First preamp + DI pedal (2024)

[deleteduser405105]

Hello! First of all I would like to apologize if I'm opening a thread on a topic already discussed, it's my first time on the forum and besides English is not my native language.

I simply wanted to know the experiences of other users with some of the cheapest preamp pedals on the market, as I have had to move to a new city selling all my previous equipment. As I'm not sure if I'll have to move again for work, I don't want to accumulate amps that I won't be able to take with me, so I've thought about a preamp + DI pedal for home recording and playing in a small venue.

My options, due to the budget, are 3, and I hope this post will help newbies like me:

• Palmer Pocket Amp: there are decent opinions about it, but also reviews that talk about a buzz.

• Nux Melvin Lee Davis Preamp + DI: I'm not convinced by the apparent problem when connecting it to the PC.

• Joyo Monomyth: what happens with this one is that I don't know the brand and I would like to read opinions from people who have used it.

Thanks to the whole community in advance, and, of course, if there were other recommendations close to 150 €, they are more than welcome.

 

[prndltech]

I have played none of these and would suggest saving a little more for a sansamp of some kind. But if I had to choose one of the 3, my gut says the nux Melvin Lee Davis. I know some folks that swear by their joyo pedals…

I’m sure others with more experience will be along shortly with proper recommendations! Welcome to the forums my friend. I hope you enjoy it and find what suits you best!

 

[deleteduser405105]

I have played none of these and would suggest saving a little more for a sansamp of some kind. But if I had to choose one of the 3, my gut says the nux Melvin Lee Davis. I know some folks that swear by their joyo pedals…

I’m sure others with more experience will be along shortly with proper recommendations! Welcome to the forums my friend. I hope you enjoy it and find what suits you best!

Thank you very much for your advice. I guess I can always look at a second hand pedal, maybe that's a better option.

I'm delighted with the forum experience.

 

[Parzival]

Hello! First of all I would like to apologize if I'm opening a thread on a topic already discussed, it's my first time on the forum and besides English is not my native language.

I simply wanted to know the experiences of other users with some of the cheapest preamp pedals on the market, as I have had to move to a new city selling all my previous equipment. As I'm not sure if I'll have to move again for work, I don't want to accumulate amps that I won't be able to take with me, so I've thought about a preamp + DI pedal for home recording and playing in a small venue.

My options, due to the budget, are 3, and I hope this post will help newbies like me:

• Palmer Pocket Amp: there are decent opinions about it, but also reviews that talk about a buzz.

• Nux Melvin Lee Davis Preamp + DI: I'm not convinced by the apparent problem when connecting it to the PC.

• Joyo Monomyth: what happens with this one is that I don't know the brand and I would like to read opinions from people who have used it.

Thanks to the whole community in advance, and, of course, if there were other recommendations close to 150 €, they are more than welcome.

Don’t know about the Palmer.

With the Nux, the preamps just sounded duller than they should, to my ear anyway.

The Monomyth is a solid preamp. The EQ is decent and the drive can get a bit wild. Didn’t care for it at lower gain.

If going the Joyo route, I would suggest maybe looking at the Tidal Wave. It is a clone of the Sansamp BDDI v2 (mid control). I haven’t tried it, but sounds solid in the videos I’ve seen, but not quite the same as a BDDI.

 

[deleteduser405105]

Don’t know about the Palmer.

With the Nux, the preamps just sounded duller than they should, to my ear anyway.

The Monomyth is a solid preamp. The EQ is decent and the drive can get a bit wild. Didn’t care for it at lower gain.

If going the Joyo route, I would suggest maybe looking at the Tidal Wave. It is a clone of the Sansamp BDDI v2 (mid control). I haven’t tried it, but sounds solid in the videos I’ve seen, but not quite the same as a BDDI.

I was not familiar with this model, and I like what I've been able to see. Thanks for the information, I will keep it in mind.