EHX XO BMS & Qtron+ or Pod XT Live/Pro

sk8 · #1 06-25-2008, 12:40 AM

After going through a load of effects and manufacturers i've ended up with a Pickle Pie B, Morley Power Wah, Cream Pie and echo park. I'm thinking of shifting the latter 2 anyway as i'm not too fussed on them. That leaves me the fuzz and wah.

I've been listening to alot of Jamiriquai lataley and really want to get a synth plus i would like a filter. I should be gettting a bonus soon so i was thinking of getting them plus a new pedal board

BUT

for a similar price as those 2 items i can get a Pod XT live or Pro. i like the idea of the pro as i can rack it with my amp but other than that i'm not really sure of the advantages of the pro over the live. I had a fllor pod and liked the modelling, plus all the effects to play with to save me buying pedals each time i think, 'hmmm that would be nice!'

Any input greatfully received.

Thanks in advance

thefruitfarmer · #2 06-25-2008, 02:13 AM

The Q-tron + is very nice and I am not convinced that any model would do quite the same thing.

Plenty of people are happy with their modellers though.

What I suggest you do is get a 2nd hand q-tron and a pod. Put them side by side and have a listen. Try to get the pod to do exactly what the q-tron does. You may find you are happy with the versitility of the modeller and don't find the q-tron any better in sound or feel.

On the other hand, you may find a need for more real, analogue processors with the richer sound and smoother response.

Only your ears can decide though!!

sk8 · #3 06-26-2008, 12:41 AM

4StringsEnough · #4 06-26-2008, 02:53 AM

The Pod is pants for effects. Good for amp modelling only IMHO. My fave filter is the Boomstick Bottom Feeder. Really easy to dial in a good setting and no loss of low end at all. I've A/B'd it against the Micro Q-Tron and it won hands down. Not tried the Q-tron + though.