Have a Line 6 Spyder Jam modeling amp with the FBV express pedal that gives off some great sounds, but running this thing through my other Line 6 Spyder III little 15 watter it can match, and offer much, much more versatility. I am just a hobbyist. Playing at home, ironic I find myself turning on a $99 Line 6 and this rather than the $449 modeling amp. It's digital, so no, the Fender Marshall sound does NOT sound like a $10,000 stack of Marshalls, but the thing is really meant for you to develop your own sound with the software, and in that, you can tweak, tweak, tweak to your heart's content. The thing is bottomless, and the Wah is outstanding. Buy the B-stock, it comes through like new, certifications included that it is in A-1 shape. Saved a bunch.

Came with the power supply, software, USB cable, (good long one), and a pretty comprehensive manual, but Windows Vista people will have some problems. XP or 2000 people, OK. Most useful feature is five pedals and ability to jump around, albeit the little delay in effects mode - you'll find yourself putting in a rest note if you try to change while playing, but it dissapears in stompbox mode. For the really creative, there are 32 user programmable setups, and the hyper modes where you can mix two together is very, very cool. Read the manual. Midi is deep, but some factors are lightly discussed. You will do a little trial and error in creations with midi. But it's there. Wish the screen was a little more comprehensive in readouts, the digital display takes a little getting used to. Tuner seems to be a bit flat on mine compared to my Korg and my online Line 6 Spyder - I don't use it anymore. It's METAL, almost all the way around. Sound, strong METAL. Weighs a little over 10 lbs. Strong and good.

Right out of the box, you will find it really easy to select on of the 130 or so pre-programmed sounds, turn on the wah, so on. To develop your own sound, you will need to read the manual and get used to a lot of buttons. Easier to put it on the software, but for those of us who do not keep our computers at our playing workstation, little more button pushing. Once you know how to modify, you'll have a blast creating your own sound like no other. If you have a modeling amp like a Line 6 or a Fender GEC-30, you can stack the sounds for some really freaky stuff. I make a sound from the GNX, feed it into the modeling amp, pick another sound, stack them up and just tweak. Just really fun to play around with. But there is a learning curve... One niggly - when you turn it on or off, make sure you have your amp turned down, it puts out a big capacitance discharge sound into your speakers that sounds like the speaker will fly apart. The manual even talks about turning down all the volume before turning off and on. Made the mistake once, no more!

For B-stock, I would do it again in a minute. Came in a new box, properly packed, new manual, software, power supply and USB cable. Some tech signed off on each recheck position. It all works great. It is a ROCK, no plastic on the pedals or frame, only on little knobs that are mostly out of the way. Should run good for giggers, but it does add 10 lbs. to your load. Worst aspect of the quality I can find so far is the delay in effects mode, and sometimes you have to hit the two pedals for the tuner EXACTLY at the same time or you get other things. Not fond of the readout in the tuner.

Compared to other units, except maybe the Vox, this thing is a great unit for all phases of playing, recording, gigging, or just practicing. You will spend months exploring new capabilities with this unit. It is selling because it WORKS...

Haven't used yet, but other posters on other forums say it is first rate. New software available, so on. Harmon seems like a great company.

Ah, the, "I want it" factor. Let's put it this way. I already had a Line 6 Modeling amp with a lot of sounds and 24 minute recording availability. I took this because it had all the great old sounds plugged in, even if they are not dead on. I can ALMOST sound like a Fender Strat into a Marshall, using a Ibanez RG into this, into a $99 Line 6. OK, it's not right on, but unless you are a real purist, this is close enough, and some crowd is not gonna know, (most of them probably never heard a Strat into a real 70's tube Marshall), so why not? For the cost, the value is WAY up there. It adds dimensions you can only dream about - until you own one and play with it. And my modeling amp does not have Chimes or VoxTube, or the ability to stack two together, so there, I want it!

Hobbyist

Old rock and Blues

If you're lookin for the right processor for the working musician this is it. The sound ranges are tremendous. There is nothing I can't do with this thing. Has some of the best sounds I have ever heard.

Just does everything you want to. Amp models, effects, you name it. Easy to use on board controls to set it up any way you want it. Awesome I can't stress enough.

You could be a toddler and figure this one out. The manual is exceptional and easy to understand even for the lamest of people.

Built like a tank. I have had mine for over a year now and have had absolutely no complaints.

Well you know any guitarist would like to get anything for a lesser price, but I don't mind the price I paid. Worth every penny so far!!!

Can't rate this one. I haven't had any problems with this product anywhere.

This thing looks awesome onstage or anywhere. If you're playin a dark stage it's the best since everything is all lit up for you.

25 year guitarist. Been with an array of bands.

My style is totally unique.

Great sound and affordable. I like how the dynamics react with my guitar. Other pedals did not do that for me so good. Some of the amp models can be harsh on some cabinets of you change them to somthing else. Found out that problem was me changeing to a wrong type cab model for a certain amp. Thanks support people! Live verse Recording sound is about the same. At first I wasn't sure than getting my best sound was using speaker compensation setting on. I had it off. That's what I get for not RTM. After owning it I discovered mfx3000 amps disc for it. That disc gave me an arsenal of new sounds. Very expanded and well worth it! New amp sounds with volumes levels closer this time! Video demonstration tutorials and I liked that very much. Really helpful!

Features are cool. Jam with internal drum machine. It has a tuner. What I like best are its modes. I found out about stompbox mode (RTM) and now I can use this thing without patch swaps. That mode has 3 amps to pick from. Red Yel Green. Use the other ped's as a boost, modulator, delay, but can't turn reverb off with the switches. Then theres a recorder mode. That makes its switches act like a tape transport for hands free recording. Cool! Comes with power pack, manual, usb cable, some discs for recording program and real time editor on a pc.

At first I thought I'd just grab knobs and go. Not so fast. Do yourself a favor and read the manual. I found a lot of things I was doing wrong and getting frustrated early into it. Manual made sense of it for me. I could have kicked myself for the time wasting before rtm.

Sturdy 10-11lbs. Switches rugged. Had no problems with mine. Should last a good long time.

Won't find better for 299

Digitech support was great. I call, I left a msg and they emailed me since they returned a call when I wasn't available to answer.

It's practical and works well. Black paint, steel construction

Active Musician, Home Recording

ALT, ROCK, MODERN, CLASSIC, SRV, U2

Awesome! great sound and nice flexibility. It works with my Peavey 50/50 Classic amp and 412 cabinet. Recording is easy. The install of the software included went well first time. I have not as good luck with other devices. Not close to the Rp I had. This one's a work station that has more options. Not as many as the GNX4 but enough for me. Sound with other products?? I have the MFX disc like many suggests. It extends the modeling and has some incredible sounds. A must have. I use mine live with my rig and get nothing but complements. Great tool!

Includes a recording package and edtor.

It was easy to use and the biggest time spent was reading the book. I like to do before I use it. No real learning curve for the GNX3000 but the recording software will take time.

Black case, metal rugged. Pedal is made of cast and seems sturdy. I loosened mine since I like it that way.

Great price for all it does

No problem with support

Looks good and plays fine through my amps.

Active Musician Home recording

Rock and Covers

Sound is very good. I like the fact that it is so easy to operate. Even if you use the edit menu on the unit, it's cut and dry. I like the models but I took the advice of forumites and added the optional mfx- super series models pack for 60 dols more. Why I did- mainly for the additional models and newer high gain models wich are awesome and will make you think you are jamming a real engl, mesa, Fender or 5150, XXX. highly recommended and worth it. Just the videos alone on how to better use the editor and and for recording and stuff are over an hour total. Educational Videos, dozens of high quality amp models made for the GNX3000. many kudos for that!!

All parts are included in it. Software editor and Pro tracks recording. I have Sonar Studio so I don't need protracks. The Tuner is stable like most other pedals. My POD was the same way, turn the tone on the guitar down and it's more accurate. I wish it had 48v phantom power but my board does so it's not a big deal. I do wish it had the on board recorder like the GNX4. probably would have cost more but I'd have paid for it.

Like I said, it's easy. The manual was a little weak and that alone was made even easier by the model pack that has video instruction on the disc. Long vids with detailed explanations. Once I watched the hour or more of videos I was making presets 10x faster. Long videos not short clips. I can change from a Plexi to a Zakk Wylde 87 Custom, to Dan Donegans Randall, Dimebag, Queensryche, BB king, Gary Moore, Maiden it's all there. I have to add the model packs make things easier since it's made with amp models that have specific gain settings and speaker cabinets. Like this- Randall crunch, overdrive, lead, ultra and clean. So you can dial in a specific tone to play with. The GNX stock comes with one version of each amp. Super series takes it much further. For me, that's why I'm saying it's easier to work with now. I was stunned to find over 200 Marshall sounds alone!! No more learning curve! if you like to tweak, GNX3000 is tweakable ! If you are not as happy tweaking like I am (since I don't have the time), add the super series pack and you'll be playing real fast.

Rugged design. Seems road worthy. I've played with it live quite a few times and it gets tossed around a bit from car to the clubs. I like the color and style. The Display is very bright and easy to see on the floor unlike other modelers that are smaller and dimmer.

Very much worth it. Add the super series disc and you'll be set for a good while.

Great support. Forum guys and Digitech are very helpful.

looks cool, plays great

active musician

heavy, classic rock and blues

very good sound. the amps all behave very realistically (IMO) they clean up if you play gentle and get dirty if you dig in - blues guys will love it. the metal heads should be happy too - there's distortion a plenty in here - but it takes some work to get the sound right. the stompbox models are very impressive and work well with both the clean and dirty amps. the bass amps and cabs i like a lot. Many of the factory presets are very usable i think - quite subtle in the use of effects and just showing off the amp and stombox models.

the best thing about this pedal is all the ins and outs it has = 1/4" stereo out and line int, stereo XLR out - MIDI in out and thru, XLR mic in with preamp - the USB connection. I feel it would be nice to have an SPDIF option too but alas not. The tuner is ok, the onboard drum fonts (only one kit) are quite good - the standard rythms are fun and MIDI can be used to drive then kit if you want something more complex. havent tried the learn a lick feature yet.

well i cant fault it - there's nothing wrong with it. very heavy and solid.

I know we're paying for the new component modelling technology - but i think it should the same price as the POD XTL.

the company will help you if you need them - the other owners are also helpful on the digitech forums.

yeh - its great!! its no vintage amp or axe, its a modern piece of plastic metal and circuit boards - but its cute! and i spend a lot of time thinking about what i can do with it next = MANY options!

hobbyist

any

Great Sounds--everything you read about it is true. Very authentic copies (i.e. zztop, greenday, etc) IMHO.

Great features--perhaps too many! You gotta do a lot of tweaking.

As I noted above--it may take a lot of trial and error to get exactly the sound you want.

Average

Good

Average

Good.

Active musician--

50's 60's ROCK-N-ROLL

I can get a better sound out of my amps with this pedal than without it I love this thing

It has everything that I need on here

it takes a little while to learn all the features but once you do it's a piece of cake

This product is built like a tank I actually dropped mine by accident and it's still working

great value you would probably spend a fortune on pedals trying to get all the sounds that can come out of the GNX3000

I haven't had to use it yet

get out and get this product it will save you time and money in the long run