G-DEC

rowdy27 · June 29th, 2006, 07:48 AM

I just bought this practice amp & am impressed.
Lotsa novelties with the built in effects along with bass & drum loops.
Now I gotta figure out how to add to the MIDI files from the website..Keep on pickin!

jonkay1 · July 2nd, 2006, 10:35 AM

It sounds even better if you line out from the headphone jack into your main amp, just like having a whole band to rehearse at anytime.

rkwrenn · July 2nd, 2006, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowdy27

Now I gotta figure out how to add to the MIDI files from the website..Keep on pickin!

I got one and like it a lot.

You need a couple of things

* Midi Cable
* Software to talk to it (G-DEC)

You can get the software from the Fender site...

http://www.fender.com/support/downloads/

Couple of options on the cable. Midi to Midi, Midi to USB. You'll have to determine which suits your hardware.

Bummer for me is I can't locate my cable.

Cheers and HTH,

Bob

bones001 · July 7th, 2006, 01:55 AM

Download the Midi Guide from the Fender website.
I recommend the M-Audio USB-MIDI interface cable. Runs about $40 at GC or on line at MF.
Then download the Greg Koch presets from Fender. Enjoy!
Sound quality could be better but like jonkay1 says, line out to another amp or what I do is plug my Tele into my Vox VR-15 and play the backing track of my choice on the G-DEC and jam.

Silverface · July 7th, 2006, 10:09 AM

The GDec is one of the best tools for a guitarist in any style, at any level, ever. I use it for pedal steel mostly - not with the country presets, but with ones like "think Floyd" or"Take 5" - stuff outside the box.

Best darned tool for the price I think I have ever purchased.

OrovilleTim · July 7th, 2006, 10:26 AM

Yep... I love this thing too. Doesn't matter what I am practicing, the thing is awesome. The only things that would make it better would be the option for it to end after so many iterations, and a group of people to stand there gawking at you when you practice. Maybe someday they'll add the first option to the firmware... as for the second, I won't hold my breath.

rowdy27 · July 7th, 2006, 11:13 PM

Thanx for the feedback. It truly is a fun amp with such an array of fine tweaks..gotta luv it! It rocks even more with my new (used) Strat!

Bluesbob · July 8th, 2006, 12:54 PM

(fill in your own... Champ, Smoky, Pignose, etc.) Very innovative and desireable. I would have bought one (even I can afford it), but I already have most of those things, except the midi, in other practice tools that I'd purchased before it was introduced.

June 29th, 2006, 07:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
rowdy27 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Miss.On,Can Posts: 205	G-DEC I just bought this practice amp & am impressed. Lotsa novelties with the built in effects along with bass & drum loops. Now I gotta figure out how to add to the MIDI files from the website..Keep on pickin!

July 7th, 2006, 10:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
Silverface Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hermosa Beach CA Age: 56 Posts: 1,934	The GDec is one of the best tools for a guitarist in any style, at any level, ever. I use it for pedal steel mostly - not with the country presets, but with ones like "think Floyd" or"Take 5" - stuff outside the box. Best darned tool for the price I think I have ever purchased. __________________ “No Chops – Great Tone” ©

July 7th, 2006, 10:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
OrovilleTim Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lake Oroville, CA Age: 37 Posts: 554 19 Photos	Yep... I love this thing too. Doesn't matter what I am practicing, the thing is awesome. The only things that would make it better would be the option for it to end after so many iterations, and a group of people to stand there gawking at you when you practice. Maybe someday they'll add the first option to the firmware... as for the second, I won't hold my breath. __________________ Fender Special Edition Koa Tele / Fender Deluxe Series Powerhouse Strat Fender 65 Twin Reverb / Fender Blues Junior / Marshall DSL 50 & 1960AV Acoustic: Taylor K14CE / Fender Acoustasonic DSP Junior

July 8th, 2006, 12:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bluesbob Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: East Suffolk L.I. Posts: 1,073 20 Photos	G-DEC is the new... (fill in your own... Champ, Smoky, Pignose, etc.) Very innovative and desireable. I would have bought one (even I can afford it), but I already have most of those things, except the midi, in other practice tools that I'd purchased before it was introduced. __________________ What, me worry?

July 2nd, 2006, 10:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
jonkay1 TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 86	It sounds even better if you line out from the headphone jack into your main amp, just like having a whole band to rehearse at anytime.

July 7th, 2006, 01:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
bones001 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 5	Download the Midi Guide from the Fender website. I recommend the M-Audio USB-MIDI interface cable. Runs about $40 at GC or on line at MF. Then download the Greg Koch presets from Fender. Enjoy! Sound quality could be better but like jonkay1 says, line out to another amp or what I do is plug my Tele into my Vox VR-15 and play the backing track of my choice on the G-DEC and jam.

July 7th, 2006, 11:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
rowdy27 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Miss.On,Can Posts: 205	Thanx for the feedback. It truly is a fun amp with such an array of fine tweaks..gotta luv it! It rocks even more with my new (used) Strat!