Which Amp Modeller?

[Metalman_666]

Hey guys, I was at band practice tonight and I got thinking I might want to look into a POD or similar modeller. It should have good sounding amp models that can go from sparkly clean to all out metal, maybe a few effects, and be a great recording tool. I'm guessing the PODxt is a good start? Any other suggestions? Oh and state price if you can.

Thanks

 

[aaronl]

Re: Which Amp Modeller?

i like my podxtl a lot
it is a floor board unit so it is tough
you can get some nice add ons bogners, 5150s and the such but i havent yet.

it is cool but i just use it for recording and practice with headphones etc, i know people that use theirs straight into the PA!

anyway it and the gt8 are both pretty darn good!

 

[Skarekrough]

Re: Which Amp Modeller?

I'm a big fan of the Behringer V-Amp Pro.

Rack-mountable and has tons of capacity for configuration.

 

[DeadSkinSlayer3]

Re: Which Amp Modeller?

PODxt with Metal Pack. Accept no alternatives.

 

[More-Gear-Than-Skill]

Re: Which Amp Modeller?

roland's COSM stuff is nice sounding. From micro cube amps upwards...

 

[Metalman_666]

Re: Which Amp Modeller?

PODxt with Metal Pack. Accept no alternatives.

The only problem is you pay another $50 on top of what... $300? That part concerns me, but is it really worth it?

 

[Jeff_H]

Re: Which Amp Modeller?

Boss GT-6. The GT-8 is out, but I don't know what it runs. The GT-6 is $300. It has fantastic dirty sounds, great clean sounds....modles something like 15 stompboxes, has all the effects you could want, 5 different wah's, silent tuning....everything. It's easy to use...you can adjust gain, volume, mids, treble, bass ect....just like on an amp by turning the knobs.

I used it on the majority of songs that I've recorded. Click on my soundclips and take a listen. If it doesn't specifically say JCM 800 on the clip, it's the GT-6. I've used the pod and the v-amp, and I prefer the GT-6.

 

[risingforce]

Re: Which Amp Modeller?

Exactly the POD XT. I am using now and that unit has killer sounds.

 

[DeadSkinSlayer3]

Re: Which Amp Modeller?

I payed 180 used for my PODxt, and that's what most of them go for.

 

[rinse_master]

Re: Which Amp Modeller?

PODxt with Metal Pack.

Gets my vote too...

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

Re: Which Amp Modeller?

PODxt with Metal Pack. Accept no alternatives.

Unless it's the Roland VG-88. I've heard a LOT of nice tones coming from XTs these days, but the Roland still rules the ruins. At almost 5x the price, it should, though ...

 

[DeadSkinSlayer3]

Re: Which Amp Modeller?

Hehe very true, Ben, very true indeed, on both accounts .

 

[Hot _Grits]

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I like the pod best out of the ones I've tried.

 

[LesStrat]

Re: Which Amp Modeller?

POD xt Live.

 

[zionstrat]

Re: Which Amp Modeller?

I second the Roland COSM products mentioned above-
My primary preamp for nearly 10 years has been the GP100-

Not as crystal clear as the newer highbit rates-
But in a mix, I have yet to see anything that matches that sound and the flexibility-
And did I mention..it's 10 years old

 

[tone4days]

Re: Which Amp Modeller?

used yamaha dg-stomp ... killer tone ... easily tweaked patches ... cheap price ... all metal construction ...

crappy presets (who uses em anyway?)

good luck
t4d