Members Astral-sky Posted May 30, 2009 Members Share Posted May 30, 2009 Hi Im on the lookout for a Multi FX unit to use with my Coverbands. In different applications 4CM , Direct into a head or Combo , or Direct into a PA Depending on the Gig or how much gear i want to carry I was gonna buy the Digitech RP500 but..... I like the idea of Boss units having the "Channel switch function" & Midi. Asking around some guys recomend the Old GT-5 Saying that the OD/Distortions are much better than the newer units. I cant find much info on the GT-5 can anyone tell me more or discuss there experiences with this unit compared to other Boss units Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members doppelbanger Posted May 30, 2009 Members Share Posted May 30, 2009 if it's less than $100 US it probably wouldn't be bad. some of these newer units such as the rp500 sound substantially better than the very outdated boss or digitech stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Astral-sky Posted June 1, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 1, 2009 Not sure about the prices yet , but that will be concidered Its the Analog thing that interests me about the GT-5assuming that the GT-5's overdrives & Distortions sound good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members greenweenie Posted June 1, 2009 Members Share Posted June 1, 2009 I don't think GT5s are analog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Astral-sky Posted June 1, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 1, 2009 I cant say fo sureBut I have read the OD/Dist are analog.Not the Effects.Other comments were its the last Boss Gt unit that was made in japanIf that means anything :poke: Anyway , im still looking from comments from GT-5 users Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hurtzher Posted June 1, 2009 Members Share Posted June 1, 2009 I have a GT-5. It was my main rig quite awhile. I still pull it out occasionally. As far as it being the best of the BOSS multi-effects.....I AGREE! Once you learn how to program the "C" pedal, it is very handy. I never liked it just using the pedal simulations into the front end of an amp. I always used the COSM/modeler into a PA or effects loop return on my amp. IMO, the overdrives sound really nice (EDIT: as far as them being analog and the effects, digital...I am not too sure on that. They sound nice, regardless.). There's a rack-mount version of the GT-5. It was called a GX-700, or something similar. I knew a dude that ran TWO of those in stereo into 2 different power amps and cabs. That was one of the best guitar sounds EVAR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Delay Posted June 1, 2009 Members Share Posted June 1, 2009 I used a GT-5 into a the clean channel of a laney Amp for a few years and I really liked a lot of the sounds that I got out of it. Especially the more crunchy clean sounds and overdrives never disapointed. Now I'm using seperate pedals into an old Orange 120OR (the GT-5 never liked that one) and my High-Gain sounds improved a lot. But up until now I wasn't able to produce those lush warm overdrive tones that I got from the GT-5. ... Bottomline: worth a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Astral-sky Posted June 2, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 2, 2009 ok thanks for the info guys.There selling here about the same secondhand prices as all the GT Line So I guess the GT-8 would be a step up ? I dont need wacky FX just fairly good Clean to Overdrive & High Gain tones for LeadSome Wha ,Chours Rev/DelAnd maybe some synth . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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