• From: BELGIUM
  • Registered: 2007-01-27
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Topic: ABOUT EFFECT PROCESSORS: a review

I noticed that a fellow chordian wrote something about "CORG" I suppose it is KORG.
As I wrote already, I have a few effect processors.
1) FENDER CYBERTWIN with hundred or more effects: amps and effects.
2) ZOOM 8080, 10 years old but still working fine.
3) Line 6 POD XT LIVE: a great floor board and great effects.
4) BOSS VF1, also old but still fine.
BUT HERE IT COMES
5) KORG PANDORA ToneWorks PX4D (you have an acoustic version PX4A) here is the link
http://www.korg.com/gear/default.asp?categoryID=6

I thought I lost this device but I found it somewhere in a guitar case. Why is this so special?
The Korg Pandora PX4D is one of the best devices ever made. Size = a packet of cigarettes. What can you accomplish using this device go and see for yourselves. I use it all the time and believe it or not when I use it I play 3x better than I use to play. There is a drum in this PX4D you set it in a position you like, from jazz, blues to metal, you control the speed of the drum effects, and if you follow this you will be surprised, not only the drum, but a lot of different amps + all kind of effects or call it styles you can play.
PRICE = 150$ COMPARED TO OTHER DEVICES WITH THE SAME FEATURES IT'S HALF THE PRICE
Now they have a successor THE PANDORA PX5D with a few important improvements. You get an USB cable and Ableton Lite which allows you to record on your PC and you can improve your song.
For some extra $$ you have a foot switch, and that device is not bigger than a wallet.
WHY THIS TOPIC: to give information about NOT TOO EXPENSIVE DEVICES. For me, I play always alone, but as said I even start to play some solos. LINK
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ … sku=150486
I hope this review is helpful for people searching for an effect processor.
Of course you have a lot of other processors but concerning this one I wanted to share MY experience.

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  • From: Frederick, MD
  • Registered: 2006-12-28
  • Posts: 851

Re: ABOUT EFFECT PROCESSORS: a review

The PX4d is great but out of all of my effects processors, it is the only one that consistently gives a hissing when you touch the strings or play any notes. Due to that, i no longer use it for my live performances and only use it to tune up before playing and for practicing. I know it was never meant to be used for live playing but all effects processors should have that capability if you ask me. I mean, I can mic in my little first-act pignose amp and it sounds like an amp should without the hiss or crackling.

Dm

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  • From: BELGIUM
  • Registered: 2007-01-27
  • Posts: 3,403

Re: ABOUT EFFECT PROCESSORS: a review

Hi Detman, I am disabled, I don't play in a band I'm just sitting here at home earning money with suffering, I know it is a dark phrase, but I'm in a dark mood today.
I have 3 effectprocessors as told and that FANTASTIC AMP = THE FENDER CYBERTWIN, SORRY for all other amp owners, but this amp is INCREDIBLE. By coincidence I found that little KORG PANDORA PX4D back and I was surprised.
Playing alone this little thing has all you need, a few different modeling amps, and a rhythm section.
The new PX5D has even more on board and also an USB port and a footswitch. You can't change the key of your rhythm with the PX4D, you have to play in E or F#, c, G and I believe that the new one gives you the opportunity to change it + you can put in on your PC and work on that song.
A few years ago, in fact right after my crash in 2000, I 've been reanimated, and strange how I reacted, I got a lot of $$$ and I knew wgat I would get if I couldn't work so I had in fact an URGE to BUY every single thing I wanted. I freaked out completely. Like buying 5-6 PDA'S, CELL PHONES, effect boards, guitars, I bought at least 10 guitars and now I am asking THE question: WHY? I don't have any excuse, it's too late to regret, and people change. I stopped practicing end 2004, and my life = no more social life, can't walk without cruches, no perspective, just watching DVD, PC, and guitars + suffering 24/24 BUT I LIVE and I prefer now that little box, it ain't easy, but most of my days pass quit fast.

[color=blue]- GITAARDOCPHIL SAIS: TO CONQUER DEAD, YOU HAVE TO DIE[/color]   AND [color=blue] we are born to die[/color]
- MY GUITAR PLAYS EVERY STYLE = BLUES, ROCK, METAL, so I NEED TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY IT.
[color=blue]Civilization began the first time an angry person cast a word instead of a rock.[/color]

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  • KAP54
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  • Registered: 2008-06-04
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Re: ABOUT EFFECT PROCESSORS: a review

Thanks Doc
Playing at home and doing sum recording is all I need.The PX4A or PX5D looks like it should do nicely for me.Thanks for the repost.
Good to see your "keepin on keepin on".The best of days can't be easy but at least your not shutting the door. I enjoy your thought provoking questions and would like to see sum
homegrown tunes in the songwriting section....I know you got'em.
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  • From: BELGIUM
  • Registered: 2007-01-27
  • Posts: 3,403

Re: ABOUT EFFECT PROCESSORS: a review

Thanks KAP54, I did this NOT to make publicity but I wonder how many chordians are playing in a band. There are 3 possibilities.
1) Having a lot of fun and play at home ALONE, this is very hard to do. If I record 30 minutes, I am ASHAMED wrong rhythm, false.-
2) Playing in a band, at least 75% stay in a rehearsal period, just fun and nice to play with your friends
3) Some are performing now and then.
If you are a "loner" like I am, the PX4D is just great, and looking for more, I found that there is now the PX5D with a lot more possibilities.
I DON'T EXAGERATE BUT WITH THAT DEVICE I PLAY 3x better, I even start to play more complicated riffs  and solos. THAT DEVICE is my best friend AND "band" to play decent. PRICE? Compared to all other floor boards and/or effect processors YOU GET A LOT, A REAL LOT FOR THAT PRICE. I wrote this thread because I wanted to share my enthusiasm and to inform a lot of "home players" that this is a great solution. The PX5D has even an USB interface so you can transfer your song to your PC. JUST READ THE POSSIBILITIES & CRITICS.
- http://www.korg.com/gear/info.asp?A_PROD_NO=PX4d (PX4D)

PX5D = 744 Rhythm and Bass patterns to jam, 180.effects, 80 second phrase trainer samples.
A lot for a pocket sized device, and the sound? You have to look but you WILL find 5 MUST HAVE patches. http://www.korg.com/gear/info.asp?a_pro … egory_id=6

[color=blue]- GITAARDOCPHIL SAIS: TO CONQUER DEAD, YOU HAVE TO DIE[/color]   AND [color=blue] we are born to die[/color]
- MY GUITAR PLAYS EVERY STYLE = BLUES, ROCK, METAL, so I NEED TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY IT.
[color=blue]Civilization began the first time an angry person cast a word instead of a rock.[/color]

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