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Rock on · December 28th, 2006, 11:30 PM

what one do you like more. Space isnt really an issue.

Tonally, what one do you like.

Thanks

cvansickle · December 29th, 2006, 09:28 AM

It really depends on the sound desired and the type of effects.

For example, if your amp is already providing the distortion sound you want, you don't want to run a chorus or delay effect in front of this via a stomp box. This is where a rack mounted device in the effects loop will serve better.

When you want to overdrive the amp itself with an effect, you must use a pedal into the input.

JohnnyCrash · December 30th, 2006, 06:41 PM

Tonally there's generally no difference. A lot of the rack units use the same brains as their stomp box counterparts.

I prefer stompboxes though, because I:

1. Rarely use effects, so I like to be able to load the few I'd use into one small carrying case.

2. I don't like how rack units look. I know, it's a little vain :)

Flashback · December 31st, 2006, 03:56 AM

Stomp boxes...

My caveman brain cant handle all the patch cables and programming and midi controls.

View Poll Results: What do you like more
Stomp Boxes	20	86.96%
Rack Effects	1	4.35%
Other, be sure to specify	2	8.70%
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December 28th, 2006, 11:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
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cvansickle Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA USA Posts: 741 5 Photos	It really depends on the sound desired and the type of effects. For example, if your amp is already providing the distortion sound you want, you don't want to run a chorus or delay effect in front of this via a stomp box. This is where a rack mounted device in the effects loop will serve better. When you want to overdrive the amp itself with an effect, you must use a pedal into the input. __________________ Death Or Glory - Who Dares Wins!

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JohnnyCrash Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 8,744	Tonally there's generally no difference. A lot of the rack units use the same brains as their stomp box counterparts. I prefer stompboxes though, because I: 1. Rarely use effects, so I like to be able to load the few I'd use into one small carrying case. 2. I don't like how rack units look. I know, it's a little vain :) __________________ -- I constantly have to remind myself I'm a grownup and it's just the internet.

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Flashback Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Swamps of DOOM, South Carolina Posts: 1,040 1 Photos	Stomp boxes... My caveman brain cant handle all the patch cables and programming and midi controls.

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