I've been using an okayish 5w amp for a few years now. The problem is that it has only two channels and I need more tones. I also play live occasionally and its always a nightmare. So... should I get the katana or should I get the pod hd500x and use it with the 5w amp?
#Boss Katana 50 Mk2 vs Line 6 Pod HD500x
indigo reef
indigo reef
helppp
keen narwhal
if you want to invest abi tmore money
get a line 6 pod with a frfr speaker
it can be good for gigging
indigo reef
alr i'll check em out
indigo reef
The multi fx unit will sound like a toaster through the 5w amp
will it really be that bad?
cuz im getting a killer deal for the hd500x
keen narwhal
will it really be that bad?
it will
you need an frfr speaker
like a headrush
headrush 112
meager magnet
What’s an FRFR speaker? Just an active cab?
atomic mauve
I've been using an okayish 5w amp for a few years now. The problem is that it ha...
Where do you play live
5 watt isnt enough with a drum
I prefer multi fx's as most places have their own foh speakers that we all can connect
keen narwhal
What’s an FRFR speaker? Just an active cab?
FRFR is basically a speaker thats flat eq
pa speakers
keen narwhal
I prefer multi fx's as most places have their own foh speakers that we all can c...
agreed
with multifx theres alot more u can do but
if you want simplicity
go for the katana
but id go for the multi fx if you wanna stomp and stuff
def better for playing live imo
will be better in the long term i think
atomic mauve
I guess katana can also be connected to speakers canceling its own speaker
But multi fx is way more compact so
For the small gigs, i have a fender acoustasonic 15 amp for my electro classical, i use that
keen narwhal
yea
I think with the multi fx tho itll be better for live
u wouldnt ahve to buy a separate footswitch
like u would have to do with the katana
and u wouldnt have to get a separate expression pedal too
i dont think u can attach footswitches to the 50 mk2
could be wrong tho
atomic mauve
i dont think u can attach footswitches to the 50 mk2
You can, but extra money
atomic mauve
There was somethjng named katair or something if im not wrong
atomic mauve
Not that i guess
atomic mauve
Nah it was just a 3 buttoned footswitch but i forgot what the name was
Nvm
Just get a multi fx with decent modeling and irs
keen narwhal
the airstep i think
atomic mauve
Mg30 for example
keen narwhal
Just get a multi fx with decent modeling and irs
ye and get a frfr speaker
The mg30 is pretty good actually
midnight spire
I guess katana can also be connected to speakers canceling its own speaker
katana 50 also doesn't have that option iirc
keen narwhal
if you invest in an mg30 and invest in a frfr speaker you can get pretty decent tones
midnight spire
won't connect to a speaker cab directly
atomic mauve
katana 50 also doesn't have that option iirc
Didnt know that
Doesnt it just cancels its own speaker when something is connected via the phones port
midnight spire
if you want native footswitch support and speaker cab connectivity you'd need a 50 mk 2 EX or 100 mk 2
keen narwhal
for me the final answer for this guys question is
midnight spire
Doesnt it just cancels its own speaker when something is connected via the phone...
the headphone output is for headphones
keen narwhal
get the line 6 pod, get an frfr speaker
midnight spire
it won't be enough to drive proper speakers
keen narwhal
If you want a decently priced frfr speaker
atomic mauve
the headphone output is for headphones
Can be true didnt try that
midnight spire
imo the 100 is worth the price, especially used
you can get them for around the same price as a new katana 50
slightly better speaker, 8 channels, can connect to a speaker cab, GA/FC-EX support
you have have two wired up together for stereo
atomic mauve
I just prefer putting the processor and its adapter to the gigbag and thats all
keen narwhal
yup
i think for convenience go for the multi fx
plus youd have to spend more money on footswitches
and maybe a expression pedal if u need one
balmy pond
The katana 50 is better (in my opinion because I have it and it fucking rocks)
keen narwhal
convenience wise and versatility wise
go for the pod
if you just want simplicity
go for the katana
not saying pod is hard to navigate
meager magnet
FRFR is basically a speaker thats flat eq
Ah okay, are they good for portability?
keen narwhal
smaller than an amp yes
if we're talkiung like
the boss katana
a little bit smaller
meager magnet
Are they good for volume? They loud enough to play a small gig with?
meager magnet
I’ve seen the valeton GP-200
meager magnet
Like I’m thinking about bringing all the stuff I have to college
Well no
I mean speaker + board
That’s surely easier than any thing else right
keen narwhal
Yeah
Plus if the gig youre going to already has PA speakers
you probably wont need to bring a speaker
just the unit
meager magnet
just the unit
Oh shit yeah actually very true
I’m thinking seriously about this now
Because there’s a venue my band has a chance to play at which is great, and they have PA
meager magnet
And I wouldn’t have to lug a 2x12 with me and a head
keen narwhal
Yup
meager magnet
Oh my god I’ve just had a like moment of enlightenment
keen narwhal
You can get alot of amps on a multi fx too
so if you wanna play around with sound
its very versatile
im pretty sure the gp200 also has a fx loop
so if you wanted to you could plug ur own pedals to it aswell
keen narwhal
yw
indigo reef
5 watt isnt enough with a drum
I usually just mic it up to the pa
meager magnet
What amp actually is it though
indigo reef
What amp actually is it though
its some stupid knockoff brand
and if i buy the multifx I'll have to use it with this amp for some while
for home practice and stuff
idk what to do
indigo reef
its some stupid knockoff brand
and this amp isn't a good amp either
all I can say about it is that it works