Can a cheap multieffects processor like Zoom G1xOn and Zoom G1Four pass the test of tone for an FRFR speaker like the Alto TS408?
Watch the videos that I made using Zoom G1Four and Zoom G1xON.
After my failed attempt using Zoom G1xOn, I tried it again and edited my patches. And here's the result in this video:
In conclusion, the answer is yes. We definitely can use cheap modelling effects processors like Zoom G1xOn and Zoom G1Four. We just need to tweak and dial the right effects like the amp sim, cab sim, mic sim and making sure it on. The stereo headphone jack helped as well with the Zoom G1xOn to smoothen the sound of the pedal. Alto TS408 is a great active PA speaker but also a very good alternative FRFR speaker for our budding guitarists out there.
Here's the video of our gig using this HH Invader 10 inch 30 watts 8 ohms loaded in this Subzero G110 speaker cabinet.
And then, I bought this Celestion VT Jr. 10 inch 50 watts 8 ohms and put it in my DIY wine box speaker cab. Took me awhile because I had to do a lot of upgrade and adjustments with my DIY wine box cab and the grille clothe was covering the speaker so I had to remove it and staple it back. Anyways, I managed to gig with it as well.
Here's the video of our gig using this Celestion VT Jr. 10 inch 50 watts 8 ohms.
So, I swapped the speakers again. I wanted to know the difference so I put the HH Invader 10 inch to the DIY wine box speaker cab and then the Celestion VT Jr 10 inch 50 watts to this Gear4Music Subzero G110 speaker cabinet using same setup; my Epiphone SG Special 1, Zoom G1Four and Vox MV50AC mini amp head.
You probably seen, read or heard about my two guitar speaker cabinet which I built or assembled. So I've done a tone test comparison of the two cabinets using the same gear which are my Epiphone SG Special 1, Zoom G1Four and the Vox MV50AC mini amp head.
Right before we go deeper let's perhaps put some details on the cabinet dimension as well as built:
Subzero G110: W445 x H375 x D240 mm
it's also a semi open back. Speaker that I put in is HH Invader 10 inch 30 watts that was from Laney LC15.
Winebox DIY speaker: W29 x H 33 x D 19 cm
Closed back. Speaker is Laney custom that was from Laney HCM 30R.
Obviously two different speakers but both from Laney guitar amps. Different size and material for the cabinets.
Surprisingly, the tone of the two cabs are not very far from each other. I mean on the video recording. But from where I am, the actual sound of the two cabinets are really different. It's probably because of the construction of the cabinet, it's the air movement, it's the projection of the speaker and the vibration from the wood/cabinet.
In terms of weight, the Subzero G110 is around 9.5 or .6 kg. The winebox is lighter probably just around 6-7 kg.
Lastly, on this video, I tried the patches to be more of an individual stomp pedal type. Like just reverb or just chorus or delay. I did put like two for like lead tone or crunch tone where a drive effects is paired with a reverb or like the lead tone is a high gain pedal paired with delay. Just so I can hear the true colour of the cabinet. Although, the Zoom G1Four is a digital multi effects pedal so it doesnt do the actual representation of the sound of the Vox MV50AC and the cabinet but at least it's very minimal influence to the sound because I didnt put the amp and cab sim on.
If you guys did a DIY speaker, please leave your thoughts and opinions on the comment section below and also if you noticed anything on the video/sound test comparison, please put it on the comment section as well.
I bought this roll up drum kit from eBay ages ago. It's just now that I wrote a blog about it. The unit came with a pair of sticks but it's shorter than the regular sticks, the drum pad itself, two pedals and USB cable. You'll need to use your old phone charger to connect the USB cable.
Even though this roll up drum kit looks like a toy or for kids, it still got a very decent sounds when plugged in to a speaker.
Watch the video so you can hear and see the drum pad in action.
Share your thoughts and if you own one of this, share your experience and reaction on the comment section below. Cheers!
