All user reviews of 3/5 for the DOD FX7 Guitar Processor / Preamp

I am using a Ibanez Roadstar 2 guitar with a Peavey microbass amp.
I just got this the other day from an online purchase.
I have never been around this type of pedal set-up.
I am finding that in using the pre-set effects that I have to monkey with the volumn control with every pedal step. Sometimes it is so dang loud if I have the headphones on I go deaf and the next set of effects are quite the opposite.
My patch cables are great and nothing wrong with my guitar because it sounds great without the FX7 hooked up.
Anybody have suggestions or ideas or comments?
I like the unit but my neighbors 6 houses away at 10 pm do not like it, as don't the other 5 closer neighbors.

$350 CAN in 1997. Wanted a good deal on multi-effects.

All the choices for effects.
Ping and pong delays. Play along input. Stereo output. Nice EQ.

Wah seems weak. Can not combine WAH, phaser, chorus, flange effects together. Gate feature is a bit weak. No swell. Can not feedback (cos it's digital, not the unit's fault). Octave down is poor. Unit picks up hum from A/C lines but strangely good around dimmers.

Fair. 1st unit was returned after it failed on 2nd day of use. Foot pedal's switch can get sticky (not for bar use). Unit 2 has developed a hum in distortion circuitry and the compressor has since failed.

Was a good deal and a great intro into effects. Unit was used with a hollow body, single coils strat, 6-string bass and Ovation. Just treat it little a computer quality part that will last 4yrs.

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