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  • #1

    Best, cheap- OK sounding all round multi-effects (for headphones).

    So,

    I'm located in an apartment, with one "wild child" screaming profanities and hellish outbursts 24/7,
    at the other end, a neighbor who complains of me playing guitar and music- at a moderate volume- at daytime.

    I don't see moving as an option anywhere soon, because I just got here; and I just started getting the help I always needed (for trauma/mental issues).

    So. I'm looking for a multi-effects pedal board, preferably cheap- that can double as a practice device (with headphones)-
    and also a preamp for recording into a portable multi-track recorder.

    I'm not a big fan (rather I dislike) the Boss COSM modeling sounds. The Vox Valvetronix sounds alot better to me....


    What options do I have? Used or new?

    A good reverb, aswell as the "clean-to-crunch" breakup tones are important. (Boss COSM has never done that for me).

    Thanks alot

    -Erlend
    If somethings important- send a PM. I might be offline for long periods. Rock on!!!
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  • #2
    The new Boss stuff is very good, but not cheap.

    So, maybe Zoom? https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/multi-eff...four-g1x-four/

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    • #3
      What is your budget?
      Guitars:Gibson LP Trad ('57 Classics); Ibanez SEW761FM (TB-16/STK-S7 m&n); Charvel DK24 (TB10/SSL-6/A2Pn), DK22 (HRb/SSL-6 m&n), SoCal Style1 (Distortion set) & SoCal Style2 24 2PT (Fluence OCC); ESP LTD MH-1000HS (TB-14/Lil59n); Effects: Line 6 Helix Floor, Digitech Drop & FreqOut, ME EP-1L6,Shure GLXD16, Headrush MX5;

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      • #4
        Budget? Not really big. As little as possible, I'd say 200USD (used).

        I strongly dislike Boss stuff :/. It's something about the general tone and feel.

        I remember I really liked the Vox Tonelab stuff, especially for clean/borderline breakup sounds. .

        Never tried any never Zoom products.

        -Erlend

        EDIT: Those Zoom pedals, especially the one with expression/volume pedal- seemed nice! Also nice that it could run on batteries. And included LOOPER! :o . I need to check that out closer. Hope it's not too expensive over here

        thanks everyone.
        Last edited by Erlend_G; 03-10-2021, 04:03 AM.
        If somethings important- send a PM. I might be offline for long periods. Rock on!!!

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        • #5
          No, the Zoom G1x Four (with volume pedal) is CRAZY cheap! :o Just 100USD here! Cheaper than a boss single pedal.

          I think I'll order one soon as possible. . Don't have the chance to try it out before ordering- but hey-

          (I live in an apartment with neighbors that complain about the slightest guitar noise. And the built in rhythm machine, looper and volume/exp pedal- with batteries- I'll give it a shot!)

          THANKS!

          I'll write back a detailed review when I get it.

          -Erlend
          If somethings important- send a PM. I might be offline for long periods. Rock on!!!

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          • #6
            Please do give a review! I haven't tried one, but looking at it for an all in one travel practice setup. I have used the older G3 and it was very good.

            As far as your Boss hate, I've used the VF-1, GT-6, GT-100, and now the GT-1000. There were good COSM sounds if you dug in and did the programming yourself, the new AIRD stuff is better.

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            • #7
              With that budget, and if you own some kind of DAW (if you don't, Cakewalk by Bandlab) tomuse,on a PC, try a used Line 6 POD HD500.

              For a smaller, standalone solution, with all the fewtures you want, and new from Thomann, you have the Harley Benton DNAfx GiT (a rebranding of the Mooer GE150) for less the € 150.

              Check Youtube for reviews, and try to find out which suits you best.
              Guitars:Gibson LP Trad ('57 Classics); Ibanez SEW761FM (TB-16/STK-S7 m&n); Charvel DK24 (TB10/SSL-6/A2Pn), DK22 (HRb/SSL-6 m&n), SoCal Style1 (Distortion set) & SoCal Style2 24 2PT (Fluence OCC); ESP LTD MH-1000HS (TB-14/Lil59n); Effects: Line 6 Helix Floor, Digitech Drop & FreqOut, ME EP-1L6,Shure GLXD16, Headrush MX5;

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              • #8
                I was going to suggest a used Line 6 HX Stomp. Glad you found something Erlend! Be well my friend!!
                The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Bogner View Post
                  I was going to suggest a used Line 6 HX Stomp. Glad you found something Erlend! Be well my friend!!
                  Isn't that about 3X out of his budget anyway?

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by devastone View Post

                    Isn't that about 3X out of his budget anyway?
                    I guess it would be if used HX Stomp's are going for 600 bucks.
                    The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side.

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                    • #11
                      For what it's worth, I always dug the Zoom G series. Decent-to-good modeling and cab emulation. At under $300 used, you could grab a G5, which should (double check me!) have direct USB recording. That might not suit your situation if you're going into a separate multi-track, though.

                      Another option: used Yamaha THR10. Fantastic, if more limited, modeling, headphone, and a cracking USB recording interface that simultaneously sends modeled and dry signal to a DAW. No 1/4" sends, though.
                      Last edited by Mononoaware; 03-10-2021, 06:18 PM.

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                      • #12
                        If get a used POD.

                        Good luck with your purchase.
                        Oh no.....


                        Oh Yeah!

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Bogner View Post

                          I guess it would be if used HX Stomp's are going for 600 bucks.
                          They are $600 new, still over $400 used from what I see on Reverb, he said his budget was $200.
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by devastone View Post

                            They are $600 new, still over $400 used from what I see on Reverb, he said his budget was $200.
                            Go back and carefully read my initial comment.

                            The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side.

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                            • #15
                              So , 2X, whatever.

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