I've used it on and off for over 10 years. I have sounds on there that I can't get anywhere else.
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Yeah I replaced mine with the GT 10 because it gave me most of what I had in the rack with the GP...
But the crunch tones on the GT definitely are less warm and thick then the GP.
So the GP moved from my traveling rack into the studio rack which was hardwired into a channel so that good recording time was available as soon as soon as you plugged in.
I'll miss it but downsizing is a reality :-)
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I had the ADA MP-1 with the matching Microtube 200 (mosfet I think but with a real 2x12AZ7 presence circuit) that fit entirely in a 2U rack. The MT plays really nice with pretty much any pre I ever plugged into it, including pedal preamps.The opinions expressed above do not necessarily represent those of the poster and are to be considered suspect at best.
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Forgive my ignorance, but wasn't the whole rack thing basically a way to get effects and gear that couldn't be housed in a stompbox on a stage, in conjuction with not wanting to drag along an amp as a separate entity? I would imagine one of the reasons they died off (besides trends coming and going) was better sounding and more reliable multifx-units, modeling gear becoming commonplace etc.--------------------------------------------------------
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Originally posted by Coma View PostForgive my ignorance, but wasn't the whole rack thing basically a way to get effects and gear that couldn't be housed in a stompbox on a stage, in conjuction with not wanting to drag along an amp as a separate entity? I would imagine one of the reasons they died off (besides trends coming and going) was better sounding and more reliable multifx-units, modeling gear becoming commonplace etc.Administrator of the SDUGF
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My rack (see post #12) weights maybe 40lbs. This includes everything I need to make noise (preamp + power amp + effects + presets), I store my midi controller in one of the lid, all the cables are connected inside ready to go, and everything is fully protected against damage and weather.
What's the weight of your head amp?
What's the weight of your pedalboard + the hard case to store it + all the cables?
I would thing it weights more than my 4u rack (which is stereo).
I also have a 2u rack with an Eleven Rack that I use for ampless direct to FOH (mainly for bass now). Weights less than a pedalboard and takes 2 minutes to setup (XLR cable to FOH, cable to power outlet, cable to guitar, and cable to midi controller. All already connected to Eleven Rack).
I have a small pedalboard that is battery powered and can slip in my gigbag, but I really don't understand the big pedalboard thing and the form factor associated (plus having to deal with all the patch cables, power supply, tap dancing, one sound per pedal, or getting on your knees to adjust between songs, inter-connect/dc cables getting loose or knob position changed during transport and dealing with 9v/12v/18v pedals).
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Originally posted by donaldr View PostMy rack (see post #12) weights maybe 40lbs. This includes everything I need to make noise (preamp + power amp + effects + presets), I store my midi controller in one of the lid, all the cables are connected inside ready to go, and everything is fully protected against damage and weather.
What's the weight of your head amp?
What's the weight of your pedalboard + the hard case to store it + all the cables?
I would thing it weights more than my 4u rack (which is stereo).
I also have a 2u rack with an Eleven Rack that I use for ampless direct to FOH (mainly for bass now). Weights less than a pedalboard and takes 2 minutes to setup (XLR cable to FOH, cable to power outlet, cable to guitar, and cable to midi controller. All already connected to Eleven Rack).
I have a small pedalboard that is battery powered and can slip in my gigbag, but I really don't understand the big pedalboard thing and the form factor associated (plus having to deal with all the patch cables, power supply, tap dancing, one sound per pedal, or getting on your knees to adjust between songs, inter-connect/dc cables getting loose or knob position changed during transport and dealing with 9v/12v/18v pedals).The opinions expressed above do not necessarily represent those of the poster and are to be considered suspect at best.
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I use a Behringer FCB1010 as the controller, with a wiring/power/midi loom going to the main rack. The pedalboard has its own case.Administrator of the SDUGF
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Originally posted by Gary Ladd View PostWow, guess there's no "ignore" function, it's been a moment...
Was gonna make a serious post, but nahThe opinions expressed above do not necessarily represent those of the poster and are to be considered suspect at best.
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Originally posted by El Dunco View Post
I do like the hassle-free setup aspect of rack systems.
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Yeah, racks are not without serious drawbacks. It used to be that they absolutely sounded better and cleaner than pedals. For some time now, that hasn't been the case (and not many companies making rack gear except Fractal and Kemper).Administrator of the SDUGF
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