Members AlexStec Posted January 20, 2012 Members Share Posted January 20, 2012 I have been using a mostly analog pedalboard for a while but recently I realised that I could get second hand rack processors for the price of a single pedal. So I put m'y hand on some gear that I couldn't afford when it came out on the market.There I am with my GP-8 and GP-16.I find them very useable indeed.Would any users share their impressions and settings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RockViolin Posted January 21, 2012 Members Share Posted January 21, 2012 All I ever needed was my GP8. Great piece of gear! I bought mine new back in '87 for $999, and as far as stuff to play through goes it is the one piece I'll never sell even at twice that price. I have other processors too now. POD and PODxtpro, Eventide GTR4000, and some pedals as well, but I keep going back to the GP8. Lately I've been coming out of the 4 outputs to the above mentioned processors ( for recording) and especially the PODs sound better for it. Used it with good results through various amps too, mostly a JC120. The thing has never blinked. I had to replace the cord that goes to the FC100 pedal board, that's it. Once in a while, a long while, it just doesn't sound like itself. Not sure why. I don't know if it's changes in the power it's getting, or changes in me. As for settings-I'd think that depends entirely on what you're trying to do-what it's connected to. I'm a violinist anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dslava Posted February 15, 2012 Members Share Posted February 15, 2012 so i could always upgrade the module later... as long as i have good pads and cymbals, right? ive played for over 10 years.. but i havent played in a while.. and its SO TIME to get back into it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ido1957 Posted February 15, 2012 Members Share Posted February 15, 2012 Bought mine new in the 80's. Still have it, use it all the time. With the FC100 footpedal. Cost me a fortune. I use maybe 8 patches out of 128 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcooper830 Posted March 19, 2012 Members Share Posted March 19, 2012 I absolutely LOVE the Roland GP-8!! It's a very warm rich sounding unit! Even the overdrives and distortions sound rich and full. It's been my experience that the GP-16 doesn't sound as good. It's kinda harsh and always seemed to give me a headache. I got rid of it and kept my GP-8 and I hope to never part with it! They're very affordable on ebay. I HIGHLY recommend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vablows Posted June 28, 2012 Members Share Posted June 28, 2012 I used a GP-8 from '89-96 as my only processor through a Yamaha power amp.Looking and listening back, the distorted tones are horrible but the effects where fabulous.Much better preamp/sim options out there now but these were great units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RockViolin Posted July 11, 2012 Members Share Posted July 11, 2012 For a fat, warm, and wonderful recording rig with no latency my GP8 with a sansamp on the send/return absolutely slays my POD 2.3 as well as my PODXTPRO. But, there are sounds in those 2 units that I'm hard pressed to achieve with the GP8/Sansamp too. Maybe the newer HD and expensive sims can do it all. I'm guessing not though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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