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Published on 09/05/11 at 00:58
Value For Money :
Excellent
Made in America, not in a cave in Mongolia minor (I have nothing against Mongolia ...).
What are the effects or types of effects available?
Just about everything needed by the scratch, see the opinion of manson.reznor for the total.
Are they edited? Via an editor Mac / PC?
Yes on PC / Mac via Xedit Digitech
What technology is used?
Full digital.
What is the connection?
Input jack, headphone / Aux in mini jack, line out, line output 2 mono jacks / 6.35 amp switchable asymmetrical output 2 XLR / line amplifier, USB port for editing and recording.
Is this a rack or rack-mount model?
No, crank ground.
UTILIZATION
The general configuration is it simple?
3 Stomp: 2 to increment / decrement the patches (70 factory 70 user), a switch for channels A / B, 1 assignable expression pedal (wah, volume,
It is clear that for a novice, it can seem complex at first, but not rocket science either, just be trial and error, is to look at ...
The manual is clear and sufficient?
For once a book is really useful and well done, you should take advantage!
Digitech The site is a good source of information.
Editing sounds and effects is it easy?
Once largely digested, do not worry, it's childish. Via Xedit is even easier if you know what one is seeking.
SOUND QUALITY
The effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?
Excellent overall, the distos are varied and realistic emulations of amps and speakers allow an infinite number of sounds and textures while some are downright gaudy (but that is corrected for equalization), the modulations bluffing, the wah correct. We obviously have not rebounded lamps, but we are not in the way chemical Pocket POD sounds far from it!
Rendering the headphones or output of 2.1 of a PC is very good, excellent in the return of the effects loop of a good all-tube (tested on a Hughes & Kettner Tube 50).
Which ones you prefer, you hate?
My favorite: the distos, the Tube Screamer overdrive so, the delays and chorus superb.
I like less fuzz, and the whammy Picht shifter, but more because I have no use for anything else.
Which instruments do you use?
Ibanez RG1570 Prestige, Gibson Les Paul Studio. I play mostly 80's metal.
OVERALL OPINION
How long have you use it?
Since 2008.
What is so special that you like most and least?
+: Versatility (edition, 2 channels, cumulative effects), realistic effects / emulations (distos, delays), solid case (aluminum), alphanumeric display for naming patches.
-: Some effects / emulation (see above), no on / off button, a few bugs (patches that overlap or lose the settings, simply power cycle).
Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Pocket POD and POD 2, not like at all, VOX AD30VT amp too hairy ...
How would you rate the quality / price?
Excellent, and prices have fallen again in time (about 100 €)
With experience, you do again this choice?
Without hesitation, it's really a very good gear, reliable and affordable.
What are the effects or types of effects available?
Just about everything needed by the scratch, see the opinion of manson.reznor for the total.
Are they edited? Via an editor Mac / PC?
Yes on PC / Mac via Xedit Digitech
What technology is used?
Full digital.
What is the connection?
Input jack, headphone / Aux in mini jack, line out, line output 2 mono jacks / 6.35 amp switchable asymmetrical output 2 XLR / line amplifier, USB port for editing and recording.
Is this a rack or rack-mount model?
No, crank ground.
UTILIZATION
The general configuration is it simple?
3 Stomp: 2 to increment / decrement the patches (70 factory 70 user), a switch for channels A / B, 1 assignable expression pedal (wah, volume,
It is clear that for a novice, it can seem complex at first, but not rocket science either, just be trial and error, is to look at ...
The manual is clear and sufficient?
For once a book is really useful and well done, you should take advantage!
Digitech The site is a good source of information.
Editing sounds and effects is it easy?
Once largely digested, do not worry, it's childish. Via Xedit is even easier if you know what one is seeking.
SOUND QUALITY
The effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?
Excellent overall, the distos are varied and realistic emulations of amps and speakers allow an infinite number of sounds and textures while some are downright gaudy (but that is corrected for equalization), the modulations bluffing, the wah correct. We obviously have not rebounded lamps, but we are not in the way chemical Pocket POD sounds far from it!
Rendering the headphones or output of 2.1 of a PC is very good, excellent in the return of the effects loop of a good all-tube (tested on a Hughes & Kettner Tube 50).
Which ones you prefer, you hate?
My favorite: the distos, the Tube Screamer overdrive so, the delays and chorus superb.
I like less fuzz, and the whammy Picht shifter, but more because I have no use for anything else.
Which instruments do you use?
Ibanez RG1570 Prestige, Gibson Les Paul Studio. I play mostly 80's metal.
OVERALL OPINION
How long have you use it?
Since 2008.
What is so special that you like most and least?
+: Versatility (edition, 2 channels, cumulative effects), realistic effects / emulations (distos, delays), solid case (aluminum), alphanumeric display for naming patches.
-: Some effects / emulation (see above), no on / off button, a few bugs (patches that overlap or lose the settings, simply power cycle).
Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Pocket POD and POD 2, not like at all, VOX AD30VT amp too hairy ...
How would you rate the quality / price?
Excellent, and prices have fallen again in time (about 100 €)
With experience, you do again this choice?
Without hesitation, it's really a very good gear, reliable and affordable.
