Looking for a simple modeling pedal for crunch and fx for my tube amp

[zionstrat]

I'm a blues/rock/modern country guy, my primary guitars are noise canceling strat designs and I have a rather simple need to replace a modeling pedal.

My primary amp is Music Man130HD, and it easily goes from warm, clear clean twin to slight crunch, but has no overdrive functionality.

So I've used a wide range of modeling pedals to create overdrive timbres and pedal FXs- from Yamaha's magic stomp for a very light rig to Boss gt10 as part of the big rig.

The Magic Stomp was perfect for the light rig but it died last week- lots of great models and gorgeous effects, simple small footprint. But it's so old that the editor is no longer supported by MS, so there is no reason to replace it with a used MStomp.

I'm leaning towards this Vox- Good reviews, inexpensive ($90), expression pedal, small footprint:
Vox Pedal


So what's your experience? Do you like the Vox for what I need or do you have other ideas?

Much peace,
ZStrat

 

[ehdwuld]

Re: Looking for a simple modeling pedal for crunch and fx for my tube amp

a used digitech rp series sells for under 50 bucks on GC used

 

[Mincer]

Re: Looking for a simple modeling pedal for crunch and fx for my tube amp

For effects only, I really like the Line 6 M9.

 

[zionstrat]

Re: Looking for a simple modeling pedal for crunch and fx for my tube amp

Thanks guys.

Ehdwuld... Can you give me strengths and weakness for the RP?

Mincer, I love that idea for a bigger rig, but I want to model a crunch preamp and cabinet as well as fx.

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[Mincer]

Re: Looking for a simple modeling pedal for crunch and fx for my tube amp

I think you'd get a better sound if you split it up into 2 pieces (or spend more $$, like a Fractal AX8). Something like a Tech21 FlyRig (crunch and amp sim) with an M5 or M9 with it. I didn't like the sound of any of the Digitech, zoom, or Vox lower-end modelers.

 

[zionstrat]

Re: Looking for a simple modeling pedal for crunch and fx for my tube amp

I think you'd get a better sound if you split it up into 2 pieces (or spend more $$, like a Fractal AX8). Something like a Tech21 FlyRig (crunch and amp sim) with an M5 or M9 with it. I didn't like the sound of any of the Digitech, zoom, or Vox lower-end modelers.

I like your thinking... Will do some research and let you know where I go.

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[Empty Pockets]

Re: Looking for a simple modeling pedal for crunch and fx for my tube amp

The Boss GT1 doesn't bad for being a $200 digital stompbox.

 

[zionstrat]

Re: Looking for a simple modeling pedal for crunch and fx for my tube amp

Thanks empty pockets. I use the gt10 in the big rig and like your thinking.

Ironically, the old magic stomp came back to life with a bad power jack so I'm going to delay replacement....

So thanks to all for good input for a future replacement.

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