Boss-GT10 VS Line 6 DM4

inflames · 2008-12-10T09:56:39+00:00

Hi all, I have been google'ing for a few months now, but still can't decide between the Boss GT10 and the Line 6 DM4. I think both pedals offer great qualit...

Boss-GT10 VS Line 6 DM4

MoJo-JoJoe

Mr-M

Also bear in mind I'm only comparing the distortion sounds. If it comes to a combination of effects and added features the playing field is quite different.

Like MJJJ says, please be a bit more specific as to what you want from the units.

inflames

Thanks for all the replies so far.

I'm a huge fan of distortion and will mainly use the pedal for distortion. I have always been a big fan of Boss stomp boxes (since the first metal zone).
The Line 6 DM4 has some great distortions build in, and you can tweak them even more. The only thing that concerns me is that a few people on the net said the buttons break easily.

Back to the GT10: I like the fact that you can connect this to your computer for recording and there are tons of patches to download and apply to the GT10.
I understand what you said about the GT10 being difficult to use. It can get a bit tricky, but I'm willing to play around to get the right sound.

I don't play on stage much so the pedal will be mostly used at home. I probably just answered my own question ?

I have been playing around with my Korg AX3G to get a In Flames sound and even a Rammstein sound, but with no luck. In general I just don't like the pedal, and sold it about 6 months ago.
I got better distortion and tone from my HiWatt.

Do you have any other suggestions for effect processors before I go get the GT-10?

Do you need to know anything else about what I'm looking for?

Once again I appreciate the responses so far.

Regards,
Lean

Vintage-Vibe

Hi

Check out as many multi-effects units as possible to get an idea of each brand's "core' tone - try EVERYTHING !

From the "multi-distortion" angle, I have a Line 6 AM-4 AMP modeller avail for R 1000.00 if you keen - needs a power supply (about an extra R 250.00) - kinda like a DM-4 but with lots of different PREAMP tones - it's discontinued.
Not sure if I have it in an ad or not - in a bit of a rush (couldn't tell if u in Cape Town, which I am)

Cheers
VV

Shredder3211

Personally i like the pod x3 live over the gt 10. The factory presets for distortion is`nt great - most ppl that comment about the x3 live compare the factory presets - u CAN get awesome distortions out of it, it really is a powerful beast u just need to get to know the pedal and spend some serious time tweaking, but eventually u`ll get there. The clean sounds and dual tone capability is great...

inflames

Thanks for all the feedback.

I'm going to a music shop this weekend to mess around on a few pedal.
Will let you know what I decided on ?

Regards,
Lean

Shredder3211

if u r looking for a inflames tone, and u can test a pod take the line6 big bottom amp model-it's really close to inflames tone,and with tweaking it sounds great.

deanBailey

Quinus wrote: Personally i like the pod x3 live over the gt 10.

Personally I like your Soldano SLO ?

On topic:
It's usually between the GT 10 and X3 as they're closer in specs (Haven't tried neither so I can't give you an accurate opinion)
But they both have their pro's and cons.

Vintage-Vibe

To Dean: (Off topic)

I would really like to hear that Soldano of yours some time ...

VV

deanBailey

It's Quinus' Soldano man lol I wish it was mine.

Shredder3211

....... 8)

andrewjbryson

maybe if i sell my car... i would be closer to getting a Saldano ?

If I was stranded on an Island and I could choose 3 things it would be :

My Stratocaster,
Quinus's Saldano
and a bottle of Baileys....