KSJ81 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 My last experience of a multi fx was the zoom 505 about 15 years ago, after which I promised myself never again! Now I know they have improved since then but what are the best value multi fx units out there nowadays? I'm more after it for the time based effects as I'm happy with the sound from my amp. Looking forward to your opinions Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Young Adolesent Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 theres a guy on gumtree selling a boss gt-8 should be a few pages back would heavily recommend it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flights Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Out of interest what sort of time based effects you after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I've still got a Zoom 505 in a cupboard somewhere... almost feel like digging it out for a laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flights Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) I'm pretty sure davetherave uses one of the newer zoom ones. He gets a very authentic pan pipe sound out of it. Edited February 27, 2013 by PhiI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJ81 Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Out of interest what sort of time based effects you after? A simple delay that lets me do dotted 8th's and a reverb - my amp doesn't have built in reverb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flights Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 A simple delay that lets me do dotted 8th's and a reverb - my amp doesn't have built in reverb http://www.muzasound.com/guitareffects_fd900.htmlThat thing should probably cover your needs. They sell for about £65. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whistle Tester Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Zoom MS-50G Multi Effect pedal,(Single Stomp size). Plenty Reverbs, Delays & modulation & combinations ofBrand new boxed, unwanted Xmas gift.Very versatile, great sounds, just, not my thing.£60.00.Your welcome to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Basically, they're almost all tonesuckers. The TC Electronic Nova Drive comes highly recommended. I sold mine. 'nuff said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lame Guitarist Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 They are more expensive than others but the eventide "factor" range is good, also the strymon timeline and mobius. There are cheaper options and even more expensive (axefx). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lame Guitarist Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) If your just after delay have a look at the tc flashback x4 pedal. Its really versatile and has numerous modes of delay, true bypass etc, can switch and store settings. Or the TC normal flashback pedal and the hall of fame reverb. Edited February 27, 2013 by Lame Guitarist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasw88 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 zoom G3 or G5 are very good for the money. Delays and modulations on them are excellent. sold mine as I only ever use a bit of delay and a phaser. I liked the look of the smaller zoom ms50g but i think that it might be a bit fiddly to use in comparison to the G3/G5. The nova TC repeater is the best delay I've ever had and I've had a few... (tc flashback, mxr carbon copy, Guyatone MD3, echohead, Digitech DL8, boss dd7, tonerider ad3 plus others i';ve forgotten i owned!). Never noticed any tonesuck from the TC repeater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasw88 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Basically, they're almost all tonesuckers. The TC Electronic Nova Drive comes highly recommended. I sold mine. 'nuff said.the nova drive is great! you can set it to be either true bypass or buffered bypass , so maybe it was the buffer that was causing conflict with your rig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davetherave Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I'm pretty sure davetherave uses one of the newer zoom ones. He gets a very authentic pan pipe sound out of it. The single stompbox size zoom MS50G has some great FX (including things that resemble panpipes and ambient drones) But it gets mixed in with my other individual pedals, I've used a variety of Boss, Zoom and digitech multi FX over the years and I think I prefer single pedals. Its easy to swap out a pedal or two from a pedal board, whereas your stuck with the sounds on a multi FX? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colb Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I've got the Eventide Space (reverb) and the Flashback X4 (delay). They're pretty good......Multifx have always been a bit of a mixed bag for me - no one company does everything really good so there's always a compromise to be made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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