SansAmp GT2 or Tri-AC?

[suspend_thought]

Having trouble deciding between the two, I play all kinds of genres, but currently am on rock and metal.

from the samples and posts on this forum I gathered that the tri-AC's distortion isn't enough for metal... can't see that solid chug there. It would be my choice except for that. Is there any way to alleviate this, through a booster or whatnot? Would it be worth the extra cost just for the ability to save three settings, hm.

and also... I heard that the sansamp pedals might not go well with some amps... what does that mean?

 

[almondx]

dude do a forum search please this topic has been brought up before. you wiil give people an impression of being lazy if you post such a question which had been debated many times before in the forum.

 

[suspend_thought]

dude do a forum search please this topic has been brought up before. you wiil give people an impression of being lazy if you post such a question which had been debated many times before in the forum.

i don't want to argue here so i'll just say that i searched the forum already and that's what i came up with before I posted this.

 

[almondx]

I believe shredcow made alot of comments regarding the tri-ac and it's ability (or lack of?) to do metal. Maybe you can pm him about it.

Regarding the sansamp pedals not working well with certain amps, some believe that they are meant to be plugged straight into a mixer. Note that they are not just mere distortion units but rather analog amp emulators. Anyhow, most think that the tri-ac is a "for live use" pedal due to its switchable patches while the gt2 is more for recording purposes.

Also do note that there are certain problematic tri-acs which seem to lose their patch settings no matter how you try to save them. But don't let this affect your choice as it can be fixed.

It all boils down to how you want to use the pedals in the end. I would go for the gt2 if you do not need the 3 patch switching.

 

[sanXp]

I haven't really tried all kinds of ways to boost the tri-ac, but so far it hasn't been very good. I am using a modified SD-1. Quite sick of the thing already. It's very easy to get a high gain sound from the GT-2, but it can become a little muddy. These 2 pedals have this one kind of sound, some super high frequency hiss/buzz/dunno-what-the heck-it-is sound when there is distortion. You can use your amp or some kind of eq to roll it off.

 

[ShredCow]

on the other hand, i think i get enough distortion from a TRI AC with a ts9dx boosting it.

sanXp prefers very tight, focused kind of chug, very heavy stuff. While I use lesser amounts of gain, but in the metal region.

Its really what you need in the end. Live? Almost certainly, TRI AC with a little booster like the SD1, bad monkey, TS7, TS series. Studio? Home playing? I guess I would choose a GT2, its not only a heavy metal pedal. Can do jazz, blues and some more.

 

[Lifehouse]

BTW, GT2 is buffered bypass right? Not true bypass?

 

[ShredCow]

None of the Sansamps are TB.

Kinda irk-ish but its my amp so HEY! Leave it on lah....

 

[stars_jy]

you will need a keyboard amp or full range systems to get the most out of it.. if ur juz playin home.. i reccomend u to get the sansamp classic.. alot of flexibility.. the gt2 and tri ac covers diff areas.. gt2 sounds more sizzle and fizzy hi gain to me.. not my type.. u haf to try them out my fren..
for the sansamp classic.. u can scout around in the ebay.. i got mine in brandnew condition for onli 115USD on ebay.. im loving it.. however im usin a power engine with it.. so u might not get the same results with guitar amps.

 

[ShredCow]

What stars_jy says it truth. Keyboard amps, monitors or good powered speakers are best for the Sansamp series.

Btw, stars, I realised my Sansamp Classic? It ain't a Classic. Its a Sansamp Original. :wink:

 

[jono007]

I have a GT2 running into a small Marshall 15CDX. I've also run it into a Marshall Valvestate and will try it tomorrow thru a Fender (not sure what model...).

I think it's a great analog emulator. It gives me a reasonable amount of chunky sounds. If I'm playing rhythm, I'll either use my Korg OD105 or the GT2. Then it also depends on what kind of GT2 sound I want. The Fender-like emulation is quite trebly.... the Calif Mesa sound is heavy.

I like it... would recommend you to try it. It's also flexible enuf to record on. I send it thru my MRS8, and it sounds pretty good. Much better than the onboard effects on the Zoom.

 

[stars_jy]

!!!!... shred.. wad the ...

is there any diff between urs and the classic reissue?? haf to go ur house to check out the diff my god.. u snatch it for how much?? does it haf the 10 years old mojo??

 

[ShredCow]

I only noticed it in the Gearhead convention when I was looking at Edo83's Classic and noted mine didn't have the word "Classic" on it. I got mine for erm.. $250? I guess it would fetch a good price on evilBay.

I didnt compare with Edo's side by side, so I don't have any idea if its any better.

It worrks well though. Its truely an amp sim instead of the TRI AC, which basically offers that 3 models and noting else, and its way more tweakable than the GT2. Of course, its more complicated and its vintage sounding.

 

[stars_jy]

yea..

i agree its more vintage soundin.. but still strugglin to get the 80s rock sound alittle.. but i place a eq20 after it.. boost abit of level and some bass.. sounds like a new pedal.. i dunno.. juz sounded better to me..

 

[suspend_thought]

I'll probably get the GT-2 then and line in it to my computer if it sounds like shit with my amp, I guess.

The main problem I had deciding was whether the Tri-AC was adequate because I'm not the sort to just leave the pedal at the same configuration, especially when it's capable of alot more.