Yamaha Guitar Effects

Mars Music, $299. I was looking for a good travel amp. To me, one of the best things about the DG-Stomp is the flexibility of this unit. IMHO, this little unit the best backup system yet... Here's why: - You can use it standalone as a preamp (which really sounds pretty darn good) into an amp, or click the speaker simulator on to go direct to the board (if your amp croaks) - You can turn the preamp off and just use it as an effect stomp box (if your effects croak) - You can use it as a midi pedal (if your midi pedal croaks) - You can use just the speaker simulator (in case you forget your SM-57) - If you are direct to the board all the time, you can control the speaker simulator by program, so you can turn it off for super shimmery or weird sounds, or for an acoustic. So, do you see what I mean? For something this small and cheap, this is the best little thing out there for the gigging musician! This thing even does midi mapping, and can send and recieve CC changes. DAMN! Very well constructed (metal, not cheap plastic). Buttons are the sturdy switch type. I have no fear of this puppy breaking down. What is it missing? Noise Gate (for the places with relly bad power/RF). But hey, it is 299 bucks and your guitar has a volume knob. Use it. Solid as a Mac Truck. Great switches, and the thing is METAL. One of the best values on the market. Great sounds, portability, and flexibility personified. And no I don't work for Yamaha. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

Purchased through Musicians Friend for less than $180, I was looking for a pedal that was a good value, and had previously owned a DG Stomp. The Magicstomp is very easy to use, with plenty of useable patches right out of the box. There are 99 User patches, so plenty of storage for the more creative among us. The sound editor software is very intuitive, I was able to edit/create and download new patches within minutes of installing it. The dedicated web-site with downloadable patches from the other stomp pedals, artist patches, etc. Screen is well lit an easy to read. Tuner is more accurate than a lot of multi-effects pedals I have used. No digital out. The only disappointment to the whole deal. Very solid, feels "meaty and substantial," and small enough to fit in your gig bag without much fuss. If you are on a budget and want a good all-around multi effects unit, this is a very good bet This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

purchased on the internet through musicians friend. this unit is very high end. It was a little intimidating at first, but I decided to stick with it even though it was a little over my head. I just kept plugging it in everyday until I started getting used to it. I was trying to decide between the boss me-50 and this. I didn't want 10 or 15 stomp pedals all over the floor. I tend to be a one size fits all kind of guy. I try to get an unlimited amount of sounds out of the equipment I have. I have a carvin strat copy into an analog man squeezer, sansamp triac, danelectro 7-band eq, boss v-wah, morley steve vai voume pedal, tech 21 power engine 60. I spent months on the internet researching which pedals had the best sound and were the most reliable. I believe I can darn near replicate most sounds, as a teaching tool, that will help me be able to create my own sounds and style. Having said that I think its kind of silly how guys think their guitar sounds so much different than someone elses. In each particular style the sounds are very close. At least in my 43 year old opinion. any way the ud stomp has an imeasurable amount of effects ie., flange, chorus, phaser, etc. I'm very happy with it. By the way, it's basically a rack unit made for the floor. nothing Top notch quality. I think I've talked your leg off enough. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

399.99 via Musicians Friend, and purchased the pedal separately. Built like a rock. Easy to read. Limitless possibilities with EQ range and mic simulations. Each simulator effects the sound noticeably, and you can in turn tweek the sounds to your exact specifications with the EQ chorus, and reverb. Takes time to learn basics. It's complicated. Like a rock. Highly recommend for acoustic guitar player who want to customize sound for different songs/types of music. High quality sounds and construction. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com