah they change it completely so emulating would be a good term for those electricity-guzzlers.

 

[malaysian]

But the thing about getting your drive and effects from pedals is, when you wanna change your sound, you can just change the pedals. You don't have the change the whole amplifier. I think stompboxes are a far more economical / practical, especially if you're gonna use different amplifiers in different venues and want to keep your tone more or less consistent.

Frankly I prefer getting everything from pedals, but a good amp is important because the pedals still go through to the amp, AND I want superb cleans. I won't call analog pedals emulating toys though, they actually do take the signal from the guitar and modify it, but digitals, yeah they change it completely so emulating would be a good term for those electricity-guzzlers.

get a fender tube amp, + a crunchbox infront of it.
NOW u got fender crystal clean, n marshall's growl. >

 

[Xypher]

Hi all,

I need help with recording with my Podxtl + Reaper. Whenever i set the Input to Podxt live (USB recording), the volume is alright. But when i use Line In to record, the volume drops. I can barely make out what i am playing. Is there a way to solve this problem?

I like USB recordin but I find that there is a time lag between what i play and what i hear. This screws up my timing and the end result is just noise.

I may be doing something wrongly.. Pls advise!

 

[chickenbackside]

USB recording means your software is getting digitised signals from your POD. It is not dependent on any analogue signals and impedance issues and hence the level of the signal is good.

When you switch your input to line in, you're getting your input signal from the line out of your POD to the input of your audio interface (soundcard). If your audio interface does not have a preamp, you will have trouble getting the levels right. Turn up your output of your POD. If that is still not loud enough, you will need a preamp.

Also, the POD has the capability to output balanced signals and that is essential for a good clean tone. Can your audio interface accept balanced inputs? If not, it is time to upgrade. If your audio interface can accept balanced signals, you will need to buy balanced cables. The POD side should have 2 ring tips instead of one on your 1/4" heads. The audio interface side either has the same or XLR heads. If you choose to use XLR, you will need to buy 1/4" balanced to XLR (male) cables.

The time lag you are describing is called latency. A few things can cause this:

1) Your latency setting is wrong. The latency can be set to very minimal but it takes a toll on your computer. Lower latency (shorter lag) = more computing power needed.

2) Your computer is too slow.

3) The driver for your audio interface cannot handle such low latencies

4) Not enough RAM in your computer

If you're into computer recording, you will know that the pros use mostly PCI slots to interface between the computer and audio interface. USB and even firewire sometimes are too slow for real work.

For you, I'd suggest the first thing you do is check your latency settings.

 

[Xypher]

Thanks for the tips dude.

How do I ensure the latency settings are correct?

 

[chickenbackside]

I have never used Reaper before, but it should be in one of the audio interface settings menus.

 

[manloloq]

Hala

Stompboxes!!

 

[Whitestrat]

No la.. tone is in the TEETH! Ask Jimi! :mrgreen:

Aiyah... Then we can start arguing about filling metals and how they improve magnetism in the pickups!!!!:mrgreen:

 

[THOA]

Can! I start first:

Braces can help you solo like Malmsteen :mrgreen: