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Whats your guys' opinion about like a regular pedal versus like one of those multi-effects pedals. I've already bought a multi-effect pedal, but I just wanna know if they are less of quality in each sound since there are more of them in one unit. and that like say the pedals that are just one sound are better cause it focuses on just that one thing. Any input would be cool... Thanks.
AITEE
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IMo, it really varies according to your needs and patience. All of the PODxt and PODxtl clips I've heard made by users have sounded great.
I'm a single pedal user, just because...I can't really defend it much anymore aside from a personal preference of laziness. there's a learning curve with multis that I don't want to deal with right now...though in a couple years from now I might feel totally different.
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I think MultiFX have come a long way. I have been quite impressed w/ the stuff I have heard from the Line 6 POD XT Live. I am about to buy one.
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like thesteve said, single pedals tend to be easier to use. you only need to mess with 1-4 knobs and you're set. they can also be cheaper if you're not really into effects. and in theory i think you can get more sounds from single pedals, for example with an 'n' number of pedals you can get 2^n sounds.
multi-effects can simplify things in a different way. you don't have to worry about pedals boards, different power supplies, or connecting cables. i believe, they are generally more versatile. essentially everything you need in one processor.
as far as sound goes, i dont think i'm going to go into that, for a couple reasons. it's hard to compare the two, just because of the wide variety of pedals out there. from 200-300 pedals like the tim, eternity, etc. to lower quality pedals like dano fab series, boss ds-1, etc. reason number two, people have different tastes. some people like the sounds they can get from their multi-effects processor, some people like the sounds they can get from single pedals, some people don't care, and a lot of people can't really tell the difference (mostly non-guitar players).
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For a good multi, you have to pay, $400 new for the PODxt Live (I have one, love it), but if you're using lots and lots of effects and are on a budget for soemthing that sounds real good, this would be a great route. Don't buy anything that sells for less that $250/300 new
But if you only need a couple pedals, or are really adamant when it comes to having originals of things, then singles are probably better, you'll get a bit more flexability as far as arrangement, and you'll spend less, 'cause you don't need as much.
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Single Effects all the way....unless you're recording direct. My main reason is because most single effects are Analog, and I don't use digital gear....that might change soon though....if I get something for better reverb.
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and in theory i think you can get more sounds from single pedals, for example with an 'n' number of pedals you can get 2^n sounds.
Not really, at least as far as my PODxt Live goes, all the knobs of the pedal modeled are presented, so it's basically a digital replica of the original gear. It's only a bit of learning to scroll through menus and tweak the output that takes a few hours of playing time learning curve on digital gear.
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Originally Posted by Rainer. For a good multi, you have to pay, $400 new for the PODxt Live (I have one, love it), but if you're using lots and lots of effects and are on a budget for soemthing that sounds real good, this would be a great route. Don't buy anything that sells for less that $250/300 new
But if you only need a couple pedals, or are really adamant when it comes to having originals of things, then singles are probably better, you'll get a bit more flexability as far as arrangement, and you'll spend less, 'cause you don't need as much.
Multi-effects pedals like the GT-8, GNX3000, XT-Live also include amp modeling in their capabilities. In fact, a number of people who own these pedals talk about going direct into a PA system. Do these processors lose anything when going through an amp?
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The PODxt, which I have experience with, doesn't loose much. The unit has several options for output, and is designed specifically to be able to plug right into most anything you could possibly want, computer vis USB, amp front, amp fx loop (seperate settings for stacks and combos), PA, whatever. I've plugged my PODxt into a home stereo system before, it sounded just fine.
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Originally Posted by wwjdnow Multi-effects pedals like the GT-8, GNX3000, XT-Live also include amp modeling in their capabilities. In fact, a number of people who own these pedals talk about going direct into a PA system. Do these processors lose anything when going through an amp?
No,just consider the ME pedal/processor as a great preamp when going through the amp.