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DigiTech GNX4 Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal
15 guitar amp and 10 bass amp models. Hypermodel creation-unlimited tones. Built-in 8-track digital recorder. MP3 playback.
"GNX-4= best guitar tool kit I ever bought!!!!!"
Feature:
This is where the difinition of ROCK is made! You can read up on the faetures in the descriptions but my fav's are: Built in recorder. Built in Drum machine that has kit variables. You can import any midi song you find and use those drums too. 99 Midi songs, 99 mp3 songs for EACH compact flash card you have. I thought it was just 99 period, but it's even more now since I have 3 cards with songs on them. The Flash card (doesn't come with it) has area for built in recoder tracks, midi, mp3 songs, and 80 more patches. I didn't now I get 80 more patch storage for each card. That's 160 at a time and how Kewl is that? It's an Audio interface for PC recording, has the Whammy built in and a looper. Wanna go output to a board no probs, use the XLR. Want to go out to amp or wedges same time, no probs, use the inst outputs. Need a Mic pre with 48v phantom power, it's there. My GNX-4 has everything under it's hood!
Quality:
Read about it before I bought it. Solid and stable so far. Good reviews helped ease any worry of build quality. GNX-4 is steel construction and road worthy to me. Just don't bump or jam the USB cable while it's inserted. Couple guys told me that so I'm careful.
Value:
Worth every cent!
Desirability:
Silver two tone w blue. Great sound and attn to detail.
Sound:
Sound from the models and effects are nice and clear. Give a boost on the Compres and it takes off. Keep the noiz gate down. Patches have it set kindof hi. Factory presets demo the features. Start with one and cut back effects levels. Best starting point for new sounds when I do it. Same said for other brands too that I tried. After having an RP7 I really am glad I jumped on GNX-4 workstation.
Ease of Use:
The book is clear. So many features. Take time to RTM. If you get stuck the support forum has some good topics. Mine is used at church, at other gigs just with a sound pa sys. Couple XLR's is all. Used it with another guitar amp and had to work some sounds to get it where I wanted. I wanted a simple Mar tone and effects through my Crate 130. Turning the compress off and the gate down fixed my sound using that amp. I want to get a better amp next round of Gas.
Support:
Ex Forum, great service from them. I never had to call mfg for anything.
Overall:
Products change. Will I be upgrading soon? I don't think so. My GNX-4 is so crammed packed with features, won't need too. Matter of fact, I was looking at new gear and nothing has all the features this does. After reading other reviews maybe the super-models packs will be next. If my GNX-4 was stolen "I pitty the fool"!!! What I Like most about it? I'd say the facts it is an all in one device for a musician on the go. I travel, so this is perfect in every way. I can do anything with it where the other pedals require hooked up to a computer, and some not having the output sound options I wanted either. This is what sold me on my GNX-4 purchase! There is nothing at all like it. I'm a musician. I like to play. I hate menus and tweaking. I want great sound, recording options on the player. You only need 1 inst cable and output cable or headphones. Don't need cd's , mp3, or computer to jam along side. GNX-4 has it all!
This is where the difinition of ROCK is made! You can read up on the faetures in the descriptions but my fav's are: Built in recorder. Built in Drum machine that has kit variables. You can import any midi song you find and use those drums too. 99 Midi songs, 99 mp3 songs for EACH compact flash card you have. I thought it was just 99 period, but it's even more now since I have 3 cards with songs on them. The Flash card (doesn't come with it) has area for built in recoder tracks, midi, mp3 songs, and 80 more patches. I didn't now I get 80 more patch storage for each card. That's 160 at a time and how Kewl is that? It's an Audio interface for PC recording, has the Whammy built in and a looper. Wanna go output to a board no probs, use the XLR. Want to go out to amp or wedges same time, no probs, use the inst outputs. Need a Mic pre with 48v phantom power, it's there. My GNX-4 has everything under it's hood!
Quality:
Read about it before I bought it. Solid and stable so far. Good reviews helped ease any worry of build quality. GNX-4 is steel construction and road worthy to me. Just don't bump or jam the USB cable while it's inserted. Couple guys told me that so I'm careful.
Value:
Worth every cent!
Desirability:
Silver two tone w blue. Great sound and attn to detail.
Sound:
Sound from the models and effects are nice and clear. Give a boost on the Compres and it takes off. Keep the noiz gate down. Patches have it set kindof hi. Factory presets demo the features. Start with one and cut back effects levels. Best starting point for new sounds when I do it. Same said for other brands too that I tried. After having an RP7 I really am glad I jumped on GNX-4 workstation.
Ease of Use:
The book is clear. So many features. Take time to RTM. If you get stuck the support forum has some good topics. Mine is used at church, at other gigs just with a sound pa sys. Couple XLR's is all. Used it with another guitar amp and had to work some sounds to get it where I wanted. I wanted a simple Mar tone and effects through my Crate 130. Turning the compress off and the gate down fixed my sound using that amp. I want to get a better amp next round of Gas.
Support:
Ex Forum, great service from them. I never had to call mfg for anything.
Overall:
Products change. Will I be upgrading soon? I don't think so. My GNX-4 is so crammed packed with features, won't need too. Matter of fact, I was looking at new gear and nothing has all the features this does. After reading other reviews maybe the super-models packs will be next. If my GNX-4 was stolen "I pitty the fool"!!! What I Like most about it? I'd say the facts it is an all in one device for a musician on the go. I travel, so this is perfect in every way. I can do anything with it where the other pedals require hooked up to a computer, and some not having the output sound options I wanted either. This is what sold me on my GNX-4 purchase! There is nothing at all like it. I'm a musician. I like to play. I hate menus and tweaking. I want great sound, recording options on the player. You only need 1 inst cable and output cable or headphones. Don't need cd's , mp3, or computer to jam along side. GNX-4 has it all!
"Absolute best if you want feature packed modeler"
Feature:
I'm not afraid of reading lol. The manual shows this has far more features than on the box. Recorder to the box or Computer. Comes with Software recording pack (others charge for it). Comes with cables and discs. The comp edit program is large interface and easy to use. GNX4 display and led's are bright. It's easy to control with knob array. No lcd menus :) Has the full +48v phantom power for a microphone. Has a drum machine with loops and different drum kits. Had teh XLR and Line in and out features I wanted for my mixer too. And it has a compact flash recorder with 8 track on the fly recording capability. Exactly what I wanted. USB options also are on it.
Quality:
It was heavier than my POD. Has a metal frame and bottom. Pedal is cast and heavy. Movement is smooth. Looks like it's built for all uses.
Value:
This is not a new unit. But is the only one with the routing and recorder features around. No other modeler has the mutitrack in it and you have to use a computer. GNX4 does both.
Desirability:
Built well, plays great. My recordings come out nice. The designs are cool and the color is good enough for me.
Sound:
Tried one out before buying. This one was not talked about too much at the store. I don't think they knew how to use it. Sales guy was stering me on a new Line 6. I wanted a recorder. Told me the Line 6 records too. No, I need one on the device. I bought this GNX4. I was impressed with the sound. My guitar was clean and no buzzy beeish fizz. It has a speaker compensate control button.
Ease of Use:
I was dialing sounds fast. Its easy to change the factory sounds. Has 80 user presets and 16 banks. Has 3 modes of opration. Sound does not drop off when you change a preset like my pod did. The manual is good and shows examples of connection and routing. Only learning curve was figuring out the assignments. Those were explained at their forum pretty good. It didn't take only a few minutes. It's easier to sort out with the pc editor.
Support:
Had some questions and emailed support. Had an answer in less than a day. So that was good. There's other web sites with information. The GNX4 is not new gear. With so many users it's fine to have their input to make this easy to use. My firmware was 1.3. That's the latest. There have been no bugs reported afaik.
Overall:
GNX4 has been around for more than a year. It sounds great. It has all the options and gadgets I needed. I wanted a drum machine, a recorder and a modeler in one. I also found it plays MP3's. Didn't even look at that. That was another plus. Now I have backing track playback! Maybe time to try the model add on's. I can't say anything bad about the GNX4. It is a quality product with any feature for a musician to write songs and throw down ideas. You can do that anywhere with this. No other modeler pedal boxes let you be as free from a computer. Most of them are limited and proprietery. Grab yours before the product fades out of production. Digitech sales guy said this is the last of the Workstation pedals with on the fly features and multitrack.
I'm not afraid of reading lol. The manual shows this has far more features than on the box. Recorder to the box or Computer. Comes with Software recording pack (others charge for it). Comes with cables and discs. The comp edit program is large interface and easy to use. GNX4 display and led's are bright. It's easy to control with knob array. No lcd menus :) Has the full +48v phantom power for a microphone. Has a drum machine with loops and different drum kits. Had teh XLR and Line in and out features I wanted for my mixer too. And it has a compact flash recorder with 8 track on the fly recording capability. Exactly what I wanted. USB options also are on it.
Quality:
It was heavier than my POD. Has a metal frame and bottom. Pedal is cast and heavy. Movement is smooth. Looks like it's built for all uses.
Value:
This is not a new unit. But is the only one with the routing and recorder features around. No other modeler has the mutitrack in it and you have to use a computer. GNX4 does both.
Desirability:
Built well, plays great. My recordings come out nice. The designs are cool and the color is good enough for me.
Sound:
Tried one out before buying. This one was not talked about too much at the store. I don't think they knew how to use it. Sales guy was stering me on a new Line 6. I wanted a recorder. Told me the Line 6 records too. No, I need one on the device. I bought this GNX4. I was impressed with the sound. My guitar was clean and no buzzy beeish fizz. It has a speaker compensate control button.
Ease of Use:
I was dialing sounds fast. Its easy to change the factory sounds. Has 80 user presets and 16 banks. Has 3 modes of opration. Sound does not drop off when you change a preset like my pod did. The manual is good and shows examples of connection and routing. Only learning curve was figuring out the assignments. Those were explained at their forum pretty good. It didn't take only a few minutes. It's easier to sort out with the pc editor.
Support:
Had some questions and emailed support. Had an answer in less than a day. So that was good. There's other web sites with information. The GNX4 is not new gear. With so many users it's fine to have their input to make this easy to use. My firmware was 1.3. That's the latest. There have been no bugs reported afaik.
Overall:
GNX4 has been around for more than a year. It sounds great. It has all the options and gadgets I needed. I wanted a drum machine, a recorder and a modeler in one. I also found it plays MP3's. Didn't even look at that. That was another plus. Now I have backing track playback! Maybe time to try the model add on's. I can't say anything bad about the GNX4. It is a quality product with any feature for a musician to write songs and throw down ideas. You can do that anywhere with this. No other modeler pedal boxes let you be as free from a computer. Most of them are limited and proprietery. Grab yours before the product fades out of production. Digitech sales guy said this is the last of the Workstation pedals with on the fly features and multitrack.
"MEETS EVERY TEST A-1"
Feature:
Recording for on board required a compact flash as option. Feature for feature this thing is packed. Drum kits, Drum machine, MIDI File support and you can drag your audio mp3 files and rehearse with them too. I had a Tascam cd trainer and the GNX4 sounds and capability is far better.
Quality:
Metal top and bottom. Durable switches. After using with my band many times it holds up well. I found a gig bag for it. Quality is good and it never crashed on me.
Value:
Easy worth the dollars spent.
Desirability:
Color is fine. Display bright enough. I wouldn't say technical marvel in looks but in what it does you bet.
Sound:
Sound is fantastic. Works in every situation I've used it. One thing stands out are the dynamic notes. I love the effects too.
Ease of Use:
Easy to work with. Editing is easy. I like the pc editor. There are places on the web to find more help. The owners manual is pretty clear. Craig Anderton Power User guide will be a big plus for any GNX4 player.
Support:
Site has great information and helpful people.
Overall:
I'll be satisfied for a long time. I had mine a year before finding the mfx models addon's which kicked this into a new dimension. I can't believe how many model amps and great ones at that are included. Anyone steals mine and they will have a problem. If I dropped it from an airplane I'd buy a new one for sure.
Recording for on board required a compact flash as option. Feature for feature this thing is packed. Drum kits, Drum machine, MIDI File support and you can drag your audio mp3 files and rehearse with them too. I had a Tascam cd trainer and the GNX4 sounds and capability is far better.
Quality:
Metal top and bottom. Durable switches. After using with my band many times it holds up well. I found a gig bag for it. Quality is good and it never crashed on me.
Value:
Easy worth the dollars spent.
Desirability:
Color is fine. Display bright enough. I wouldn't say technical marvel in looks but in what it does you bet.
Sound:
Sound is fantastic. Works in every situation I've used it. One thing stands out are the dynamic notes. I love the effects too.
Ease of Use:
Easy to work with. Editing is easy. I like the pc editor. There are places on the web to find more help. The owners manual is pretty clear. Craig Anderton Power User guide will be a big plus for any GNX4 player.
Support:
Site has great information and helpful people.
Overall:
I'll be satisfied for a long time. I had mine a year before finding the mfx models addon's which kicked this into a new dimension. I can't believe how many model amps and great ones at that are included. Anyone steals mine and they will have a problem. If I dropped it from an airplane I'd buy a new one for sure.
"A Dream Come True"
Feature:
My pedal included 5 PC programs for recording and such. They are unbelievable. I used to record my band or myself playing guitar on my computer and you could always hear static. This pedal eliminates that static and extra noise. I know have a professional recording studio in the comfort of my own room. You can too.. you would be blown away.
Quality:
The product is unbelievably solid, and will not break unless you deliberately continue to smash it on the ground. To prevent scratches get a gig bag along with it. This pedal will be going every where with me for a long time.
Value:
I do not feel guilty spending the extra cash to purchase this extremely valuable workstation.
Desirability:
STRAIGHT SMOKIN'!
Sound:
IT IS THE GREATEST AND MOST BRILLIANT THING CREATED NEXT TO A GUITAR AND AN AMP!!!
Support:
I didn't need to contact anyone; everything was perfect.. right down to the date of delivery. :)
Overall:
I will never be bored of using this pedal, and i will never sell it. It is absolutely the greatest tool for any guitarist. If you are looking for recording equipment look no further! The GNX4 comes will all the software you need to produce professionaly recorded music and you can record it with the touch of a button.
My pedal included 5 PC programs for recording and such. They are unbelievable. I used to record my band or myself playing guitar on my computer and you could always hear static. This pedal eliminates that static and extra noise. I know have a professional recording studio in the comfort of my own room. You can too.. you would be blown away.
Quality:
The product is unbelievably solid, and will not break unless you deliberately continue to smash it on the ground. To prevent scratches get a gig bag along with it. This pedal will be going every where with me for a long time.
Value:
I do not feel guilty spending the extra cash to purchase this extremely valuable workstation.
Desirability:
STRAIGHT SMOKIN'!
Sound:
IT IS THE GREATEST AND MOST BRILLIANT THING CREATED NEXT TO A GUITAR AND AN AMP!!!
Support:
I didn't need to contact anyone; everything was perfect.. right down to the date of delivery. :)
Overall:
I will never be bored of using this pedal, and i will never sell it. It is absolutely the greatest tool for any guitarist. If you are looking for recording equipment look no further! The GNX4 comes will all the software you need to produce professionaly recorded music and you can record it with the touch of a button.
"Best Gift for this player!"
Feature:
Loaded with features. I'm still trotting through the guide. There is a lot built into this. Effects are stunning, full. I really like the whammy in it since I play some Rage and other tunes that use the feature. Noise gate is good too. I thought it was too good. Turning it down a tad worked better for my style. Other features I like? The recording doo dad and the option to have backing tracks on the machine itself. This has been handy to learn songs.
Quality:
Is the product made well? About as good as other ones at stores. Steel pedal, Steel chassis. Too soon to tell. Looks sturdy enough. Weight would make me think it will hold up on a gig.
Value:
I don't know what my fiance paid. She asked me the same question! I'd pay what the advertised price is in a heartbeat.
Desirability:
Aesthetics are fine. I can see the display better on this than I did my last product. Pedals and switches respond easy to my playing.
Sound:
Easy set-up with my Traynor amp. The sound is full of depth. The only part I had to change was the noise gate. Too hi for my liking. Once I took it down, it was great. I was given this from my fiance who shopped around. She also gave me this rock modeling disc from mfx co that works for more sounds. I am impressed! I wasn't always keen on modeling. I had a pod xt once it was ok. Nothing at all like this one. How would it sound live versus in a recording? Fantastic! I hooked up to my laptop. This comes with a recording software but I use LIVE and Sonar Studio. The GNX can be assigned as a controller for hand free recording. That, I like. GNX4 is a decent interface. I tested it out and it was fine. No hiccups like I had on my Fastrack. Some reviewers mentions the OBR or built in recorder. Yes, it is easy to use and sounds nice on my Alesis monitors. Interface on it works fine with Sonar Studio. Assigning the In and Out was simple enough.
Ease of Use:
I have not had it long. The interface is easy. Its a menu driven op. Colums and Rows for hand tweakage. X-editor software is nicely done. It maps out the features, has different views for effects. On the last page are pedal and switch assignments. You can have presets that auto change the model or effects. There are so many parameters that can be set for quick on the fly changes. A major improvement over other class effects pedals I've had. What's cool is to step on a switch, have an amp change, chorus turn on, delay speed change just like that! I found those ideas from the Digitech forum help. There is so much on this and a great bunch to assist.
Support:
Contacted Digitech for some questions about Vista. Prompt feedback. The forum is a big help too. Nice people that don't mind beginners on workstations.
Overall:
I am thankful I received this as a gift. It's hard to get away from! I just love making new recordings and new sounds. My fiance may second guess her purchase at some point he he. What do you like most about it? I'd say everything
Loaded with features. I'm still trotting through the guide. There is a lot built into this. Effects are stunning, full. I really like the whammy in it since I play some Rage and other tunes that use the feature. Noise gate is good too. I thought it was too good. Turning it down a tad worked better for my style. Other features I like? The recording doo dad and the option to have backing tracks on the machine itself. This has been handy to learn songs.
Quality:
Is the product made well? About as good as other ones at stores. Steel pedal, Steel chassis. Too soon to tell. Looks sturdy enough. Weight would make me think it will hold up on a gig.
Value:
I don't know what my fiance paid. She asked me the same question! I'd pay what the advertised price is in a heartbeat.
Desirability:
Aesthetics are fine. I can see the display better on this than I did my last product. Pedals and switches respond easy to my playing.
Sound:
Easy set-up with my Traynor amp. The sound is full of depth. The only part I had to change was the noise gate. Too hi for my liking. Once I took it down, it was great. I was given this from my fiance who shopped around. She also gave me this rock modeling disc from mfx co that works for more sounds. I am impressed! I wasn't always keen on modeling. I had a pod xt once it was ok. Nothing at all like this one. How would it sound live versus in a recording? Fantastic! I hooked up to my laptop. This comes with a recording software but I use LIVE and Sonar Studio. The GNX can be assigned as a controller for hand free recording. That, I like. GNX4 is a decent interface. I tested it out and it was fine. No hiccups like I had on my Fastrack. Some reviewers mentions the OBR or built in recorder. Yes, it is easy to use and sounds nice on my Alesis monitors. Interface on it works fine with Sonar Studio. Assigning the In and Out was simple enough.
Ease of Use:
I have not had it long. The interface is easy. Its a menu driven op. Colums and Rows for hand tweakage. X-editor software is nicely done. It maps out the features, has different views for effects. On the last page are pedal and switch assignments. You can have presets that auto change the model or effects. There are so many parameters that can be set for quick on the fly changes. A major improvement over other class effects pedals I've had. What's cool is to step on a switch, have an amp change, chorus turn on, delay speed change just like that! I found those ideas from the Digitech forum help. There is so much on this and a great bunch to assist.
Support:
Contacted Digitech for some questions about Vista. Prompt feedback. The forum is a big help too. Nice people that don't mind beginners on workstations.
Overall:
I am thankful I received this as a gift. It's hard to get away from! I just love making new recordings and new sounds. My fiance may second guess her purchase at some point he he. What do you like most about it? I'd say everything
"All I wanted"
Feature:
Only option needed but not inc was a Compact Flash card. So many features to list. Too many I never realised. Now I use them since I know more about them. I'd say the recorder is the most useful 4 me.
Quality:
Steel frame. Cast pedal. All good construction. Dependable.
Value:
For the price of all things it does, true bargain!
Desirability:
Looks good and works great. Sounds great.
Sound:
Sound is great. Impressive features. I always wanted an all in one box and glad I found this. Prety touch responsive. caters to my playing goals and recording needs.
Ease of Use:
Took a few hours. I was up and running with the editor in no time. The stomp models sounds are great. Delay and reverb are too. Has the whammy model. Works good. I learned to use it and program it from the book and the supermodel site on the net. Cool info there. I wasn't sure how I wanted to use it in the band. The information led me to use my amp and a powered speaker from Xlr outputs. It sounds awesome.
Support:
Much info to gather. Google is a good one. Digitech has a forum and has some very helpful users.
Overall:
Recently I tried the new Line 6 X3 and it had none of the features of the GNX4. It was plastic and cheap for the same price. I returned it. I think I'm good with the GNX4. Think I'll add that Ultimate sound kit instead. I read the GNX4 flagship remains as is and the recorder options will not be added to future gear. For now, I get cd quality recordings and make them in 10 minutes. It works good with Cubase software but comes with an LE version of Cakewalk. Any way, great choices are there to pick. Sounds incredible and has never had a glitch. Best stuff out there!
Only option needed but not inc was a Compact Flash card. So many features to list. Too many I never realised. Now I use them since I know more about them. I'd say the recorder is the most useful 4 me.
Quality:
Steel frame. Cast pedal. All good construction. Dependable.
Value:
For the price of all things it does, true bargain!
Desirability:
Looks good and works great. Sounds great.
Sound:
Sound is great. Impressive features. I always wanted an all in one box and glad I found this. Prety touch responsive. caters to my playing goals and recording needs.
Ease of Use:
Took a few hours. I was up and running with the editor in no time. The stomp models sounds are great. Delay and reverb are too. Has the whammy model. Works good. I learned to use it and program it from the book and the supermodel site on the net. Cool info there. I wasn't sure how I wanted to use it in the band. The information led me to use my amp and a powered speaker from Xlr outputs. It sounds awesome.
Support:
Much info to gather. Google is a good one. Digitech has a forum and has some very helpful users.
Overall:
Recently I tried the new Line 6 X3 and it had none of the features of the GNX4. It was plastic and cheap for the same price. I returned it. I think I'm good with the GNX4. Think I'll add that Ultimate sound kit instead. I read the GNX4 flagship remains as is and the recorder options will not be added to future gear. For now, I get cd quality recordings and make them in 10 minutes. It works good with Cubase software but comes with an LE version of Cakewalk. Any way, great choices are there to pick. Sounds incredible and has never had a glitch. Best stuff out there!
"GNX4 Tomorrow Is Today In A Digital Way For A Recording Guitarists / Singer / Vocalist and Harmonica Blowing Madmen ."
User: a customer from netscape.net
Submitted: 10/20/2007
Style of Music: Eclectic man eclectic . Rock - Blues-Jazz - CW I love it all . I play also trumpet , drums and keyboard too .
Musical Experience: Active Musdician , Recording engineer . And Chef extraordinaire !
Location: Palm Springs southern California USA
Feature:
I got the additional GNXFC it's worth getting it if you gig . Stomp boxes and amp & cabinet model are a dream . FXs are superb and extensive . The Ibanez Tube Screamer sounds really close to the original . Lexicon Reverb ! Delays wow !
Quality:
Built like a Brick $#^!house . It's going the distance . Reliable as can be so far these 2 years . Road worthy yep it is . When it finally dies it will make a great boat anchor , I expect it's going to work a long time , and it looks killer too .
Value:
Oh YEAH ! ! ! ! Can beat the price for what you buy . It's : BIG BANG TIME FOR YOUR BUCKS HERE ! !
Desirability:
In the dark it's like the control console of "StarGate " with the whooooooosh being expected out of it at any moment . Yeah it's way cool , to look at too . It's fully functional no wasted engineering , it's a tight ship it is .
Sound:
Outstanding , breathless clean stuff or radical distortions alla Jimi Hendrix , Eric Johnson or Eric Clapton ! This unit is opening up new horizons for me . I play all kinds of genres it covers them all .Blues , Jazz , Country Western , Rock-N-Roll you name it . Recording is a breeze , no kidding around here . I can do all sorts of styles from a California Jump Blues to Chicago's Muddy Waters . I also blow harp ( blues harmonica ) and have found that this is not only a guitar lovers machine , it also applies to the harp in the same way and takes the harmonica to new and higher ground . I play a Godin LGXSA midi electric acoustic guitar into it via the guitar in and into the line inputs I input the Roland Gr33 midi guitar modules output that my Godin triggers - - It's a BAD BAD BOY !
Ease of Use:
This unit is not impossible to understand and use if your already into stomp boxes and the like . However it took me some time to get into it fully as this is my first digital recorder , stomp box , FXs , and stand alone midi drum system . I rock with it now though . Read the manual I do and still re read it to further my proficiency on it's use . As mentioned it's a 2fer for me and my harmonica mic's and guitars . Just turn it up , tweak a few settings and viola !
Support:
Harmon Kardon is the parent company , just look up their history and see integrity all over the place . I dealt with them in the 70's , their parts supplying was reasonably fast and then later I worked on ordering Digitech pedal parts for the techs who fixed them in the audio repair shop I worked in . Parts we never an issue with this company . Firmware updates are timely too for it . So far it's needed no servicing . I call Digitech every time I need info on it's operation and they are fast to pick up my call once it's shot over from the receptionist of Harmon Kardon to the Digitech division in Utah . These guys ( they all sound so young :) are super cool and listen and give back solid answers to your questions .
Overall:
Dunno , I like this sooooooo much I don't think of that at all of it's next replacement . Well maybe a " New and Improved " model with new significant stuff on it I don't know of yet . It took me 3 years of looking at first , the GNX3 ( I liked it but it wasn't enough ) and then the GNX4 came out , I waited a year after the GNX4 came out to see how it was received and then also reviewed in Harmony Central and other reviewers . I asked a lot of people their thoughts ( real guitar heroes pros )on this too . If lost or stolen I get another fast ! maybe I get one anyway for backup :)~
I got the additional GNXFC it's worth getting it if you gig . Stomp boxes and amp & cabinet model are a dream . FXs are superb and extensive . The Ibanez Tube Screamer sounds really close to the original . Lexicon Reverb ! Delays wow !
Quality:
Built like a Brick $#^!house . It's going the distance . Reliable as can be so far these 2 years . Road worthy yep it is . When it finally dies it will make a great boat anchor , I expect it's going to work a long time , and it looks killer too .
Value:
Oh YEAH ! ! ! ! Can beat the price for what you buy . It's : BIG BANG TIME FOR YOUR BUCKS HERE ! !
Desirability:
In the dark it's like the control console of "StarGate " with the whooooooosh being expected out of it at any moment . Yeah it's way cool , to look at too . It's fully functional no wasted engineering , it's a tight ship it is .
Sound:
Outstanding , breathless clean stuff or radical distortions alla Jimi Hendrix , Eric Johnson or Eric Clapton ! This unit is opening up new horizons for me . I play all kinds of genres it covers them all .Blues , Jazz , Country Western , Rock-N-Roll you name it . Recording is a breeze , no kidding around here . I can do all sorts of styles from a California Jump Blues to Chicago's Muddy Waters . I also blow harp ( blues harmonica ) and have found that this is not only a guitar lovers machine , it also applies to the harp in the same way and takes the harmonica to new and higher ground . I play a Godin LGXSA midi electric acoustic guitar into it via the guitar in and into the line inputs I input the Roland Gr33 midi guitar modules output that my Godin triggers - - It's a BAD BAD BOY !
Ease of Use:
This unit is not impossible to understand and use if your already into stomp boxes and the like . However it took me some time to get into it fully as this is my first digital recorder , stomp box , FXs , and stand alone midi drum system . I rock with it now though . Read the manual I do and still re read it to further my proficiency on it's use . As mentioned it's a 2fer for me and my harmonica mic's and guitars . Just turn it up , tweak a few settings and viola !
Support:
Harmon Kardon is the parent company , just look up their history and see integrity all over the place . I dealt with them in the 70's , their parts supplying was reasonably fast and then later I worked on ordering Digitech pedal parts for the techs who fixed them in the audio repair shop I worked in . Parts we never an issue with this company . Firmware updates are timely too for it . So far it's needed no servicing . I call Digitech every time I need info on it's operation and they are fast to pick up my call once it's shot over from the receptionist of Harmon Kardon to the Digitech division in Utah . These guys ( they all sound so young :) are super cool and listen and give back solid answers to your questions .
Overall:
Dunno , I like this sooooooo much I don't think of that at all of it's next replacement . Well maybe a " New and Improved " model with new significant stuff on it I don't know of yet . It took me 3 years of looking at first , the GNX3 ( I liked it but it wasn't enough ) and then the GNX4 came out , I waited a year after the GNX4 came out to see how it was received and then also reviewed in Harmony Central and other reviewers . I asked a lot of people their thoughts ( real guitar heroes pros )on this too . If lost or stolen I get another fast ! maybe I get one anyway for backup :)~
"Student, Performer, or Instructor need this."
Feature:
Didn't come with a Compact Flash card but it had everything else. Comes with a computer cord for USB, discs for an editor and recording software. Most useful are those simulators. I like the fact I can have a bass, acoustic, and regular style guitars with amp models. From what I read online, supermodels disc is in my future. More models to work with would be fine. Everything is there for any purpose you have.
Quality:
Pretty heavy box. Steel frame. About what I expected. Thick plastic footswitches, but I have not heard of any problems from users.
Value:
You won't find all this stuff in other boxes. You'd need an Ipod or MP3 player, Drum machine, 8 track recorder device, mixer, and an amp modeler to do all it does in one box.
Desirability:
The Most practical machine I've come across in 17 years of playing and teaching.
Sound:
Mine was resealed so I got a discount. Rec'd it perfect health. No dings or scratches. All the plastic was on the pedal and disp. Plugged it in and it worked fine. A little buzz then I remembered those back switches had to be pushed in. After that- music to my ears! Didn't come with a flash card so I had to buy one at Comp Usa. I have an Atomic Reactor and the GNX4 sounds nice and clear with it. Recording's easy. I recorded a drum track from a couple preset loops, used a bass creation sim for a bass line and added guitars. I could have thrown on vocals too but I was lazy. It's capable of all that. You can edit tracks in the software it comes with. Took a few minutes to get my computer right. After that, it was pretty standard. When I was done I made an mp3 of my song. I saved it to the flash card. Couldn't figure out how to play the MP3 at first. It all came together after I talked to some guru at Digitech's forum. There was one little button I didn't read about. I was impressed with my quick recording! The GNX4 will do it all for you. From Bass simulations, Acoustic guitar simualtion. A pretty cool drum machine. It's all there.
Ease of Use:
I give a 9 here. All this gear today you have to read the books. Do some online research and you'll find answers too. The manual is good and its a mini novel to read if you get bored. It's clear if you've had one of these before, but for first timers not so much. Read that guide.
Support:
Emailed them about my PC problem. Fixed over the phone next day.
Overall:
Totally satisfied. Nothing else like it ! Since I teach guitar I need tracks fast. I don't have a pc in my lesson room so this worked out perfectly! I record my students and they have some quick ways to identify with their performance. After I walked in with mine, I showed it off to the drum instructor. He plays some guitar and bought one for himself. He too thinks it's a must have for his teaching. I think any student, professional, or instructor should have one of these. If you are a parent with a kid learning and you need your quiet time, this can be your freedom of kids thwanging their amps.
Didn't come with a Compact Flash card but it had everything else. Comes with a computer cord for USB, discs for an editor and recording software. Most useful are those simulators. I like the fact I can have a bass, acoustic, and regular style guitars with amp models. From what I read online, supermodels disc is in my future. More models to work with would be fine. Everything is there for any purpose you have.
Quality:
Pretty heavy box. Steel frame. About what I expected. Thick plastic footswitches, but I have not heard of any problems from users.
Value:
You won't find all this stuff in other boxes. You'd need an Ipod or MP3 player, Drum machine, 8 track recorder device, mixer, and an amp modeler to do all it does in one box.
Desirability:
The Most practical machine I've come across in 17 years of playing and teaching.
Sound:
Mine was resealed so I got a discount. Rec'd it perfect health. No dings or scratches. All the plastic was on the pedal and disp. Plugged it in and it worked fine. A little buzz then I remembered those back switches had to be pushed in. After that- music to my ears! Didn't come with a flash card so I had to buy one at Comp Usa. I have an Atomic Reactor and the GNX4 sounds nice and clear with it. Recording's easy. I recorded a drum track from a couple preset loops, used a bass creation sim for a bass line and added guitars. I could have thrown on vocals too but I was lazy. It's capable of all that. You can edit tracks in the software it comes with. Took a few minutes to get my computer right. After that, it was pretty standard. When I was done I made an mp3 of my song. I saved it to the flash card. Couldn't figure out how to play the MP3 at first. It all came together after I talked to some guru at Digitech's forum. There was one little button I didn't read about. I was impressed with my quick recording! The GNX4 will do it all for you. From Bass simulations, Acoustic guitar simualtion. A pretty cool drum machine. It's all there.
Ease of Use:
I give a 9 here. All this gear today you have to read the books. Do some online research and you'll find answers too. The manual is good and its a mini novel to read if you get bored. It's clear if you've had one of these before, but for first timers not so much. Read that guide.
Support:
Emailed them about my PC problem. Fixed over the phone next day.
Overall:
Totally satisfied. Nothing else like it ! Since I teach guitar I need tracks fast. I don't have a pc in my lesson room so this worked out perfectly! I record my students and they have some quick ways to identify with their performance. After I walked in with mine, I showed it off to the drum instructor. He plays some guitar and bought one for himself. He too thinks it's a must have for his teaching. I think any student, professional, or instructor should have one of these. If you are a parent with a kid learning and you need your quiet time, this can be your freedom of kids thwanging their amps.
"Nothing to Lose! It has Sounds and more"
Feature:
Loaded loaded and loaded. It's unreal what is packed into this. A stereo effect processor, 3 amp channels, comp, stomps, gates, drums with 8 kits instead of 1, Compact Flash mem for 8 track recording. Over six hrs on a 2gb card, mp3's can be played back to jam with. Any patch can have assignments to control pedals a-b-c. The middle switches that would select a patch in other modes, does more than that. They have 3 types of functions. It's not hard to learn the modes and anyone tells me that I just think they won't sit down for 30 min with a manual. Like my dad who buys a dvr and expects it to just start on its own. There is some learning to do but don't dismiss what this can do for you. This comes with PC USB connection for editing sounds and recording with included protracks software. Cord is also included. Check the install of the software carefully and watch prompts. Doing that makes it easy. It took about 10 minutes to install on my cheap PC.
Quality:
Quality is very good. It's metal, it's built rugged enough for my feet. I like to keep it clean with a microfiber towel. Most of all seems reliable enough at my last gigs.
Value:
Value??? YES, so much is in this box
Desirability:
Blue and Silver but nobody really looks at the floor as much as they use their ears.
Sound:
Sounds are good. I read the manual before I bought it. That helped me when it came in. I use this with a pair of Powered EV speakers. Then it's better to use it's features. I use the drums and recorder to jam with. Drum machines sound booo with a guitar amp. Those Ev's are clear so the GNX4 is pure. It rocks. Fav presets are Greaser and some I just turned the effects down since like POD's they are too high. Dynamics are there. To make it sound even better I use the guys' supermodel amp sims. Having only 2 gigs so far so great! Many complements on my sound and I can go in stereo which sounds even better. Explore some sites to see how other use it. That's what I did.
Ease of Use:
above explains it. Pretty easy for me but I've had a few multi boxes before this.
Support:
Support wasn't bad but it took 2days to get a resp back from tech support. So a 9 is fair. They answered my questions.
Overall:
Great Sounds, you can add sound packs like I, or tweak away. The GNX4 has done good so far and I play my guitar and practice so much more since an amp is not needed. Decent set of headphones and you can record or jam anytime you want. Only expect what you put into it. RTM and you'll like it more.
Loaded loaded and loaded. It's unreal what is packed into this. A stereo effect processor, 3 amp channels, comp, stomps, gates, drums with 8 kits instead of 1, Compact Flash mem for 8 track recording. Over six hrs on a 2gb card, mp3's can be played back to jam with. Any patch can have assignments to control pedals a-b-c. The middle switches that would select a patch in other modes, does more than that. They have 3 types of functions. It's not hard to learn the modes and anyone tells me that I just think they won't sit down for 30 min with a manual. Like my dad who buys a dvr and expects it to just start on its own. There is some learning to do but don't dismiss what this can do for you. This comes with PC USB connection for editing sounds and recording with included protracks software. Cord is also included. Check the install of the software carefully and watch prompts. Doing that makes it easy. It took about 10 minutes to install on my cheap PC.
Quality:
Quality is very good. It's metal, it's built rugged enough for my feet. I like to keep it clean with a microfiber towel. Most of all seems reliable enough at my last gigs.
Value:
Value??? YES, so much is in this box
Desirability:
Blue and Silver but nobody really looks at the floor as much as they use their ears.
Sound:
Sounds are good. I read the manual before I bought it. That helped me when it came in. I use this with a pair of Powered EV speakers. Then it's better to use it's features. I use the drums and recorder to jam with. Drum machines sound booo with a guitar amp. Those Ev's are clear so the GNX4 is pure. It rocks. Fav presets are Greaser and some I just turned the effects down since like POD's they are too high. Dynamics are there. To make it sound even better I use the guys' supermodel amp sims. Having only 2 gigs so far so great! Many complements on my sound and I can go in stereo which sounds even better. Explore some sites to see how other use it. That's what I did.
Ease of Use:
above explains it. Pretty easy for me but I've had a few multi boxes before this.
Support:
Support wasn't bad but it took 2days to get a resp back from tech support. So a 9 is fair. They answered my questions.
Overall:
Great Sounds, you can add sound packs like I, or tweak away. The GNX4 has done good so far and I play my guitar and practice so much more since an amp is not needed. Decent set of headphones and you can record or jam anytime you want. Only expect what you put into it. RTM and you'll like it more.
"My favorite all in one!"
Feature:
Reading at the forums peaked my skills. So I d-load a manual before I bought it. This has a lot of tools and some hidden ones if you don't know what to look for. The parts its made of of are top duty. Metal with some plastic control dials. Accessories like Com Flash are needed. You can choose what size to use. Biggest it accepts is 2 gigabyte.
Quality:
Built of metal construction and durable parts. Should last a long time. I'd use it on the road. Power supply is durable and connections fit nice. Has good hardware for jacks and Xlr cables.
Value:
Nothing is made like it. Other devices do not have the option or accessory to be both stand alone recording, sound file playback like this. I'd have to say the value is there for sure with all the extra hardware.
Desirability:
Design is cool. Appearance of the display and leds help to see it in dark rooms.
Sound:
Not one to compare since I thing some tools do one thing good. Others do it better. This one does what I want !! So that makes it work for all above. I hooked up to a pair of Yorkville powered speakers with 2-15's mid and horn. It sounds fantastic. Since the pod or new gt did not have a built in recorder. I record so I needed that part. Easy to do which makes me happier. Now I have all the tools in one box on the floor. Tone is great.
Ease of Use:
I read the book like I said. The pc edit program is easy to use. I loaded drivers and was ready to go. No problems. You can learn more with setting it up by using the edit as guide. Graphics are good and well documented. The drum machine has quite a few kits for sounds and drum loops to jam with. It accepts midi files and mp3 songs. Records in a wav file format. I like that its easy to dump those files in any recording DAW.
Support:
I asled the support people about comp flash. They answered in a few hours. Good forum, flash tutorials to work with. Great support. Only part I added was optional model pack. There are so many sounds and models on that. Great stuff!! No repairs needed. All the computer software and recording software and optional models disc worked fine. No problems. I think I have the latest firmware in my GNX4 at 1.3.
Overall:
With the options I added in model pack and flash cards, think it will be some time before I go shopping. This thing sounds fantastic. I did check out a pod x3 but those models sounded infereior to the GNX4. I have a model sound pack that ate my pod models for lunch!! If you want a GNX4, grab one. You won't be disappointed. It does so many things. It has the sounds, and the ways to mix with xlr and regular instrument jacks. Input jacks for cd, ext mixer, microphone input and 48 volt phantom power. Nothing was overlooked. Great product!
Reading at the forums peaked my skills. So I d-load a manual before I bought it. This has a lot of tools and some hidden ones if you don't know what to look for. The parts its made of of are top duty. Metal with some plastic control dials. Accessories like Com Flash are needed. You can choose what size to use. Biggest it accepts is 2 gigabyte.
Quality:
Built of metal construction and durable parts. Should last a long time. I'd use it on the road. Power supply is durable and connections fit nice. Has good hardware for jacks and Xlr cables.
Value:
Nothing is made like it. Other devices do not have the option or accessory to be both stand alone recording, sound file playback like this. I'd have to say the value is there for sure with all the extra hardware.
Desirability:
Design is cool. Appearance of the display and leds help to see it in dark rooms.
Sound:
Not one to compare since I thing some tools do one thing good. Others do it better. This one does what I want !! So that makes it work for all above. I hooked up to a pair of Yorkville powered speakers with 2-15's mid and horn. It sounds fantastic. Since the pod or new gt did not have a built in recorder. I record so I needed that part. Easy to do which makes me happier. Now I have all the tools in one box on the floor. Tone is great.
Ease of Use:
I read the book like I said. The pc edit program is easy to use. I loaded drivers and was ready to go. No problems. You can learn more with setting it up by using the edit as guide. Graphics are good and well documented. The drum machine has quite a few kits for sounds and drum loops to jam with. It accepts midi files and mp3 songs. Records in a wav file format. I like that its easy to dump those files in any recording DAW.
Support:
I asled the support people about comp flash. They answered in a few hours. Good forum, flash tutorials to work with. Great support. Only part I added was optional model pack. There are so many sounds and models on that. Great stuff!! No repairs needed. All the computer software and recording software and optional models disc worked fine. No problems. I think I have the latest firmware in my GNX4 at 1.3.
Overall:
With the options I added in model pack and flash cards, think it will be some time before I go shopping. This thing sounds fantastic. I did check out a pod x3 but those models sounded infereior to the GNX4. I have a model sound pack that ate my pod models for lunch!! If you want a GNX4, grab one. You won't be disappointed. It does so many things. It has the sounds, and the ways to mix with xlr and regular instrument jacks. Input jacks for cd, ext mixer, microphone input and 48 volt phantom power. Nothing was overlooked. Great product!
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