Members mdog114 Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 I've had a PodXT in a rack in my control room for the last few years and it just died. I mainly use it for scratch-tracks and for playing in the CR, while others are tracking in the main studio. It makes it easier to play a guide track for the drummer and bassist when laying down basics. I usually replace whatever was done as a guide with a recorded amp, but I really like having the easy option to just plug and play. Since I'm usually the one doing the engineering, it also allows me to be in CR to work the board. I would like to get something to replace it with, and I'm not up-to-date on these toys. Can anyone make some suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AtomHeartMother Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 Originally posted by mdog114 I've had a PodXT in a rack in my control room for the last few years and it just died. I mainly use it for scratch-tracks and for playing in the CR, while others are tracking in the main studio. It makes it easier to play a guide track for the drummer and bassist when laying down basics.I usually replace whatever was done as a guide with a recorded amp, but I really like having the easy option to just plug and play. Since I'm usually the one doing the engineering, it also allows me to be in CR to work the board.I would like to get something to replace it with, and I'm not up-to-date on these toys.Can anyone make some suggestions? Does it have to be a rack unit (you mentioned something about that)? If not, there are plenty of options. However, it comes down to what you want from the unit. What are your priorities: tone, ease of use, variety, etc.? I've owned a POD, PODxt, Guitarport, and a Zoom G9. For computer recording, the easiest to use is obviously the Guitarport. If this is just solely for quick, simple scratch tracks that are used for recording ideas and not necessarily super high-quality tracks, I'd go with the GP for simplicity and ease of use. As for standalone modelers, I found the original POD to be the easiest to use. The PODxt is pretty simple and intuitive, but not quite as is with the original. But on the flipside, it has WAY more features, variety, and better tone. However, if you're looking for the best possible tone, go with the G9. It sounds fantastic; and it should with 2 tubes in it. I bet just about any guitarist would be fooled into thinking the tone coming from it was coming from an all-tube amp. However, it's quite complicated and not terribly user friendly. I'd also look into the Vox Valvetronix modelers. I've never played one, so I can't comment. They're supposed to have superb tone and *look* to be the easiest and most intuitive to use. However, that may also mean that they lack a bit on functionality. I'm not sure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SerpentyneXIII Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 The Vox Modeller is really cool and easy to use. + the effects are more editable than the Pod's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HMKRich Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 how about a new podproxt? or fixing yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cincy_cosmo Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 If you want a rack mounted efx unit the Boss GT-PRO rocks, especially if you have a computer close by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crossways Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 Originally posted by cincy_cosmo If you want a rack mounted efx unit the Boss GT-PRO rocks, especially if you have a computer close by. I played with a guy tha used this a week or so ago and I was really impressed with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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