I think that's what they're called. I realllllllllly want one, and I am on a tight budget.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
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Best Multi-effects/Modeling Processor UNDER $100?
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+1 on the Zoom. I'm frantically trying to find a 2nd hand B2. The main difference betwwen the B2 and the B2.1U is the B2.1U has a built in expression pedal and also has a USB out so you can record directly into your computer. the B2.1U also comes supplied wth a copy of Cubase recording software.
Both units get very high ratings from almost anyone who uses them. If you do a couple of searches on here you will see what people say about them.
Both units get very high ratings from almost anyone who uses them. If you do a couple of searches on here you will see what people say about them.
I'm reaaaaaallly liking the looks of the Zoom B2.1u.
I might get that one, for the simple fact it has USB recording, and that seems like it would be much better quality than my recording methods.
I might get that one, for the simple fact it has USB recording, and that seems like it would be much better quality than my recording methods.
+1 to the zoom b2.1u... Quite an amount of tones, effects programmed in. If you are using it for a gig or just for a casual jam at home, its a great lil multi-efx. Easy to bring around too. With the build in drum-tracks you wouldn't feel so bored when practicing at home.
I don't like the way the Zoom pedals work, they may have a nice sound, but they're not enough tweakable for me (for example, the delays: I can never achieve what I want).
I'm partial to the Yamaha Magicstomp, but it's not very good on distortions, I'm afraid (probably the Zoom B2 is better distortion-wise, but my opinion is that you can always buy single distortions, a Bad Monkey costs nothing, a PD-7 likewise, so why bother with cheap digital pedalboard distortions?). Even though... well, I really liked the fuzz, for a synth-like sound (slow and fat notes), plus distortions can be EQed twice, pre-effect and post-effect, which is neat, I think (you can feed more treble to the distortion, to get a harsher effect, and then add bass afterwards, to get more beef).
On the other hand, it's super tweakable and the effects are very good (especially modulations, reverbs and delays... I actually prefer the Magicstomp's phaser compared to the Small Stone, for example
).
I'm partial to the Yamaha Magicstomp, but it's not very good on distortions, I'm afraid (probably the Zoom B2 is better distortion-wise, but my opinion is that you can always buy single distortions, a Bad Monkey costs nothing, a PD-7 likewise, so why bother with cheap digital pedalboard distortions?). Even though... well, I really liked the fuzz, for a synth-like sound (slow and fat notes), plus distortions can be EQed twice, pre-effect and post-effect, which is neat, I think (you can feed more treble to the distortion, to get a harsher effect, and then add bass afterwards, to get more beef).
On the other hand, it's super tweakable and the effects are very good (especially modulations, reverbs and delays... I actually prefer the Magicstomp's phaser compared to the Small Stone, for example
).
My first multi-effects pedal was the Digi-Tech BP200. It was $159 off the shelf and a descent value. Lots of effects and some modeling. I found it beefed up my sound alot. My main complaint about this unit is that the LED display is impossible to read in direct sunlight (daytime outdoor gigs). I dont know about the Zoom, but I thought the DT was a good starter pedal.
I've since stepped up to the Line 6 PODxt Live which is somewhat pricey ($400) put far more versatile and liquid crystal display can be seen in all lighting situations.
I've since stepped up to the Line 6 PODxt Live which is somewhat pricey ($400) put far more versatile and liquid crystal display can be seen in all lighting situations.
