Re: OT: setting the gain

[Paul Richards <paulrichard_rocks@yahoo.com>]

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From: Paul Richards <paulrichard_rocks@yahoo.com>;
To: perboysen@gmail.com <perboysen@gmail.com>;
Subject: Re: OT: setting the gain
Sent: Fri, May 31, 2013 9:31:56 AM

I recently bought a G5. Weird thing about the unit-there is no global output volume knob. Running it into a combo amp input is challenging if previewing presets as the preset volume varies greatly.

I ran it into my mixer with better results mostly due to the more pleasing stereo handling of the mixer re: delay sounds.

I really like the unit. I think the sounds are much better than the Line6 HD500 and the ease of use factor trumps the HD500 hands down. The looper on the unit is easy to use. For fun looping, the G5 cant be beat. Within a few minutes time, it is easy to record loops, add drum patterns, change patches while looping.

The amp modelling is very good, too. On their own, without effects, the models sound good. For $300 USD, a good buy. IMHO.

Regards, Paul

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From: Per Boysen <perboysen@gmail.com>;
To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>;
Subject: Re: OT: setting the gain
Sent: Fri, May 31, 2013 8:28:28 AM

When you are working with a signal path like that, one that passes
through several devices, you need to isolate each device in order to
set its gain correctly. Start with the first device, set the gain
properly, add device two and so on...

Greetings from Sweden

Per Boysen
www.perboysen.com
http://www.youtube.com/perboysen


On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 8:53 AM, Ben <benoitruelle@yahoo.fr> wrote:
> Hello
>
> This is quite OT but I think I may have usefull info from the techwizards on
> this list.
> I recently bought a zoom G5 pedalboard (a kind of M13 for the poor ;-).
> I use it in front of my Fender Mustang I Combo (no FX loop), I wonder how I
> should check the gain so the signal/noise ratio is the best without sound
> distorsion.
>
> The factory presets on the G5 have a lot a volume difference and my question is
> how do you assure a correct level when using a multi FX like this and make an
> even sound among presets?
> Is the best solution to use a VU-metre on a mixing desk to create the presets?
> I sometime uses the clip led of my jamman but this not precise enough. As the
> amp has also its own amp modelling, using the ear is not enough to detect if the
> distorsion come from the amps sim on the G5, the input overloaded or the amp sim
> on the amp.
>
> Any input?
>
> Ben
>
>