Members sideshowlinc Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 Haven't been on here in yonks, been traveling and thus have had no need to torture myself with GAS, but I'm going home to start a band soon. Basically, the band will consist of myself on guitar and vocals, 2 other guitarists, drums and bass. We're going to be playing a mix of prog, alternative, metal, and whatever else we feel like. Seeing as we'll have 4 guitars on stage, space is an issue, so we're all scrapping amps. I can already see some of you at this point, but oh well. Logistically its our best option. Looks as if they'll both be using Fractal Audio Axe-FX units, and will cover any modulation needs, and whatever other bizarre guitar sounds we can think of, whereas I just want to have basic cleans, distortions, delays, just your standard shiz. However, I would also like to have access to some synthy {censored}, noises that shouldn't come out of a guitar; pianos, sitars, pads, whatever. So at this stage I think this might be my best bet: Fender Jag > Roland GR-55 > Line 6 POD HD500 > FOH My question is, has anyone had any huge issues with either of these units? I understand the GR-55 is pretty much brand new so not many people would have tried it, but how about the POD? Also, I've been reading about the Roland VG-99, would this be a better option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members macadood Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 i cant say ive ever played either of those fx units, but i dont see why there would be a problem. would make a heck of a rig if you ask me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sideshowlinc Posted February 9, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 Just wondering if it may be a bit of overkill. Would get the job done I guess lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ItchyFingers Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 It'll certainly get the job done. I think the real question is how long til you grow tired of the tone? I had a POD Pro (certainly no Axe FX!), thought I was done with amps altogether a few years back. It was perfect for bedroom jamming, but I grew tired of the sound after just a few gigs. Even when I'd nail a setting that I really liked, I'd find myself coming back to that patch a few days later and being amazed that I ever thought it sounded good! If most of the venues you play have a PA, why not just mic a bunch of small tube amps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grunge782 Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 POD HD is a great unit, only problem is its DSP limit. Very versatile guitar tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sideshowlinc Posted February 12, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 12, 2011 It'll certainly get the job done. I think the real question is how long til you grow tired of the tone? I had a POD Pro (certainly no Axe FX!), thought I was done with amps altogether a few years back. It was perfect for bedroom jamming, but I grew tired of the sound after just a few gigs. Even when I'd nail a setting that I really liked, I'd find myself coming back to that patch a few days later and being amazed that I ever thought it sounded good! If most of the venues you play have a PA, why not just mic a bunch of small tube amps? I think I'll end up getting an axe-fx down the line, just won't have the cash right away. basically we wanna go digital for the variety of sounds we'll have access to, something that would involve a {censored}load of pedals otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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