First pedal, No multi, dont answer the OP :X

Ziltoid · #1 09-23-2009, 05:41 PM

EDITED

This thread was about which cheap multi to buy and has become a "Pedal board project thread" because of all the advices against multis, thank you TB

Here's the project

Bassman203 · #2 09-23-2009, 05:47 PM

none of them.

If your going to get a multi-effects processor, be sure to get a decent one. I'm not full of recommendations for those, so I'll let others chime in.

I would get a good single effect stomp box. Maybe something from EHX or Boss for a first pedal.

Just my recommendation, since you already have it down to three and your ordering tomorrow, I'm guessing you won't follow my advice.

Ziltoid · #3 09-23-2009, 05:51 PM

Well I've never expenrienced pedals before except one looper, so I need to find if it's for me without it costing an arm, and if I go with multi effects I can start building from there after and kinda feel what I like/dislike.

JMDT · #4 09-23-2009, 05:52 PM

If you want a cheap Multi get the red Zoom B1x. Seriously though save your money and get something better. If you want a multi save your $ and get a Boss multi like the ME-50B. Cheap multi's sound cheap and won't help your tone much.

Personally I don't like the restraints of multis and the limitations they add down the road. You are much better off sinking your money in a single effects pedal that is a bit better quality in the long run. I now have a couple of multi's that are paperweights. What are you trying to with effects exactly? This could help a great deal.

Thunderscreech · #5 09-23-2009, 05:55 PM

Boss ME-50B.

This is a powerful and easy to use multi. it costs a lot, but it's worth it IMHO if you're starting out and want something to try. I'd get one if I had the funds...

bassbmx · #6 09-23-2009, 06:01 PM

Yep, the ME-50B was what I was looking at for my first pedal. I ended up going for individual pedals instead (few thousand dollars later) but the boss multis are pretty sweet.

The GT-6B is very cool. Bit more expensive but it's really nice. You won't regret spending a bit extra on a decent multi effect but I have a feeling that you might regret spending money on a cheaper one.

Ziltoid · #7 09-23-2009, 06:01 PM

Well I don't have these funds, and I don't see myself investing that much anytime soon with college and all...

protoz · #8 09-23-2009, 06:10 PM

Russian Big Muff. Every one needs at least 1 big muff

Ziltoid · #9 09-23-2009, 06:16 PM

This isn't really helping so far, I do not have the budget for a nicer multi, nor do I want a single effect.

I'd really like a comparison between the 3 listed up there or another multi of the same value.

J. Crawford · #10 09-23-2009, 06:19 PM

Z, go used.

And I know you arent going to like hearing me say it, but go with single pedals. Get one really good pedal, instead of one mediocre pedal.

Again, IMO.

Ziltoid · #11 09-23-2009, 06:22 PM

O well, what's going to happen is that I won't get advices on these multis so I'll end up buying an audio interface instead of getting into pedals lol

Bassman203 · #12 09-23-2009, 06:34 PM

well, the problem is the multi's you are looking at aren't worth the money.

You said you want to figure out what types of effects your into, then look up videos, make use of the talkbass faq, or ask around.

I would probably get a fuzz as a first pedal, like the russian big muff if you want one at a good price.

Or the bassballs envelope filter if you want something fun and funky (and also a good price)

If I were you, I would ask around based on genre of music, price range, and such. Then decide on a pedal to order.

If you do get one of the three multi-effects above, and you somehow get passed the bad tone and come to like pedals, you'll end up getting better pedals to replace it and selling the multi for a loss.

There are plenty of inexpensive pedals, I've bought several with money earned babysitting and dog sitting.

Ziltoid · #13 09-23-2009, 06:38 PM

But that's the plan, I'm low on cash, I'd get a multi then add to it until the multi is not needed anymore, this could take a while and be done slowly to follow my funds, chirstmas/birthday present could be used for it to. But I would have a lot of effects from point A t point Z, you get it?

Bassman203 · #14 09-23-2009, 06:41 PM

I understand what you're trying to do, but I don't get why you want to do so. A good fuzz to me is more worth 60 bucks than a bunch of crappy effects. Digital distortion is NOT cool. Sure, you could have fun with the many odd effects that probably come with those boxes, but what's more practical?

Ziltoid · #15 09-23-2009, 06:44 PM

I'd rather do it my way, this is why i made this topic, so if some1 could PLEASE do some type of shoot-out between those I'd really appreciate it.

J. Crawford · #16 09-23-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassman203

I understand what you're trying to do, but I don't get why you want to do so. A good fuzz to me is more worth 60 bucks than a bunch of crappy effects. Digital distortion is NOT cool. Sure, you could have fun with the many odd effects that probably come with those boxes, but what's more practical?

This.

Get a bunch of used pedals in the Classifieds.

Bassman203 · #17 09-23-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziltoid

I'd rather do it my way, this is why i made this topic, so if some1 could PLEASE do some type of shoot-out between those I'd really appreciate it.

Sorry, but no one else likes any of these, so who's going to defend them? The only discussion there is to it is the one we've had that explains why we wouldn't buy those pedals.

If you want some fake reasons as to why they're good, check the reviews on musician's friend.

If you want real advice from people who just want to be honest with you, stick with talk bass. But don't ask a question if you have a specific answer that you want, and you dislike all others.

If you must get one of those pedals, just get the one with the highest resale value, because if you get into pedals, it will soon find it's place on ebay.

JMDT · #18 09-23-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziltoid

I'd rather do it my way, this is why i made this topic, so if some1 could PLEASE do some type of shoot-out between those I'd really appreciate it.

As I said earlier, replace the Zoom G1X with a B1X and you have a decent pedal. MUCH better than the other two. The G1X is a guitar pedal as opposed to the red B1X bass version. You DO NOT want the guitar version, but the bass version is decent enough for the money

Ziltoid · #19 09-23-2009, 06:52 PM

SO what would you guys suggest instead for the same value?

Big muff and ? Also If it's somethign that's in the classifieds atm it would be a +

Jared Lash · #20 09-23-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziltoid

Here are the contestant:
Korg Ax5b
Zoom G1x
Digitech Bp50
feel free to chime anything in.

This will be my 1st pedal ever, none does the loop which kinda saddens me.

The Digitech has a surprisingly decent envelope filter and decent delays but I thought the modulation effects were terrible and the distortion very digital sounding. The Korg isn't much better for modulation and the amp modeling is just okay which isn't good considering that's the selling point for that unit. Haven't tried the Zoom.

If I had to get one I'd probably go with the Korg.