xTone PRO vs Tone Shifter MEGA vs iRig Stomp IO: what is the best guitar audio interface?

[@MrVyrtuoso]

The Xtone's concept of banking the 6 switches and expression jack to 3 for a total of 21 controllers is great. But the XTone's most serious shortcoming is that messages are sent on footswitch release than on press. Where setting time based effects that are synced to tempo, you have to consciously be aware to clock the release of the footswitch rather than its press. I have experience with this because the TC Nova System behaved the same way. So whenever I have to send a message that locks to a beat, I tend the press on a syncopation before the beat in order to release on the beat.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing your knowledge! Interesting points...

[@pityjesus]

Tks, it is the information that I was looking for! It happens with the Ts Mega too!

[@SebastianBogensperger]

This renders these devices useless if you want to use them for Looping :(

[@marcomostroso]

Nice video, great comparison. TS and Xtone are (to my eyes) the best in the market of this kind of device, so I find odd that no one else did this comparison, so yours is extremely useful. Thanks

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Marco, your appreciation of the video is really important for me!

[@marcomostroso]

@@LeoGibsonGtr By the way, I have the smaller Xtone Duo, it is a great device and using the ipad as guitar processor has worked amazingly good for me, so I want to upgrade in the same path. After watching your video, although I love the Xtone Duo, I think that for a more robust hardware having more switches and 2 expression pedal ports TS Mega is the way to go for an upgrade. Still, for the ones wanting a small interface for guitar and voice simultaneously with ipad, I can't recommend enough the Xtone Duo. Only con is that the preamp is not the best for adding gain to dynamic mics (FYI - the preamp works only for the mic channel, no preamp for guitar input). With condenser works great. Cheers! I have subscribed. Thanks :)

[@tonepilot]

Another great review. I have the Xtone and am quite happy with it. The one problem with all of these (I believe), is if you are going to an amp AND a PA. You don’t want cab sim going to your amp but you want cab sim going to the PA. There doesn’t appear to be any way to turn on cab sim to the XLR out but have it off going to the amp. The way I’ve done it is to not use the Xtone’s XLR out but to send my signal to a DI box which adds cab sim to its XLR out (H&K Red Box 5) but sends the software modeler’s patch to the amp without cab sim.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, and very interesting experience here! Thank you so much!!!!

[@johnong2655]

I felt the xtone pro is a bit noisy

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thanks to your comments, here there is an additional info: the Tone Shifter can handle 12v of phantom power,while the xTone and the Somp IO can provide 48v (for further details about phantom power required by microphones, you can check out this link: www.sounddevices.com/phantom-powering-basics/)

[@themojoman]

Thomann sells the 'Harley Benton MP-500 Interface/Foot Control' for 199€ which is a rebranded 'Melo Audio ToneShifter Mega'. Saves you 50€ 😃

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for your suggestion!

[@manifest8800]

Great comparison brother, I was already leading towards the tone shift, but I feel this further cemented my decision, thanks!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome, and I'm happy to have been of some help!!!

[@gustavotrentino2910]

Man, i LOVE your comparisions vídeos! Sad because here in Brazil that kind of technologie is very hard to find, and too expensive. I’m looking for the ToneShifter for months, but it will only possible importing from Ali Express and paying the tax 😕 And with this disease in the nations... Well, i’m will waiting and keep watching your vídeos until all of that pass away 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Gustavo, really appreciated! I really hope this disease gonna end soon...I wish you the best and stay safe!

[@mikael.cherin]

Xtone has 6 x 3 footswitches ;) thats 18 assignable switches for 18 things in a plugin and, 3 different expression. So that makes the Xtone the unit with most switches that you can actually use live. Just hold A or B or C to switch to the next set of footswitches. I know because i use it that way,. For example, 6 stomps on A, preset and Banks on B, lopper functions on C.

[@philh0954]

I just ordered one of these and having 21 ways to control parameters was what sold me. Interestingly I haven't seen many (any?) video's touting this feature. Does it work well? Are you using it with a computer or IOS?

[@mikael.cherin]

Phil H ,i use it with my MacBook Pro and plugins that can be used as standalone ”apps” as well as Logic Pro X. And i also use it with iOS, Overloud, Bias, Garage band. I think it works well.

[@angebral]

The xTone pro has in reality much more foot switches because it supports long hold press like the boss gt-1000. This allows to switch between banks which means if you long press button B then it switches to a new bank and you have another 6 foot switches + exp to assign. Overall you can have 3 banks, so you have 18 foot switches (3x6) and 3 exp (3x1) to assign. I own a megashifter and the biggest disadvantage is that it doesn’t support long hold press. Several people requested it at the meloaudio support page because it would require only a software update but nothing happened since a more than a year.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for pointing it out!

[@alexwestconsulting]

I had to turn on subtitles, but excellent comparison.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, I'm happy you like it and sorry for the poor English....

[@tridoc99]

I was leaning toward the xtone but I think you convinced me to go with the tone shifter. You can never have enough inputs or switches!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

😊 ... thank you for sharing!

[@thanksforwatching73]

Hello, thanks a lot for video! I had a irig stomp it was crazy device... it disconnected time by time from iPad Pro.. Italian guys not help me. For now I am using small version xsonic xstomp - and I am very happy.. it is small and light weight device without any problem... It is my 2 cent and only my opinion the IK multimedia products not so good...

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion and experience. Pretty bad that IK didn't help you...

[@uberN32]

Leo mi Amore!!! i love your chanel!!! best chanel for us guitarist on youtube

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

😊 Thank you, really really appreciated...your feedback is super important for me!

[@steveo_o6707]

I love your reviews and I'm going with the tone shifter

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, your appreciation is really important for me!!!

[@thraxas79]

Great comparison, I think I will go with the Xsonic, the buttons are not so close together as at the TSmega, at the TSmega I think I would hit my iPad while pressing the upper row of buttons so I wouldn't use the notch to fit in my iPad. And I know the iRig Stomp, to pricy for what you get, to klunky, only 1 input and IKmultimedia has not the best reputation in case of productcare and support

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, Frank, thank you for sharing you opinion with us...pretty useful info...thanks!

[@MrVolpe87]

Grazie, video sempre fantastici! Stavo cercando di capire come poter usare il mio laptop come multieffetto utilizzando vari vst (es jam man origin) uscendo su un ampli reale senza alterare il suono reale dell'ampli. è possibile farlo con una di queste interfacce? C'è qualcosa di meglio o più recente? Grazie per la pazienza, Luca

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Ciao Luca, grazie mille e sono veramente contento che ti piacciano i video! Per inserirlo nel loop dell'ampli e usare i drive prima dell'ampli e reverberi e delay post pre dell'ampli dovresti usare il 4 cable method...non sono sicuro che queste interfaccia lo consentano. Dunque dovresti usarle solo per i suoni da inserire nel loop dell'ampli. Credo funzionino bene, ma non le ho mai provate in questo modo...quindi non sono sicuro al 100%. Grazie ancora!

[@gergemall]

Thank you Leo

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome!

[@christianpucciarelli]

Hello Leo,afayk is the Harley Benton MP-500 the same exact thing as the ts mega only rebranded ?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Good point! It really seems a copy... it would not be the first time for Harley Benton...but I don't have direct info...

[@luigidl]

Hi Leo, thank you for these review, very informative. Do these devices offer better sound results compared to normal audio interfaces (for example scarlet, behringer)? If used with native, do they give the same results as helix?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Luigi, I've not done a direct comparison with other not guitar oriented interfaces (I mean the ones without footswitches, etc.), so I don't have a clear answer (I'm sorry for that), and in this video I'm focusing on mobile apps, so you should select only the interfaces that are compliant with iOS... for instance in this case high end audio interfaces like the UA Apollo are exluded. The audio interface that is compatible with iOS and should sound better (I've not tested it directly) is the Apogee duet, but the price is gonna be sligtly higher. Thank you for your question and sorry for the partial answer.

[@luigidl]

@@LeoGibsonGtr thanks for replying. Much appreciated! Grazie!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

@@luigidl You are welcome!

[@ultracello]

xTone Pro beause its less size and weight. Thank you for the video!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome!!!

[@bitodin]

Are any of these designed to run into front of the amp or into the FX return without a reamp box?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, I think this is up to the software you use...I mean, in the software you have to switch off the cabinet and power amp simulations. Thank you!

[@bitodin]

@@LeoGibsonGtr I thought the impedance plays an important role when taking line level signal into the front of amp, which is why we have reamp boxes to match impedances?

[@7riXter]

Hey man thank you so much... I just came across these products yesterday and am very happy to receive your help. I want to replace my small iRig soon. Do you happen to know or are able to check out if there are differences in sound quality between the xtone pro and the xtone duo? I would also be interested in whether I can record a stereo source with the two inputs of the xtone or do i have to consider struggeling with the gaincontrol. Cause I would also like to use it to record my stage piano. Would be greate if you can check this out using the xtone pro.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, actually the xTone PRO should have better converters as the PRO has 114dB of dynamic range and the DUO has 108dB of dynamic range. As regards the recording, I'm not sure as I don't own the DUO...you should be able to record two tracks, and probably the gain control is shared between the two channels...not sure here. Thank you for your question!

[@7riXter]

Leo Gibson Ur propably right... Let's make it big, why not. I think I will also be able to benefit from the expanded midi functionalities. A thing that would still interest me: since the Pro has no aux input, do you think you can distribute a stereo signal on the instrument input and the microphone input by finely adjusting the small controller. Would be great if you could try it out and share the result...

[@LHBCPF]

Thanks man this is very helpful

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome! I'm happy that you found the video useful!!!

[@davidagtz]

Dejar Leo, grettings from Mexico and congratulacions for your videos. Dios you know if some of this interfaces charges the iPad?

[@IrviNation]

Stomp io

[@MassimoBrotto]

Ciao Leo! First os all, congratulations for the videos. I love the format and the content structure! I have a couple of questions on the pedalboards if you might be so kind to help. First, I assume you cannot use the 4 cable method with any of them, or is there a way to wire it? Second, what cables do they include? I wonder which one is better with an iPad Pro with usb-c connection? Again thanks and keep going!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Massimo, thank you for the compliments: really appreciated! As far as I know, you cannot yes these units with the 4CM, also because the app should have a way to manage the signal chain with an external amp. I talk about the cables included in the video at 4:48 . In my opinion the xTone offers the best package: camera kit, usb a to c, usb a to b. Thank you for your question!

[@donsantiago1]

l guess the melo audio can do it, since it has 2 1/4 ins available and 2 unbalanced outs.

[@DoKsTa1]

Hi!, i bought the IO rig some time ago to use with Bias fx on ipad, At first i found it pretty good to work with starting out, but as i progressed i found it was lacking for the patch selectors and awkward for up n down selecting and changing to stomp mode and patch mode. sound quality is ok, overall im ok with it all, just need another way to better the selection for midi patch up and down..My biggest hate is, having no on/off power button..

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion and experience with us!

[@thanksforwatching73]

Dear Leo, did you check Roland Go-mixer pro as audio interface for IPad with bias fx?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, unfortunately I don't have a Roland Go Mixer, so I did not check it out...Thank you for your message!

[@arkavagoswami3068]

loved it as always.really great content.i use xtone pedal n iphn 7 for my live rig only.wish to buy the xtone pro or tsmega or midi commander but is alibaba a trustable site to purchase internationally?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you! I purchased it from xTone web site, that redirected me to Aliexpress...there I placed the order choosing the most expensive shipping option which was DHL and I received the xTone within 7 days. So my experience is pretty good. Thank you for your question!

[@tonepilot]

I’ve purchased from Alibaba without issues. Lots of counterfeit stuff on there so be careful what you buy.

[@arkavagoswami3068]

@@LeoGibsonGtr thank u for advice brother.i'll buy from aliexpress then

[@arkavagoswami3068]

@@tonepilot thank u brother.i wish to buy an explorar guitar from there.dont know will it be safe?

[@tonepilot]

@@arkavagoswami3068 No, def not. You're 90% likely to get a knock-off.

[@sonor-audio-mobile7359]

Salve, come possibile configurare la ToneShifter per usarla con GeLabs? Intendo la configurazione MIDI… Non riesco a configurarlo Grazie

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Ciao, suggerire di provare a guardare questo video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6GwgIiLoruVfqc Qui spiego come usarla con xTone e penso che con ToneShifter sia simile. Grazie

[@sonor-audio-mobile7359]

Vorrei solo sapere quale tipo di midi set ha usato sulla toneshifter ( ci sono 8 modi midi mi sembra)… con jamup funziona bene, con gelabs no. Grazie

[@AlanShieh]

This is great! I have been researching the same thing. I was actually leaning towards a 4x4 desktop interface over the pedal format ones, since iOS can only use one interface at a time, and this hasn’t been fixed for years. I think some interfaces also provide loopback inputs, which can solve problems like capturing audio from apps that don’t support inter app audio. I know most iOS workflows probably only need 2x2 right now, but having an additional 1x1 lets you loop out to physical pedals or pull in other audio without needing a separate mixer. What do you think of this approach?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, first of all sorry for late answering. Well, in my opinion these interface are perfect in order to play live with plugins. What I would need (and maybe is similar to what you are suggesting) is a stereo loop that should allows us to insert an external stereo effect in the signal chain, like a Strymon volante. This is possible with pedalboards like the GE 300 of the Helix and I think it should be a nice addition also for these type of interfaces. Thank you for your message!

[@AlanShieh]

Leo Gibson Thanks! I will keep that in mind. Also thinking of getting a second device like older iPod Touch, plus entry level interface, to inject stereo effects, etc later in the chain. That is pretty small and affordable. Anyway another piece of feedback is that some of the interfaces you reviewed here lack native ASIO drivers (very surprising at this price point), which is a turnoff for some PC users.

[@AloysiusChowBass]

I dont think the TS Mega power without DC is disadvantage but is an advantage in my opinion. You can power it using a mobile powerbank with its usb input, making it more mobile and one less worry to source for a power adapter for a live performance. I have also found it more convenient to have my iPad, my mobile phone and also the TS Mega all to be powered by a powerbank. This way, i save more space in my storage compartment in my bass bag. All i need to focus is getting a reliable powerbank with 3 USB output ports with a big mAH capacity to feed power to all 3 items. One more green thumbs up and one less red thumbs down for the TS Mega.

[@igorbassi3470]

great comparison. I've heard reports that the tone shifter changes the tone of the plugins leaving less bass and with a thinner sound than the original made by the plugins.. Has anyone heard these reports too!? Because I'm looking for a controller to use live with an xlr input output but it doesn't deliver the real sound of the plugins without spoiling the sound...

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, I didn't notice it. If someone knows, please drop here a message. Thank you

[@dheranYT]

Hi Leo! I find really useful your vids, thank you so much. One question: TS Mega has 12V phantom instead of 48V. Do you know how it affects to usual condenser mics? Do all of them work properly at 12V? Second question: I think that GE Labs profiles work OK when playing through the same interface that was used to create the profile. Actually, in one of your vids, it can be seen that GE200 doesn´t sound the same as iPad with interface. I think this is due to the input gain. In the interface you have to tweak the preamp to avoid clipping prior to profiling, and that setting is always going to be different than the one in a floor multi FX, which is fixed. In that vid, you noticed the GE200 had more gain (if I recall). This is important. And now the question: would you be able to compare profiles made by each interface? For instance, TSMega made profile, played with TSMega. And Xtone made profile, played with Xtone. That would give an idea of the queality of the interface in the final result of the whole process of profiling and playing. Another subject would be to share your experience while setting input/output levels for profiling. I think it´s not as easy as it seems... since you have to manage to avoid clipping while keeping a healthy signal in the mic input. Also, if one tries to do it at home, maybe it´s not easy to make the amp sound good (the neighbours would suffer a little), and profiling at low levels could lead to frustrating results... What do you think about all of this?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, this is a very useful post, thank you and thank you also for your compliments! Let me try to answer: - Phantom power: you are right and I didn't noticed it. Actually some microhpnes require 48v and other 9v and so on. It's a pretty technical topic and I think that for further details, you can check out this link: www.sounddevices.com/phantom-powering-basics/ - Profiles made with different interfaces: here I think that, as you said, the most difficult thing to do while profiling is to properly set the levels. I don't think that the interface you are using is gonna make a lot of difference (unless you are using high end interfaces and high end pre amps), but it needs to give you an easy and proper way to set volumes. I think that xTone and TS Mega are equal in this category, while for instance I was struggeling with my iAudio iConnectivity, as I was not able to easly change volumes with iOS devices. - Profiles volumes: you are right, you need to set the volumes in order to make your valve amp sound good...and therefore, mostly for high gain tones and not master volumes amps...you need high volumes...for instance I did the profile of the Plexi at very high volumes...not possibile in not isolated rooms (in my opinion), while I was able to make the profile of the Lone Star at lower volumes, as this amp distortion is mostly in the pre amp valves. It could be an interesting topic for a video...I will think about it. Thank you once more for your message and sorry for the long answer!!!

[@dheranYT]

Hey, on the contrary! Thank you for your detailed reply! Yes, I agree that interfaces will not give such a big difference per se. BUT I think that it's important to ensure that your going to have approx the same input gain... And that's much easier if you use the same interface that was used to profile, because they way you're able to adjust the gain in a consistent way. That input gain affects A LOT in the behaviour of the profile... Just in the same way that the volume pot on the guitar can make the same rig sound clean or distorted depending on it's setting. That's what i wanted to say in my previous post. If using a different interface is going to make the gain different to the one used while profiling, the result will not be accurate. I'm noticing it when using profiles from the cloud. They're so much gainy that are almost unusable for me... And I think it's just because of my interface, which is a crap, and my guitar signal is entering the profile in a totally different way as it should. Thanks again for your great vids, friend. I really love them!

[@dheranYT]

By the way... Finally I could connect a good interface (I needed the lighting USB 3 adapter) and now everything sounds great. Just saying. Cheers!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for letting me know, appreciated!

[@rveurope]

Are These 3 Interfaces especially If you use i rig and virtuell modellers on tablets phones only? But If one has an standard Audio Interface these virtual programs would work anyway? Or together with one of the modellers you introduced to us to? Means you could open such i rig in the daw to..and send a clean signal to the daw...from Audio Interface or modellers..?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, you can use these interfaces also with a PC or MAC. If you already have a good audio interface, you may want to use these devices to control via midi the app / plugins. The most useful way to use these controllers, in my opinion is the one explained in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6GwgIiLoruVfqc Please let me know if this clarify. Thank you for your message!

[@rveurope]

@@LeoGibsonGtr i will check to learn! Thanks 👍

[@rveurope]

@@LeoGibsonGtr watched it with thanks, so These are a obviously a sort of midi controllers, that we can control apps Plugin in a Life Pedal Board setting..like you could operate a huges and Kettner, or a Kemper etc..Not a bad idea/application..for me it would be also interesting what the investments are having several Apps and Plugins vs a GE 250 which may be does all and has IR loader and 4 cable method.....Apps and plugins maybe a endless source on the long run..1 Pedal Controller x X amount of apps n Plugins..maybe plus control an amp...Hope i got that right?🤔

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, yes, I think that one of these interfaces (xtone or ts mega) plus tablet plus amp modeling plugin are a good option for a complete live rig. My only concern is the reliability of this solution...I've done a video about this solution that you can check out following this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6GwgIiLoruVfqc Thank you for your message!

[@rveurope]

@@LeoGibsonGtrWelcome and thanks! Agreed..

[@TheBramVC]

Came for the review, stayed for the accente ;)

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

😊👍🏻

[@junhaosphotograph]

As a xton pro user,i have to say xtonepro is damn cool ! And I must point out your mistake. First xtonepeo has two 1/4 input, the INR input is a XLR and 1/4 combo input, you can check it.

[@johnong2655]

Don't you feel the noise is a bit loud when compared to some conventional multieffects in the market?

[@lyrasimo]

the tone shifter witch audio drivers use for win 10 , dedicated ASIO or ASIOforall ?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, I'm sorry but I don't have windows pc but mac. Please, if someone knows the answer , drop a message here! thank you

[@christianpucciarelli]

Ciao Leo,l’hai più usata poi la toneshifter?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Ciao, in effetti raramente...è un'ottima soluzione, ma richiede sempre un certo livello di "sbattimento" per fare collegamenti, portarsi computer, etc...alla fine è sempre più semplice usare un'amp modelling pedalboard. Comunque mi sono ripromesso di provarla con il Neural DSP Tone King...appena avrà un pò di tempo. Grazie!

[@christianpucciarelli]

@@LeoGibsonGtr beh la mia idea era più di usarla con iPad e/o iPhone ,li alla fine basta collegare un cavetto e via 👍

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Ah ok! Ultimamente uso il mighty plug pro...un aggeggino interessante...😀

[@christianpucciarelli]

@@LeoGibsonGtr visto,è una figata ,però con iPad/iPhone ed una interfaccia come questa,puoi usare una marea di app interessanti,create preset più complessi (che spesso non servono ma sono divertenti) usare anche audiobus per mixare diverse app assieme ,e sopratutto farci anche delle prove in sala o anche dei live volendo ,avendo anche al comodità del controller ai piedi 💪

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Si vero!

[@tomc5560]

Hi,Leo , have just bought the Harley Benton mp500 , based on this video ,and yes it definitely is a rebranded melo audio ts mega,and it unlocks(you need to be online every time it seems)JamUp amp models..not all of them mind, but a good few, plus a few extra effects. I have to say it is great for metal if anyone cares, you can put loads of gain on, and not need an annoying gate on the signal, it really behaves itself very well so far. Had a nice touch response also, so the fingers can really relax while playing. I can’t comment on footswitch functionality yet, it’s quite complicated for me with all those cc commands etc, but so far so good! Thanks again for all of your videos, big fan here! Thanks

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Tom, thank you for your message, I'm really happy to have been of some help and thank you also for following the channel!!!

[@dougmann66]

NICE WORK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you!!!!

[@michaelmattson3515]

Well not sure about these. My Alesis iO Dock ll charges my iPad & it has two combo inputs instrument mic with phantom power & line balanced outputs MIDI I/O & a usb output. I just need a MIDI control board with two express inputs. Thanks

[@donsantiago1]

I would go with the XTONE Pro, the neglible audio quality does it for me. On the other hand, I have a bad experience with Melo audio, their MIDI ctlr has a bug they fail to address, when changing banks it goes for the first preset of the selected bank, rendering the feature useless. I want to change banks and then select, after, the preset l want.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing your final decision and your findings about the Melo!!

[@redcomn]

How about tc helicon go guitar pro tho?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, it's cool, but in my opinion it does not fit with the other units of the video, as it does not have foot switches. Thank you for your message!

[@anthonyvaccari4607]

I own the Irig stomp io, can anyone tell me why I'm having buzzing issues. I'm using a Peavey vyper 75 watt on clean setting. I've had the pedal for a year and can't seem to get it to work properly with a clean signal and no interference.

[@redcomn]

Which one of this had fx loop? I wanna use it with iridium

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, none of them as far as I know. If someone has better info, please drop us a message.

[@enricofugazzi5206]

Very useful

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Enrico!

[@TijlCarrein]

Greet video as always. During lockdown, I’ve been using my Mesa Mark IVa at home with a Marshall 4x12 1960 and fractal FX 8 and have been so impressed with the tone that I find my plug-ins severely lacking (s-Gear and Reaxis with Konnekt 24d interface into m-audio bx-8 monitors). I’m on the lookout for a homesetup that could rival my Mark.... With all your knowledge, what setup do you recommend that could come close, especially for Mark tones?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you! May I ask what is the budget that you would like to invest? Knowing this I can try to give you better suggestions.

[@TijlCarrein]

Leo Gibson 600 euro, I used Axe fx 2 and Kemper live and at home bit found them not as good so i returned to tube...

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, if you find the Kemper not good enough it's hard to find something else that sound better. If you have the possibility to make profiles at home, and you have an iOS device, you can try the Mooer GE Labs App (24€), the MeloAudio Tone Shifter (250€) and an SM 57 (100€) to capture the tone of your Mark IV. Another interface could be the Apogee duet, but it's gonna cost you 550€ alone...so maybe you can search for a second hand unit. Thank you for your message....and please, if possible, let me know the solution you are gonna choose...I think it's a pretty interesting topic!!!

[@TijlCarrein]

@@LeoGibsonGtr thank you very much indeed. About the Kemper: live it would not sit/slice through our mix, no matter the volume... and keeping it just for home was plain overkill.. thank you for thé advice, i Will keep you posted. Kindest of regards.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you!

[@moetarded7757]

What is better then iRig stomp? 2 stomps in a chain!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

😀

[@thiagooliveira-ti]

like like like!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Thank you Thank you!! 😊😊👍🏻

[@theinfinate]

The tone shifter has a really annoying high pitch frequency sound that I find unusable

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing!

[@pf844]

Leo, You never introduced your brother!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

I’ve neither introduced myself actually… 😀… sooner or later I’ll do it! thank you for your message!!!

[@pf844]

@Leo Gibson 🤣 I like the ideas of these all in one guitar midi foot controllers but I think a controller like behringer fcb1010 and an audio interface is the way to go for future proofing !

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

ok, thank you for sharing!