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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