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

[Erlend_G]

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

 

[devastone]

The new Boss stuff is very good, but not cheap.

So, maybe Zoom? https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/multi-effects/guitar-effects/g1-four-g1x-four/

 

[Synapsys]

What is your budget?

 

[Erlend_G]

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! . I need to check that out closer. Hope it's not too expensive over here

thanks everyone.

 

[Erlend_G]

No, the Zoom G1x Four (with volume pedal) is CRAZY cheap! 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

 

[devastone]

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.

 

[Synapsys]

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.

 

[Bogner]

I was going to suggest a used Line 6 HX Stomp. Glad you found something Erlend! Be well my friend!!

 

[devastone]

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?

 

[Bogner]

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.

 

[Mononoaware]

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.

 

[PFDarkside]

If get a used POD.

Good luck with your purchase.

 

[devastone]

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.

 

[Bogner]

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.

 

[devastone]

So , 2X, whatever.

 

[Erlend_G]

Yeah,- the Vox Tonelab series has always been the "besst of the best" regarding clean, and breakup tones- from any multi-effects/board I'¨ve tried and heard.

The Zoom got me really interested- both because of it's silly low price, also 65 rhythms, looper, and volume/wah pedal! .

...reason I dislike Boss/Cosm stuff, is from one episode in particular. I had been praciting trough a COSM modeler with headphones, used a heavy octave+OD sound. After playing for 15-30 minutes, I could feel the rasping, digital sound still being present in my nervous system- my voice, my hearing- even VISION seemed affected . It scared me off for the rest of my life.

Also, I've never heard a Boss/COSM thing do a nice breakup type tone.

Let me thing this trough a bit more- for the value and features provided, I think the Zoom G1X Four is the one I should get!! After all, it's much about being able to play, without getting complaints from neighbors. (who are... *cencored cencoreds*). Jamming with drums also seem nice- and, if I'm lucky- maybe the multi effect is so transparent and good, that I might be able to use it in tandem with my Blackstar HT-20mkII combo?! .

Thanks for the answers bros.

-E

 

[Bogner]

So , 2X, whatever.

Wrong again....lol.

I said I was initially going to suggest the HX Stomp. I saw no price in his opening post. When I saw the thread that was my first thought. As I read later, I saw the listing of his budget.

 

[devastone]

I stand corrected, missed that word, oh well, 3 hours of sleep last night.

 

[Bogner]

I stand corrected, missed that word, oh well, 3 hours of sleep last night.

Hey my friend....if that is the worst thing we ever do in life we came out pretty good...lol.

 

[Hsb]

If its purely a volume issue, doesnt your amp have a headphone jack, the HT20R has one built into the back of it. I know we all want new toys, I know I do but if $$ is an issue, why not use what you already have and get a decent pair of headphones.