Members SpectorDave Posted July 26, 2008 Members Share Posted July 26, 2008 The title pretty much says it all. I'm building my first rack and im looking for an FX processor. Im swaying towards the TC Electronics G-Major or the Rocktron Xpression OR maybe even both. What do you use in your racks and whats good or bad about them? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zachman Posted July 26, 2008 Members Share Posted July 26, 2008 The title pretty much says it all. I'm building my first rack and im looking for an FX processor. Im swaying towards the TC Electronics G-Major or the Rocktron Xpression OR maybe even both. What do you use in your racks and whats good or bad about them? Cheers! Both/Either are very cool choices. I have several the only real downside for me is that the cumulative cost is high. TC Elctronic 2290 TC Electronic 1210 Eventide H8000FW Lexicon PCM-80 Rocktron Intellifex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jvod Posted July 26, 2008 Members Share Posted July 26, 2008 Rocktron Xpression - Great unit for the price!Eventide H3000 D/SX - Older, harder to find, & pricey.(I love both of these!) I never played through a G-Major, though I recommend trying either one. If you don't like it or can afford both, then get the other. Compare, contrast, & blend! If you dislike either unit ...... sell it on eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpectorDave Posted July 26, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 26, 2008 I never played through a G-Major, though I recommend trying either one. If you don't like it or can afford both, then get the other. Compare, contrast, & blend! If you dislike either unit ...... sell it on eBay. I had thought about blending the two. Any idea how i would be able to do this? id like to be able to select either the g-major, xpression or a blend of both. preferably without the use of a footcontroller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members VertigoPariah Posted July 27, 2008 Members Share Posted July 27, 2008 I'm currently using a ART SGX2000 Express and a Digitech 2101 artist with a DHP55. Looking at picking up a axe-fx ultra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jvod Posted July 27, 2008 Members Share Posted July 27, 2008 If this is a single amp set-up: Wire the units in series, one after the other, in the effects loop. On each unit, set-up a program with no effects. When you just want a single processor, select the blank preset on the other. I know you don't want to use a foot controller but a midi controller can simplify this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SGB Posted July 27, 2008 Members Share Posted July 27, 2008 Fractal Audio Axe-Fx for everything. That's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jvod Posted July 27, 2008 Members Share Posted July 27, 2008 Fractal Audio Axe-Fx for everything. That's it. $$$$$$$$$! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boogieman_dan Posted July 27, 2008 Members Share Posted July 27, 2008 Hmmm....quite a few or less depending on the need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -MBro- Posted July 27, 2008 Members Share Posted July 27, 2008 I have owned both the G major and the expression. I had so many troubles with the Gmajor so I ditched it. I also have two TSR-24S's . These are great processors though they are very complicated to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crucial Kyle Posted July 27, 2008 Members Share Posted July 27, 2008 I'm currently using a ART SGX2000 Express and a Digitech 2101 artist with a DHP55. Looking at picking up a axe-fx ultra Hey when you buy the Axe Fx you'll probably be selling the DHP-55 (to me) right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members peridot1 Posted July 27, 2008 Members Share Posted July 27, 2008 Got a small setup Art Pro Channel (hope to switch to UA LA-610 someday)TC Electronics M-one XLLexicon MPX-1 Mostly for vocals and acoustics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members VertigoPariah Posted July 27, 2008 Members Share Posted July 27, 2008 Hey when you buy the Axe Fx you'll probably be selling the DHP-55 (to me) right? You never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gimme411 Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 +2 on the Axe-FX Ultra. I love mine. UNREAL what this thing can do. Also owned and was pleased with: Digi IPS-33BRocktron Intellifex, XpressionTC G-Force All worked well and had great effects for the price. Any Rocktron piece is worth the money and built like a tank. But the pitch tracking sucks. The Digi and G-Force had above average tracking and cool weird type effects. But you can't go wrong with an Xpression Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spacehog26 Posted July 30, 2008 Members Share Posted July 30, 2008 Digitech GSP1101 and a handful of pedals. I like that it has cool amp modelling for smaller gigs when I can't be bothered taking (or can't fit) heads and extra cabs, some of the pre-amp effects are really good (love the SparkleDrive model) and the spacial stuff is just lush sounding. When I can, I use it in a W/D/W rig with my Peavey JSX head (and a Triple XXX head once my Radial Headbone arrives) for the dry, and a Marshall 8008 power amp for the wet signal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oddone Posted July 31, 2008 Members Share Posted July 31, 2008 Xpression. Mines ok fx wise, I think the flash software stuff is {censored}ed though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dmtnt Posted July 31, 2008 Members Share Posted July 31, 2008 Before - G-Force Now - Axe-FX Ultra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members velle Posted August 7, 2008 Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 Just got Yesterdaymy Axe FX Ultra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members dmtnt Posted August 7, 2008 Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 like not being able to add or remove FX within a single patch I know for sure you can do this with the Xpression (and probably the Intellifex too), just assign a MIDI CC to turn it on and off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members jimosity Posted August 7, 2008 Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 I've used the G-Major and the Xpression quite a bit -- I'd definitely choose the G-Major over the Xpression though. I've noticed that some amps / preamps seem to sound better thru one or the other...but maybe it's just me. The Rocktron Replifex is a really nice unit as well for the money. I just bought an AxeFX Standard a week or two ago...so all of my gear is basically collecting dust now that this sucker has replaced almost everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Hamer95USA Posted August 7, 2008 Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 The Rocktron Replifex is a really nice unit as well for the money. Hey Spector Dave, +1 for the Rocktron Replifex. It's an affordable, great sounding, & easy to program multi-effects processor. I use either the Replifex or Intellifex depending on which rack system I use. Guitar George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crucial Kyle Posted August 7, 2008 Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 Pick up a Behringer FCB1010 and buy one of the UnO firmware chips to upgrade it so that you can use one row of buttons as "stompboxes" to kick on/off individual effects and still have the other row for choosing patches.It works AWESOME. Where do I get one of these chips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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