All user reviews for the Tech 21 SansAmp GT2

Analog amp simulator, (marshall fender mesa) so it's already enough in sound pallette

UTILIZATION

Super simple

SOUND QUALITY

So I can write this opinion because I just read the reviews below and I bought this pedal is it based uniqument a multitude of positive reviews I've read about AF, I said I could not go wrong by buying this equipment with all the good we could dir!
So I bought mine at Thomann 195 euros, I'm mostly home recording studio. I live in the branch a mixer that goes into the computer.

And where it gets interresting is that I never managed to get a saturated sound natural in all his positions sound very synthetic, it's not credible at all and it takes forever to find a hack its the one degeu least possible ...
It is impossible to have a big sound clean, compress ca terribly and it makes a sound game boy! The clean sounds are widely exploited but sound very cold (for a tube amp simulation of missing lamps)

I never dared to leave a negative view of the multitude of positive reviews, I always put that on account of my ear, my playing etc ... but not the pedal. Now I realize it's not just be the pedal that is not terrible, despite all the good that one little ed!

Another thing: on the mesa and marshall positions, even with the gain in the kids it's hard to get a real clear sound, you have to play the guitar volume ....

OVERALL OPINION

Difficult to use in the home studio (personal opinion, I do not want to be murdered!)

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UTILIZATION

Ultra simple

SOUND QUALITY

I test recording and it is true what Exceeds by POD preamp type etc ...
Live on the other hand in config I test an amp and it sounds Tech21 PE400 drlemment well. (But I prefried PODXT for Big distorted sounds).
The other guitarist in my group who do not like the POD prfere sound and the dynamics of the pedals.
Personally, I like the Tweed and its california but not too the british.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought the pedals used in case of failure of my PODXTLive in concert (and yes has sometimes) and although I do not regret my choice.
I'll even take it more often with just a small time limit and a Wah Wha for the horse.

See the first notice.

UTILIZATION

Such as say diego.

SOUND QUALITY

Well then, I give my opinion on the pedals because it has become a bit of DLIR, apparently before June 14, 2006, everyone thought this extraordinary pedals, and since that fateful day, a would have become an absolutely no pedals!
vrit the good must surely be somewhere in the middle, but given the critics a extrmit leaves room! Then there is a lot that has manufactured dfaillant t sold by mistake, or the human auditory functions were modified rcemment (XCS can be the cell phone?!)
well I think it's a good pedals, but must certainly depend upon what one branch ... when I read cold saturated, neutral, it was not possible SansAmp not the same, because is not the case with mine, and I use it plugged into a PA system!
a good does not replace a head lamp is 1500 euros, but dpanner to play in the computer, to get into a multitrack to register, I think (my opinion), that c ' quality is the best market price of the OCCAZ.
the three types of amp Muls are good qualiten practice I use mainly British
with speaker simulation as "classic" and I have a typical 80's hard rock sound of Michael Shenker, and I think the pod has a cot has a "toy" (can be the pod essay n'tait not good ???), the simulation of twin and msa are pretty well diffrent, the corrections are effective Bertignac I saw in concert and has played rcemment with several pieces, and it's not the kind of scratch play sounds like a cold, neutral and screaming .... but he TFW more ear either ....

OVERALL OPINION

I have 2 years I think it would be better with several switches for more sounds and more accessible simus directos foot, but Tech 21 has done with another product .. the triac.
I tried lots of stuff before, and I prfre is the saturation of my amp, but it is not always the most practical, and this gt2 pedals then everything int ret, especially since it is unbreakable, and not making head, and efficiently without frills.
the ratio q / p is good in OCCAZ trs (I got mine from OCCAZ via a friendly member of this site) is correct in nine.
I would do without this choice problem, but I would take can be the sort of ac OCCAZ, rested for three sounds;
should be still a bit of measurement in the critical product, the guys who buy this hsite PDAL has the choice between supraextra of hell, and no ch ... is not easy to cider in this cas.c is good for prampli PDAL, but it has not nor will give you big sound DEATH, we have a (not always, sometimes never !) that through a combination of things, the guitar, the strings, the mdiator, the receiver, the bowls, the room where we play, and especially the guitar itself!!
love glory and beauty.
good night sleep tight.
edit of 24/01/07: there would be many an old and "new" production, which would explain the gt2 advice on this compltement opposs pedals (the old ...); however, would be better as I shut glad I bought the triac, and I am always satisfied with the products Tech21, even if the triac sounds less on sound than on amp ...

4 buttons and a switch
I can not move the toes with small switches to go from fender to marshall

UTILIZATION

Fastoche but takes a little searching for his "sound"

SOUND QUALITY

Very nice but a bit noisy (breath)
better before a convolution plug amp vst

For breath, have you tried a pod (all models) with a lot of gain and no noise gate?

It looks like a sound recording to the Pointe du Raz in heavy weather with a U87 without a cap on a 2-Roros behringer ...

OVERALL OPINION

To be in his range even if it is not everything!

Has already been said ....

UTILIZATION

A real Swiss Army knife ....

SOUND QUALITY

See global opinion ...
Score of 9 because nothing is perfect ....

OVERALL OPINION

Well, after reading some rather critical view on this pedal, I can not help but give my own experience.
I've been playing since 25/30 years, without ever trying to become a virtuoso, I had the opportunity to have or to test a lot of stuff, being always more demanding.
The Sansamp is one of the first amp simulator manufactured, and is still classified as such. We can only note that in this area, technology has progressed cosidérablement and the SansAmp is exceeded by products like the Pod, the Tonelab, and others.

on the other hand, in use distortion pedal, it's a killing. Plupard the pedals have a sound all their own, with the possibility of rather limited settings.
Do not forget the inclusion of the guitar used. A distortion that sounds warmly with a Start with a dirty can seem well-typed Gibson ...
The Sansamp sound allows a variety of quite exceptional, the low gain overdrive draft Fender, the powerful and slightly compressed distortion Mesa, through the high gain saturation sharp Marshall.Les knobs are very effective (sometimes too ), and 3 switches provide 27 basic sounds (if I look ...) Each share of a switch or patard is felt immediately in the sound, with a good amp, of course (in my opinion the most important in the chain, before the guitar)
Input from my tube amp, I always find the sound I want whatever the guitar used .....
Finally, what overdrivre overdrive or amp (without noise gate) does not provide its share of blows?? In this area, the SansAmp is pretty decent. Also, I've never needed to adjust the gain to more than half, so it's effective.
I had several distortion pedals that I sold without regret, but I always came back to the Sansamp ..... IMHO light to those who still have doubts .......

Analog amp simulator pedal.

UTILIZATION

Pedal very simple and yet very rich in opportunity

SOUND QUALITY

Reading the posts there is a big misunderstanding.
The SansAmp was a revolution, it was the first pedal amp simulation.
But from the pod are reached, provided specifically for recording.

So I write this review for the reader to understand something SansAmp.
Today there are lots of pedals that sound 10 times better than the SansAmp in direct contact with a recording console or a computer.
on the other hand, if we use the SansAmp preamp like a guitar plugged into an amp, the sound is still largely valid, and, to my taste, superior to the pods.

OVERALL OPINION

After years of use here is my conclusion:
If you want a pedal home studio you buy something else
There are now tons of pedals that are mieuxdans this area.

If you want a pedal preamp / distortion versatile plug into an amp the SansAmp is a great pedal (especially given the ridiculous price in okaz!)
And if you want to record the sound of SansAmp it is plugged into an amp and it takes the sound of the amp.

Sansamp GT2.
IN and OUT
A switch
First sounds a modeling is a must
3 Amp: Fender, Marshall, Mesa Boogie.
3 mod: clean, hi gain, hot wired
3 mic: classic, center, off axis.
4 knobs: level, high, low, drive,
9V battery or transformer
indicator light is on.

UTILIZATION

The manual is clear and simple but good one pedals it's instinctive.
Ergonomic easy to use effectively as a Swiss Army knife.

SOUND QUALITY

Especially effective distortion I use it as rescue belt in case the trick.
Nice with a bass and clean with some british mode are great.
I use it only very rarely in the input of an amplifier (when no choice) but in the RETURN (loop); guitar IN and OUT and return it in the party.
Of course the input of the amp it gets loud (like the mxr dime) on PREAM preamp not cool.
Console it is better that it be a lamp or a good preamp if not the GT2 in a DI or other amp sim and the table does.
Or it can serve as clean preamp, or after we crunch and distortion can add its top.

OVERALL OPINION

It is a bit expensive new addition to 200Eu but want it a classic.
I like the pedals because it sounds almost anywhere, anytime.
I prefer it in the hi gain marshall and sometimes hot wired, and the bass fender desfois.
it is true that the input of a ammpli I do not like the sound too loud and too little in return rel but it's great, I also tried it on a power amp direct on amp output and 4X12's cool.
I found that on another prempli whatsoever (table, amp, etc) is not sound terrible, but live in a good amp or direct box or table is gnial.
I love it I would do this choice.
By the way I got the standard stuff and believe me when I say it's not a ringing cons say.
Of course a pod or zoom or tone MAIX lab will be better for whom? for what cases? and for what?
I noticed over time that as the pedal or the device is very simple or too minimalist for some, this rule is aimed gnrale for musicians or pro confirm very demanding and picky who does not care to have many things in one.
I advise everyone to try it in front return with DI and other if possible.
I repeat that choice.

Amp simulator and distortion, too, is nothing of all analog from digital, easy to understand even without notice.

UTILIZATION

Easy to understand even without notice.

SOUND QUALITY

So I was claque.Je did not believe at all amp simulators sorts of unfortunate substitute for guitarists and well I found her eyes closed all the sounds I like stones? No more problem tweed hi gain a little drive and voila, santana and boogie Calfornia hottest wired drive and chills apparaissent.Ozzy Osbourne? NO PROBLEM BRTISH PLUS MORE HOT WIRED DRIVE AND HOP Wall marsh! Ah yes icing on the cake amplified by an amplifier 2x75W stereo sound is better than the result of a scratch amp.
BRIEF I love it!

OVERALL OPINION

A bit expensive new, but it's worth three rolls imagine the amp and in addition it's not hard to bear, it's never down except the battery that takes a very long time

For specifications, see below or the site builder.
My predecessors were very well presented!

I said nonetheless that this pedal was recovered at the bottom of the attic and probably more than fifteen years.

UTILIZATION

4 knobs and 3 buttons, to full of different sounds, nothing wrong side of it!

Say compared to pre-amp simulation, we have a lot fewer buttons and the touch of a parameter changes the sound of a very significant way.

In short, for me with analog you really feel that the case live from the digital style pod, ToneLab or Vamp.

SOUND QUALITY

I tested a large number of numerical simulations (V amp, POD, ToneLab ...) and what I love about them is that it sounds now and in anything but the biggest complaint is that the dynamics of the guitarist is often damaged, ie the light rhythmic accents or nuances. This is not a defect because it helps hide imperfections in the game

With the GT2, it is in the world of analog, and as soon as I plugged for the first time on a table or on an amp I did not say "It sounds to death this box!" as for the POD or the ToneLab.
I just said "fuck it sounds like a good amp!" and that's his forte
We are in a range of sounds raw and unadorned rock and roll and you find yourself playing long on a simple sound. For me the name of preamp / amp simulator is fully justified.

We move from the blues, British rock, hard rock and metal of the 80 in a movement of fingers ...
It would be the ultimate weapon if there was a little reverb and more!

OVERALL OPINION

I was used in recent numerical simulations that ring of hell with several dozen simulation, 3-band equalizer and a whole army of effects (reverb, chorus, delay, flanger ...). Faced with such an arsenal pedal may seem ridiculous.

Indeed, it is analog, then sends the breath, sizzles by touching the knobs (I recall that this pedal has more than fifteen years and has been dusted!). In addition we have a 2-band equalizer and few simulation (27 combinations to max!)

on the other hand, it produces a true to my game, a raw sound amp rock n 'roll that smells of stale smoke and alcohol. And this impression, I've never felt on a digital simulator. Which brings me to say that it is suitable for a certain category of musicians who are looking for a type of sound by purchasing this pedal.
While a buyer Pod seeks above all to be able to do it all!
Used on a stereo, a sound recording or PC, I must admit that I can not part with it.

The overall opinion is therefore linked to the subjectivity of each, in my case it J'adooore!
With the unit, plan to limit a slight reverb, you tell me the news!

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UTILIZATION

- The configuration is it simple?
yes
- Gets it easy to sound good?
it all depends on what is at the other end of the cable IN ... I believe
- The manual is clear and sufficient?
for the pedal so ... for the sticker, I'm still looking.

SOUND QUALITY

A real gem ... I love the color of the box)))
I use this recently to replace a line 6 to attack a sound card and I am pleasantly surprised with the result.
I connect to either a leisure or a guitar p90/sh2 greenbullet or DO21 for harmonica.
The GT2 offers a wide range of amplifier easily recognizable and sought after for their uniqueness. Is that the happiness of grind just 4 knobs and 3 switches.

I like the British and Tweed amps clean mode with the drive to two-thirds ... rock, punk, blues, everything from good.

I plugged the case of a live sound card ... a lot or more. (amending .. not so good in fact live in LEPC)
"" "" "On a tube amp Harley Benton GA5 and have a blast.
The memory system settings is remarkable and so 60 years ... a paper and pencil.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
for too little time.

- What is so special that you like most and least?
Race unreasonable or unnecessary in my opinion the two knobs of equalization in their first tier.

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Line6/Vamp/ME5 ... together with a sling load of distortion pedals.

- How would you rate the quality / price?
I can not judge the ratio Q / P especially as I slammed in to a lot of very similar products.

- With experience, you do again this choice? ..
Do not miss out on, you must try it.
I should have bought the classic SansAmp ten years ago ... With experience, I would buy a second GT2 and store it in a dry place for fear that I catch fire for some unknown reason. And then it opened my appetite and go to see the side of the pedal SansAmp Character Series

Analog is an excellent preamp!

UTILIZATION

Very simple, manual unnecessary. Clean sounds, distortion ... This gives a very correct one easily. Not great, but a good level.

SOUND QUALITY

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OVERALL OPINION

It's a great pedal to use as I do.

Ie: I use it for my records from a multitrack recorder korg d4.

As a pre-amp is more than one pod, and occasionally a business opportunity.
Once in rehearsal 'or live as a preamp it can be nice, I have not tried yet ...
For use as a distortion pedal, it is better I think true.

Essential for the home studio!

CHARACTERISTICS See manufacturer ...

UTILIZATION

Easy to use, intuitive .. It's a good old pedals that RULES as an amp, no presets, machinery numriques ... simple and effective, say nothing.

SOUND QUALITY

I've had six months environ.D first packed in the test (on a guitar amp it is true), the live connection in my home studio me well du.Son cold mtallique , no EHJV agressivit but not the brightness, grain trs trs transistor short ... nothing to draw with guitare.En contrast in light distortion in an amplifier in a sound with the speakers, the sound is really good. Only I did not utilitbr />
But I care! "Why?" you say? * Just because a low branch in a real slaughter is .. Its standard; I am the bass!!
Updated 25/04/09
in fact the bass sound is standard, but too much. no model at all, it's heavy, not music ..

OVERALL OPINION

For the home studio, but with a low bof.Gnial, but for the guitar ....

Updated 25/04/09
in fact the bass sound is standard, but too much. no model at all, it's heavy, not musical.
in résumé I do not use the pedals!

This is a simulated three types of pedals amp: California, British and Tweed, with the possibility of rgler the position of the microphone in front of the baffle, and multiple channel (clean, distorted, hi -gain). Everything is a one complt EQ, volume and drive.

SansAmp Prcisons that can be used on a guitar but also on a low ...

UTILIZATION

3-position switches 3 and 4 pots in addition to bypass switch: hard to easy. Reduces the manual but provides examples of rglages.

The edition is simple even if, analog requires is a system that is dpourvu of the handy presets.

SOUND QUALITY

Before dferlante of POD simulation and numriques, the SansAmp silent in the REFERENCE Contents amp simulation and in a fawn, it still is because unlike Line 6 products and their competitors at Vox, Boss, etc.. The SansAmp is an analog pedals: the coup, it is much more lively than its competitors numriques, and simulations crasent least the personality and SETTING THE guitar the other.

As clean as it is a saturated rgal, even if it's more size for the rock to me that the metal.

OVERALL OPINION

The SansAmp GT2 is never dcevante in this sense that it offers the possibility normment with about the results of really good quality trs.

While it offers less possibility that the MODEL Classic, but suddenly, it is also easier handling and since all rglages really work (including the EQ), it has a range sound fairly impressive.

In short, if he was lugging a pedals in your holster, it might be that the ...