45 thoughts on “What do you think about multi-effects pedals?”
You want a multi effects board but don’t want to break the bank, get a Donner Arena! Believe me, it’s like a line 6 helix stomp but on a budget, but it packs a brilliant punch! Tiny but mighty!
I still have a few digitech mep from my high school years in the early 2000s. I love them. I always go back to them when im just jamming at home with friends
I take a "best of both worlds" approach. My board is a mix of multi-effects pedal and individual pedals.
The main part of my board is a Line 6 HX Effects which covers most modulation, delay, and reverb effects. Then I have a Boss OD-200 for all my drives, a Boss SY-200 for organ and synth blends, and various other pedals that do stuff better than the HX Effects.
There isn't a sound I would want that my board can't make.
Multi effects units would be a part of my rig if I could manage to find one that lasted longer than a week before breaking. Thanks Boss… always making trash
I've had a Digitech RP355 for the last 7 years and 2 days ago I was gifted a Line6 Pod X3 Live. am I cooked? I'm actually excited to use it despite it's age
If you need a variety of different sounds, for example if you play in a cover band, a multi-effects unit is the best solution. An inexpensive multi-effects board can be a good introduction to the world of guitar effects for beginners. But there are also many high-end multi-effects boards that are even used by professionals.
I have the BOSS ME-70… easy to set up and has everything I need with the only sticking point being the WAH pedal. It doesn't stay on if you accidently push too far down… it shuts off the effect…(sigh) BOSS, though has some of the best tones and compressor FX… and as for playing in a cover band it's only draw back is the distortion has to be switched depending on the song.
Go for both????. Get a good Multi effects and play with some settings and get the value and simplicity. As time goes on acquire some unique pedals to get a unique sound. Go ahead. Spend all your money????????
I started off with a boss ME 70 and then later traded it for the ME80. I love the EZ tone feature on the 70 that was not brought forward to the 80 which was very disappointing. If the 90 has the EZ tone feature I would upgrade. But I'm going to build my first stomp pedal board with all my faves.
I've been using them for 25 years. Started with Digitech, then Line 6, then Vox, now I use Zoom and Mooer. The presets usually sound terrible, you have to start with a blank channel, or edit an existing patch for your particular guitar/pickup/amp combination
I both owned a gigged with many multi effect pedals over the years. I’m down to my guitar, a DI pedal feeding the mixer/PA’s, a small stage amp. I’ve come to realize that if a computer is needed to play my guitar, I’m not interested.
I love my multi fx board. I have two pedal boards that I no longer need. Heavy and very cumbersome. It gives me everything I need with the hassle and spare gear I have to worry about at gigs.
I love multi effects!! They're really an excellent solution and many are not just for beginners. And yes the next generation ones are better than ever.
Once you figure out how the damn things work you can experiment with sounds to your heart's content – without spending your life mucking around with cables.
The Boss ME-90 is pretty spot on with it's sounds and overall is the best bang for your buck. I also have a few pedals but the ME-90 is a beast for $299 right now!
I love multi-effects. I run a Wampler delux dual overdrive into a Boss GX100. That goes into an Eventide H90. It is freaking Awesome! The Boss GX100 really is the heart of my tone, the dual drive gives me lots of gain stages, and the Eventide has much better reverbs and pitch effects than the GX100. I love the flexibility of the footswitch routing in the Boss unit. My rig will hold up to anything out there.
You want a multi effects board but don’t want to break the bank, get a Donner Arena! Believe me, it’s like a line 6 helix stomp but on a budget, but it packs a brilliant punch! Tiny but mighty!
i guarantee you the audience can't tell the difference.
I use the Boss GT series bc its good enough for Snoop Doggs bass player. Its frustrating sometimes but also helps you get creative.
I don't like them I don't know what it is I like just stop boxes because I'm old and don't understand the technology
I still have a few digitech mep from my high school years in the early 2000s. I love them. I always go back to them when im just jamming at home with friends
Or it can be for people who want to have multiple styles all in one
I take a "best of both worlds" approach. My board is a mix of multi-effects pedal and individual pedals.
The main part of my board is a Line 6 HX Effects which covers most modulation, delay, and reverb effects. Then I have a Boss OD-200 for all my drives, a Boss SY-200 for organ and synth blends, and various other pedals that do stuff better than the HX Effects.
There isn't a sound I would want that my board can't make.
Multi effects units would be a part of my rig if I could manage to find one that lasted longer than a week before breaking. Thanks Boss… always making trash
Does this work on acoustic guitar. Semitone , and tranacoustic
I still have my Zoom G3x.
Multi effects pedals are for SMART musicians. Analog pedals are for beginners
For a professional its the FM3 OR TONE MASTER. EXPENSIVE BUT VERY GOOD.
I've had a Digitech RP355 for the last 7 years and 2 days ago I was gifted a Line6 Pod X3 Live. am I cooked? I'm actually excited to use it despite it's age
If you need a variety of different sounds, for example if you play in a cover band, a multi-effects unit is the best solution. An inexpensive multi-effects board can be a good introduction to the world of guitar effects for beginners. But there are also many high-end multi-effects boards that are even used by professionals.
Where is the pedalboard?
Love the HX Stomp. Best of both worlds as it’s small enough to pair with other pedals.
Love them, a dream tool in the studio.
I have the BOSS ME-70… easy to set up and has everything I need with the only sticking point being the WAH pedal. It doesn't stay on if you accidently push too far down… it shuts off the effect…(sigh) BOSS, though has some of the best tones and compressor FX… and as for playing in a cover band it's only draw back is the distortion has to be switched depending on the song.
Go for both????. Get a good Multi effects and play with some settings and get the value and simplicity. As time goes on acquire some unique pedals to get a unique sound. Go ahead. Spend all your money????????
I started off with a boss ME 70 and then later traded it for the ME80. I love the EZ tone feature on the 70 that was not brought forward to the 80 which was very disappointing. If the 90 has the EZ tone feature I would upgrade. But I'm going to build my first stomp pedal board with all my faves.
I've been using them for 25 years. Started with Digitech, then Line 6, then Vox, now I use Zoom and Mooer. The presets usually sound terrible, you have to start with a blank channel, or edit an existing patch for your particular guitar/pickup/amp combination
They don't sound like tube amps
I both owned a gigged with many multi effect pedals over the years. I’m down to my guitar, a DI pedal feeding the mixer/PA’s, a small stage amp. I’ve come to realize that if a computer is needed to play my guitar, I’m not interested.
They both have advantages I use both when I want experiment I go for multi.
everything good until she said the Donner 2000 is a "next gen" ????
I love my multi fx board. I have two pedal boards that I no longer need. Heavy and very cumbersome. It gives me everything I need with the hassle and spare gear I have to worry about at gigs.
I love multi effects!! They're really an excellent solution and many are not just for beginners. And yes the next generation ones are better than ever.
Once you figure out how the damn things work you can experiment with sounds to your heart's content – without spending your life mucking around with cables.
So it's a no-brainer – and then there's the price
Yes, I use affect pedals with my multi effects pedal!
Shes reading it on a reddit post or the reddit post copied her
The Boss ME-90 is pretty spot on with it's sounds and overall is the best bang for your buck. I also have a few pedals but the ME-90 is a beast for $299 right now!
I like them!
multi effects is not only for beginners
Mvave all the way
Anyone who can tell me if the Boss ME90 is worth trying or buying ?
Thanks ????
I have zoom g11???? is good ????
Its simply getting more effects for your money…some sound good but prefer analog myself, definitely a difference in tone
I’m not a beginner and love my ME-80
Even though there are way cheaper I still prefer to use my dual or triple amp setup live
GTFO, May my pedalboard RIP ????????????????
GP-200 not mentioned ????
I love multi-effects. I run a Wampler delux dual overdrive into a Boss GX100. That goes into an Eventide H90. It is freaking Awesome! The Boss GX100 really is the heart of my tone, the dual drive gives me lots of gain stages, and the Eventide has much better reverbs and pitch effects than the GX100. I love the flexibility of the footswitch routing in the Boss unit. My rig will hold up to anything out there.
What do you think about the zoom G6?
I love my pedal board
I’ve used a Boss ME70 for well over a decade and not had any complaints about tone