Kasad9 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hello everyone! For Christmas... I got a Boss ME-50 multi-effects pedal. I thought it would be perfect for all my whammy needs.. but the octave up it has sounds abit.. synthetic? Like what I'd imagine a synthesizer to sound like. Sure, it's an octave up, but you loose how your guitar initially sounded. Would I get the same thing with the Whammy? I've tried one out in a shop and loved it, but can't remember if this was just due to the wow factor. So, would you recommend I buy the Whammy? I play alot of Muse, Rage Against The Machine, Radiohead and White Stripes. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Bee Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 My dad is thinking about treating himself with a digital piano. He is turned on by the Yamaha clasinova CLP-295. Looks like a baby grand, so its a beautiful thing. But there are better sounding, cheaper piano's. Confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toff Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I have a clasinova, not sure what model though (its pretty simple, about 5 buttons, no screen like the more expensive models). I really like it, sounds great and plays well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_man361 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 ok gonna throw this one out there: looking for a (preferably 1u) rack space unit to act as guitar FX processor and preamp.. basically right now i'm looking at the pod x3 pro. does anyone know of any other good ones? MUST have midi patch changing. theres the tc electronics G force unit, though that apparently doesnt have any preamp models which is a shame. fx im looking for are delay, chorus, flanger, compression, volume pedal and possibly harmoniser. im not so keen on spending much more than £400 on this, as i need to get hold of a power amplifier too. really wanted to get a sansamp psa1.1 but no fx there ;/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_and_tv Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 ok gonna throw this one out there: looking for a (preferably 1u) rack space unit to act as guitar FX processor and preamp.. basically right now i'm looking at the pod x3 pro. does anyone know of any other good ones? MUST have midi patch changing. theres the tc electronics G force unit, though that apparently doesnt have any preamp models which is a shame. fx im looking for are delay, chorus, flanger, compression, volume pedal and possibly harmoniser. im not so keen on spending much more than £400 on this, as i need to get hold of a power amplifier too. really wanted to get a sansamp psa1.1 but no fx there ;/ what was that thing impulse 101 was raving about? "axefx" or summat? maybe have a look at that also, theres that boss GT whatever rack unit. not heard anything about it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_and_tv Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hello everyone! For Christmas... I got a Boss ME-50 multi-effects pedal. I thought it would be perfect for all my whammy needs.. but the octave up it has sounds abit.. synthetic? Like what I'd imagine a synthesizer to sound like. Sure, it's an octave up, but you loose how your guitar initially sounded. Would I get the same thing with the Whammy? I've tried one out in a shop and loved it, but can't remember if this was just due to the wow factor. So, would you recommend I buy the Whammy? I play alot of Muse, Rage Against The Machine, Radiohead and White Stripes. Cheers! a whammy is as artificial sounding as anything. unfortunately, youre not gonna get an even vaguely realistic-sounding pitchshifter without shelling out some serious cash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samcoma Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 what was that thing impulse 101 was raving about? "axefx" or summat? maybe have a look at that also, theres that boss GT whatever rack unit. not heard anything about it though Fractal audio Axe Fx is over £2,000 though! Amazing 2U Racks though and really worth the cash. The Boss GT is a wank preamp/effects over all though. They've never been good at preamps imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samcoma Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 a whammy is as artificial sounding as anything. unfortunately, youre not gonna get an even vaguely realistic-sounding pitchshifter without shelling out some serious cash Serious cash for a Fractal audio Axe Fx or Eventide Ultra harmoniser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_and_tv Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 hahah pretty much i dont mind the shittiness of a whammy though (or the shifter on my zoom). i cant think of any pitchshifter applications id need where if i wanted pure tone i couldnt just play up the octave.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 hahah pretty much i dont mind the shittiness of a whammy though (or the shifter on my zoom). i cant think of any pitchshifter applications id need where if i wanted pure tone i couldnt just play up the octave.. I've actually found I quite like the sound of my EX-7's whammy octave up. The tracking isn't great, but it takes on a tone almost like a ring mod or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_and_tv Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I've actually found I quite like the sound of my EX-7's whammy octave up. The tracking isn't great, but it takes on a tone almost like a ring mod or something. yeahh when used in context (think "my iron lung" by radiohead) it actually works really well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theanatomyofguns Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I've actually found I quite like the sound of my EX-7's whammy octave up. The tracking isn't great, but it takes on a tone almost like a ring mod or something. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grinning Death Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 yeahh when used in context (think "my iron lung" by radiohead) it actually works really well I always thought that was octave down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samcoma Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I always thought that was octave down Wrong. It's the harmony setting +1 octave and original signal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grinning Death Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Personally I want to get a EHX POG or whoever it is that make the polyoctave generator. Never liked Whammy pedals. And the octave setting on my zoom driver is pap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I've actually found I quite like the sound of my EX-7's whammy octave up. The tracking isn't great, but it takes on a tone almost like a ring mod or something. Quoted again for MOAR truth. I love teh glitchiness you get with whammy's when playing chords + delay it is teh sex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomrulez Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Can anyone recommend me a reasonably priced (<£400) rack mounted amp, I'm pretty new when it comes to racks so I'm guessing I need a preamp? which I can then run into a cab. I was looking at the Marshall JMP-1 but hardly anywhere sell them in the UK, if I did get one could I just run it into a cab or do I need something else? I'm trying to get a mostly rack setup as I'm trying to cut down on space. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottST Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Can anyone recommend me a reasonably priced (<£400) rack mounted amp, I'm pretty new when it comes to racks so I'm guessing I need a preamp? which I can then run into a cab. I was looking at the Marshall JMP-1 but hardly anywhere sell them in the UK, if I did get one could I just run it into a cab or do I need something else? I'm trying to get a mostly rack setup as I'm trying to cut down on space. Thanks jmp 1, thats what i have and you'll need a power amp - the samson servos are nice and clean sounding, so for the money, they're a good shout as for JMP-1 , ebay! or look at engl's rackmount, i forget what model number it is, 350, 355 or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dramatic Hammer Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 WTF is going on with the RACKS: I MUST HAVE ONE thing everyone is on, eh??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnerthekiwi Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 WTF is going on with the RACKS: I MUST HAVE ONE thing everyone is on, eh??? Maybe it's cause they make you look so 1337 and hardc0re? I can hardly afford pedals let alone rack gear anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Real amps look cooler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomrulez Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 jmp 1, thats what i have and you'll need a power amp - the samson servos are nice and clean sounding, so for the money, they're a good shout as for JMP-1 , ebay! or look at engl's rackmount, i forget what model number it is, 350, 355 or something? Thanks, I'll look into those things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottST Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Maybe it's cause they make you look so 1337 and hardc0re? I can hardly afford pedals let alone rack gear anyway neither can i, but overtime helps oh, and tomrulez, here you go http://www.thomann.de/gb/engl_e530_preamp_egitarre.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haze015 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 WTF is going on with the RACKS: I MUST HAVE ONE thing everyone is on, eh??? shame they are only baby ones, awww Real amps look cooler! damn right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samcoma Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 shame they are only baby ones, awww damn right. Baby ones? What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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