"best" floor based multi-effects unit ?

Al Watsky · April 1st, 2008, 06:53 PM

Hi Folks,
I've owned several multi-effects units over the years. None has prompted me to sell all of my stomp boxes but, compact multi-effects have their place.
Any of you guys have a favorite unit that you think is worth considering for professional use ? I currently have a well used ME 50 , considering replacing it , anything out there that sounds better? Small-ish , light weight say 7lbs , which is the weight of a Boss ME 50, yet sturdy enough to be used often.
Any ideas ?

NewOldStock · April 1st, 2008, 08:06 PM

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anything out there that sounds better?

I thought the Boss GT series sounded better actually. Very popular with cover bands in this state. The last one I had was the GT6. I believe it's been replaced by the 8 & 10 now.

I waited at least a year for the ME-50 to come out. It was released at NAMM but didn't hit dealers for a LONG time. When it was finally available I did a test run but decided to stick with my GT6.

Eventually I went right back to pedals; comp, OD, delay. They were all I used on the multi anyway, and this way I could pick the best of each.

Al Watsky · April 1st, 2008, 08:17 PM

NOS, I agree, pedals sound better, but multi's have their place.

garytelecastor · April 1st, 2008, 08:20 PM

I would suggest that you find pedals. I used a POD XT Live for a while. The amp models were great, the effects pedals really left something lacking. Now they have the POD XT3 or sumpin'. Has like 3 times the number of effects and amps. I would look into one of those.
Around $450 and change.

Nick Fanis · April 3rd, 2008, 04:00 AM

Get the new Tonelab LE,it sounds as good as the amazing Tonelab SE but it is much smaller in size.
If programmed right the TL will get you ALL the sounds you need as good (and most of the times even better) as individual pedals and than some....

backalleyblues · April 3rd, 2008, 01:38 PM

Opened for Pat Travers a couple years ago, he had one of those giant Vox pedalboards, plugged into a PA power amp, then into a pair of 4-12 cabinets. Sounded amazing... wish I could remember which model...

Franc Robert
Back Alley Blues Band

Al Watsky · April 4th, 2008, 11:07 AM

Thanks for the suggestions , I'll have a look. The Vox LE looks pretty cool and at 9.26 pounds while heavier than my ME 50 its still 5 pounds lighter than my current travel rig. Worth a look.

Nick Fanis · April 5th, 2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backalleyblues

Opened for Pat Travers a couple years ago, he had one of those giant Vox pedalboards, plugged into a PA power amp, then into a pair of 4-12 cabinets. Sounded amazing... wish I could remember which model...

Franc Robert
Back Alley Blues Band

It was the VOX TONELAB SE,the one I still use and cherish...

ce24 · April 6th, 2008, 01:21 AM

I have the Boss GT-8 and absolutely love it in front of my 5E3 but it take3s a while to get it going but when you do it's pretty amazing for live work...dead quiet.

Cheers
ce24

Jenix · April 6th, 2008, 01:24 AM

A pal of mine uses the Vox Tonelab. I think mutli fx boards are good because they give you an idea of which effects you need when you go to buy stompboxes.

rand z · April 11th, 2008, 02:53 PM

i have 2... digitech rp 100 ive used for 5 years and like it a lot. easy to program and pretty reliable and sounds reasonably good for the $ and all that does.

and, a yamaha magic stomp which sounds a bit better, but is also considerably more expensive and has acted up on me occasionally... and, is not very easy to program. (ive been using this for the last 6 months.)

both sound good, but the rp 100 is much more user friendly and less apt to give me problems.

im thinking Line 6 for my next experiment in multi effect pedals.

imho.

rand z tropicalsoul.net

April 1st, 2008, 06:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Al Watsky TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Age: 56 Posts: 92	"best" floor based multi-effects unit ? Hi Folks, I've owned several multi-effects units over the years. None has prompted me to sell all of my stomp boxes but, compact multi-effects have their place. Any of you guys have a favorite unit that you think is worth considering for professional use ? I currently have a well used ME 50 , considering replacing it , anything out there that sounds better? Small-ish , light weight say 7lbs , which is the weight of a Boss ME 50, yet sturdy enough to be used often. Any ideas ?

April 1st, 2008, 08:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
garytelecastor Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,633 18 Photos	I would suggest that you find pedals. I used a POD XT Live for a while. The amp models were great, the effects pedals really left something lacking. Now they have the POD XT3 or sumpin'. Has like 3 times the number of effects and amps. I would look into one of those. Around $450 and change. __________________ éí 'aaníígÓÓ 'áhoot'é Would you mind holding this bag while we go through the custom shop????? Redd Volkaert is a Jedi Knight at one with the Force!!!

April 3rd, 2008, 04:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nick Fanis Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Athens-GREECE Posts: 1,792 14 Photos	Get the new Tonelab LE,it sounds as good as the amazing Tonelab SE but it is much smaller in size. If programmed right the TL will get you ALL the sounds you need as good (and most of the times even better) as individual pedals and than some.... __________________ "Hit him again Jack,he is crazy!" Hunter S.Thompson www.myspace.com/nickfanis

April 3rd, 2008, 01:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
backalleyblues Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tampa Bay, FL, USA Age: 45 Posts: 317	Opened for Pat Travers a couple years ago, he had one of those giant Vox pedalboards, plugged into a PA power amp, then into a pair of 4-12 cabinets. Sounded amazing... wish I could remember which model... Franc Robert Back Alley Blues Band __________________ "It don't mean a thang if it ain't got that TWANG!!"

April 6th, 2008, 01:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
ce24 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Idaho Age: 58 Posts: 463	I have the Boss GT-8 and absolutely love it in front of my 5E3 but it take3s a while to get it going but when you do it's pretty amazing for live work...dead quiet. Cheers ce24 __________________ www.motagator.net/slackwater "you can be happy or you can be miserable..the amount of work is the same"

April 1st, 2008, 08:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Al Watsky TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Age: 56 Posts: 92	NOS, I agree, pedals sound better, but multi's have their place.

April 4th, 2008, 11:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
Al Watsky TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Age: 56 Posts: 92	Thanks for the suggestions , I'll have a look. The Vox LE looks pretty cool and at 9.26 pounds while heavier than my ME 50 its still 5 pounds lighter than my current travel rig. Worth a look.

April 6th, 2008, 01:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jenix Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Illinois State University Age: 19 Posts: 303	A pal of mine uses the Vox Tonelab. I think mutli fx boards are good because they give you an idea of which effects you need when you go to buy stompboxes. __________________ USA Ovation * (Big Baby Taylor - SOLD) MIM Telecaster * Vox AC15CC Takamine Classical G series Martin 000C-16RGTE Aura Some people sing in the shower, I play guitar...

April 11th, 2008, 02:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
rand z Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 999	i have 2... digitech rp 100 ive used for 5 years and like it a lot. easy to program and pretty reliable and sounds reasonably good for the $ and all that does. and, a yamaha magic stomp which sounds a bit better, but is also considerably more expensive and has acted up on me occasionally... and, is not very easy to program. (ive been using this for the last 6 months.) both sound good, but the rp 100 is much more user friendly and less apt to give me problems. im thinking Line 6 for my next experiment in multi effect pedals. imho. rand z tropicalsoul.net