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Music0707 « At this price, do not deny it:) »
Published on 10/08/10 at 16:06
Value For Money :
Poor
The specifications of this pedal are:
* 78 & 24 Amps Guitar Cabinets
* 28 & 22 Amps Bass Cabinets
* 98 effects pedals & Studios (Distortion, Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Reverb ...)
* 6 mic preamp models (voice, guitar & Acoustic Bass)
* Modeling AIR II cabinet / microphone with adjustable placement
* 2 channel amp / effects with both independent tone
* 9 effects with both Pre & Post use chain
* Wah / Volume / Expression
* Tap tempo
* 1 stereo programmable effects loop
* Preset = 128 x 2
* Chromatic Tuner with Mute & Bypass
* Converter 24-bit - 32-bit Processing
* USB 2.0, S-PDIF I / O 1 / 4 "I / O XLR I / O MIDI VARIAX
And this must be added the control software "GEARBOX" free PC via USB. This gives access to all functions of the pedal more friendly because everything done through a GUI editable.
UTILIZATION
Overall, the setup is very intuitive when the programming is live on the pedals. But the best is with the GUI GEARBOX on Mac or Windows PC ...
With regard to textbooks, Line6 is for me a reference in the genre, they are clear, concise, well documented and all downloadable via the manufacturer's website.
SOUND QUALITY
This pedal is that all-digital ... and he gives his best in configuration "Home Studio" or use "Console" because usually the amps simulations especially resent speaker, thus the only really usable in this case will be that of the effects unless your amp is a real wheelbarrow?!?
It is the best to my ear and I've tried a lot of cranks (ToneLab LE and other Zoom G9.2tt) supposedly miraculous with lamps which are used as decoration! He crushes the competition at any point of view! Both in the quality of the sounds of the wealth of different effects used and their configurations. And the big plus is the Dual Sound System for mixing two simulations at the same time! And here I can say we get the big sound ... Imagine a mixture between an amp type "Marshall" and "Mesa Boogie")
Also note the loop mono / stereo that puts at the heart of your favorite materials.
Of course, one can oppose the Roll Royce of simulations like the famous "AX-Fx" home "FRACTAL" which I admit is more realistic ... but the price is almost three times more and it is not pedal format: it is well known, has for its money but the "X3 Live" has not for me to blush because it is affordable and sound more honest.
If we stay in this price range its direct competitor in sound is the "DIGITECH RP1000" which, for a pedal last generation, has a very small segment red LED display?!? Currently there dreaming ...
His competitor at the interface is "BOSS GT-10" but for me it is simply not realistic and it really disappointed me!
Finally the comparisons, I'd be off topic with the "TC ELECTRONIC G-SYSTEM '. We must realize that this pedal is one of the older generation, expensive (in fact unjustified given the age of its technology) and especially it is so transparent that it will not help your sound because it does has no character, it is not done here (NB: Use only if you have great stuff) and also to configure it is a true gas plant and that without PC! And there is not even a single distortion, or a single simulation for 1500 €, unbelievable, no?? In short, the legend, but its price is too digital and I do not understand why this thing is still selling?? Except for his imposing frame (perhaps too) from a tank with 4 loops ...
Remaining objective, the only criticism is for me the following:
* Too simulation of all kinds, in the end one wonders what to use some effects and bring nothing more than another
* Second is the dynamic sound distortion for me with a problem directly attributable to digital: we made a note and holding ends up falling rapidly while, paradoxically, it has a sound that hard at all?? Crunch by the cons are very realistic
* Better off with his amp simulations
* I had trouble getting clear sounds
In summary, for the Home Studio "or directly connected to a" Console ", the simulation is still generally very successful and the effects are in good order. One button near the sound of tubes for less than 500 € and trafficker were finally approaching the desired sounds of our favorite guitarists. In my opinion, the next generation of simulation will be a stunning realism ...
OVERALL OPINION
2 months get me enough to go around and Line6 is in this price range simply the best person for the most realistic and least expensive to the sight of the possibilities of its product. It is primarily a real solution "Home Studio" cheap and very effective and very good effect pedal for amp, no need to spend more!
on the other hand, rant on the part plexiglass ... I managed to scratch it with kitchen paper and household product?!? And it is unassailable ... So only use a cloth super sweet!
To the left is the black brushed aluminum top quality and the buttons are not as "cheap" as some claim.
I do not do it again this election, besides, I've sold, because the digital simulation while missing "for me" yet mature, there are some effects that I regret.
I remain still very optimistic for the future where I think we'll see less and less difference with the sound "LAMP" generation after generation and for a ridiculous price.
To be continued ...
* 78 & 24 Amps Guitar Cabinets
* 28 & 22 Amps Bass Cabinets
* 98 effects pedals & Studios (Distortion, Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Reverb ...)
* 6 mic preamp models (voice, guitar & Acoustic Bass)
* Modeling AIR II cabinet / microphone with adjustable placement
* 2 channel amp / effects with both independent tone
* 9 effects with both Pre & Post use chain
* Wah / Volume / Expression
* Tap tempo
* 1 stereo programmable effects loop
* Preset = 128 x 2
* Chromatic Tuner with Mute & Bypass
* Converter 24-bit - 32-bit Processing
* USB 2.0, S-PDIF I / O 1 / 4 "I / O XLR I / O MIDI VARIAX
And this must be added the control software "GEARBOX" free PC via USB. This gives access to all functions of the pedal more friendly because everything done through a GUI editable.
UTILIZATION
Overall, the setup is very intuitive when the programming is live on the pedals. But the best is with the GUI GEARBOX on Mac or Windows PC ...
With regard to textbooks, Line6 is for me a reference in the genre, they are clear, concise, well documented and all downloadable via the manufacturer's website.
SOUND QUALITY
This pedal is that all-digital ... and he gives his best in configuration "Home Studio" or use "Console" because usually the amps simulations especially resent speaker, thus the only really usable in this case will be that of the effects unless your amp is a real wheelbarrow?!?
It is the best to my ear and I've tried a lot of cranks (ToneLab LE and other Zoom G9.2tt) supposedly miraculous with lamps which are used as decoration! He crushes the competition at any point of view! Both in the quality of the sounds of the wealth of different effects used and their configurations. And the big plus is the Dual Sound System for mixing two simulations at the same time! And here I can say we get the big sound ... Imagine a mixture between an amp type "Marshall" and "Mesa Boogie")
Also note the loop mono / stereo that puts at the heart of your favorite materials.
Of course, one can oppose the Roll Royce of simulations like the famous "AX-Fx" home "FRACTAL" which I admit is more realistic ... but the price is almost three times more and it is not pedal format: it is well known, has for its money but the "X3 Live" has not for me to blush because it is affordable and sound more honest.
If we stay in this price range its direct competitor in sound is the "DIGITECH RP1000" which, for a pedal last generation, has a very small segment red LED display?!? Currently there dreaming ...
His competitor at the interface is "BOSS GT-10" but for me it is simply not realistic and it really disappointed me!
Finally the comparisons, I'd be off topic with the "TC ELECTRONIC G-SYSTEM '. We must realize that this pedal is one of the older generation, expensive (in fact unjustified given the age of its technology) and especially it is so transparent that it will not help your sound because it does has no character, it is not done here (NB: Use only if you have great stuff) and also to configure it is a true gas plant and that without PC! And there is not even a single distortion, or a single simulation for 1500 €, unbelievable, no?? In short, the legend, but its price is too digital and I do not understand why this thing is still selling?? Except for his imposing frame (perhaps too) from a tank with 4 loops ...
Remaining objective, the only criticism is for me the following:
* Too simulation of all kinds, in the end one wonders what to use some effects and bring nothing more than another
* Second is the dynamic sound distortion for me with a problem directly attributable to digital: we made a note and holding ends up falling rapidly while, paradoxically, it has a sound that hard at all?? Crunch by the cons are very realistic
* Better off with his amp simulations
* I had trouble getting clear sounds
In summary, for the Home Studio "or directly connected to a" Console ", the simulation is still generally very successful and the effects are in good order. One button near the sound of tubes for less than 500 € and trafficker were finally approaching the desired sounds of our favorite guitarists. In my opinion, the next generation of simulation will be a stunning realism ...
OVERALL OPINION
2 months get me enough to go around and Line6 is in this price range simply the best person for the most realistic and least expensive to the sight of the possibilities of its product. It is primarily a real solution "Home Studio" cheap and very effective and very good effect pedal for amp, no need to spend more!
on the other hand, rant on the part plexiglass ... I managed to scratch it with kitchen paper and household product?!? And it is unassailable ... So only use a cloth super sweet!
To the left is the black brushed aluminum top quality and the buttons are not as "cheap" as some claim.
I do not do it again this election, besides, I've sold, because the digital simulation while missing "for me" yet mature, there are some effects that I regret.
I remain still very optimistic for the future where I think we'll see less and less difference with the sound "LAMP" generation after generation and for a ridiculous price.
To be continued ...