Members shadowshocker Posted May 25, 2009 Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 I currently am recording from a Vox Pathfinder 15r into some effects into my computer. Problem is, if I use the external speaker out, then I have some distortion, and if I use the line out I can't get it loud enough. Not to mention I hate the sound of a solid state amp and I think I might have inured the amp last week practicing with a friend too loud . So, I need a new amp, but rather than deal with micing up an amp and buying a lot of expensive equipment, I was thinking I could just get a preamp/boost and get rid of the amp altogether. I was looking at the EHX 2ube Preamp, but is this a preamp to bring the signal up to line level, or just a preamp for line level signals? If it's just a line level preamp, what's the purpose, just for extra juice and getting a hotter boosted signal? If not, could the EHX Mic Preamp pedal be used to boost the signal up to line level and sound good with using guitar? Thanks a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jorhay1 Posted May 25, 2009 Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 micro pod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IamBurnout Posted May 25, 2009 Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 Johnson J-Station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shadowshocker Posted May 25, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 amp modeling makes me feel queasy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members jorhay1 Posted May 25, 2009 Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 amp modeling makes me feel queasy... its not bad for direct recording it's not that great for live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members peridot1 Posted May 25, 2009 Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 So, I need a new amp, but rather than deal with micing up an amp and buying a lot of expensive equipment, I was thinking I could just get a preamp/boost and get rid of the amp altogether. When going direct to a PC you need cab simulation. I don't think the 2ube has this. I use Blackstar HT pedals. So far they're the best sounding direct gain units I've found for the money ($150 - $200). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DylanWilde Posted May 25, 2009 Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 New Tech 21 Character Series are designed to do this. Blonde = Fender Liverpool = AC30 British = Marshall etc. They seem to be getting really positive reviews, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members southpaw pete Posted May 25, 2009 Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 I am currently using the ole POD 2.0 for direct recording when need be. But I've heard great things about the Tech 21 character series. It is simple but with lots of sonic options, and all analog - I've got a Liverpool on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jeremy Skrenes Posted May 25, 2009 Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 +1 on the J Station. I've got one and it does a really nice clean sound (good Bassman sim). Distortions are pretty easy to emulate. Plus it handles pedals OK (you do need to roll the gain off a bit compared to an amp). Haven't used it to record for quite a while, but our bass guitarist is using it as a preamp at our church, so I keep it around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shadowshocker Posted May 25, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 I really only need a boost/amplification. Currently I'm running guitar > amp > plethora of effects, so in the end my guitar ends up sounding more processed then actual straight guitar tone. Maybe I do need one of the modules/recording gear you guys mention, but I really think all I'm looking for is something to bring up the initial volume of my guitar, without having to deal with a whole speaker/cab and/or micing it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bob, just bob Posted May 25, 2009 Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 You could get a preamp to boost your amp's line out. I've been happy with using a PodXt for recording. I've also been impressed with the Tech21 Trademark 60, which makes me want to try some of their pedals. And if you want a new, non-solid state amp, there are plenty of low wattage tube amps these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shadowshocker Posted May 25, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 You could get a preamp to boost your amp's line out.I've been happy with using a PodXt for recording. I've also been impressed with the Tech21 Trademark 60, which makes me want to try some of their pedals. And if you want a new, non-solid state amp, there are plenty of low wattage tube amps these days. I'm trying to avoid using the line out, cause it leaves the amp's speaker still on, which makes it confusing when I'm using 100% wet effects, which is most of the time. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions, but I'm only looking for something to boost my signal. I have a Tube EQ pedal which adds a nice sound to my guitar, but it's simply just not loud enough. I only need something to replace the power that the amp gives to my signal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gambit Posted May 25, 2009 Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 -1 on J-Station. couldn't get it sound good, disliked POD's more.. but still. Line 6 Toneport for me. run your pedals into it and just stick a cab on it. or amp head + cab if you're conventional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members southpaw pete Posted May 25, 2009 Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 I'm trying to avoid using the line out, cause it leaves the amp's speaker still on, which makes it confusing when I'm using 100% wet effects, which is most of the time./QUOTE] I have recorded through my pathfinder 15r as well - you can run the line out to record, and just hook up some headphones (or even just a cable) to the headphone jack to cancel the speaker. Works well that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LSDis4me Posted May 25, 2009 Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 Adrenalinn 3. Excellent amp modelling, and interesting effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shadowshocker Posted May 25, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 I have recorded through my pathfinder 15r as well - you can run the line out to record, and just hook up some headphones (or even just a cable) to the headphone jack to cancel the speaker. Works well that way. Awesome idea, never thought of that. Maybe I'll just try this and put a preamp after the amp. I still don't get why I can't just go straight into a preamp without using the amp, but I've never used a preamp before, and I don't know much about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members claytonjohn18 Posted May 25, 2009 Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 tech 22. . . = tech 21 +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members akapuli Posted May 26, 2009 Members Share Posted May 26, 2009 Adrenalinn 3. Excellent amp modelling, and interesting effects. +1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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