Re: [Harp-L] recommendations for an all in one effects unit
I should add my whole rig fits in a backpack, and I use a stage monitor for
"amping". I also sing, so it lets me take one trip - backpack, mic stand,
and monitor - to do a gig. Less weight and gear than when I was
singing/playing and using an amp, delay pedal, and etc.
FWIW, I think the tones in all three brands are there, it is just a matter
of taste. I do not like scrolling through patches and like the feel of a
traditional pedal board.
On Tuesday, February 5, 2013 8:01:22 AM UTC-6, Mike wrote:
>
> Digitech RP255 or RP355, Line 9 M9 or M13, and the Zoom G3 or G5 are all
> great units. If I use compression, I generally use a dedicated pedal, and
> I find distortion pedals to be hard to tame live, but all of those unit
> will give you all of those things in spades.
>
> Having used the RP255, M9, M13, and G5, I find the M9/M3 to be the best
> units overall. First and foremost, the layout and interface is WAY easy
> to
> use and very easily tweaked live. Secondly, the delays sound great and
> any
> mods other than pitch shift are VERY useable live. The mods aren't as
> great as other manufacturers, but I had zero issues with phase, chorus,
> rotary, and vibrato with harmonica.
>
> I am experimenting with using a Pedal Train Nano with my G5. The G5 would
> work for me as a stand alone unit, including amp tones, but scrolling is
> hard compared to the other units. On the Nano, I currently have a Lone
> Wolf Flat Cat and Tech 21 Para DI. I have a HarpBreak and Delay V2 headed
> my way and the final board will be the three LW pedals with the Break
> acting as distortion. I will use the delay only when I don't take the G5.
>
> The G5 is setup strictly for effects. I use a 12AY7 tube as the boost for
> my straight-to-PA tone. If I need more, I just use the Para DI as a
> traditional DI for tone shaping. I will start gigging again in February
> and am anxious to check it out. I essentially have two small pedal boards
> - one for blues, one for rock, and one for modern sounds.
>
> On Tuesday, February 5, 2013 7:16:07 AM UTC-6, Eric Miller wrote:
> >
> > As I'm building my harp arsenal, it's time for me to graduate from
> > recycling all my guitar effects pedals and guitar amp, and purchase a
> > dedicated rig for the harp.
> >
> > for the amp, I'm considering either a kalamazoo or a vht amp based on
> > these
> > articles <http://bluesharpamps.blogspot.com/2008/06/best-harp-amps.html>
>
> > by
> > Rick Davis
> >
> > just curious what is considered the best All-In-One effects unit for
> > harmonica, that sort of has all the stuff you need compression,
> > distortion,
> > delay, verb, etc.
> >
> > thanks as always
> >
>
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