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Who is actually using a multi-FX live, and is happy with it?

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I keep thinking about the GT-1B but afraid I’d go into option paralysis. I used to have a MS-3 for guitar and I loved it but wanted more simplicity in my guitar board... then I got a Katana Artist amp and added it all back :). Can’t seem to make up my mind.
 
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cajone5 said:
I keep thinking about the GT-1B but afraid I’d go into option paralysis. I used to have a MS-3 for guitar and I loved it but wanted more simplicity in my guitar board... then I got a Katana Artist amp and added it all back :). Can’t seem to make up my mind.
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The GT1B has a pretty limited amount of effects you can stack (one delay, one reverb, one preamp, one dirt, one wah/volume, and two 'others') so it's easier to overcome that than on other units, but it's still a risk if you're prone to that kind of thing. It is real nice to use live, though, once you get all the switch assigning figured out (it's necessary to get the switch assigning worked out, IMO).

Edit: if your problems were deciding on what effects in the ms3, and not what effects to put in the loops, then the GT1B maybe a little decision heavy.
 
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I've done one (online) gig since getting a Boss GT-1000 CORE. They require far more prep time than a bunch of pedals laid out on a board, but the results can be worth it, depending on what you're after. We did 5 songs - I used one of my presets for the first 3, then one with more reverb for song 4, and a crazy noise thing for song 5. Bear in mind that I'm playing bass over backing beats, just me and a vocalist, so there's more room for sound design than in a full band.
 
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I use a Boss ME-50B.

Bass--> ME-50 --> Amp

It does everything pretty well. It's strongest point: It is pretty easy to use and the interface is very intuitive. No menus, screens or "programming". It has knobs and footswitches like a pedalboard. Weakest Point: It is large and heavy. However it built like a tank and can take a lot of abuse.

Best effects: Modulation. Pretty much every one of the modulation and delay effects are fantastic. I really like the chorus.

Weakest effects: The fuzz and distortion. They sound a little fizzy to me. The overdrive is "OK". In a live mix with a whole band- no problem. Especially if you need some grit for only one or two songs.
 
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I use either the Zoom B3 or the MS60 B. Can't complain, but I typically only use 4-5 patches. I'm thinking of getting the B1 four... It's smaller than the b3, and more important, it's not as big as a bass, so the wife won't even notice that it's taking up space in her house. (Note... I do own the garage...)
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JJP_1984_LB50 said:
Who's using one?
Are you happy with your tone?
Which one is it?
How are you routing it?

I REALLY want to go this route but haven't found anything I love. Who's doing what? (Feel free to direct me to the thread I'm missing).
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I’ve been using an HX Stomp. On a few occasions I used the amp simulators with no cab (went straight to FOH). I typically go bass to stomp to amp though.

I’ve used it for 2 remote recording sessions, just bass to stomp to studio 1. I’m sure having an excellent engineer helps, but you’d have no idea I wasn’t in the studio, it’s sounds really good.

This did take some experimenting and practice to really dial it in. I think part of the reason I’ve had success with this is that I really one use reverb and fuzz (occasionally I’ll use an octaver and sometimes Overdrive).


I found it it more reliable, more flexible (can be used as a recording interface, is very fun on guitar and keys) easier to use, and easier to transport than a pedal board.

very happy with my tone (near endless options)
 
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bassbrad said:
I'm still using my Zoom B2 or B2.1u or B3 depending on the gig.
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Me too: bass>Zoom B2>power amp>cab.

Not sure I apply to the OP’s question though; I use the B2 as a “virtual preamp” to shape one sound and drive a power amp. I don’t switch FX on and off during a performance.

For bass I just set up an amp sound I tweaked and go with it. It’s just functioning as a funny-looking preamp with LED numbers on it. But it gets a tuner, compressor, gain and EQ together in a compact way, and I have a selection of amp models if I ever want to branch out.

I only use some of its various FX (aside from compression, noise reduction and EQ) when the B2 is pulling double-duty for recording guitar or lap steel overdubs. It’s been really useful for that too.

But it’s been a great unit. Useful sounds, slammin output level.
 
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Small, casual gig:
Bass > Line6 Wireless > Bass Fly Rig > DI/amp

Bigger, need more variety of sounds gig:
Bass > Line6 Wireless > Boss GT-1B > Compressor > DI/amp

To me neither sounds as good as my pile of old-school stomp boxes into a Hartke Bass Attack pre...but live with a band in a venue with barely adequate (or worse) acoustics it's close enough, and the ability to jump from one distinct tonal setup to another to yet another with a simple foot tap let's me transition quickly while keeping my attention on the audience, not a board full of knobs. So yeah, I've found happiness with my multi-effects.
 
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