New multi-effects worth checking out

The HX FX has no amp modeling and is one of the easier multi effects units to program. You may want to consider giving it another shot...

 

H9 is effects only and can be reasonably easy to program. It can only do one effect at a time but they are world class quality. All of these types of devices have learning curves but once you are familar they are pretty intuitive depending on how deep you want to dive. I would also suggest hx effects.

 

Lately, Mod Devices has caught my attention. The warning, as per reviews, seems to be their first model (the DUO) was a little noisy. This is a newer floorboard version fit for live use. All in all a good concept if it keeps getting develped, definitely will keep an eye on their stuff as it grows (hopefully it does).

https://www.thomann.de/gb/mod_devices_dwarf.htm

 

How about the TC Electronics Plethora? Seems to suit your needs.

TC Electronic | Product | PLETHORA X5

No drives, though.

 

I'm quite surprised you feel the helix is tough to navigate especially coming from a boss gt6 as the boss stuff has always felt really hard for me to navigate. To me the helix is the easiest multi effect/modeler to navigate on the market and my hx fx is even easier still as it is just the effects side of the helix

 

Usual effects forum threads...

OP- I'm looking for pedal suggestions. I tried "pedal x" and didn't gel with it.

Regular posters- You should buy another "pedal x".

Ha

 

Bit of a while since this was posted, just checking if anyone has dipped their toes into what looks a very promising device. There is one for sale at the moment on Facebook and am worrying if it's worth taking a shot. Any opinions out there?

 

The line 6 stuff is super easy to configure. The depth to go much further than basic pedal board emulation is certainly there, but you can be up and running with a useable gigging pedal very easily. I’m using the hex edit desktop software to do most of my editing and that makes it even easier.
That being said, the pod go has an even more simplified GUI with the same exact sounds. The pod doesn’t have all of the available routing and chaining options as the HX line, but if you are just looking for a simple multi, it doesn’t get much easier.

 

I'm not really looking for a quick fix for effects, and the Mod Duo looks to my eyes that a fair chunk of learning is involved but from the bits I've seen it has the processing power of a pc enabling a raft of IR sims that sound really good so just hopeful somebody has tried one out yet to enlighten us all.

 

Boss GT1000 CORE.

 

Thanks for the suggestion, it's one of a few I hadn't properly looked at. Going by reviews it's a winner but the price is steep and no DI which I thought strange given the cost, however the installed pre amps looks interesting but enough to trump what I have already, a DSM Simplifier, a Quilter stomp and a Battalion? I'm not sure. For an all in one unit though it's tough to beat, and the recording aspect is desirable too to me. Decisions, decisions...

 

I went through many a high end DI, before deciding the passive one they have at my church, sounded just as good. I have the CORE, a Becos mini compressor and 4 aux switches, and that is my board. Sounds equally good through IE’s and my live rig. Lots of options for parallel routing, which has changed the way I use my FX!

 

Nice, that's what I'm aiming for too and those three fx loops are a big draw so I think we're on the same page. No real deal breaker having no DI, I have a passive one too when the need arises but my main concern is my rig
which is needed for most of my gigs. I am, and should be indebted to my CMD Markbass combo, it covers all the gigs I do and is small and light and worry free for the last 15 years, a 2007 model, but my heads been turned by a Mackie Thump full range PA 15"cab. 1200w, two channels @ 600w and only 6lbs heavier and 6" taller. Bi amping is an option here as well and I don't think the CORE will suit that, have to check it out, probably have to sell to get one though.

 

It will easily do Bi amp. Xover and everything!