Beginner Guitar Multi FX Shootout - Boss GT-1, Line 6 Pod Go, HeadRush MX5 & More!
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» 0:00 What Are We Doing Today?
» 1:10 Which Pedals Are We Using & How Are We Testing Them?
» 2:10 Let's Start with the Boss GT-1
» 4:19 Let's Go Through Some Tones & Features
» 10:32 Moving On to the Valeton GP-200
» 13:38 Tones & Features
» 18:55 Up Next, the Line 6 Pod Go
» 21:10 Tones & Features
» 28:14 Let's Look at the HeadRush MX5
» 37:44 Finally, the Mooer GE300
» 47:48 Which Unit Would We Choose?
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@johnconnearnmusic 2 жыл бұрын
Guitarists are spoilt nowadays for sure, I know which I’d pick!
@Quinceps Жыл бұрын
I agree, but still calling that a beginner level piece of gear? 😅
@snoolee7950 Жыл бұрын
and which one is that
@j.jester7821 Жыл бұрын
lots of rich kids these days. sadly way more poor kids too. plug your guitar straight into a good amp for change. you will be pleased and spend more time practicing for sure.
@michaelcarey5568 Жыл бұрын
@@snoolee7950 I think anyone would be crazy not to pick the HR MX 5! The emulation is far superior, as they mentioned in the video you're getting the same chips that are put in higher-end models without loosing too much else for the price-point.
@86lanzo Жыл бұрын
It all depends on what you like and what sounds better to do..i had the full fat headrush pedal board and didnt like it the sounds were meh and it was a tank to carry round..i sold it and got a pod go..now looking to go from the pod go to the valetongp200
@RayC234 Жыл бұрын
"Everything's better with Reverb" needs to be a tee shirt.
@msh6865 Жыл бұрын
Unless you never use reverb.
@danielspangler8358 Жыл бұрын
Another one would be " drums are just triggers for reverb".
@davea9406 Жыл бұрын
Also one with “nobody likes it dry” 😅
@jonmahoney74 11 ай бұрын
@@davea9406"Still waiting for the next Wet release..."
@davecooper360 5 ай бұрын
Wet Ass Production
@eduardorivera8996 2 жыл бұрын
Digital John sound byte slays me everytime
@cchavez248 2 жыл бұрын
When you first introduced this series with Digital John, I thought it was going to be limiting and corny, but these have come to be some of the most informative and entertaining videos! I now look forward to seeing Digital John on the thumbnails. P.S.. We also love our Dave Simpson and Queenie vids! Anderton's has winners who have ably stepped in and filled the shoes of legends!
@christopher-miles 2 жыл бұрын
right on, man!
@johnconnearnmusic 2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate this Curtis - cheers!
@blessedheavyelements8544 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnconnearnmusic Hey! Kudos to you. You have a nice, honest presentation style with no BS "awesome" fake crap. Best or luck to you lad and Best Regards and Best Wishes for your career!
@michevanessen 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Been watching this for ages - I love it when this spontaneously comes together!
@seaningtime 2 жыл бұрын
I also think he did a great job 👍
@CL_Audio_Tuning 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys, now i have to go back to rewatching all the shoot outs for the PodGo vs the GP200! Dang it! Well done guys! And thanks! :D
@juanvazquez23 2 жыл бұрын
Love the editing. The fighting game in the display of the boss was great!
@PikaStu666 2 жыл бұрын
Shout out for the NuX MG-30, holds its own against the bigger named units
@5150show 2 жыл бұрын
Yep , I,got this too
@MrAntisound Жыл бұрын
I had that, i don't think it does.. even the Boss GT-1 still destroys it in quality.
@randyespeleta9252 8 ай бұрын
Mg30? Nah.
@NEWTONBRAHMA-gb7nu 29 күн бұрын
Destroys in which feature/sound @@MrAntisound
@zaporoshti3392 13 күн бұрын
you can add mooer cab x2 at the end of boss gt1 to give it the capability to install IR files.
@peternorthedge1058 2 жыл бұрын
Even if you don't want to adjust the multiple tone-shaping options in the Pod Go presets to get it to sound the way you like with your amp and other hardware, there's a simple Global EQ option in the menus which lets you quickly shape the overall tone of all presets in one hit - so it's easy to quickly add or remove any perceived hump or notch in, say, the mid-range.
@stingylizard Жыл бұрын
Nice video on these pedals! We've used them all and prefer the GT-1 thanks to the killer COSM engine and portable power via batteries. Connect a GT-1 and a battery operated vocal pedal into a Mackie ThumpGo battery powered PA cabinet (or two) and you can play Voodoo Chile remotely on your local mountain top. Sooo much fun --- thanks,Boss👍
@gibsonguitarplayer Жыл бұрын
I played a bunch, but it took me less than 2 minutes on the GT1 to get a massive Marshall tone. $199 at Sweetwater shipped. Set up a few Marshall patches, a Recto, and best of all the Boss Power Drive!!!! Throw in the tube screamer, a little chorus and the Tara Echo and played it live through the PA. Best tone in years!!!
@greg6162 Жыл бұрын
Nice! Started playing 6-months ago and I just joined a 3/pc pop-punk band w/co workers that jam. My THR10II won’t cut through the drummer so I’m gonna get a Boss MKII 50 (or MKII 100) and I have no pedals. What would be a good all around pedal ($300 range) that has a looper to pair with that. I don’t have a working PC currently so something I could shape the tone with just the pedal would be ideal. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated 🙏… I’m gonna get a tube amp eventually, but all this gear confuses me. Help 😮
@ericwarrington6650 2 жыл бұрын
Yes!! Thanks guys! Hey Cap! Hey Digi John! I've been hoping for this kinda shootout..15 months ago I took the guitar back up after 14 years away from playing..I started w my 2020 PRS custom 24 se in charcoal burst..the Boss katana mk2 50 and boss gt1 processor...and a couple boss cables..I absolutely love this unit even w no fancy interface, touch screen,etc..the versatility, minimal approach and killer boss effect and engine from the bigger units..cosm amp modeling..very basic cab emulation... USB interface built in..boss tone studio..looper..tuner...Ive been making custom patches for last cpl days w it.. always wanted to see it compared to multiple units like this...great work!
@michaelmay9059 2 жыл бұрын
I will definitely be buying the boss gt1 as it also allows me to play street fighter 2!
@johnengland2996 Жыл бұрын
😂
@slimmestcharlest 2 жыл бұрын
Love these videos. I would like to see a shoot out between these units, but along the lines of "What is the BEST clean/crunch/heavy tone DJ can get from each unit?". No limitations, one rig for each per unit, custom IRs, let DJ go completely wild. I think this would would be good because most people aren't going to settle on out of the box sounds - they are going to try and optimise the tone as much as they can.
@akzdb 2 жыл бұрын
I will add a few more things to the GT1 because I have it and I know the things it has. the output setting turns the cabinet on or off, plus it has all the effects that are outside, and many more in the effects chain inside, and the assignments are the best part. the worst part is not being able to load IR, but you will never have problems with running out of memory, as happens with the Zoom G3xn. in the case of the GT1, you can use all the effects if you wish
@portuguesebeer5069 2 жыл бұрын
All great products. I think the main difference is the size and connections, cause in terms of tone, i think they are all on the similar level. Cheers from Portugal 🤘🍺🇵🇹
@davepayne164 2 жыл бұрын
I have a nice board that I’ve put together myself, but also a Boss GT-1. Got it cos it fits in the pocket of a gig bag, so I can carry that, plus guitar plus a little portable amp really easily. It’s a great bit of kit. Not flash, but easy to use and pretty convincing sound wise.
@KennethDonnellyStargazer21 Жыл бұрын
Seeing comments on the gt1 I agree; must add that it's the one of my multis that immediately sounded like potential.. and it's only confirmed with time 👽
@mundane_in_the_membrane 2 жыл бұрын
I'm really liking these videos from the polls! Also I'd like to see those blindfold pedal "types" shootout videos from about a year ago make a return!
@sadul 2 жыл бұрын
I would not call them "beginner multi-fx pedals". These "cheap" pedals do more than any stupid expensive pedal/digital system could do 15 years ago. Maybe even 10 years ago. I am a pro guitar player in Finland. I use cheap 100€ Zoom MS-50G as my "liverig". It is awesome and sounds great! No need to worry about spilled beers. Things have changed in a big way.
@socialdef3 Жыл бұрын
Yes, great tones are much easier to access now, I use my Zoom G1 Four for my liverig, and home playing, got rid of all my giant amplifiers and when I want to jam, record or gig I use this tiny monstrosity. Not only do people not know about an ampless rig, they come up to find out where I'm getting my cleans and reverbs, or my edge of breakup tones. This little pedal can do it all!
@KennethDonnellyStargazer21 Жыл бұрын
I never underestimate zoom, since my first zoom player 2100 to the gx's, sweet sounds are just a tweak away 🌛
@tonyharley5230 Жыл бұрын
I used a Zoom G1 for my live rig. Unbeatable tone. I'm now on a G3. Tried tons of expensive MFX pedals, for me the G1 is untouchable for tone.
@kunal_k_ Ай бұрын
It's been a hot minute since I messed around with new pedal boards. Can anyone tell me if the Zoom ones or the ones in the video have pitch shifters? What about synth sounds?
@kotogray8335 2 жыл бұрын
30 years ago I was one of the first to buy a Digitech GSP 2101 with foot controller. It was phenomenal and had the most amazing amount of sound and control anyone had ever developed. I fell in love with it and used it for years live and in the studio. People were always commenting on how good the clean tones were and how raunchy it could get all directly into a sound board. I still have it and reminisce every time I see the newest multi-effect unit come out because I don't think anyone has ever topped it in any way
@Allguitarinfo Жыл бұрын
It was cool..and to each their own. But Fractal,,,, Helix,, kemper ,, Are pretty dumb hood. He'll even a spark sounds as good as the old gear
@algrundau9441 Жыл бұрын
I feel the same exact way about my Vox ToneLab le......Johnson J--Station and POD 2.0.......Seriously!!!!.....I am not some cheapo that doesn't like spending money...(I do)....It's just I STILL have not heard a massive improvement, as long as the speakers, cabinet, cables ect. are good. I am good to go.
@georgestevens1502 Жыл бұрын
Ditto my Zoom G1 I got for $54 in 2006. I blend phaser and flanger with it, and like several tweakable OD/distortion settings. Thinking if getting the inexpensive Vox for it's rotary setting.
@HenryMusic255 8 ай бұрын
Same for my Digitech RP355, the sound is still phenomenal & it’s built like a tank, 9 years in
@jasonhe6947 Жыл бұрын
Such a great video and comparison. Really help me a lot to decide which to purchase
@benjaminnaidoo9776 2 жыл бұрын
This is the one I I've been waiting for!!!!
@plotin2009 Жыл бұрын
Great comparison, good work! 👍👍👍👍
@Milez5858 2 жыл бұрын
The Boss GT-1 is one of the few that can be run on battery power making it a great choice for busking/mobile setups. I use it with a Bose S1 Pro and together they make an effective and long lasting mobile combo.
@lekkerblankastudio 2 жыл бұрын
good point!
@furoraguitars Жыл бұрын
Zoom ms50g is king in mobile situations.
@MartinCraneRockbeast 9 ай бұрын
Now everything that has 9v can be ran on battery?
@randyespeleta9252 8 ай бұрын
@@furoraguitarsno one is king
@MarcCoteMusic 2 жыл бұрын
I currently use 2 Boss GT-1 and a Mooer GE200. I've been gigging them for years without issue and both models sound really good when you take the time to dial in your presets. One of the things I most appreciated about both units was the fairly new (at the time) feature of being able to assign multiple parameters and functions to the Control switches and expression pedal. My typical patch will bring in a drive pedal with the Control button. The pedal is usually assigned three functions which will simultaneously increase the gain and the amp volume as well as increase the volume of the delay for solos. The pedal, when at its lowest setting is my rhythm volume (rather than the usual 'silent') and the highest pedal setting is my lead tone and volume. That's what has worked for me. EDIT: Having watched the video I have a couple of additional thoughts... 1) I think the Mooer GE200 would have been a better choice because it's more in line with the budget nature of the shootout... assuming that model is still available. 2) The Line 6 and Valeton were underwhelming. 3) The Boss GT-1 Marshall patch held its own against the Headrush and Mooer... Indeed, while I liked the Headrush (and I used to have an Eleven Rack, on which it is based), I feel no real desire to get one. Until (and if) I can afford a Kemper floor or some Fractal Audio or Neural DSP unit, I suppose I'm OK sticking with what I have.
@MarcCoteMusic 2 жыл бұрын
@Pero R - Different strokes for different folks... Your opinion is as valid as mine.
@KennethDonnellyStargazer21 Жыл бұрын
Valeton done by another reviewer on yt is ...impressive. So agree about the marshall 1, with others and gt1 is sweet
@IamMusicNerd 2 жыл бұрын
What’s great about the GT-1 is that it is so small and still has the pedal integrated. So I use mine on my pedal board for mainly the volume/wah pedal, and all the extra effects that I do not have room for on my main board. So I mainly use it for things like phlanger, phaser, pitch shift, harmonizer, etc, but I use my real pedals for the OD, EQ, etc. The other multi-effects units are either too big for my board, or do not have the integrated pedal.
@TheDilligan 11 ай бұрын
I've thought about doing that with other pedals like it. Just treating it as a "fill-in-the-blank" pedal.
@GUSCRAWF0RD 11 ай бұрын
U put it on a what?!?? Blasphemous! No I agree it makes a versatile stand in or a whole board itself
@EmDzejFrom1980 7 ай бұрын
Gt-1 you can use with a bare foot for others you need to ware something.
@TheComedyGuitarGuy Жыл бұрын
I have a Mooer GE150 for my back up ‘amp’ and it sounds excellent
@rjester21 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Lots of fun! Question: can we have a series where The Captain and Danish Pete Go through high gain boot camp, and learn how to dial in heavy gain settings, modern gain settings and learn some serious chugs and learn how to make heavy guitar sounds with various combinations of amps and pedals? Would love to see this! 🔥😎
@breidbee 2 жыл бұрын
Haven’t watched the whole video yet- One thing worth mentioning about the MX5 is that it has the most DSP and the most flexible effects routing out of all of these. This allows you to have multiple reverbs, delays, really anything you want. This is a big win over something like the Pod go. (I own and love both fwiw)
@martin-1965 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah the MX5 is not really in the "beginner" ranks to be honest and unless you are a fully pro session or gigging musician, it does everything when it comes to recording perfectly well without the need to mic up cabs at decent volumes in a home studio. Still wish they'd sort out a computer application as that 4 inch screen can be an arse to deal with at times, but sounds wise - with ability to use IRs - it's a damn fine box of tricks. Not got any complaints.
@gordospeti Жыл бұрын
Let me please ask a question! Can U get overdriven sounds at lower volumes with digital multi fx's than with overdrive pedals? My tube combos are way too loud for home usage, my JC-40 with Plumes OD is moderate, but could earn overdriven sounds at even lower volumes with these multi fx's? Thanx very much.
@breidbee Жыл бұрын
@@gordospeti It depends on how you use the multi effects. As far as I know, if you use it like a traditional OD pedal into an amp it should behave the same as any other overdrive pedal. But, If you were to use it into just the power section of your JC-40 by going into the effects return and use the amp modeling on the MX-5, you could theoretically have the volume of the rig as low you want I would think.
@gordospeti Жыл бұрын
@@breidbee I have been thinking of buying the MX5, and I would connect its outputs with one or two studio monitor(s). What do U think?
@breidbee Жыл бұрын
@@gordospeti That should work just fine! It works well with flat response speakers
@EltoV 2 ай бұрын
Great review guys! I was planning to buy the Valeton or Line 6 Pod Go but the Mooer just blew me away and is definitely worth the extra bucks. Thanks!
@AudioJanitor 2 жыл бұрын
I have owned: Helix LT, Atomic, and others. Currently, AXE FX 3 and just got the HeadRush MX5. The MX5 sounds a hair better!
@bojames7841 2 жыл бұрын
When I found that I was having problems with the mooer ge300 and that they were not supporting it any more I returned it and got the Valeton gp-200 and I have to say I’m very happy with the sounds and ease of use and reliability over the Mooer!
@georgebluestorm2439 Жыл бұрын
I own the GT1 and MX5 and also a few analog pedals Since the day I got my headrush I stopped using everything else, i just plug my amps for rehelsals or whenever i need to be heard, most of the time I just plug my monitoring headphones into my MX5 and play. GT1 is pretty decent but the MX5 just outshines it in a lot of aspects, the looper being one of them.
@strumlead8741 10 ай бұрын
Great comparison review of sounds Anderson team! I have the Mooer GE300 for a few main reasons that were not discussed in much detail. 1) XLR out for live performance is a must. 2) looper that I loop in acoustic tones then lead with electric OD or ambience, etc., 3) various ways to program the pedals and 4) 8 pedals to control on/off effects if you'd like
@AT-wl9yq Ай бұрын
The xlr out is not a big deal. Its easy enough to work around not having that feature, it would never be a deal breaker. XLR is nothing more than a connector that supports 3 conductors. The real issue is if the signal is balanced or single ended. Assuming a balanced signal, TRS connectors are also used for balanced connections. So, if you have balanced TRS, Its electrically identical to an xlr. They're interchangeable. Very few people know what I'm about to tell you. In order for you to have a balanced connection, the 2 components you are connecting have to be balanced, and you need a 3 conductor cable to connect them. If all 3 conditions are not met, the signal can't be balanced, and defaults to single ended. That means only 2 of the 3 conductors are used, making it the same as using an rca cable. In most cases, people think they have a balanced connection when they really don't. If you are mixing balanced and single ended components, a DI box is needed. You use it to make a single ended signal balanced. That's why not having xlr connectors is no big deal. A cheap DI box will make everything compatible.
@stevewest4994 2 жыл бұрын
In the original review of the MX5 I thought Lee and Pete were a bit lukewarm about it--probably because the factory presets are not too good. Digital John's programming demonstrates just how good it really sounds.
@JAHDUBProductions 7 ай бұрын
I think that's because of their old school bias. Digital John just makes it sound right, calmly. The old guys complain that it doesn't sound like an AC30 or bring up tubes. They focus on what new gear isn't. Digital John focuses on what it is, so I appreciate that.
@MrKartos1 Жыл бұрын
I've been using the Zoom G1X Four and I'm pretty happy with it Easy to program, drum sets, can record multiple guitar parts (+ different effects) and has a pedal if you want a wah
@socialdef3 Жыл бұрын
I too use a Zoom G1 Four (no expression pedal) for jamming, recording and live use as well. People are astounded when they see where I get my tones from! Excellent amp modeling, cabs and effects, the looper, drummer and tuner are worth the asking price. No need to spend more than $150 these days to get decent tone.
@edes01 Жыл бұрын
Love these shootout videos.
@sh4rkbyt3 2 жыл бұрын
Out of all of them Pod Go seems to have the most friendly user-interface by far.
@joseespinoza7777 Жыл бұрын
I feel like that is the best start for beginners to multi fx and digital stuff
@sh4rkbyt3 Жыл бұрын
@@joseespinoza7777 I agree. I have the Helix which is a lot to learn, almost too much to be honest but so many good sounds too.
@ChrisLoNgShAnK1990 2 жыл бұрын
I recently bought an Ampero One, and I must say at £219 it stands up to any of the pedals in this line up!
@weareeversis Жыл бұрын
Had the Boss GT-1 until we upgraded to HX Stomp. Did not disappoint, was a banger unit. \m/
@limitededition1053 Жыл бұрын
The Pod Go also has microphone selection and select distance from the speaker cab and IR's and a reasonable selection of inputs and outputs. The Line 6 has a expression pedal which can be used as many things. Love the stomp mode with 6 pedals. Toch screens can be fiddly.
@limitededition1053 10 ай бұрын
Also, like the headrush, the Pod Go is a smaller version of the big brother Helix it has the same sounds which you suggested it was a modler in its own right.
@atrothe Жыл бұрын
GT1 is designed to be used live, rehersals on stage and even on the street with battery power. The GT1 will fit in a gig bag. It is illuminated easy and powerfull to use. Has fantastic oncreen editor of PC, acts as a USB DAW interface for guitarists. Has full sytem exclusive control in real time. AMAZING piece of kit. Sounds fantastic.
@steved1099 8 ай бұрын
Of note if youre considering these models.... updates can make a huge difference. I have no brand loyalty. l have the pod go, and the cabs and tones are vastly expanded and improved with the most recent updates. Some companies never update the units. Worth considering before you buy
@HugoPaulo 2 жыл бұрын
To me the Pod Go is by far the most realistic. Those are the same amp models and fx as the big boy helix units and sometimes people forget about that just looking at the price
@JediMasterRick2 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had the Headrush MX5 since October and since then I sold my Marshall and all my pedals. It’s like having everything you could use in one box. I never had a better tone. And you can run it through a PA or like I do at home. I run the MX5 and my TV into a mixer then straight into my JBL home theater system.
@Quinceps Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Doesn’t sound like a beginner pedalboard though.
@davesegal2631 Жыл бұрын
@@Quinceps it's pretty straightforward. If you are comfortable getting custom IRs, then it is super simple to create amazing tones.
@JediMasterRick2 Жыл бұрын
@@Quinceps it’s very easy. If you can use an iPhone you can put together anything you want. It’s all touchscreen drag and drop. I have a few videos on it.
@KennetDeBondt Жыл бұрын
Would be nice to do a blindfold with cheap and expensive multi-effects
@DougZbikowski 2 жыл бұрын
Got a Line6 earlier this year to replace my aging M13. Can’t recommend it enough!
@tonray9395 2 жыл бұрын
Have owned the Valeton gp-100 for awhile now but just 2 foot switches is a bit limiting. I likely will upgrade to the GP-200 after seeing this..you guys just keep getting me to spend more $$$..
@williammolina9792 Жыл бұрын
I have the old Zoom G3X. And I'm very happy with it. Can use it as individual pedals, and have 6 effects at the same time. Greetings
@simoncox3473 2 жыл бұрын
Love the video! It'd also be useful if you used different guitars. E.g. Users who want a Fender sound will likely buy a Fender guitar. It'd be nice to see that compo. Plus a Les Paul with a Marshal sound.
@rafsnchz Жыл бұрын
MX5 sounds amazing. I recently bought one. Stock presets are terrible but it doesn’t matter to me because I deleted all stock presets at once by connecting MX5 to PC. Built few presets from scratch and it sounds amazing. In fact I had Kemper Stage for two years before I sold it(as funny as it sounds Kemper is too big and heavy for me and also very not user friendly in terms of tweaking) and can easily say that MX5 with Celestion IRs sounds as good as my Kemper Stage did.
@Cougar139tweak 2 жыл бұрын
Have GT-1 and MX5 Holy cow do you get bang for the buck from both of these units!!! in fact sold my Katana MKII 100w head as I demo'ed the GT1 (as a goof) with a DSL 20, bought a used DSL20 and sold the Katana and made $50 :) Wife bought me a MX5 after I head to head with the Helix LT.... extra juice ain't worth the squeezin'
@skarfie123 2 жыл бұрын
I love my zoom g3xn. Really intuitive layout
@ericwatt4307 Жыл бұрын
Just ordered a gp200! Thanks guys!
@user-pp7bv9ec5w Жыл бұрын
LINE 6 POD GO!! i had the helix lt, i dont play in a band so felt embarrassed having such a unit but wasted time using it, I only ever have 3 main patches and maybe effects like delay and whammy, the POD GO replaced all my gear, i just use the whammy on unit, cost me $700 Canadian and way better for home use, it is easy to tip and kick over however.
@briietsai1997 2 жыл бұрын
I honestly really love digital John videos.
@Michiel1972 Жыл бұрын
My first beginner guitar multi effects unit is the Ibanez Guitar Multi-Processor PT3DX 🙂
@EuropaMan 2 жыл бұрын
BOSS GT-1 when used with their software is easy to set up and sounds amazing. You can get a lot of great setting out of this pedal. Hands down the winner in my mind. The sample sounds demonstrated in your video could have been much better.
@BillyBlaze7 Жыл бұрын
I like the MX5 for recording made easy, but for serious tone and stage work i use my Mesa Five 35 with matching 2x12 closed back cab
@seanrosedotcom 2 жыл бұрын
Between hi-fi and guitar I have over 2 dozen pieces of tube gear. I still love my MX5.
@SionynJones 2 жыл бұрын
Mx5 is a modeler and dose it job well. It's the same system across the board the nice thing is the form factor.
@louaguado995 Жыл бұрын
I'm a player that uses the volume control on my guitar often. Would have been nice to hear how it cleans up gain by rolling back the volume, I know Rob did it often, but this player is always on 10
@nandy-ww8xj Жыл бұрын
I've got Mx5 , Valeton gp200 and nux mg30 . Headrush works great clearing the gain with guitar volume,much better than Valeton and Nux
@vileindividual 2 жыл бұрын
Often wondered why we never see any nux stuff on Andertons. I've heard from a lot of people that the Nux MG-30 really shoots above its weight and can rival stuff double its price.
@merlin5420 2 жыл бұрын
Beginners I suggest purchasing the Axe FX 3 😎
@motokev2727 3 ай бұрын
I like the Nux MG-30. Sounds great and so user friendly. Has a looper and drum machine.
@MicroChipMonk Жыл бұрын
Turn off the cab FX and learn how to use an EQ!. I would look for an Multi FX pedal with a sturdy expression pedal, quality Stomps like phaser, distortions, chorus, delay, pitch shifter to replace expensive boutique pedals and HAVE ability to turn individual FX on and off. Dont rely on shuffling through presets. create a few presets with a core sound and the ability to turn of and on stuff.
@girmanthapa1645 Жыл бұрын
I have watched alot of reviews and heard all the sounds of every pedal and if I had to choose I'd choose mx 5 for that nice tone and ge300 for that nice synth sound I'm looking for when I'm recording somethings I create, but still in the live stage I'd pick ge300 ofcourse😂
@Pulse2AM 2 жыл бұрын
I've had a GT-1 for a few years, there are a lot of useable tone you can get out of it but you have to roll your own. I wouldn't call it a beginner box, with the APP you can set it up to do some amazing things. Sound wise I liked the Headrush best.
@EJK36 2 жыл бұрын
GT-1 is both an older UI and older COSM modeling from the GT-100 and not the flagship A-I-R-D modeling from the GT-1000 and GX-100; it's like 5 or 6 years old now and sort of like one half to a full generation behind these newer modelers. I get why you guys picked it for this, but it sort of doesn't really belong and fits better alongside some of the Zoom G Series processors and the like from the same time period. But having said that...I grabbed one about a year ago due to its tiny size and battery capabilities. I stuck it to a small pedalboard along with a Behringer V-Amp 2 footswitch(matching blue and black lol) for two additional access controls, and then put a little 50 watt class D power amp/power supply on the board too lol. I literally just built a teensy little fly rig/backup rig for all situations that can fit in a small carry bag. The GT-1 is great if you can grab it at a low price...mine was like $115 US as an open box item. Otherwise, you're losing a newer screen/UI scheme among additional amp models and possibilities for newer tech like sound profiling, and IR uploads with more specific speaker/cab modeling present...the GT-1 is very generic in its cab/speaker selections and doesn't model specific speakers and cabs that belong to each amp so much as it does basic cabinet types and the number of speakers found within each. It's not anywhere near as comprehensive as the others within this particular area, and again is based around older tech and concepts. But it's a good little box and it does what it does wonderfully...Boss obviously shines with its modulation, delays, and self-modeled dirt boxes. But COSM is old tech and I could see Boss coming out with an upgraded GT-1 that's based on some of their latest tech/modeling releases. They sort of already have the basis for that within the GT-1000 CORE, but a device like that if/whenever it is released would be a much better comparison with the others within this video. The GT-1 is cool, but I really wouldn't choose it over the others unless it was drastically cheaper; totally not worth choosing vs the others if the pricing is similar between them.
@bgrierofficial 2 жыл бұрын
I have a tip for you on this one. Buy a Line6 Catalyst amp - it already had built in Helix amp, reverb, and delay simulations (or pitch effects) and channel switching, which you can use for an alternative config. Then, you can run a Pod Go into it for effects (just turn off the amp/cab simulation). So all your OD/distortion pedals. This is a pretty versatile setup.
@MotownGuitarJoe Жыл бұрын
Cool idea. But it also depends on your goals. One of my goals is to never lug around an amp to gigs ever again.
@anditezda3462 2 жыл бұрын
POD GO also has microphones and distance and reflection parameters
@triplev3539 Жыл бұрын
I own the Helix but the little headrush unit seems pretty good what I have seen.
@jaminjimlp Жыл бұрын
I have a Helix also but last year I got a GP 100 and use it at church and small gigs (Golden head patch and an Affinity Strat with SSS switched to neck pick up is all you need lol) where I don’t feel like lugging my Helix and just going to play a cheap guitar… then immediately after I got a great deal on it $89… GP 200 came out fast forward to last week… just seen Walmart has them for $289 so I picked one up it is equally cool… have 11 rack still so Headrush always cool to see what they are doing.
@ferdk16 2 жыл бұрын
Big fan of these with DIGITAL JOHN, though surprised the NuX MG-30 didn't make it here. Seems like it's in the range and would compete nicely with these. Nonetheless, loved the video!
@danbuck2110 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think they sell it, they only compare what they're flogging I guess!
@batphink2655 10 ай бұрын
I bought the Boss GT-1 in summer of 2021 and thought the distortions a bit naff so after 2 weeks of noodling I took it back.I deffo prefer the Valeton GP-200 by a nautical mile!
@OfJaggedRisings Жыл бұрын
I’m ready to get something like this and after this video and many others still don’t know which one I’d get! Torn between the Valeton and the Headrush.
@weareeversis 8 ай бұрын
Before our guitar player switched to the HX Stomp, he used a Boss GT-1 thing is built like a tank as well don't get deceived by the plastic. It fell from everywhere, got stomped and drinks spilled it's still going strong.
@tonepilot 2 жыл бұрын
Whoa, Digital John is pretty busy these guys! Great videos. Maybe Lee's next pedalboard build won't be he and Pete sitting on the floor, it will simply be a unit like one of these.
@rtroiani Жыл бұрын
I had the GT-1 and now have the Pod Go. In my opinion the GT-1 and Boss in general had better sounds, so I also have a set of WAZA Air for practice and love them. I only got the Pod Go for the additional ease of use on stage switching presets and turning on and off separate effects. I may end up going to a bigger BOSS GX100. Love Tone Studio and the tips from Studio Rats as anything they do with a Katana works on most of the other Boss gear. The display sucks on the GT1, but via USB to the computer works great with their software.
@dougthompson6225 Жыл бұрын
On Guitar Patches Chris Benton has gone through The Studio Rats Katana work & patched it for the GT1. 20+ really nice settings. Definitely worth loading into Tone Studio. And give The Studio Rats some love for amazing free content
@rtroiani Жыл бұрын
@@dougthompson6225 I posted this awhile ago and have since sold the Pod Go and went with the GX100. Love it! And def was able to use the Studio Rats guidance on a lot of the patches.
@donhaskins1671 2 жыл бұрын
Everyone seems to ignore the Zoom mfx. But they are some of the few that do not have a fixed chain which I think can be very useful, especially if using the unit to add effects to the amp.
@socialdef3 Жыл бұрын
Agreed! Case in point: The tiny but powerful Zoom G1 Four. Being able to move the blocks in any order I want is a great tone shaping tool to have. The effects are great, but what continues to shock me is the amp and cab modeling for the price paid! Use mine for everything from jamming to recording and also live use. It holds up in most every connection possible (DI box, direct PA, input or fx loop/ send/return) plus you can power it by USB or power bank as well as the wall adapter. Not noisy, light and portable, it fits in my guitar case in the front pocket, and with the included tuner, drummer and looper I can use it with headphones and jam anywhere at any time.
@che2335 Жыл бұрын
I went MX5 found a used frfr speaker and never looked back. With 6 scenes but the possibility of blending 100% between 2 rigs from clean shimmer verb sounds to death metal w the assignable wah/volume pedal its really like having 12 scenes total. Its switching or blending 2 completely different rigs together w the wah pedal.
@jmorg1267 2 жыл бұрын
I gone through 3 pedals since December (MX5, Pod Go and now Boss Gx-100) and have come to a couple conclusions. No matter what multi-FX pedal you use, presets need to be designed specifically for how you are going to be using it, as in direct to desk, mixer or FRFR speakers. If you’re wanting to use it with a real amp which is my current preference, you’ll have to design specifically for that application. That will usually involve bypassing amp and cabinet sims. You would also need to decide whether you’re going to go direct into the amp or use the 4 cable method. Either would require different tweaking. As an amp guy sometimes I just think these pedals are best for desk recording and just use individual pedals for amp use. I don’t think I have seen any videos of anyone designing patches straight to an amp. It has been a bit frustrating trying to use multi fx pedals with an amp. The most successful, for me thus far, is to run the multi pedal through the fx send-return for ambient fx and run a distortion pedal straight into my amp, a Dr Z Jetta. Just my 2 cents.
@MarcCoteMusic 2 жыл бұрын
You're correct about setting up presets for different use cases. I'd also add that you might want to program presets based on different guitars, too, as that can hugely affect the tone. What works for one or two of my HSS Strats doesn't always work quite as well for my other HSS and HSH Strats with different pickups. And going to my Tele, well, that's a whole different tonal base, so... back to the programming I go, which is fine as I enjoy the process.
@kodykindhart5644 2 жыл бұрын
I can actually disagree a bit about the bypassing of amp and cabs I have a hx stomp and play bass I run amps and cabs into front of house and to my amp/cab on stage I do run the cab in parallel and blended down 5-7db I like my reverb on that parallel too I run a hp/lp last in the chain and run an tilt eq into the amp
@MarcCoteMusic 2 жыл бұрын
@@kodykindhart5644 Well, if that works for you... thumbs up. And on bass, it might be fine. On guitar, not so much. That's not to say you can't... I have done it, but it requires some fairly radical EQing on the amp side of things. Even then, it didn't sound as good as just turning off the amp and cab models - at least in my case. Clearly, it could be different for different people or use cases.
@JosePineda-jn8jk 2 жыл бұрын
I use the 4CM most often and utilize the preamp swap so I can use my amp (Carvin Legacy 100) and then switch to direct in the fx loop bypassing the preamp and using amp models. I prefer it personally to going into Front of House but, I also have backup patches for FoH. Yes it is tedious but you end up with way more options and backups to those options from my experience.
@W4TSKY 2 жыл бұрын
I agree. I bought an HX Stomp to basically use as a pedalboard replacement that would run in front my amp. Wasn’t too happy with the result. Went back to using regular pedals with my amp and I use the Stomp for exactly what you said, desk recordings. I could see myself using it as a small gig rig with a few pedals in front of it, but I definitely wish more people would make straight FX patches designed to be plugged into amps.
@JaredGunstonTV 2 жыл бұрын
Gigged a GT1 for a year. Proper solid and hard. Buttons are hard.
@ericwarrington6650 2 жыл бұрын
Even w the plastic build etc it's high impact stuff and I have total faith in it's durability and reliability..it's well built..if the used steel or aluminum it'd be $100 more
@stanislavmigra 2 жыл бұрын
The Headrush was the only one, that made Marshall sound, that sounds like a Marshall. And the EVH sound, sounded like hot rodded Plexi, so exactly like I imagine proper EVH sound.
@TheBlueskyson 6 ай бұрын
John's hairpiece looks great. I like the Valeton. ty lads.
@1rwjwith 2 жыл бұрын
This is just an observation but young “digital John” definitely has the young man’s preference for the higher gain sounds. I think the clean Fenders got the short stick until The Captain started dialing it in more and taking compression off. So the Head Rush got a better sound for the Fenders after that.
@MichaelBLive Жыл бұрын
love Lee's look when ghe EVH was selected on the valeton
@NyneForte 2 жыл бұрын
I'm with Lee on his final conclusion. Agree 100%
@IamMusicNerd 2 жыл бұрын
The Boss GT-1 is the best value in my opinion. You can find them for around $200 brand new on sale. All these units are good, but the Boss sounded the most realistic to me when comparing to the other small sized multi-effects options.
@MarcCoteMusic 2 жыл бұрын
I quite agree, but then I might be biased as I own two of them. I also have the Mooer GE200 which sounds great though quite different to the Boss. I tend to think the Boss sounds more produced, like a recording, while the Mooer is more of a raw, live-amp kind of tone.
@auntjenifer7774 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly If I had to have a boss it would be the old analog pedal board called "BE-5"and it's awesome. Digital isn't bad or wrong as I've got the Headrush sand love it but boss swings better when it's analog or maybe katana.
@greg6162 Жыл бұрын
@@auntjenifer7774new player (6/months) and I just started jamming in a 3/piece pop-punk band with guys from work. I’m getting a Katana 50 (or 100) MKII and I don’t have access to a working PC currently… which pedal would allow me to shape my tone the best without a PC? Any advice for what goes best with a Katana MKII would be greatly appreciated 🙏. I learned you don’t being a Yamaha THR10II to jam with a live drummer 🙄
@therealtech833 8 ай бұрын
I love my HeadRush, but that Valeton gp200 is probably the best value of them all.
@brucesatinover906 7 ай бұрын
John the presenter does a good job detailing and explaining the GX.I enjoy using mine, it’s very flexible. I also have a Headrush Gigboard in my main studio. It takes a different approach with the touch screen. I mention this as Lee makes a passive aggressive swipe at the Boss’ GUI. When things are out of his experience Lee frequently gets negative. This has happened with pedals, guitars, pretty much anything he is uncomfortable with. When I was researching a multi effects unit for a DAW-less system I was unimpressed with the way he whined and complained without ever using the unit other than futzing around with a control and again, finding fault without putting any serious effort into the review. I almost went in a different direction until a friend that owned this and a 1000 said he preferred the GX 100 because it was simpler to use. He was kind enough to visit and let us demo both units. The 1000 has a few extras that would have been nice but probably seldom used for my applications. There were no noticeable changes between either unit. The interface was a mild culture shock from the Gigboard’s 7” screen compared to the GX’s 4” I believe. But that touchscreen is very useful. I find I use both physical and touchscreen controls, it has become second nature and took little time getting learning this way. I feel bad criticizing others but think it is germane to this discussion of the GX 100. Hopefully by describing my usage experience this long post will be somewhat useful.
@zarkaun96 10 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed the Street Fighter bit. And Digital John is a great presenter
@judosailor610 2 жыл бұрын
Digital John is clearly a little more… lower energy… than the rest of the Andertons crew, but I dig his vibe and his perspective on this stuff. And his playing is tops!
@auntjenifer7774 2 жыл бұрын
That's the difference between analog and digital, isn't it !?
@JAHDUBProductions 7 ай бұрын
I like that he's not biased by the past, or an old school gear snob. He just calmly does his thing.
@triton1044 2 жыл бұрын
Digital John very quickly becoming a favorite of mine
@mr.d.572 Жыл бұрын
He has that digital sheen :)
@lescaster2179 2 жыл бұрын
Shocked to see lack of NUX MG 30. That seems like an obvious inclusion and a potential winner of this roundup were it to be included.
@chelososamusic 2 жыл бұрын
I wanted to see it here too
@davidstorm4015 Жыл бұрын
Don't think Andertons stock it, which would explain why it's not included
@benallmark9671 9 ай бұрын
Junk
@Chudhole 2 жыл бұрын
I like these for idea capture right into the pc. I can get lost in the noodling sauce. So quickly grabbing a sound is crucial.
@georgemavimbela 2 жыл бұрын
I will obviosly take the HeadRush MX5
@AngelMartinez-qs3cf Жыл бұрын
This was superb review! I have the BOSS GT-1, the MX5 and NUX MG 30. I am asking myself do I need the Valeton GP200? Probably not, but I would get it anyway...LOL......
@smartmammal9926 2 жыл бұрын
I have a Hotone Ampero MP100 and I believe it is similar to the Valetron (someone pointed that out to me here in another video)
@Rockerrobin 2 жыл бұрын
👋
@petesmith6434 2 жыл бұрын
Headrush MX5 has the most realistic amp and cab sounds. In addition, the build quality is great. The touch screen makes programming rigs a breeze. So, the Headrush MX5 is the top unit to me.
@JediMasterRick2 2 жыл бұрын
I put up a couple videos already on my MX5. I’m gonna be putting up more to show the rigs I made. Without a doubt, the best tone I ever had.
@isitreallyisitreally1756 2 жыл бұрын
Sadly the Boss GT1 looks a bit “my first multi fx “ , don’t be fooled , it has the Tera Echo and a Rotary setting that’s amazing , I had one then traded up to GT1000 core , wish I had stuck to the GT1 , so much easier to get great sound for recording , the 1000 can sound massive and have loads of fx , double amps etc , at same time BUT , the GT1 is a stone cold bargain ( second hand ebay around £120 ) , all down to taste though and budget .
@judosailor610 2 жыл бұрын
Also, I believe it’s the least expensive in the lot.
@sofajams662 2 жыл бұрын
Have you uploaded any of the patches you created to their manufacturers cloud at all? I really like the Marsh on the pod go, especially with the mid gain dialled back
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