DigiTech Genesis 3 user reviews ( 9/10) - 5 user reviews

• 02/08/10

  mooseherman's review

  Characteristics

  This is an older digital effects processor. There are 48 preset effects, and 48 user-edited effects. There are unfortunately USBs on this pedal, so it can't be edited with a computer like some of the later Digidesign products. This is more of a desktop operating processor, so it isn't exactly rackable, though it shouldn't be placed on the floor either. It does have midi ins and outs, and can be controlled with a Midi controller quite easily, depending on the controller.

  Utilization

  One of my main critiques of digital effects has been the overload of options. By that I mean that the vast numbers of different effects make the pedal difficult to navigate, and therefore difficult to get the most functionality out of it. With a MIDI controller, this pedal can be controlled much more easily. However, I tend to prefer to record analog gear over digital anyway, so the fact that this is such as studio-centered device makes it less desirable in my eyes. I would possibly like to use something like this if it had a good live response time for switching effects. While it's not as bad as some of its imitators, it's still frustrating compared to having a few analog stomp boxes that will probably sound better anyway. If you're willing to put a lot of programming into the pedal and the MIDI controller, it will improve your satisfaction with the processor.

  Sound Quality

  I use this with my Strat and a Les Paul, generally through a Fender twin. I can't say I'm too impressed with this pedal. While it puts most digital effects to shame, the only really good sounds are the ones that you meticulously program yourself. It tends to rob my guitar of some of the crispness and presence, especially in the high end. My guitar sort of shimmers when played clean through a Twin, and I basically had to turn this processor on bypass to get that back. I guess for recording purposes, many people with a different aesthetic choice would prefer a digital distortion. But I think that most people would agree, the distortion sounds are not as good as the ones you can get with an analog stomp box, or the right amp. The reverbs and delays, which sound very much like your average digital effects, are not exactly top of the line digital, either. The analog versions of these same effects remain coveted and highy-priced for a reason; they are vastly superior.

  Overall Opinion

  I think that the sounds aren't too bad, but they don't really come close to justifying the cost of one of these. The fact that this was discontinued may have made it more expensive, but I think that the product was probably always a little overpriced. The fact is, these sounds were getting more and more popular when this was made, and it reflects its time poorly, as there has been far better digital equipment made since. I wouldn't recommend anyone go out of their way to buy this, unless it's just a great deal and you need the functions.
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• 04/23/09

  smk059's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Numrique effects module.
  
  48 factory and 48 user presets.
  
  controllable via MIDI or PC with MIDI pdalier
  
  (For Previous opinion, just log in and out with the MIDI cables to the device hte, as the pc for example, or GenEdit update service will recognize the Genesis.
  
  You have to activate the switch on the Midi multi purpose).
  
  
  
  For the connection, I would have AIM optical output (Toslink), but there is a SPDIF.
  
  The set is fairly robust.
  
  I do not have the MIDI pedalboard, but I did the test by driving it from the PC and everything is stable and trs orders rpondent well ..
  
  
  
  I have the day set dballallumet .. Without any problem, I went from firmware 1.0 to 1.4, then t have patches installed.

  Utilization

  Two days of use without notice ..
  
  But I possdais the GNX4 dpays .. So not at all.
  
  Whereas D Besides, I may be wrong, as his version Genesis3 "rack" or rather module.
  
  The edition of the presets is easy, even trs simple, and via the computer we have the right interface of the Genesis REPRESENTATIVES trs look good with an aspect "Kaos pad" since the sound can be modulated directly on a small pad while playing with the mouse.
  
  At the GenEdit: No more simple, just a t think clearly and effectively.
  
  
  
  English manual as explicit as franais trs d hab at Digitech, but it serves me still.

  Sound Quality

  I used the fawn of the following:
  
  
  
  Guitar-> Metal Monster-> Genesis3-> coaxial cable-> E-MU1616
  
  
  
  I got a scare at beginners, but because of the PatchMix 1616 biensur ...
  
  
  
  Feedback, I highly recommend everyone was trying to test the SPDIF is too clean
  
  
  
  The effect becomes important, I got even better with the impression that GNX4 so that before receiving the Genesis j shut some of the guards ...
  
  
  
  The usual small note on modlisations Ben .. for me is that n modlisation a selling point .. Just interpret them as PR adjustment-Defines ..
  
  C is for all manufacturers, but I do not wish to enter a dbat ..
  
  I'm just saying that the "modlisation" d like to amp speakers appeared to minimize rglages and therefore somehow format the user used a mass-market .. so simplistic.
  
  
  
  Returning to the actual effects boss does not parlje Digitech, but I'm tired of bottle to say that this brand is the REFERENCE, for me anyway.
  
  
  
  I must admit that some distos with some rglages m have the ... I vamp that uses MMX dvastatrice, I find the Genesis is not for the cot piti numrique.
  
  
  
  M reverb and delay have comfort in choosing Digitech, because I find great personal ... And as for the chorus.

  Overall Opinion

  I just have the nine kilomtres with 0, which is unusual since most manufactures do Digitech.
  
  I see only positive for this stuff .... unless prfreriez format pdalier ..
  
  J've tried a couple of multis, except Line6 (even if when the pod xt 3), taking the risk of being put on the back Entire population .. n I've not really want to use that trademark, know no, not at all a password ...:/
  
  
  
  Report quality price trs trs INTERESTED.
  
  I recommend even the SPDIF output leaving immediately find another qualitbr />
  
  I would do this election ... uh yeah ... But if I had more money put into it, I will always be at Digitech, but I'll take GSP Obviously an Artist!
  
  
  
  Do not forget that some people have told of excellent patches on the net, just put your sauce, and then make your own, there are short enough to make good his trs.
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• 01/26/09

  Bichun's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  • 16 guitar amp models
  
  • Ability to mix two amp models
  
  • Acoustic Guitar Simulator
  
  • Effects: Wah, Compressor, Noise Gate, Whammy, Pitch Shifter, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo / Pan, Vibrato, Rotary, Envelope Filter, Delay, Reverb
  
  • Digital S / PDIF
  
  • Tuner
  
  • 48 Factory Presets / 48 User presets
  
  
  
  I never managed to use the midi editing PC ...

  Utilization

  The general configuration is fairly simple and fairly intuitive. However, it will help from time to time in the manual to take full advantage of functions offered.
  
  The center button "Warp" is very useful and is remarkably well thought out. It is used to adjust the mix of two different amps.
  
  In the effects nothing to say either that good! For flémards can achieve a good sound quickly. For the picky, the level of detail will satisfy your desire for accuracy.
  
  With respect to any of the manual is described in detail so all questions that may arise will be answered.
  
  Dailleurs here's the link:
  
  ftp://ftp.digitech.com/pub/PDFs/Discontinued/Manuals/Genesis3/Genesis3FrchGer.pdf

  Sound Quality

  FOR METAL:
  
  I use a ESP Viper and it spits it right though! I made a purring sound Metal here based on a patch downloaded via the Digitech site.
  
  For both rehearsals and concerts for the home studio. We must prevent against by plugging the preamp of your amp. Usually it goes better in the loop.
  
  Recently I added before a Rocktron Silver Dragon digitech and I'm in heaven!
  
  I will not change my current setup against a line 6 pod.
  
  
  
  FOR THE ROCK:
  
  I use it with an Epiphone Dot and it works very well. The light is very accurate and sound effects right away even at low volume.
  
  The rock is saturated with warm against the crunch is not great.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for many years. Before I had the pedal Boss Gt3 I quickly forgot!
  
  Being able to have a coupling of two amp and cab and downright interesting and effective! What I love is the versatility in use (Repeats / Concert / Studio). I can play all styles of music.
  
  At the time I tried the pod xt and frankly I do not hesitate for long ...
  
  With the experience I would do exactly the same choice.
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• 05/14/06

  Acefreshley's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Digitech Genesis 3
  
  Guitar effects processor technology GeNetX
  
  Made in the United States
  
  MODELS 16 guitar amplifier (CRER possibility of hyper MODELS say is shuffled to the caractrisques DIFFERENT amps To create a unique hybrid sound)
  
  Acoustic Simulator really a practitioner.
  
  48 factory presets (correct) and 48 users.
  
  X Control of expression pedals available.
  
  Many effects of quality include: micro Simulator (transforms a simple double and vice versa), Compressor, Noise Gate, Wammy / IPS, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Triggered Phaser, Delay, Trmolo, Panner, Vibrato, Rotary Speaker ; AutoYa; Yaya (modlisation of talk box), Auto Wah, Dsaccordeur (o is the useful-p) and Pitch Shift ...
  
  Note that some effects are available with the X control as the effect Yaya.
  
  The device possde a MIDI IN / fc and a midi out / thru to connect the computer or control pdalier X. A suite of software is available on the Digitech site.

  Utilization

  Gnrale configuration is really extremely simple! Just a few minutes to matriser the device.
  
  The edition can s'avrer sounds more complicated if you want to edit the presets sound Digitech download on the community. O In the interest of the connection to edit MIDI saw "the hand" presets.
  
  The manual is clear and trs offers even a tutorial that is apprciable trs.

  Sound Quality

  The effects are truly effective and modlisations trsralistes. The pRSET factory are correct but throw up a quick look on the digitech sound community can achieve 100% comply sounds prfrs our artists.
  
  The Genesis 3 is great for the studio. Simply connect the microphone between pc and go to register! It can be used in mono on an amp or two amps Stereo or headphones.
  
  I like the noise gate particulirement playing perfectly his rle, which is a trs apprciable for its own registration. The effects are gnral trs well made. The only thing is that it can rgler the output volume when going from a pRSET one that can be much more strong or weak.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for two days but I expected a lot :-)
  
  I tried many effects before you buy. Whether the effects pedals or multi effects, whether Behringer, Boss or Zoom, I never found the same satisfaction.
  
  I got prices dstock but is found also in the opportunity for a mouth bread. At that price the price quality ratio is exceptional. Less than 100 euros it is important not hsiter and pounce on it before someone else does.
  
  I would do without hsitation choice. Now remains to find a control x reasonable price (170 euros Thomann was still expensive and more than 200 euros in France)
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• 02/24/03

  kruci's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  So there, if I mi ke 8, cest primarily becaufe the Genesis, even though it simulates amps less than its competitor the POD XT has a function "WARP", in fact, one can mix two amps and HP together to get a unique sound (imagine a Mesa Rectifier with a Marshall Head Lamp ...) so the number of amp can matter! Finally, it depends on the use we want to do, POD, especially to mimic c amps, while the Genesis ke, cest to imitate them and also to create sounds personels! (For simulated amps, do a search on the forum, they are cited in a post)
  
  As for effects, then there is all there, or nothing. The reverbs, phaser, flanger, delay, chorus, are fabulous (and the stereo is there for something; o)), the simulation of micro single or double coils, compression and noise gate are very effective ... the pitch is poor (really), just as some unnecessary effects (AutoYa ...) ... For the remaining j have not had time to test or c is correct ...
  
  Twelve o'clock Connectik possible connection via PC to edit the benefits ...
  
  Numérik output S / PDIF (not used)

  Utilization

  General configuration simple, tresd simple if you have ever used a multi purpose, edition sounds easy, except for the knobs, you must give them all the time ... to nivo but the manual is clear enough on what to do ...
  
  Be careful, use the cask, or power amp and the home studio of preference (well, we can also settle out of combo amp or other, but I do not guarantee the result). Regarding its use in home studio, I'm much more than agree, I have finally managed to get a good sound (even very very correct) with my ISIS lol

  Sound Quality

  The Kaliti sound varies depending on what is asked, in terms of clean sounds (by adding a nice stereo modulation) the sound is just great .... mmmmm the Kaliti digitech for clean sounds is well established, and the amps simulated quite similar to the originals ...
  
  In terms of saturation, the amps also quite similar emulated the originals (except Rectifier, sound is good, but it does not look like quite the original, while a mank kelkechose ti ...) but the sounds are very good, pitetre worse compared to the sounds clear, but very very good even kan (I also do death metal:-p, and I'm not disappointed) ...

  Overall Opinion

  I do not have the long time, but finally I can ca already have a good sound recording and playing at night without fear everybody ... And I would do without this choice héziter ... hehe, very satisfied with my purchase ...
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