Digitech GNX 4 or Digitech GNX3 ??

gord-112

I dont know what to get the gnx4 or gnx3 which one is better ??
do the presets sound the same or almost the same??
can you download presets with the gnx 3 too?





WHICH ONE IS BETTER ??????????????????

guitar3456

They are basically the same in modeling architecture. Gnx4 has more features, usb connectivity for direct recording and editor, more footswitch control assigns, much larger recording capacity. Mixer functions are diff and you can enable or disable speaker compensations for either XLR, 1/4\", or both.

Mike B

I am presuming you meant to say \"I don't \"know\" what to get. I own a GNX-3 and I like it. However if you are into recording you need to know the GNX-3 will only except an obsolete 128 MB Smart Media card. However some people have been able to adapt an XD card, but 128 MB is still the limit. But the memory card is not required for operation.

Also the editing software for the GNX-3 is different from the GNX-4.

Yes there are downloads available for the GNX-3.

Now the GNX-3 has two 1/4 inch output jacks and can operate in stereo or mono. I believe the GNX-4 has XLR outputs and 1/4 jacks. Each unit has an XLR microphone jack as well. I believe the general belief is the drum unit on the GNX-4 is superior to the GNX-3,

Soundwise either unit is very nice. I have decided that if there is a sound or tone you need, then given enough time you can create what you are looking for. That said there is a learning curve for these units. It is especially helpul to be somewhat computer literate when interfacing the GNX to a PC. The GNX-3 was originally set up for MIDI, the GNX-4 is set up for USB, some people are now adapting MIDI to USB and going that way for the GNX-3. But there are many many very helpful people in this forum and they are willing to help.

If you are not concerned about the memory cards you may want to consider the new RPX models or the GNX-3000.

I don't envy you trying to make this decision. Good luck.

shredd

This question has been posed before, and I'll say now what I said then: HELP ME FIND A GIRLFRIEND!
That said, here's a tip on the GNX3/4 issue.
I started with the '3 and dug it, but quickly found out that the 128MB SmartCard thing sucked, and I wasn't smart enough to set myself up for MIDI connectivity. I wanted USB conn'y and CF card compatibility. So I forked out the dough for the '4, and despite it's higher cost, it's proved itself worth the extra bux.
Others will detail the differences in the units; in my mind, it comes down to this: if you want to get into modeling and effects and $ is a major issue, get the '3. If you want more features and usability and you can spend the extra $, DEFinitely get the '4.
And have all the hott women you know call me.

gord-112

Do the presets that you can download sound the same?

shredd

Basically, yes. The two units do have different matrices, but can easily be converted between models by a free converter you can d/l from DT. Then you load them into your unit via GenEdit/XEdit. So you can use '3 presets on a '4, and vice-versa.

gord-112

is the MFX SUPERMODELS ULTIMATE SERIES cd's any good for the gnx4 , do they give better patches etc... ??

shredd

\gord-112\ wrote:

is the MFX SUPERMODELS ULTIMATE SERIES cd's any good for the gnx4 , do they give better patches etc... ??

I don't own 'em, so I'm probably not qualified to say. the only supermodels I have any experience with are the ones who won't return my phone calls and sic their lawyers on me :evil: ...but I'll say what I've heard.
The websites that review them rant and rave, and say that the GNX is an awesome machine that gets taken to the next level by adding the Supermodels.
That said, there's a lot of guys on this forum who've beeched and screamed that they're worthless and pointless, that you can do just as well on your own.
So...I think the bottom line is this. If you're a furious knob-twiddler (or REALLY good with XEdit), or you only use a few sounds, or $ is a major factor, you can probably do without them.
If you just wanna lay out a few bux and get a bucketload of professionally-made tones, I think they'd be well worth it.
There ya go. Now when you run into Jennifer Aniston, tell her to call me back, eh???

0Dannyboy

\gord-112\ wrote:

I dont know what to get the gnx4 or gnx3 which one is better ??
do the presets sound the same or almost the same??
can you download presets with the gnx 3 too?





WHICH ONE IS BETTER ??????????????????

This question has been asked alot so with some research here you can find some in depth answers...but if ya wanna skip that ...

Get the GNX 4 with the model packs =happy camper 8)
It has newer bigger flash memery,better drums and usb /mp3 technlogy)

thehootman

The gnx4 is better because its the \"flagship\" model. Simple, really.

kjrocks

\thehootman\ wrote:

The gnx4 is better because its the \"flagship\" model. Simple, really.

This is what I thought when I bought my GNX3 and then 6 months later, presto along comes GNX4.

shredd

\kjrocks\ wrote:

\thehootman\ wrote:

The gnx4 is better because its the \"flagship\" model. Simple, really.

This is what I thought when I bought my GNX3 and then 6 months later, presto along comes GNX4.

That's exactly what happened to me. The '3 was nice, but the '4 ended up being worth the extra bux.

0Dannyboy

At some point you have to get off the \"upgrade train\" and get out at \"go freekin play your guitar\" station. but I really hate when they come out with a newer version within 6 months of my purchase too. Pro tools gave me a free upgrade to 7.3 from 7.1 couse i bought it within a month of the new upgrade. Dont know any hardware guys who will do that though.

kjrocks

I originally bought it with the intention of starting to do a little recording, which I have never really done much of, except on old 4 track and a mic. It just ended up being incovenient enough to lose my attention and then the GNX4 came out and kind of soured it for me. I still use it everyday as a practice amp on my desk and it great for that. I love trying out others peoples patches too. I did pickup a Tone Port recently with the intent of recording through that. The models mostly suck in comparision to the GNX3 so I just need to figure out how to run the GNX through the Tone Port and go from there. I'm way behind on learing all this recording software too. I look at those programs and just get confused. I'm just lookung for a record button

shredd

\0Dannyboy\ wrote:

At some point you have to get off the \"upgrade train\" and get out at \"go freekin play your guitar\" station.

You said it pard...toys are great but nothing beats good playin'. I should know, I'm STILL trying to learn how!

thehootman

I was going to get the gnx3, because here in Australia the prices are REALLY REALLY high compared to the US - ie over $1500 for the gnx4 when i was looking at it. The gnx3 was $800 - i could afford that. But then I saw a second hand one on ebay for $850. Got that and never looked back.

shredd

\thehootman\ wrote:

I was going to get the gnx3, because here in Australia the prices are REALLY REALLY high compared to the US - ie over $1500 for the gnx4 when i was looking at it. The gnx3 was $800 - i could afford that. But then I saw a second hand one on ebay for $850. Got that and never looked back.

Holy Cats. How much is US v. AUS currency worth against each other??? :shock: I got my GNX3 for US$240, and my GNX4 for US$325!!! (Both used, off ebay, but mint condition...)

0Dannyboy

I just saw 2 gnx3s going for $125.00 at music go round.

kjrocks

\thehootman\ wrote:

I was going to get the gnx3, because here in Australia the prices are REALLY REALLY high compared to the US - ie over $1500 for the gnx4 when i was looking at it. The gnx3 was $800 - i could afford that. But then I saw a second hand one on ebay for $850. Got that and never looked back.

I would have hooked you up with mine for alot less than that and could have bought me a new one and we would both have been happy