Digitech GNX series, anyone have one?

[JumpMarine]

Anyone have or try any of the GNX series pedals? Tone, usable sounds,etc. How do they compare to the Tone Lab as the new GNX4 is in the same price range.

 

[Kelsey]

I have been using a GNX1 for headphone practice and late night recording to my PC for about a year now. It works very well for these applications. I like several of the amp presets and many of the effects -- they definitely sound like they are in the ballpark for what they model. It's not too difficult to use, and the CD input is great for jamming along and learning with audio CDs. I have been less impressed with the sound as a multi-FX box in front of an amp. I have not tried it through a PA system or in an FX loop. I like more of the settings with my Teles and Strats than with my Gibsons (a single coil vs. HB thing I guess). I think it was worth the $275 I paid for it given that I use it nearly every night.

 

[chcjunior]

I've got the GNX3 that I'm pretty happy. Its main purpose is to run into my sound card so I can record with Cakewalk and jam with distortion at home. I like the effects and will use it live in a pinch run thru my effects loop. I've had no reliability issues as of yet.

 

[Spoonman]

I have a friend who uses it through a PA live & it sounds pretty decent.

 

[MattPete]

I have both a GNX2 and a Tonelab. If you are looking for tone, meaning your primary purpose is an amp sim, then get the Tonelab. If you want to use it more for it's effects (i.e. you already have a good sounding amp), go for the GNX. The GNX takes a lot of tweaking (and a lot of learning) to get a good tone. The presets bite, but a good tone can be had if you really work at it. Having said that, it might take a week or two of doodling till you real get a feel for the unit.

If you already have a computer with recording software and such, don't waste your time with a GNX3 or 4. The don't add any new tones as far as I'm aware of, just a drum machine and stuff. If you go for the GNX stuff, save your money and go with the GNX2.

On a side note, Digitech lied when they said that the GNX is MacOS compatible. It's not. Considering how many Macs are used in the recording industry, it makes you wonder where Digitech sees their products (i.e. pro vs. hobbyiest).

Another note is that Digitech seems to have a problem with QA. My GNX2 is dead (I need to send it off before the warrenty runs out). If you peruse the Digitech boards, you'll see that a lot of people have problems with the units failing (e.g. continuously rebooting).

 

[chcjunior]

If you already have a computer with recording software and such, don't waste your time with a GNX3 or 4. The don't add any new tones as far as I'm aware of, just a drum machine and stuff. If you go for the GNX stuff, save your money and go with the GNX2.

Good point....I made this mistake. Should've saved the cash and went with the GNX2.

 

[RACER X]

Nope, but I do have a RP300A.

 

[TheMist]

Re: Digitech GNX series, anyone have one?

I have had a few Digitechs and I can honestly say my BOSS ME-50 kills them all.