Pod XT pro or Digitech GSP1101 ??? Advice please

[wolf5150]

Guys I need a small versatile "all in one" unit for a few solo/duo gigs I've got coming up.
I can't take my main guitar rack and board so need something light, versatile and decent sounding.

I've borrowed a friend's Pod XT Pro for the past few weeks and while on paper, it's great, the reality is a bit of a letdown.
I've downloaded loads of user tones but nothing seems to feel right.

Has anyone used the Digitech GSP 1101 ?
Again, on paper it looks great and I hear good things about it but I'd like to hear some real user opinions please.
I can get a great deal on one inc the dedicated pedalboard.

I can't stretch to the Axe FX so that's not an option.

Thanks for the help.

 

[dominus]

Re: Pod XT pro or Digitech GSP1101 ??? Advice please

There's firmware for the GSP 1101 that allows you to load cabinet IRs into it. If you can't swing a POD HD series (the XT is about 7 years old now), I'd go for the GSP 1101.

 

[wolf5150]

Re: Pod XT pro or Digitech GSP1101 ??? Advice please

I can afford the Pod HD, but it'd be the pedalboard version.
Are they that much better ?