Multi-effects units

[Humabass]

Ok so I tend to be more inclined toward seperate effects pedals but let's just say for the sake of discussion that you HAD to own a multi-effects unit, either floor unit or rack unit with midi-pedal. What units do you all feel have the best quality delays,reverbs,chorus, etc. I have no interest in modeling, eq, compression etc. Just looking for good quality sounds in a convenient package.

Thanks

[unclejam]

Behringer Bass V Amp Pro gets my vote

Has everything i want and then some

[Humabass]

I always thought the Behringer stuff was pretty low quality. No?

[CBAnaesthesia]

If you don't care about distortion models, my Korg AX1000G has pretty awesome modulation (chorus, flange, etc.) and delays. However, you can only have up to 1 modulation, 1 delay, and 1 reverb. The distortion models are iffy; a couple are pretty decent, one or two are fairly good, and the rest suck. The whammy model is also not real sweet. I got mine at L&M for $120 used though, so they're quite cheap. To get a more "bypassed" tone if you are using an amp model, set all 3 eq knobs at 10, since it's a passive eq system.

[JonathanD]

Line 6 has something like that for guitar... I don't know about bass.

Jonathan

[Andrew.Glose]

To be honest, I know a lot of people say the Digitech BP200 is just an okay buy, but they obviously haven't spent any time creating/exploring the thing.

It's got a matrix-like organization to it, so you can mix and match many things like effects, delay, reverb, etc, then store it under any name you want. Not to mention, the effects sound great for the price ($150ish). I've stored all kinds of rad effects into the thing.

You can get some amazing sounds from this processor.

[Asa Samuel]

for a floor unit the Zoom B2.1U is an amazing pedal.

[unclejam]

Originally Posted by Humabass

I always thought the Behringer stuff was pretty low quality. No?

i own the unit i recommended and it works and sound good

[Unrepresented]

Originally Posted by Humabass

I always thought the Behringer stuff was pretty low quality. No?

It is.

[Tbirdbassist]

Most of the multifx units out there are very "meh" until you get into the $400+ range. Which is Line 6 Bass Pod, Boss GTB, and Roland VBass land.

[beggar98]

I am still using my Digitech BP-8 for compression, overdrive, eq and envelope filter. I absolutely love the pedal, it is super sturdy and easy to use live. I've played around with a lot of the multis that have been released since, and they all come up lacking in some way. Plus, you can almost always find a BP-8 used on ebay for around $75, so even if you don't love it you probably won't take a loss on it.

[KarateKid25]

Originally Posted by Humabass

I always thought the Behringer stuff was pretty low quality. No?

You have always been correct then


To be fair though, Behringer does have its fans

EDITED

[unclejam]

Originally Posted by KarateKid25

You have always been correct then


To be fair though, Behringer does have its fans (even though I think they must be on the pay roll)

im not.

Do they really do that?

Wheres my paycheck and finally go screw off

[KarateKid25]

Originally Posted by unclejam

im not.

Do they really do that?

Wheres my paycheck and finally go screw off

Settle down...

I edited the post. It wasn't supposed to be as offensive as it came across I guess.

And....Just to make it clear that im not backing down, I just don't want to be offensive about it, IME Behringer is pretty low quality, just as the OP suggested. I have owned amps and effects and neither have given me much joy in regard to sound or build quality.

[Bryan R. Tyler]

With a focus on the effects you've mentioned, I'd definitely go for an Eventide Eclipse if I had the dough- they're extremely nice with high-quality sounds, but they're also very expensive.

On the cheaper side, I use a Boss VF-1 rack unit and like it quite a lot....while it's older than the Boss GT-6B, I greatly prefer it (after owning both and A/Bing them). You can get them for under $200 on eBay, although you will need a MIDI controller of some kind. Michael Manring has used one as his sole effects unit on some tours- made me get one after seeing him use one live.

[phat daddy]

I still like my old Zoom BFX 708. It's an old pedal but some of the presets are really cool and it's got a drum machine and a sampler which is actually a great practice tool.

[mark roberts]

Originally Posted by Humabass

Ok so I tend to be more inclined toward seperate effects pedals but let's just say for the sake of discussion that you HAD to own a multi-effects unit, either floor unit or rack unit with midi-pedal. What units do you all feel have the best quality delays,reverbs,chorus, etc. I have no interest in modeling, eq, compression etc. Just looking for good quality sounds in a convenient package.

Thanks

Digitech GNX4 here. And I've only scratched the surface of what this thing can do

[Mingus Addict]

+1 on the BFX-708 but I really only use it as a toy. I could maybe see using it live with a bypass looper (the foot-switches on it are impossible). If I ever join a band where I need to make a lot of weird noises that thing will have me set. It has some cool stuff I could never justify buying individual boxes for like auto volume swells and random step sequencing.

Best of all, it only cost me $5

[ChocolateTV]

If you can find one, the Yamaha MagicStomp EB (bass version).

[hensonbass]

I love my Damage Control Glass Nexus.

Had a Zoom b2 and it went 'zoom' on Ebay.

The GN is a pricey pedal but it's easy to use and it keeps your sound intact.