POD or GT-3?

[jbascur]

Im looking for a new multi effects unit for
my live setup.

I have a MXR micro amp to a crybaby wah, then
a VOX tube tone then a Marshall VS-100
In its effects loop is a Lexicon MPX 100
It sounds great but preety difficult to use live because of program changes with the hands.
I was looking for POD but it doesnt have effects loop to use it before and after the amp.
With the gt3 i can place its effect loop after the distortions and use it both ways, say. Guitar to GT-3. GT3 FX loop out to Marshall in. Marshall FX loop out to GT3 FX loop in.GT3 out to Marshall FX loop in.

What do you think fo this setup?
Will POD soud better anyway?

 

[Buck62]

Yes....
Buy the POD.

 

[monty]

I may be wrong, but I believe the manual that comes with the POD shows how to hook up to an effects loop. Oh, maybe you're talking about a different kind of loop, sorry. Also there is a foot controller for the POD for live applications.

[This message has been edited by monty (edited 04-21-2000).]

 

[Krystof01]

There is a new pod just been released (not got the name to hand) which is basically an upgrade of the pod your talking about. This is in the form of a rack and has also a seperate foot pedal.

Now to your question-the pod is really meant for use as an amp simulation device as opposed to an effects unit. For recording the pod is the better option in my opinion but for live it depends if you want effects or amp sounds-it depends on what you like. The GT5 is an alternative at a higher price which is on par with the pod for recording and is the best effects unit in it's price range. The GT3 is newer than the GT5 and is thought by many as better than the GT5 money wise (I was lucky to buy my GT5 for £400 (around $650-the retail around $800)). So many people love the pod and will not accept anything else. In my opinion it is up to you to decide which is best). Depending on your budget you should see the one that suits you best. MAKE SURE YOU TRY ALL THE ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS OUT BEFORE DECIDING ON ONE OF THEM.

By the way-there all good options-Good luck-have fun.

 

[dmcsilva]

Unless you are going direct to a board or using it as a direct recording source, I don't think the POD would be your best bet. I have one I use to record 'cuz I got a newborn (noise factor), and it works great like this. But I've tried it in the f/x loop and on the front end of my boogie and it sounds like absolute ass. I'd never recommend it for use with an guitar amp; that great tone you hear about turns to sludge.

dmc