Which multi-FX?

[Maidenheadsteve]

My budget is $200 (I can only go about $20 more). Most of what I've looked at is used as a result.

I need something with easy access; Multiple effects on one bank/presets, and possibly the ability to switch between presets with footswitches. Or anything close/resembling this idea. I need the modulation (phaser, chorus, flanger) to be good, with the best editing (I like parameters, though sound quality is important). I'll also be using delay, clean boost (or as close as I can get if true clean boost isn't available), and a harmonizer.

So far I've looked at the Line 6 POD HD300, POD X3, POD XT live, and Digitech RP500. So either out of these or anything I missed close to $200 (+$20 at the most).

 

[Agileguy_101]

Re: Which multi-FX?

Do you need the unit immediately? Because if you can save up another 30-50 bucks, you can get a used Line6 M9, which sounds like exactly what you want.

 

[CrookTele]

Re: Which multi-FX?

Do you need the unit immediately? Because if you can save up another 30-50 bucks, you can get a used Line6 M9, which sounds like exactly what you want.

I second this. Especially if all you need is modulation an time based effects, I'd go this route for sure.

 

[dominus]

Re: Which multi-FX?

I was thinking the same thing *but* the HD300 will have more processing power and give you the ability to run more effects. Not quite as user friendly, but if you do all your editing on the computer you'll be fine. The M9 lets you run 3 effects at a time, the HD300 lets you run 6.

 

[Agileguy_101]

Re: Which multi-FX?

I guess it depends on the application. If I were going to integrate the unit into a live pedalboard rig, I'd go with the M9 because it's much smaller than the HD300. The 300 definitely wins in a studio/home application though.

 

[zenmindbeginner]

Re: Which multi-FX?

Get a used X3 Live, no processing limitations and you can prolly get em' cheap on the Bay.

 

[Maidenheadsteve]

Re: Which multi-FX?

I was thinking the same thing *but* the HD300 will have more processing power and give you the ability to run more effects. Not quite as user friendly, but if you do all your editing on the computer you'll be fine. The M9 lets you run 3 effects at a time, the HD300 lets you run 6.

I think you got them mixed up.

Anyway, Most M9's I see on GC are about $300, which is why i was holding off. I literally have no income as of yet, so I don't have the patience to wait till Xmas. I did consider it for a while, though. But I will be using whichever unit I get live when such opportunities arise. And honestly, size is not a concern since it's going into the fx loop and will be the only thing in the loop.

Which (not counting the M9) has the better modulation sound quality or parameters? Which can do a better job of doing a clean volume boost (whether it's a true clean boost or modifying a different setting to mimic it)? Those are probably the 2 most important things, along with ease of use. Like, I think I could get away with 3 FX on the hd300, but the RP500 or XT live would have better accessibility since you have multiple options on one preset and the ability to switch through banks or presets.

It's a bit hard to test some of these out since they're not really produced anymore and are hard to track down. Oh, and by "X3" I did mean X3 live.

 

[dominus]

Re: Which multi-FX?

I think you got them mixed up.

No, I don't.

http://line6.com/podhd/multi-effects/compare.html

http://line6.com/m9/compare.html

 

[Grindspine]

Re: Which multi-FX?

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...g&matchtype=&gclid=COiCx4m11rkCFZFFMgodnmsAZg

TC Electronic Nova Modulator

 

[James Rock]

Re: Which multi-FX?

Go second hand it will open up possibilities more and I don't think any of them have great editing though the HD300 and M9 are better then the older models and the RP500. This is something I am interested in aswell because I would like either an M9 or HD300 (have less use for line 6 amp models but could be cool). The big disadvantage of the HD300 from info I can find is you can't change fx position where for example in the M9 you can have 3 delays or you can have delay then reverb then harmonizer or something. The M9 has more effects and is more powerful so you can use more effects without it freaking out (running out of DSP). I have seen M9s go for just over 200 on eBay. Also two of those 6 effects are volume, wah gate not a choice from the Smart FX.

 

[59Bassman]

Re: Which multi-FX?

I have to make a big shout for the BOSS ME-5

Few people realise that the ME-5 incorporates the classic BOSS pedal internals that are now vintage in their own right including the: CS-2, DS-1, OD-2, RV-3, EQ-1, CE-2, DD-2, BF-2 all together with a switchable Noise Suppressor that calms the proceedings. I have an all up-to-date set of BOUTIQUE Patches in mine that gives me classic sounds such as:

Univibe, Vibratone, (and other Leslie effects), Rangemaster, Fuzz-Face, Tweed and driven Deluxe Reverb emulations, classic JTM45, Rockabilly, Bluesbreaker, 'Rectified' and 'Twang' - all classic tones in various states - and not modelled!!


You can get a set too and upload either via sysex/midi and your PC or manual input. See link where to hear/get them.

Solid, analogue and classic kit!

 

[Aceman]

Re: Which multi-FX?

I had an old Boss ME-6. I made the best Marshall sound EVER with that.

great unit, easy to use, sounds fantastic