When I was 16, I saved up all my paper round money to buy my first multi FX pedal…the Zoom 509 Modulation pedal! I went to a shop on Denmark Street and paid in cash: The first £80 was in notes, the next £17 in pound coins and…the final £3 was in what we call in the UK “shrapnel” ie pennies 😂. Bless the man behind the till, he was very patient 🙌🏻 I recently got back into guitar and bought a Spark 2 from Anderton’s, I’m delighted with it and this time round I paid with a card 😎
Shrapnel, love it! 😂😊. 4 of my friends, when we were kids, we’d keep our “crappers” and we knew where the cop parked and got a nap. In the dark we’d all throw our pennies and the sound hitting the cop car has me laugh/crying (this was 50 years ago) from the memories 😂😂😂😂
Most people, even other musicians listen to the overall sound and not individual instruments (unless the are Nerdy- which is okay by me) so, particularly if you are doing covers, ifyou can get close it is enough. Multi FX boards and modelers give you that and save carting around heavy and irreplaceable equipment. They are pretty much plug in and go.
@ Id agree, there is a good argument for a self contained, all digital version as they are compact and offer a range of price and quality. Outside the studio the highest quality pedals can easily be missed, but we spend a lot of time listening to ourselves and we like the good stuff where we can lol. Lovely we have SO many options including mix and match.
@@andywhite3777 sure, I'd just wish he would bring something different to some of the videos, not just always the QC. Maybe the Fender Tonemaster Pro or a Helix..
@@xxdr34m5xx_4 He brings the QC when they do a general video about multi fx units- because that the one he uses and the one he knows best. But he doesn't bring it when they're highlighting another unit- they've done videos on each of the units you just named with nothing but that unit in the video. It's unreal what you guys dream up to complain about.
@@xxdr34m5xx_4I mean learning the real best ways to tweak and edit on higher end modelers/profilers isn’t exactly super simple. I wouldn’t want a miserable explanation about a piece of gear he really doesn’t understand. That is what those introduction/demo videos andertons does are about, and they have done damn near everything there to give you the gist.
The Line6 Pod Express has been my favorite unit for a while now. Just so SIMPLE!! No fiddling with menus, endless options, and just sounds great! So easy to dial in a good sound in minutes. I like it more than my Helix
I've been using mine a lot, too, and it greatly improved with the new firmware and editing software. Now it's almost at the Valeton GP-200 level of flexibility if you want more control. I wish they'd mentioned that in the video.
Yes couldn’t agree more! It reminds me of the boss Me-25 I had years ago. Just crank the knobs until you got the sound you want, no analyzing if it’s the correct amp or overdrive/distortion combination based on what they are trying to emulate (tube screamer, klon, nobles ODR-1, etc.). You just hear it and determine if you like it or not.
So you do have the pod express, and it does sound good. I’ve saw some videos where it didn’t sound good at all. Maybe they wasnt doin something wright, idk
Why did you not keep one of your Tube Amps to run your Helix through?I run my Modelers through the clean channel of my Bugera 333 or the Effects Return and my Modelers sound better through my tube amp than through studio monitors or a FRFR!I just turn off my cab sims and or IR's,too many IR's out there i have hundreds of free ones but i spend too much time finding ones that may work for me!Once you find a guitar speaker cab that sounds good with your modeler then you are good to go!I use my Marshall 1960A 4X12 cab and that does the trick for me!If you play out at gigs a 1x12 or 2x12 cab would be a better choice.
@jimsimmons2674 I sold all of my amps, made thousands of dollars, bought a SD Power stage for a couple hundred and spent $500 on a nice 2x12. Made out great in profits from the tube amps, have a killer "in the room" sound with unlimited options, the rig is more reliable than ever, and haven't spent a dime on amplification in almost 2 years :D
@@vdubbub9746 That sounds like a good choice,at least your using the power stage into a real Cab!Do mind telling me what speakers are in your 2x12 cab?
The Valeton GP 200 is amazing. I hooked it up via the effects loop and for the first time I am really happy with what I hear, for the first time my guitar sounds close to the sounds I have been listening to all my life.
I bought a Valeton gp200 based mostly on your videos and recommends. The more I use the more I love it. Sounds awesome with two amps for stereo effects. Thank you Lee and the guys ! 🤘
Some time back when John did his "Rig for under £1K", I was seriously impressed with the Valeton. Bought one thereafter and never looked back. Far more intuitive to use than my old Boss GT unit ever was, sounds better and has a good online community for patch sharing. Also super portable if you need to gig or jam with friends. Wholly recommended! 🤘
Howdy from the USA. Love the channel and recently found it. I like how the questions are posed on behalf of the watcher to help us all understand in order to make a decision. Not just this video but he does this across the board which is a great thing to do for the viewers.
I started on this journey into amps/pedals in 2023. I bought the Valeton GP 200, was totally overwhelmed with too many choices and not understanding how and when to use them. After lots of Andertons and That Pedal Show videos, I bought the Line6 Pod Express a few months later, and the simplicity and fewer options really helped me understand what, how and when much better. I’d thoroughly recommend that pedal to anyone starting out. I’m now using both in different open mics - the Valeton for more complex/in depth sounds with an electric, and the Pod Express with an acoustic just for the effects, and loving them both! Thanks to Andertons for the great videos!
And now The Pod Express has a computer and mobile editor app that lets you tweak more detailed settings for each effect and amp. It's almost Valeton level flexibility if you want it.
I'm an old duffer of 51 and have been gigging with the Valeton GP200 for the last year or so. I plug my own wah wah and overdrive pedal into the GP200 as well. It's an excellent piece of kit and so much more convenient especially for small pub environments. Our whole band is digital, even the drums. We have everything DI'd into a Behringer XR18 straight to whatever the PA is and use in ear monitoring. It makes getting the sound levels perfect so much easier and you no longer have to be deafened by the drums. No more lugging around a Fender Deluxe from the 80's for me. :O)
Still and always love my multi effects and how different they’d are but still can’t get out of buying single pedals. Definitely an addiction. I’m 56 and been playing since I was 14 and guitar and gear still is exiting to me 🤩 thank you for all your glorious wares and vids
I know what you mean man- I started at 10-11 years old and I'm 53 now- I bought a Headrush unit, 30 something amps and cabs, 60 something fx- it's a really nice unit. But- there was something about having everything in this one box that felt like having nothing. I missed the pedal community, I missed building boards, I missed watching the reviews and staying informed on what was coming out- so I went back- sort of. I went over to the UA amp sims- they're just an amp and a cab- that's all, no fx. You get like 3 versions of the amp, 6 different cabs- but that's all. So, you can build your own analogue board, just like you used with a real amp, to use with it. I love it, I would never go back to a real amp now- I'm hooked. I have their Lion '68 which is a Plexi and their Knuckles which is a Mesa Boogie Dual rec. and I run my analogue pedals with them- it's perfect.
I recently made the switch to digital (fractal fm9) after dealing with some pedal board issues. It’s great and sounds just as good as my tube amp with pedals. Biggest tip: use low cuts and high cuts for the most realistic feel.
Great video, it was missing to include more multieffect like GX100 for example. In that one you Can use 2 amps at the same time and blend at your taste
Thanks for a really good and thoughtful demonstration/lecture. I'm glad you mentioned 'option paralysis' because that is certainly a real thing for someone like me. Much appreciated.
@@LuisJimenez-pb3ge argggh! Yes heard of him bloody awesome I’ve seen his vids Mesmerising finger and thumb pick player. Havnt yet upgraded my gx100 and never us download patches
Well, well, Dearest lovely Captain Lee and our wonderful Sir Digital John, leave it to you lovely chaps at Anderton's to come up with a most Superb idea for an effects episode. THANK YOU and hope you have the Happiest New Year yet! Everyone can learn a little bit by this useful walk through too no doubt.
Just to add, if you use the valeton software, when you scroll through the amps it will tell you exactly which amp it is based on ie "Tweedy" the first amp in the selection is based on the Fender Tweed Deluxe plus some other interesting facts 👍
As a guitar teacher, I nearly always recommend a good, not too expensive MultiFX unit to students now in lieu of an actual amp, given that a good 90% of people do tend to practice in their rooms at home, and will save space, and their neighbors/parents/partner’s sanity by practicing with a multiFX through headphones. On top of that, they’ll get at least a metronome and tuner built in, so it’s better value than a cheap amp now. Just my 2 cents, but I’ve never heard anyone complain about that suggestion so far. They all seem to love having the choice of amps/cabs and many effects at their fingertips.
Yeah I’m a hardened valve amp lover but I’m on this video researching for one of my pupils who needs a little more than just a simple practise amp now… I’m think for him a Multi FX unit is the way to go. Its not worth getting a valve amp unless you’re willing to spend out, and get something like a Fryette power station (which i love I may add) to tame the volume while you crank the power section. That’s gonna set you back a couple of grand overall… or more. Getting a good cab, an orange pedal baby and one of these works great.
I have currently a ToneX One set up with two A-B-Y-pedals into the FX-loop of my EVH 5150 mk3 50w and I just love the versatility! For the first time I have a Marshall JCM800 kinda sound out of that 5150 or just a super nice Mesa clean with some chorus on it. Never was my Amp so versatile and it's all thanks to the ToneX One! Of course, this can be done with any Amp with an FX loop and any modeler. The two ABY-pedals to split the ToneX from the 5150's pre-amp really are key here! I can switch between my real pre-amp and the ToneX at the push of two buttons :D
I just purchased a Quad Cortex, for anyone on the fence on whether or not they should pull the trigger on it, DO IT! Best piece of gear I think I've ever invested my money into.
@bmstylee got mine bout 4 months back. The learning curve is not as steep as I thought it would be. Of course the deeper you go the more capabilities you unlock. But it's been an amazing piece of gear so far. Especially more so with plugin compatibility!so many sounds...
@@bmstylee I financed mine through Long & Mcquade with 0% interest, so I'm paying regular price just in payments instead of one lump sum of $2500 lol The learning curve is pretty easy to be honest. To get a good sounding rig literally all you have to do is select an amp head and a cabinet and you're pretty much off to the races. It's super easy in terms of learning, the user interface is very welcoming to newcomers IMO.
For home playing and/or recording: modelers are great! For live on stage i prefer a tube amp with effect pedals. Just adds more "balls" to the sound. Makes me play better. Just my 2 cents😉
We are at a time where there are so many great options for guitar players. Knowing what you want out of a system is the first step. If I just played electric guitar it would be a fender amp and some pedals, but I also play acoustic guitar, mandolin, and sing a variety of cover songs and styles. I settled on the Headrush Core, as it does what I need. Again, no right answer as to what’s the best. It’s what’s best for you. Cheers!
Yet another great vid. My two cents...as a newbie Covid guitarist (picked it up again while "working" from home) who was only ever going to noodle about in the bedroom, it seemed a no brainer to go the Multi FX path. I had no idea what all the different pedals actually did. What did a compression pedal, or a reverb pedal or a delay pedal (never mind a flanger?!?) actually DO to the sound/tone, and what would fiddling with the settings do? It just didn't seem cost effective to buy a bunch of pedals just to see what each one did....with the exception of a wah pedal, I got one of those - just want to sound like "The Theme From Shaft". Just got the Boss Katana Go (with the wireless wah) and picked up a bargain Katana Air, so pretty happy with that set up. Keep up the great work, a fabulous source of information for us people just starting out on their guitar path.
My first pedal was a Zoom 505 multi effects. It was pretty good but the overdrive/distortions were either on or off, impossible to gently dial in just a little bit of gain. Things are so much better now.
I've had my valeton gp200r for a year now and wrung it dry of its possibilities and absolutely love it! I've watched every video, got the software and upgrades and and programmed the life out of it. It's brilliant, now and is a Kemper killer! However, I will only use it live if my amp or pedal board goes down! 😂
I don’t normally comment and watch all of your videos, but I have tried to get a good sound at home for years. I’ve had valve amps and pedals, line 6 helix products and have now settled on the cortex. Valve amps for home use are just too loud without spending more money on attenuation and cab sim devices. Modellers give you a cranked amp sound at quiet volumes and sound great. For a bedroom player, I think digital is the way to go. And yes I’m old enough to have started on amps lol 🤣
I haven't powered up my Cornford Hurricane or DeLuxe Reverb for years. Just way too loud to get the amps singin'. That means I'm playing less and less so have been looking at attenuators but I'm thinking I'm on the wrong horse and will have to go digital or stop playing altogether. Such a dilemma and I'd hate to have to sell the amps for peanuts too.
I finally picked up a QC for the sole reason that it is cheaper than buying 2 more of my amps to run Wet/Dry or Wet/Dry/Wet. As a bonus I get all kinds of options in between for multi amp rigs in-a-box. The incredible plus I hadn't even considered was the cloud community. Imagine watching a video and then just firing up your app to instantly download the model/capture and have the exact sound to play with.
If you have family, neighbors and like to play late at night, want to record into a computer DAW, enjoy variety, portability, small size, light weight, bang for your buck, a Modeler is a great choice.
Useability is an under estimated factor for most newbie. I bought hx stomp, didn't like the "useability" at all, so I settled for Headrush (cheaper and touch screen) which made me focus on playing and not spend time getting confused tweaking. Headrush is like the lower end of Quad Cortex and infact the interface is better than QC.
I like the way my amp sounds so I just need effects - zoom MS50g+ is brilliant for that and amazing value. It does pre-amp modelling but I don't use it.
One of the main reasons for me to use a multi fx has always been the sheer amount of possibilities it gives me. I 've used a gt-8 for more than 10 years and it costed new around 500€. For that money you get: 7 or 8 overdrive and distortions, a digital delay, an analog delay, reverb, chorus, phaser, Flanger etc and you can place anything anywhere in the chain and swith it from one patch to the next. With pedals i'd be out of a lot more only for one drive, one delay and a reverb, let alone the rest and the wah. And if I want to move stuff around or swich my amp channel from clean to drive, switch of the chorus, add delay I would either have to learn to tap dance or get a loop switcher and then I'm even out of more money. The gt-8 broke down last month and now I have a boss gx-100 that gives me even more for less money.
Thanks for the information. Although I only use tube amps I like presets. So 5 great sounds is all I need but I like playing and fear spending hours learning about these units.
Watching this comparison is like seeing a gourmet chef compare a luxury steak to two different brands of instant noodles. 🥩🍜 The Quad Cortex is clearly in a league of its own, but the Valeton and Pod Express are here to remind us that even instant noodles have their charm! 🎸😂
Got a Pod Go in July and love it. Only annoying thing is the price dropped by £80 a couple of months after I got it. At it's new £349.00 now it's an absolute steal.
I used to have a medium size pedalboard that I carry around for shows with my band. But after awhile, its just tiring to switch pedal around especially when something goes wrong with one of the pedal or cable, it really hard to troubleshoot on the spot. I'm just using FM3 now to make my life easier and given the little time I have to focus and tinker around with my pedalboard now that I've grown older and need to spend more time for my family rather than spend hours on my pedalboard weekly.
Hi! My first processor is ZOOM 707 II. I must say, at that time (22 years ago, I think!) it was the best thing that happened in my life! Since then I can't live without an expression pedal - so I always have a WAH and WHAMMY, but recently I saw that BOSS made the GX 10 - a compact thing. And now, if there is no new guitar technical revolution, after the madness happening in my country, I will also buy this amazing device. Мира всем!
Zoom Multi Effects. Bang for the Buck, Built like a Tank. If only Korg, Vox and Digitech would release products with the technology we have today. Cheers!
Just go where your ear heart takes you really . I love both , depends what mood im in , i love playing through my valve amps and then I love playing through a multi effects for some extra inspiration.
I've been using the Helix for about 5 years now. For some casual home recording and trying to cover stuff through the rock/metal cataloque. Mostly in a pseudo-live feel. Great sound, great variety, some "option paralysis". I really like the buttons and the flexibility. You can either have the buttons turn stuff on and off, or change multiple settings at once with one button without changing the bank or patch. There's no pedalboard tap dancing required. Sooooo much can be automated! Just programm snapshots within one patch. Don't know if the others can do something like that. I've played a Kemper once and I think the patch switches are way slower. That might be one point, If you have to or want to switch mid song, it suck, if the board takes a few 10-100ms to do that. Or if it makes weird noises while changing patch. Otherwise, nice conclusive video.
Thank you Captain Lee, and John. Being a none Guitar player who is trying to get his Grandchildren into playing Guitar's, I found this all very informative. (I can do a three cord trick=None Guitar player). The girl Grandchild has bought herself a Violin Maybe when she finds out how hard it is to play, she will grab a Guitar 🤩. (Edit: Or she might take to the Violin like a duck to water. Afterall it was her choice).
I am a bedroom player, and I got a Valeton GP-100. I think cheaper units like mine are much better alternatives for beginner players to explore and discover what they like. I used to have a small Joyo DC-15 modeling amp, but I didn’t like how it sounded through the speaker, so I used it with headphones instead. Later, I got the GP-100 and tried it with the same headphones. It sounded much fuller, and the distortion tones were significantly better compared to the modeling amp in the same price range.
I have no experience with Valeton but I am most impressed by Pod Express. Line 6 are still killing it today. Yes i also love the QC but it definitely lacks in two areas. Effects and size of unit and buttons. Spend a bit of time on QC and it comes more and more alive a excellent unit. But ij this video the Pod Express killed it in simple tone 💯
That Charvel is great, got one myself. You should probably keep in mind that John has the tone pot set to "no load" as in super bright treble response.
It's probably been mentioned, but I am pretty sure the Pod Express is also a USB DI into a computer and you do have SOME adjustability and/or patch updates that can be applied... certainly not to the extent of the larger Helix units/Valeton etc. but the Express is a little more versatile than seems at first glance.
Quadruple emphasis on the usability part. SO SO SO crucial. Case in point - I tried a Boss GT1000Core. I fully acknowledge that the sounds on it are very good. However, it was the worst piece of gear I ever owned and I've been playing and buying and selling and trying all sorts of stuff out for the past 20 plus years. Sold it after a week of frustration. The main reason was how hard it was to use. It was not intuitive to me at all. So make sure whatever gear that you decide on, that it works for YOU. Don't buy something simply because that is what everyone else is using. If you try it and the workflow just makes sense to you and it sounds good, then I think you've found what you need. Another example - about 15 years ago everyone tried to tell me I should buy the Line 6 Pod HD 500 (or whatever it was called). I tried it, and the user interface for me just didn't resonate with me. Went with the Digitech RP1000 instead and for over 10 years I loved it and at every show I ever did there was always at least a few musicians in the audience that came up to compliment me on my tone. So just do whatever works for you that sounds good.
I was introduced to the modeling world a year and a half ago because I needed something to travel light and have a good amount of options. Had an IK Multimedia Tonex. Sounded great, but the user interface was non existent. So, so bad. Sold it and got a Boss GT1000Core as well. It was a substantial upgrade and UI was manageable for me, but it was still not the best. So we come to this - I sold the Boss and got Hotone Ampero 2 Stage. The UI in it is outstanding, very easy, very intuitive, with a touch screen. It has all the connections you will ever need. Last but not least - it sounds amazing. If you are interested and still have not found your thing or want something more modern try the Ampero 2. I'm not regretting it one bit.
@deyandimitrov7287 I have an Ampero 2 Stomp right now and I agree it is fantastic! Thanks for sharing your experience about the Tone X. One of the things that kept me from buying it was I remember reading a comment that resonated with me regarding that there are so many profiles out there unchecked and are just garbage, and that it takes a while to sift thru it all to find a sound you like. It also appeared to be a gateway into a world where I might be tempted to keep buying endless amount of profile packs. I like tweaking things and making things my own. The Ampero II Stomp is not only easy to use but it is so easy to make a really good sounding rig in minutes either by the touch screen or via the software. it just works!
@@priorwitness Yes, the ToneX was my entry into the modeling but damn was it hard to navigate. It was so unintuituve that I didn't even bother tweaking anything. It's not something that is user friendly and it definitely doesn't make you wanna explore it's many amp models. Also at the time (a year and a half ago) I think it did not have any effects, there were just amp models and a basic reverb. I think they added some effects recently, but don't quote me on that. Congrats on the Ampero 2 Stomp! It is an amazing unit and at that price point nothing beats it, but it missed a lot of stuff like Bluetooth, the XLR outputs, bigger display, a lot more switches and the Tone Catch option. That is why I bought the Stage, although I really liked the small form factor of the Stomp. Those are not things most of us need but I tried a friends unit before I got mine and it did spoil me, haha. 😀
Excellent video guys. I listened to Johnny Marr when he played with his old Boss GT-100 and even with that he challenged anyone to tell the difference and things have come on so much since then. I’m definitely going to take a closer look at the Valeton to replace my GT-100, just want that ease of use and the Boss is a bit aged in that department now.
At the end of the video I thought Lee was going to go toward modeling amps like Fender Mustangs, Positive Grid Sparks, Biss Katanas [which isn't really a modeling amp] -- but where there are examples that can bridge the gap between a traditional amp with limited or no effects, purchase od multiple effects pedals, etc. comparative to multi-effects boards/pedals. In ways these amp examples can "somewhat" bridge the divide.
just got a Helix Lt... loving it! still looking for my metal sound.. but for clean (fender ultimate) and for 80s rock sound (plexi) its sound great with my fender.. dont need a amp anymore, but I have the Headrush FRFR just in case...
I just bought the GP100 and think it's great running into a Marshall (DSL20HR or JCM2000) through the FX loop. That's what I bought it for, to play through an amp as I use Amplitube for recording on the PC, and have a Spark Mini for couch playing at night. The GP100 is great, done away with my pedal board but, really, it's just an updated Zoom 505 isn't it? The tech was there 30 years ago if you knew how to use it (I did not at the time lol)
I have a Line 6 Pod Go I've had for 4 years. Never even used it yet. Its there if i need it and I am familiar with Line 6 so it was a choice based on experience and a need to have a unit like this to go direct in some circumstances that i commonly found myself in. But tube amps and some pedals...i have a line 6 M5 i use, but thats it lately
As someone who saved their pennies to finally buy my dream rig (100W Mesa Roadster and 4x12 oversized cab, then later downgraded to a 2x12 for bass control) it always felt like a "don't meet your heroes" thing for me. I was constantly told "if you want better bass control and remove the flubbiness, you have to get this Overdrive." or "Try switching to EL34 or 6L6 tubes for this type of sonic profile." In a sense, yes, a real amp was "simpler" but it takes a good amount of money and time to tweak things until you get them JUST right. And thats for one genre of sounds. Then if you want sparkly cleans or twangy country, you've got to do it all over again; more money, more time. I like to play a lot of different styles, and that for me has been the nail in the coffin for traditional setups (and lack of infinite budget). I've been focused on modeling for a long time now and all my guitar influences use modeling as well. Now it doesnt matter what kind of genre, I can always mix things up while having the possibility of downloading profiles created by my favorite influences. I'm rarely at a loss for creative tinkering and expression.
What would you recommend or would it be at all possible to have a video comparing valeton200 VS Headrush Flex Prime? I saw on a previous video you liked the HR MX5 sounds better but I see you use the Valeton a lot in the videos
How many, like me, when we see John on the channel, say, in a robot voice "Digital John"? I say it every time he is on the channel 🤣
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Yooo, you do get overdrive reactivity to volume with cheaper units as well. Don't try and tell kids that only something like the QC does that. Even my old roland cube 60 did that on the modelling channel.
Obviously there are many products not showcased here, as the market is huge, but I'm a little disappointed the very recent Boss GX-10 wasn't demoed as an option. It's in between the smaller Line 6 and 8-10 switch options shown.
That was excellent, really useful. I'd love to see what mega bands are now using at stadium gigs these days. I understand The Edge uses some kind of digital rig.
Yep he has a huge rack unit. Interestingly when they played the sphere in Las Vegas he didn’t even use an amp he went straight into the PA with a universal audio amp sim.
I love the sounds , but the thought of having to buy yet more speaker cabinets, update PA to a more powerful one, or purchasing FRFR cabinet sounds very expensive . I’ve not moved to modellers because of this and also the learning curves are often crazy. I would like a unit that plugs into my existing guitar amp, but this doesn’t appear simple to do and many people on UA-cam seem to spend hours trying to dial in decent tones. A final thought, music stores seem so reluctant to spend time with you demonstrating how to connect and use these units that it puts me off . What do other people think?
It's will be interesting to see how things like NAM and Arduino/Raspberry Pi hardware fit into the landscape in a few years. Open Source software and user programmable hardware have the potential to play a big disruptor roll in the amp modeling world.
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When I was 16, I saved up all my paper round money to buy my first multi FX pedal…the Zoom 509 Modulation pedal! I went to a shop on Denmark Street and paid in cash: The first £80 was in notes, the next £17 in pound coins and…the final £3 was in what we call in the UK “shrapnel” ie pennies 😂. Bless the man behind the till, he was very patient 🙌🏻
I recently got back into guitar and bought a Spark 2 from Anderton’s, I’m delighted with it and this time round I paid with a card 😎
Shrapnel, love it! 😂😊. 4 of my friends, when we were kids, we’d keep our “crappers” and we knew where the cop parked and got a nap. In the dark we’d all throw our pennies and the sound hitting the cop car has me laugh/crying (this was 50 years ago) from the memories 😂😂😂😂
Most people, even other musicians listen to the overall sound and not individual instruments (unless the are Nerdy- which is okay by me) so, particularly if you are doing covers, ifyou can get close it is enough. Multi FX boards and modelers give you that and save carting around heavy and irreplaceable equipment. They are pretty much plug in and go.
Why not run to the bank for them to quickly exchange it to bills? 😂
@ Id agree, there is a good argument for a self contained, all digital version as they are compact and offer a range of price and quality. Outside the studio the highest quality pedals can easily be missed, but we spend a lot of time listening to ourselves and we like the good stuff where we can lol. Lovely we have SO many options including mix and match.
Hope people enjoy 🤖🎛️
Cheers from Brazil!
Always do John, you explain stuff so simply and you play great - thanks and HNY
Hey John,what better choice in your honest opinion,if u would pick one-Fractal Fm3 or Hotone stage II?
Perfect emoji's 😂
Awesome as always Digital John (DJ). My take away was, OMG the Line 6 Pod Express sounded pretty good. 🧨
Besides promoting new gear, you're always creating this kind of videos which are amazing for newcomers. Wishing you all a great new year!
Can I say, Digital John is great, his playing is always fab but he has really grown in to the presenting and is so articulate and knows his stuff.
@@andywhite3777 sure, I'd just wish he would bring something different to some of the videos, not just always the QC. Maybe the Fender Tonemaster Pro or a Helix..
@@xxdr34m5xx_4 He works for Neural, so I guess he'll stick with the QC for the foreseeable future.
@@xxdr34m5xx_4 He brings the QC when they do a general video about multi fx units- because that the one he uses and the one he knows best. But he doesn't bring it when they're highlighting another unit- they've done videos on each of the units you just named with nothing but that unit in the video. It's unreal what you guys dream up to complain about.
@@xxdr34m5xx_4I mean learning the real best ways to tweak and edit on higher end modelers/profilers isn’t exactly super simple. I wouldn’t want a miserable explanation about a piece of gear he really doesn’t understand. That is what those introduction/demo videos andertons does are about, and they have done damn near everything there to give you the gist.
It's such a relief when the hosts aren't talking over each other at every moment.
The Line6 Pod Express has been my favorite unit for a while now. Just so SIMPLE!! No fiddling with menus, endless options, and just sounds great! So easy to dial in a good sound in minutes. I like it more than my Helix
I've been using mine a lot, too, and it greatly improved with the new firmware and editing software. Now it's almost at the Valeton GP-200 level of flexibility if you want more control. I wish they'd mentioned that in the video.
Yes couldn’t agree more! It reminds me of the boss Me-25 I had years ago. Just crank the knobs until you got the sound you want, no analyzing if it’s the correct amp or overdrive/distortion combination based on what they are trying to emulate (tube screamer, klon, nobles ODR-1, etc.). You just hear it and determine if you like it or not.
So you do have the pod express, and it does sound good. I’ve saw some videos where it didn’t sound good at all. Maybe they wasnt doin something wright, idk
I switched from tubes to a helix almost 2 years ago and definitely do not regret it. It's been a great experience.
Why did you not keep one of your Tube Amps to run your Helix through?I run my Modelers through the clean channel of my Bugera 333 or the Effects Return and my Modelers sound better through my tube amp than through studio monitors or a FRFR!I just turn off my cab sims and or IR's,too many IR's out there i have hundreds of free ones but i spend too much time finding ones that may work for me!Once you find a guitar speaker cab that sounds good with your modeler then you are good to go!I use my Marshall 1960A 4X12 cab and that does the trick for me!If you play out at gigs a 1x12 or 2x12 cab would be a better choice.
@jimsimmons2674 I sold all of my amps, made thousands of dollars, bought a SD Power stage for a couple hundred and spent $500 on a nice 2x12. Made out great in profits from the tube amps, have a killer "in the room" sound with unlimited options, the rig is more reliable than ever, and haven't spent a dime on amplification in almost 2 years :D
That's sad. You sacrificed good toan.
@@vdubbub9746 That sounds like a good choice,at least your using the power stage into a real Cab!Do mind telling me what speakers are in your 2x12 cab?
@@bassyey it legitimately sounds just as good, if not better in some cases than my tube amp/pedals rig did. Also, "toan"? Lol
The Valeton GP 200 is amazing. I hooked it up via the effects loop and for the first time I am really happy with what I hear, for the first time my guitar sounds close to the sounds I have been listening to all my life.
Could you be kind and mention how and what exactly you did? 4 cable setup or something?
I bought a Valeton gp200 based mostly on your videos and recommends. The more I use the more I love it. Sounds awesome with two amps for stereo effects. Thank you Lee and the guys ! 🤘
Some time back when John did his "Rig for under £1K", I was seriously impressed with the Valeton. Bought one thereafter and never looked back. Far more intuitive to use than my old Boss GT unit ever was, sounds better and has a good online community for patch sharing. Also super portable if you need to gig or jam with friends. Wholly recommended! 🤘
Howdy from the USA. Love the channel and recently found it. I like how the questions are posed on behalf of the watcher to help us all understand in order to make a decision. Not just this video but he does this across the board which is a great thing to do for the viewers.
I started on this journey into amps/pedals in 2023. I bought the Valeton GP 200, was totally overwhelmed with too many choices and not understanding how and when to use them. After lots of Andertons and That Pedal Show videos, I bought the Line6 Pod Express a few months later, and the simplicity and fewer options really helped me understand what, how and when much better. I’d thoroughly recommend that pedal to anyone starting out. I’m now using both in different open mics - the Valeton for more complex/in depth sounds with an electric, and the Pod Express with an acoustic just for the effects, and loving them both!
Thanks to Andertons for the great videos!
Toys!
And now The Pod Express has a computer and mobile editor app that lets you tweak more detailed settings for each effect and amp. It's almost Valeton level flexibility if you want it.
I'm an old duffer of 51 and have been gigging with the Valeton GP200 for the last year or so. I plug my own wah wah and overdrive pedal into the GP200 as well. It's an excellent piece of kit and so much more convenient especially for small pub environments. Our whole band is digital, even the drums. We have everything DI'd into a Behringer XR18 straight to whatever the PA is and use in ear monitoring. It makes getting the sound levels perfect so much easier and you no longer have to be deafened by the drums. No more lugging around a Fender Deluxe from the 80's for me. :O)
Still and always love my multi effects and how different they’d are but still can’t get out of buying single pedals. Definitely an addiction. I’m 56 and been playing since I was 14 and guitar and gear still is exiting to me 🤩 thank you for all your glorious wares and vids
I know what you mean man- I started at 10-11 years old and I'm 53 now- I bought a Headrush unit, 30 something amps and cabs, 60 something fx- it's a really nice unit. But- there was something about having everything in this one box that felt like having nothing. I missed the pedal community, I missed building boards, I missed watching the reviews and staying informed on what was coming out- so I went back- sort of. I went over to the UA amp sims- they're just an amp and a cab- that's all, no fx. You get like 3 versions of the amp, 6 different cabs- but that's all. So, you can build your own analogue board, just like you used with a real amp, to use with it. I love it, I would never go back to a real amp now- I'm hooked. I have their Lion '68 which is a Plexi and their Knuckles which is a Mesa Boogie Dual rec. and I run my analogue pedals with them- it's perfect.
I have the Valeton GP-200. Easy to use, awesome sound and great bang for the buck!
I came to check out the multi effects units , but I fell in love with that Charvel strat . She's gorgeous .
I recently made the switch to digital (fractal fm9) after dealing with some pedal board issues. It’s great and sounds just as good as my tube amp with pedals. Biggest tip: use low cuts and high cuts for the most realistic feel.
Great video, it was missing to include more multieffect like GX100 for example. In that one you Can use 2 amps at the same time and blend at your taste
Thanks for a really good and thoughtful demonstration/lecture. I'm glad you mentioned 'option paralysis' because that is certainly a real thing for someone like me. Much appreciated.
GX100 user here and it sounds absolutely amazing 🤩
@@LuisJimenez-pb3ge me too I have a Friedman irx into snr of the unit. sounds killer
@ I’m currently using the Glenn SLO100 Crunch with an MXR FOD in the S&R
@ never heard of that one I love anything with soldano
@ look up Glenn Delaune he has a great Soldano patch
@@LuisJimenez-pb3ge argggh! Yes heard of him bloody awesome I’ve seen his vids Mesmerising finger and thumb pick player. Havnt yet upgraded my gx100 and never us download patches
As always, great video!!! i own the line6 pod express and its amazing, recommended.
One word…”efficiency “….of function , that is the biggest plus of multi effects and they are getting better and better.
Well, well, Dearest lovely Captain Lee and our wonderful Sir Digital John, leave it to you lovely chaps at Anderton's to come up with a most Superb idea for an effects episode. THANK YOU and hope you have the Happiest New Year yet! Everyone can learn a little bit by this useful walk through too no doubt.
That Charvel is absolutely beautiful and sounds perfect
Just to add, if you use the valeton software, when you scroll through the amps it will tell you exactly which amp it is based on ie "Tweedy" the first amp in the selection is based on the Fender Tweed Deluxe plus some other interesting facts 👍
As a guitar teacher, I nearly always recommend a good, not too expensive MultiFX unit to students now in lieu of an actual amp, given that a good 90% of people do tend to practice in their rooms at home, and will save space, and their neighbors/parents/partner’s sanity by practicing with a multiFX through headphones. On top of that, they’ll get at least a metronome and tuner built in, so it’s better value than a cheap amp now. Just my 2 cents, but I’ve never heard anyone complain about that suggestion so far. They all seem to love having the choice of amps/cabs and many effects at their fingertips.
Yeah I’m a hardened valve amp lover but I’m on this video researching for one of my pupils who needs a little more than just a simple practise amp now… I’m think for him a Multi FX unit is the way to go. Its not worth getting a valve amp unless you’re willing to spend out, and get something like a Fryette power station (which i love I may add) to tame the volume while you crank the power section. That’s gonna set you back a couple of grand overall… or more.
Getting a good cab, an orange pedal baby and one of these works great.
I use a Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 with individual pedals out front. Best of both worlds. Happy new year!
I have currently a ToneX One set up with two A-B-Y-pedals into the FX-loop of my EVH 5150 mk3 50w and I just love the versatility!
For the first time I have a Marshall JCM800 kinda sound out of that 5150 or just a super nice Mesa clean with some chorus on it.
Never was my Amp so versatile and it's all thanks to the ToneX One! Of course, this can be done with any Amp with an FX loop and any modeler.
The two ABY-pedals to split the ToneX from the 5150's pre-amp really are key here! I can switch between my real pre-amp and the ToneX at the push of two buttons :D
I just purchased a Quad Cortex, for anyone on the fence on whether or not they should pull the trigger on it, DO IT! Best piece of gear I think I've ever invested my money into.
I'm thinking about a QC but $1700+ isn't cheap. That and I don't think I'm smart enough to actually use it.
@bmstylee got mine bout 4 months back. The learning curve is not as steep as I thought it would be. Of course the deeper you go the more capabilities you unlock. But it's been an amazing piece of gear so far. Especially more so with plugin compatibility!so many sounds...
@@bmstylee I financed mine through Long & Mcquade with 0% interest, so I'm paying regular price just in payments instead of one lump sum of $2500 lol
The learning curve is pretty easy to be honest. To get a good sounding rig literally all you have to do is select an amp head and a cabinet and you're pretty much off to the races. It's super easy in terms of learning, the user interface is very welcoming to newcomers IMO.
I like John he seems like a fine lad. The best part of him is his intro.. DIGITAL JOHN. I love it! Happy New Year guys.
For home playing and/or recording: modelers are great! For live on stage i prefer a tube amp with effect pedals. Just adds more "balls" to the sound. Makes me play better. Just my 2 cents😉
Me-90 will do anything you need and sounds great
We are at a time where there are so many great options for guitar players. Knowing what you want out of a system is the first step. If I just played electric guitar it would be a fender amp and some pedals, but I also play acoustic guitar, mandolin, and sing a variety of cover songs and styles. I settled on the Headrush Core, as it does what I need. Again, no right answer as to what’s the best. It’s what’s best for you. Cheers!
And in another 2 years AI will have made you obsolete.
@ It probably already has at many things, but I do enjoy life and have fun. Cheers! 🙂
I love my Valeton GP200X. 😁
Yet another great vid. My two cents...as a newbie Covid guitarist (picked it up again while "working" from home) who was only ever going to noodle about in the bedroom, it seemed a no brainer to go the Multi FX path. I had no idea what all the different pedals actually did. What did a compression pedal, or a reverb pedal or a delay pedal (never mind a flanger?!?) actually DO to the sound/tone, and what would fiddling with the settings do? It just didn't seem cost effective to buy a bunch of pedals just to see what each one did....with the exception of a wah pedal, I got one of those - just want to sound like "The Theme From Shaft". Just got the Boss Katana Go (with the wireless wah) and picked up a bargain Katana Air, so pretty happy with that set up. Keep up the great work, a fabulous source of information for us people just starting out on their guitar path.
I'm loving my Tonex. It's got great sounds, and 150 slots for customized sounds. Box does it all!
My first pedal was a Zoom 505 multi effects. It was pretty good but the overdrive/distortions were either on or off, impossible to gently dial in just a little bit of gain. Things are so much better now.
I've had my valeton gp200r for a year now and wrung it dry of its possibilities and absolutely love it! I've watched every video, got the software and upgrades and and programmed the life out of it. It's brilliant, now and is a Kemper killer! However, I will only use it live if my amp or pedal board goes down! 😂
Been using a full size tonex. With the effects update it's pretty much everything I need.
Very many good points here. Well done. Very informative video. Loved the guitar player too 🎉
Digital John is the man!!
Always nice to add something like a Helix one to your pedal board and give yourself hundreds of singular pedal options.
Great video as always “Andertons” and absolutely marvellous sound quality! Looking forward to more great content in 2025! Have a fantastic 2025!
I don’t normally comment and watch all of your videos, but I have tried to get a good sound at home for years. I’ve had valve amps and pedals, line 6 helix products and have now settled on the cortex. Valve amps for home use are just too loud without spending more money on attenuation and cab sim devices. Modellers give you a cranked amp sound at quiet volumes and sound great. For a bedroom player, I think digital is the way to go. And yes I’m old enough to have started on amps lol 🤣
I haven't powered up my Cornford Hurricane or DeLuxe Reverb for years. Just way too loud to get the amps singin'. That means I'm playing less and less so have been looking at attenuators but I'm thinking I'm on the wrong horse and will have to go digital or stop playing altogether. Such a dilemma and I'd hate to have to sell the amps for peanuts too.
Great stuff, thanks. Have them both - an amp and a modeler/captor to enjoy the tonal options of the great world of Guitar.. 🎉
I finally picked up a QC for the sole reason that it is cheaper than buying 2 more of my amps to run Wet/Dry or Wet/Dry/Wet. As a bonus I get all kinds of options in between for multi amp rigs in-a-box. The incredible plus I hadn't even considered was the cloud community. Imagine watching a video and then just firing up your app to instantly download the model/capture and have the exact sound to play with.
My complete live that has not let me down or caused any issues.
1x HX Stomp
1x Expression Pedal
1x Wireless Unit
Lookin forward to the video tho haha
Great vid hope your head gets better soon.
you guys should include hotone ampero in these! they own valeton anyway and might be interesting.
If you have family, neighbors and like to play late at night, want to record into a computer DAW, enjoy variety, portability, small size, light weight, bang for your buck, a Modeler is a great choice.
Useability is an under estimated factor for most newbie. I bought hx stomp, didn't like the "useability" at all, so I settled for Headrush (cheaper and touch screen) which made me focus on playing and not spend time getting confused tweaking. Headrush is like the lower end of Quad Cortex and infact the interface is better than QC.
I went with the Fender Tone Master Pro. Best user interface for me and sounds amazing!
@KoaCharvel Costs more than Headrush Flex Prime, I had it on my list as well.
@KoaCharvelagreed TMP ticks the boxes of ease of use, sounds, backed by a big company, constant updates.
I like the way my amp sounds so I just need effects - zoom MS50g+ is brilliant for that and amazing value. It does pre-amp modelling but I don't use it.
One of the main reasons for me to use a multi fx has always been the sheer amount of possibilities it gives me. I 've used a gt-8 for more than 10 years and it costed new around 500€. For that money you get: 7 or 8 overdrive and distortions, a digital delay, an analog delay, reverb, chorus, phaser, Flanger etc and you can place anything anywhere in the chain and swith it from one patch to the next.
With pedals i'd be out of a lot more only for one drive, one delay and a reverb, let alone the rest and the wah. And if I want to move stuff around or swich my amp channel from clean to drive, switch of the chorus, add delay I would either have to learn to tap dance or get a loop switcher and then I'm even out of more money.
The gt-8 broke down last month and now I have a boss gx-100 that gives me even more for less money.
Do the Tone Master Pro next. 🤘🏽
Thanks for the information. Although I only use tube amps I like presets. So 5 great sounds is all I need but I like playing and fear spending hours learning about these units.
Watching this comparison is like seeing a gourmet chef compare a luxury steak to two different brands of instant noodles. 🥩🍜 The Quad Cortex is clearly in a league of its own, but the Valeton and Pod Express are here to remind us that even instant noodles have their charm! 🎸😂
Through my car speakers: the POD wins in value by far! Great playing and great sounding units.
Got a Pod Go in July and love it. Only annoying thing is the price dropped by £80 a couple of months after I got it. At it's new £349.00 now it's an absolute steal.
I used to have a medium size pedalboard that I carry around for shows with my band. But after awhile, its just tiring to switch pedal around especially when something goes wrong with one of the pedal or cable, it really hard to troubleshoot on the spot. I'm just using FM3 now to make my life easier and given the little time I have to focus and tinker around with my pedalboard now that I've grown older and need to spend more time for my family rather than spend hours on my pedalboard weekly.
Hi!
My first processor is ZOOM 707 II. I must say, at that time (22 years ago, I think!) it was the best thing that happened in my life! Since then I can't live without an expression pedal - so I always have a WAH and WHAMMY, but recently I saw that BOSS made the GX 10 - a compact thing. And now, if there is no new guitar technical revolution, after the madness happening in my country, I will also buy this amazing device.
Мира всем!
Zoom Multi Effects. Bang for the Buck, Built like a Tank. If only Korg, Vox and Digitech would release products with the technology we have today. Cheers!
Nice nice with the Digital John intro again. Hehe. Shalom.
Just go where your ear heart takes you really . I love both , depends what mood im in , i love playing through my valve amps and then I love playing through a multi effects for some extra inspiration.
I've been using the Helix for about 5 years now. For some casual home recording and trying to cover stuff through the rock/metal cataloque. Mostly in a pseudo-live feel. Great sound, great variety, some "option paralysis".
I really like the buttons and the flexibility. You can either have the buttons turn stuff on and off, or change multiple settings at once with one button without changing the bank or patch. There's no pedalboard tap dancing required. Sooooo much can be automated! Just programm snapshots within one patch. Don't know if the others can do something like that.
I've played a Kemper once and I think the patch switches are way slower. That might be one point, If you have to or want to switch mid song, it suck, if the board takes a few 10-100ms to do that. Or if it makes weird noises while changing patch.
Otherwise, nice conclusive video.
Thank you Captain Lee, and John.
Being a none Guitar player who is trying to get his Grandchildren into playing Guitar's, I found this all very informative.
(I can do a three cord trick=None Guitar player).
The girl Grandchild has bought herself a Violin Maybe when she finds out how hard it is to play, she will grab a Guitar 🤩. (Edit: Or she might take to the Violin like a duck to water. Afterall it was her choice).
I am a bedroom player, and I got a Valeton GP-100. I think cheaper units like mine are much better alternatives for beginner players to explore and discover what they like. I used to have a small Joyo DC-15 modeling amp, but I didn’t like how it sounded through the speaker, so I used it with headphones instead. Later, I got the GP-100 and tried it with the same headphones. It sounded much fuller, and the distortion tones were significantly better compared to the modeling amp in the same price range.
I have no experience with Valeton but I am most impressed by Pod Express. Line 6 are still killing it today. Yes i also love the QC but it definitely lacks in two areas. Effects and size of unit and buttons. Spend a bit of time on QC and it comes more and more alive a excellent unit. But ij this video the Pod Express killed it in simple tone 💯
That Charvel is great, got one myself. You should probably keep in mind that John has the tone pot set to "no load" as in super bright treble response.
I too enjoy a Charvel.
It's probably been mentioned, but I am pretty sure the Pod Express is also a USB DI into a computer and you do have SOME adjustability and/or patch updates that can be applied... certainly not to the extent of the larger Helix units/Valeton etc. but the Express is a little more versatile than seems at first glance.
Pod express sounds really good wants one
I still usae my Boss ME4, it was the firs tin the 1980's and still sounds good.
I would like to see a comparison between a hardware modeling or multi fx device and a purely software i.e. plugin solution. Is the former superior?
Another amazing if not top tier guitar processors are fractal the reverbs and delays are over the top
Quadruple emphasis on the usability part. SO SO SO crucial. Case in point - I tried a Boss GT1000Core. I fully acknowledge that the sounds on it are very good. However, it was the worst piece of gear I ever owned and I've been playing and buying and selling and trying all sorts of stuff out for the past 20 plus years. Sold it after a week of frustration. The main reason was how hard it was to use. It was not intuitive to me at all. So make sure whatever gear that you decide on, that it works for YOU. Don't buy something simply because that is what everyone else is using. If you try it and the workflow just makes sense to you and it sounds good, then I think you've found what you need. Another example - about 15 years ago everyone tried to tell me I should buy the Line 6 Pod HD 500 (or whatever it was called). I tried it, and the user interface for me just didn't resonate with me. Went with the Digitech RP1000 instead and for over 10 years I loved it and at every show I ever did there was always at least a few musicians in the audience that came up to compliment me on my tone. So just do whatever works for you that sounds good.
I was introduced to the modeling world a year and a half ago because I needed something to travel light and have a good amount of options. Had an IK Multimedia Tonex. Sounded great, but the user interface was non existent. So, so bad. Sold it and got a Boss GT1000Core as well. It was a substantial upgrade and UI was manageable for me, but it was still not the best. So we come to this - I sold the Boss and got Hotone Ampero 2 Stage. The UI in it is outstanding, very easy, very intuitive, with a touch screen. It has all the connections you will ever need. Last but not least - it sounds amazing. If you are interested and still have not found your thing or want something more modern try the Ampero 2. I'm not regretting it one bit.
@deyandimitrov7287 I have an Ampero 2 Stomp right now and I agree it is fantastic! Thanks for sharing your experience about the Tone X. One of the things that kept me from buying it was I remember reading a comment that resonated with me regarding that there are so many profiles out there unchecked and are just garbage, and that it takes a while to sift thru it all to find a sound you like. It also appeared to be a gateway into a world where I might be tempted to keep buying endless amount of profile packs. I like tweaking things and making things my own. The Ampero II Stomp is not only easy to use but it is so easy to make a really good sounding rig in minutes either by the touch screen or via the software. it just works!
@@priorwitness Yes, the ToneX was my entry into the modeling but damn was it hard to navigate. It was so unintuituve that I didn't even bother tweaking anything. It's not something that is user friendly and it definitely doesn't make you wanna explore it's many amp models. Also at the time (a year and a half ago) I think it did not have any effects, there were just amp models and a basic reverb. I think they added some effects recently, but don't quote me on that. Congrats on the Ampero 2 Stomp! It is an amazing unit and at that price point nothing beats it, but it missed a lot of stuff like Bluetooth, the XLR outputs, bigger display, a lot more switches and the Tone Catch option. That is why I bought the Stage, although I really liked the small form factor of the Stomp. Those are not things most of us need but I tried a friends unit before I got mine and it did spoil me, haha. 😀
Happy new year!
2 days into 2025 and not a Klon-shootout in sight!
I'm sticking to old school...60s Fender Twin tube amp and a great LP!
I’m watching this while changing the valves (tubes) on my AC10 😂
I'm running my old Line 6 Pod X3 through a Fishman acoustic guitar amp (sounds quite good, TBH) while I wait for my two Fender amps to get fixed. 😐
Excellent video guys. I listened to
Johnny Marr when he played with his old Boss GT-100 and even with that he challenged anyone to tell the difference and things have come on so much since then. I’m definitely going to take a closer look at the Valeton to replace my GT-100, just want that ease of use and the Boss is a bit aged in that department now.
As an ex-GT-6 and GT-10 owner, I can thoroughly recommend the Valeton 👍
Wow love that Charvel!
At the end of the video I thought Lee was going to go toward modeling amps like Fender Mustangs, Positive Grid Sparks, Biss Katanas [which isn't really a modeling amp] -- but where there are examples that can bridge the gap between a traditional amp with limited or no effects, purchase od multiple effects pedals, etc. comparative to multi-effects boards/pedals. In ways these amp examples can "somewhat" bridge the divide.
@22:30 yea you were thinking Boys of Summer. Great song.
just got a Helix Lt... loving it! still looking for my metal sound.. but for clean (fender ultimate) and for 80s rock sound (plexi) its sound great with my fender.. dont need a amp anymore, but I have the Headrush FRFR just in case...
Reminded me of the phrase 'You can't polish a turd but you can roll it in glitter!'
Tried all of them, settled with the Fender Tonemaster Pro. Best Sound whilst having the best UI. Absolutely inspiring!
This one is the best !
I just bought the GP100 and think it's great running into a Marshall (DSL20HR or JCM2000) through the FX loop. That's what I bought it for, to play through an amp as I use Amplitube for recording on the PC, and have a Spark Mini for couch playing at night. The GP100 is great, done away with my pedal board but, really, it's just an updated Zoom 505 isn't it? The tech was there 30 years ago if you knew how to use it (I did not at the time lol)
boss fx-10 soooooo good i just got one.
Valeton is the clear winner, so great for the price.
I have a Line 6 Pod Go I've had for 4 years. Never even used it yet. Its there if i need it and I am familiar with Line 6 so it was a choice based on experience and a need to have a unit like this to go direct in some circumstances that i commonly found myself in. But tube amps and some pedals...i have a line 6 M5 i use, but thats it lately
As someone who saved their pennies to finally buy my dream rig (100W Mesa Roadster and 4x12 oversized cab, then later downgraded to a 2x12 for bass control) it always felt like a "don't meet your heroes" thing for me. I was constantly told "if you want better bass control and remove the flubbiness, you have to get this Overdrive." or "Try switching to EL34 or 6L6 tubes for this type of sonic profile." In a sense, yes, a real amp was "simpler" but it takes a good amount of money and time to tweak things until you get them JUST right. And thats for one genre of sounds. Then if you want sparkly cleans or twangy country, you've got to do it all over again; more money, more time. I like to play a lot of different styles, and that for me has been the nail in the coffin for traditional setups (and lack of infinite budget). I've been focused on modeling for a long time now and all my guitar influences use modeling as well. Now it doesnt matter what kind of genre, I can always mix things up while having the possibility of downloading profiles created by my favorite influences. I'm rarely at a loss for creative tinkering and expression.
What would you recommend or would it be at all possible to have a video comparing valeton200 VS Headrush Flex Prime?
I saw on a previous video you liked the HR MX5 sounds better but I see you use the Valeton a lot in the videos
How many, like me, when we see John on the channel, say, in a robot voice "Digital John"? I say it every time he is on the channel 🤣
Yooo, you do get overdrive reactivity to volume with cheaper units as well. Don't try and tell kids that only something like the QC does that. Even my old roland cube 60 did that on the modelling channel.
Ha I went back to a stereo rig two tubes and single function pedals. But I love the multi units.
Obviously there are many products not showcased here, as the market is huge, but I'm a little disappointed the very recent Boss GX-10 wasn't demoed as an option. It's in between the smaller Line 6 and 8-10 switch options shown.
Yeah, that's where the HX stomp, Gt1000 Core, and Ampero 2 Stomp all sit for form and function. All of which are veryyyy popular.
PLEASE PLEASE!! Have one of the Ampero II/Stomp II/Stage in that capture video!!!!
Still waiting for these multifx to have my signal chain read from right to left.. and also usb c everything :)
That was excellent, really useful. I'd love to see what mega bands are now using at stadium gigs these days. I understand The Edge uses some kind of digital rig.
Yep he has a huge rack unit. Interestingly when they played the sphere in Las Vegas he didn’t even use an amp he went straight into the PA with a universal audio amp sim.
As a gigging musician, that doesn't have loads of money or personnel to lug things round, are the multi fx pedals a no brainer?
I love the sounds , but the thought of having to buy yet more speaker cabinets, update PA to a more powerful one, or purchasing FRFR cabinet sounds very expensive . I’ve not moved to modellers because of this and also the learning curves are often crazy. I would like a unit that plugs into my existing guitar amp, but this doesn’t appear simple to do and many people on UA-cam seem to spend hours trying to dial in decent tones. A final thought, music stores seem so reluctant to spend time with you demonstrating how to connect and use these units that it puts me off . What do other people think?
It's will be interesting to see how things like NAM and Arduino/Raspberry Pi hardware fit into the landscape in a few years. Open Source software and user programmable hardware have the potential to play a big disruptor roll in the amp modeling world.