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Just to throw more gas on the fire ... has anyone had experience with the Zoom G2 pedal? I read good things in the ads for it but then again, they ARE ads FOR it. I trust you guys more 
Just to throw more gas on the fire ... has anyone had experience with the Zoom G2 pedal? I read good things in the ads for it but then again, they ARE ads FOR it. I trust you guys more
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I ended up buying the V-Amp2 ... couldn't find a better price around here (the Pods I found were $200 more!) Just thought I'd say Thanks to everyone that helped me out. I think it was Lt. Bob that suggested I bypass the preamp section of my Mono Block and run my line in to an effects return--works like a charm Also saved me from having to clean all those dirty pots on the amp There are other patching possibilities with this amp that I have yet to try (1 good thing about the Ultra Clean Ultra Heavy Traynor).
Overall, I am pleased with the first few tones out of the setup. Those that opined that some of the effects were 'cheesy' ... I agree ;-) The Auto-wah is a joke (unless you're tracking porn movies , the Delay factory settings are weird ... but I am getting close to the tone I was looking for. I managed to coax some sound out of the onboard compressor, reverb and chorus running through a British Blues amp setting.
All in all, I'd say it is worth the $169 CDN I paid. I could have achieved the same or better results with a pedalboard or individual units but for much, much more money.
Again, thanks for all the help
to everyone that helped me out. I think it was Lt. Bob that suggested I bypass the preamp section of my Mono Block and run my line in to an effects return--works like a charm Also saved me from having to clean all those dirty pots on the amp There are other patching possibilities with this amp that I have yet to try (1 good thing about the Ultra Clean Ultra Heavy Traynor).Overall, I am pleased with the first few tones out of the setup. Those that opined that some of the effects were 'cheesy' ... I agree ;-) The Auto-wah is a joke (unless you're tracking porn movies
, the Delay factory settings are weird ... but I am getting close to the tone I was looking for. I managed to coax some sound out of the onboard compressor, reverb and chorus running through a British Blues amp setting.All in all, I'd say it is worth the $169 CDN I paid. I could have achieved the same or better results with a pedalboard or individual units but for much, much more money.
Again, thanks for all the help
Lt. Bob
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Glad you like the sounds.
As for the durability ...... just be careful with it. I've had mine for a couple years ... maybe a little less, and it works fine. I'd be very deliberate about plugging cords into it as I can feel the circuit board flex when I plug it up. Also, I'd make a point to get the cords routed so you don't step on them or trip on them yanking hard on where they're plugged into the V-Amp. And, of course, don't drop it!
If you're gentle with it I think you'll get years of use out of it. And, like I said, I have a POD and 4 or 5 other modelers and I often go for the V-Amp. It really does have some good sounds in it if you tweak them a bit.
As for the durability ...... just be careful with it. I've had mine for a couple years ... maybe a little less, and it works fine. I'd be very deliberate about plugging cords into it as I can feel the circuit board flex when I plug it up. Also, I'd make a point to get the cords routed so you don't step on them or trip on them yanking hard on where they're plugged into the V-Amp. And, of course, don't drop it!
If you're gentle with it I think you'll get years of use out of it. And, like I said, I have a POD and 4 or 5 other modelers and I often go for the V-Amp. It really does have some good sounds in it if you tweak them a bit.
amra
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Believe me, you can get some great sounds out of it. I think you can really hear how good it sounds with headphones, and is perfect for personal jam sessions. Take the time to find out how to edit and save your own custom patches/tones, because that is the way to get the most out of it. Also, eventually invest in a midi cable to connect it to your PC, I will be glad to send you custom patches you can use.
Editor said:I ended up buying the V-Amp2 ... couldn't find a better price around here (the Pods I found were $200 more!) Just thought I'd say Thanks
Overall, I am pleased with the first few tones out of the setup. Those that opined that some of the effects were 'cheesy' ... I agree ;-) The Auto-wah is a joke (unless you're tracking porn movies
All in all, I'd say it is worth the $169 CDN I paid. I could have achieved the same or better results with a pedalboard or individual units but for much, much more money.
Again, thanks for all the help
Editor
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AMRA:
The V-Amp 2 is great! I managed to make my 1st patch bank & am
getting close to the sounds I like. Haven't tried the editing
software yet (renovating computer right now) but I was wondering
about a couple of things:
1) once I get the patch editor up & running, can I combine effects
the way I personally want them? (the compressor/chorus is nice but I
would like to have some delay mixed in too). Are the effects combos
limited to 2? Also, will I be able to tweak the patches on the V-
Amp unit itself once I edit them? (I'm guessing that I'll only be
able to enter numbers in the parameters boxes& won't be able to
preview what the results will be ... waitaminute .... maybe I
answered my own question ... I should plug in some headphones or
monitor through my computer speakers?)
2) I have V-Amp configured for L3 & am running it into the Effect
Loop Return of my amp. Is this the best? Could someone explain
(better than the manual the different mode configurations? For
example; can I take my V-Amp to a jam & plug it into a Marshall (or
whatever other amp is available) using a different configuration?
Seasons Greetings!
The V-Amp 2 is great! I managed to make my 1st patch bank & am
getting close to the sounds I like. Haven't tried the editing
software yet (renovating computer right now) but I was wondering
about a couple of things:
1) once I get the patch editor up & running, can I combine effects
the way I personally want them? (the compressor/chorus is nice but I
would like to have some delay mixed in too). Are the effects combos
limited to 2? Also, will I be able to tweak the patches on the V-
Amp unit itself once I edit them? (I'm guessing that I'll only be
able to enter numbers in the parameters boxes& won't be able to
preview what the results will be ... waitaminute .... maybe I
answered my own question ... I should plug in some headphones or
monitor through my computer speakers?)
2) I have V-Amp configured for L3 & am running it into the Effect
Loop Return of my amp. Is this the best? Could someone explain
(better than the manual
the different mode configurations? Forexample; can I take my V-Amp to a jam & plug it into a Marshall (or
whatever other amp is available) using a different configuration?
Seasons Greetings!
Lt. Bob
Spread the Daf!
The different modes are basically EQ'ed differently to supposedly sound correct thru different amps. EQ'ed one way for direct in . a different way for an amp and so on. I don't always agree with the mode they suggest so try them all and go with the one that sounds best to you in different situations.