The former method will allow you to use your pedals with both your amps preamp and the gsp 1101 s digital amp models. Hooked up the 1101 to the jmp1 using the 4 cable method and opted for the jmp1 as my preamp. Digitech reserves the right to make changes in design, or make additions to, or improvements upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured. In the past, i had used a digitech gsp1101 with hacked firmeware running. Warning about downloaded tones, patches and presets. Pages of ownercreated patches and impulse response curves for you to upload usually for free. When using models on rp, its best to go directly to power amp. I use it as a midi controller to control the 1101 or amplitube 4. Pod hd500x direct to powered speakers or pa line 6. The 1101 is by far better suited for using the 4cable method of signal flow than most other processors in its price range. So if you have used a lot of amps and pedals, run stereo rigs, recorded in studios, and spent time in a control room, you are well equipped to build great sounds. Gsp 1101switching pre amps 4 cable method gearslutz.
I set up a patch with the effects i want to be able to turn off and on with the ia buttons on the gcp. I also am using a patch with external amp setting and no effects so i can engage an external stompbox and my amp head for my rhythm tone. Carvin legacy amp, digitech gsp1101, carvin legacy cabinet with vintage 30s, controlled with the digitech control 2 an ernei ball volume. Tc electronic m350 reverb and effects processor for stage and studio. This is where the power of four cable method really becomes apparent. Gcx, gcp, gsp1101, marshall jmd 1, gmajor 2, pod pro hd. Rigtalk view topic digitech gsp1101 or rp for fsfr. This incredible gsp 1101 is in perfect working order. So far as effects go, i was really impressed with the digitech not too complicated but enough parameters to make a difference.
You connect using both your amplifiers input and its effects loop at the same time. Contains all of digitechs best choruses, lexicon delays and reverbs, pitch shifting whammy effects, distortions amp and cab sims. The 4 cable method is used when you want to used the 6505s preamp, with the drives from the gsp in front and the modulation etc in the loop. Ive had a look on the forum for the correct answer to this and cant seem to find it. Boss gt 100 marshall jvm 4 cable method guitar guitar to input gt 100 send marshall front input gt 100 return marshall fx loop send gt 100 lmono output marshall fx loop return runs through preamp runs through poweramp amp amp amp on on or off ns1ns2. I know the digitech doesnt sound good if you dont tweak it right though. Jul, 2015 the patches for the digitech gsp 1101 are xml. Ok so my brand new rig consists of a peavey 6505 and a digitech 1101 via the 4 cable method. The stomp boxes worked well when the studio pre was on its clean setting. At first i was just using clean patches and only the mesa for gain channels, but recently have found some great gain sounds in the gsp.
The 4cm is all short cables from the rack mounted gsp1101 vs. Digitech control 2 gsp1101 remote foot controller alto music. I use the 1101 with both my amps mesa mark iii and fryette sigx in 4cable and sometimes i get confused whether or not im on a patch with real amp or gsp1101 sim. Great unitcan be used as stand alone preamp effects unit, or straight to foh and 4 cable method.
I want to add a selection of pedals, a g major 2 and possibally a pod pro hd. The 1101 is by far better suited for using the 4cable method of signal. After some frustration ive got it sorted and must say im totally blown away. I have narrowed my search for a good fx processor down to 2 units. Now can somebody explain to me in fool proof terms, how to set the 4cm up. Contact the seller opens in a new window or tab and request a shipping method to your location. If you use an amplifier and speaker system with the gsp1101, you can choose not have any cabinet applied at the 14. Digitech gsp1101 ultimate metal heavy metal forum and. Mar 05, 20 before we get into the guts of four cable method what it is and what it can do for you and your tone we need to have a little history lesson. Gsp 1101switching pre amps 4 cable method i do not understand how to bypass the gsp when i want to and use the 6505s pre amp and then go back to using a marshall pre amp on the gsp. I finally received my digitech gsp1101 and hooked it up via 4 cable method. Necessary usbmidi cable not included gnx3000 gnx4 gsp1101 necessary software x. Oct 02, 2007 then when you want to use the gsp 1101 s preamp models you turn off the gsp 1101 s effects loop and take your amps preamp and effects pedals out of your signal path.
I have the gsp1101 hooked up to my 6505 in the 4 cable method so that i can switch between my 6505s preamp and the gsp1101s preamp models just by switching patches. I do miss the ability to hit the same patch button and switch. Program 1 mesa r1 clean sound with reverb, gsp set to external amp loop, gsp providing chorusdelayreverb on patch startup, plus add ts808 model on demand, wah on demand, volume control, tuner and tap tempo all on control 2. The 4cm allows to place the various gsp1101 effects around the tm36s preamp in the effects chain. I own a boss gtpro and a boss gt10 and i know that you can use the 4 cable method on these units. The 4 cable method 4cm, is a term usually heard in guitarrelated conversations. Four cable method written by bvesco on january 5, 2008 the so called four cable method 4cm allows you to use pod x3 live or digitech gsp1101 as a full featured effects only processor with your existing amplifier. I had sold my studio pre, realized how foolish that was, and picked up another one recently. Just spent the arvo trying out the 4cm with my gsp and laney. Some grungy patches sound similar but theyre easily changed. Digitech gsp2101 service manual download, schematics, eeprom. Ive been able to always configure my pods for full blown big rock band original and cover band situations.
I was impressed with the effects and dont miss my analog stomps. I have the cables plugged in correctly and the fx loop level on the gsp set correctly but i need to crank the amp volume to get any serious noise out of it. Rather then drop the money on a g major 2, i thought id run my new preamp in the loop of my gsp 1101. This here is the biggest collection of patches youll find at the web. Using helix with high gain tube amp huge noise floor line 6. This can be applied to both the xlr mixer and 14 line outputs. An ultimate deciding factor is whether or not i get a good sound without the amp inbetween the 1101 and whatever method i input it to my computer.
Midi setup is even more straightforward with digitechs control 2. Currently im using a boss gt10 for compression, gate, eq, delay, reverb duties. I have collected this patches at the web, from friends or wrote them by myself. One big thing for me is only having a cat5 cable on the floor for the control 2. Guitarists, using the 4 cable method you can place all of the gsp1101s stomp box effects in front of the preamp of your amp and all modulation effects in your amps effects loop. The engineers had this exact option in mind when they designed it, since the market for this unit was to be, came to be, and still is. These cables are perfect for use in a pa or recording setup to interconnect gear, or to link effects pedals to each other in a signal chain. When i hook this up it seems to only use the gsp and i see no way to switch the pre amp on the 6505.
The gsp1101 configured for use with the 4 cable method, providing both preamp and postamp effects. Almost every multieffects unit with an effects loop feature also has the ability to move the loop around within your patches. Capture the full potential of the gsp1101 with the control 2, remote foot controller. Based on some of james comments and videos, im probably going to wind up pulling the trigger soon on the gsystem, but had a few questions about it. Sep 30, 2016 i find that the helix really does exactly what it says on the box. The midi capabilities are too vast to describe here, but are outlined in detail in the product manual. Ive had a gsp1101 for a while now but just hooked it up via the 4 cable method, its awesome that you can set separate eqs and pedals and all that, but now im wishing that i could change the amps channels along with the 1101 patches via the control 2 foot switch. Digitech gsp1101 guitar preampeffects processor used. Discussion in backline started by midget donkeys, may 9, 2010. The main benefit is you can either use the built in amp models or place your amps preamp or a rack preamp in the same spot as the gsp1101s amp models go. Now we can begin connecting the devices with some tailored patch cables by following the 4 cable method. Dumping the modeling and using it as fx only with the loop 4 cable method is where this is supposed to shine.
Nov, 2012 they are set up via the 4 cable method as some amp models on the gsp are better than the marshall, ideally id like to keep things this way because its so dynamic. You cant switch from the 6505 preamp to a pre model on the gsp with this method, the only way you could do that is if you were to just run the gsp through the send of the effects loop, which would bypass the 6505s pre altogether. But i use it also connected to a tube amp in a 4 cable scheme, and it responds very well. It describes a way to connect your guitar to your effects pedals and amplifier. I can get the gsp1101 sounding pretty close to the amps if i wanted. Proofofpurchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer. Plug the regular output of your multieffects unit into the effect loop return of your amp. The control 2 requires no setup and simply connects to the digitech gsp1101 via a single cable that supplies both power and control signals making stage setup quick. I would like the gmajor and pod to be operated via midi and change patches accordingly. I undusted my old gsp 2101 one week ago and despite the scratchy level pot, it still works fine.
I play mainly metal, with an 8string schecter and a brunetti xl2 revo tube amp, using the 4 cable method. May 26, 2012 ive had a gsp1101 for a while now but just hooked it up via the 4 cable method, its awesome that you can set separate eqs and pedals and all that, but now im wishing that i could change the amps channels along with the 1101 patches via the control 2 foot switch. Most of us who own the gsp1101 know that it is a very good. If you use an amplifier and speaker system with the gsp1101, you can choose not have any cabinet applied at the 1 4. If you have either a guitar preamp or an amplifier that has an effects loop, the 4 cable method lets you use a single guitar processor the same way you would use a bunch of stompboxes and effects processors. I can change between them all using the front control of the gsp. I am using the gsp1101 as a lead guitar solo tone using the inbuilt preamp and effects. The marshall800 and legacy sims are working out well for me. I use the 1101 with both my amps mesa mark iii and fryette sigx in 4 cable and sometimes i get confused whether or not im on a patch with real amp or gsp1101 sim. The gsp1101 has very comprehensive midi capability and interfaces with no fuss with units like the behringer fcb1010. Also i have not been able to program the volume pedal function to work like a. Gsp1101, guitar amp simulation rack from digitech in the gsp series.
I used the gsp 1101 for over three years and had no issues with it. Mar 05, 2017 here is a very quick video on how i would upload patches onto the gsp1101. Apr 26, 2016 the gsp1101 configured for use as a postamp effects unit. If digitech does the gsp 1102 it will crush the market for sure. To set up the gsp1101 for the 4 cable method, first plug your guitar into the frontpanel input. They are written by handalg these are algorithm files which come from the digitech gsp 2101 algorithm editor. Not sure if there is another way as i only create my patches from scratch. Make sure cabs are disabled on the patches or set output to amp to rig output no cab.
Rikk beatty shows how to hook up digitechs rp using the 4 cable method and explains the benefit of using the rp this way while giving some sound samples. Ive had the gsp1101 for a few weeks now, mostly use it 4cable with my mark iii mesa. I control this multieffects with the dedicated digitech control2 pedalboard. Once upon a time, using effects was relatively simple. It is powerful, with two dna2 chips you can have delay and reverb spillover when changing patches great for. Ill probably use only a dozen or so but the skys the limit with this great unit. The peavey 3 foot colorcoded 1 4 inch patch cables comes in a pack of six and features red, black, white, green, yellow and blue. School me on the 4 cable method avid pro audio community. The control2 is built like a tank with a durable bent metal chassis, 14 highquality vacuum style switches and a large 14 character led display. Because i want to use the 4 cable method for best sound, i looked through the web, found some videos and spent several hours to figure out things. Ive always used a pod with a tube power source, whether its 4 cable method to a tube head, or using the amp sims and using a tube head as just power or. Apr 11, 2012 i have the gsp1101 hooked up to my 6505 in the 4 cable method so that i can switch between my 6505s preamp and the gsp1101s preamp models just by switching patches.
This provides the popular 4 cable method of hookup that places the stompboxes in front of the preamp and loop fx after the preamp. The ability to run guitar effects either into the input of the amplifier, or within its effect. The engineers had this exact option in mind when they designed it, since the market for this unit was to be, came to be, and still is, players that want the tone of their amp to shine through. Roland boss gt 100 marshall jvm 205h 4 cable method. Donner 6 inch patch black 6pack guitar effect pedal cables. Im looking for a more transparent 4 cable method effects box to throw in my amps chain now that ive modded my rectos loop. I have to try that thing in the 4 cable wiring method that steftd described with my amps, too. I wonder how hard it would be to whip up a gsp to helix converter. To be clear in case youre not already aware, you need a trs to dual ts cable to make it work if you use a. When i bypass when im using my amp input or preamp stage. I guess it was a way to make the wahwah function like the optical morley ones.
The digitech gsp1101 gear acquisition syndrome serious gas. The 1101 is by far better suited for using the 4 cable method of signal flow than most other processors in its price range. This can be applied to both the xlr mixer and 1 4 line outputs. Your only real connection concern was what happens if i accidentally plug my. Gnx3000 gnx4 gsp1101 necessary software xedit not included.
A big deciding factor for me is whether or not the unit can be run via the 4 cable method some effects before the preamp and some in the amps loop. The tubebased input section is pretty cool, especially for cleans or crunchy cleans on the clean tube setting. It works very well as a midi controller, the cheap behringer midi controller wasnt great. I use the m in the effects loop of my amp carvin x100b reissue. Digitech gsp1101 multieffects guitar effect pedal for sale online. I wanted to use the helix for fx only in four cable method while getting my base tone fr. Fyi, my amp head has three channels and a midi port, which allows me to control my presets and amp channels at the same time. Global cabinet the gsp1101 lets you select a global cabinet model for all presets.
The digitech gsp1101 guitar multi effects processor rack mountable. Pedals will be going very soon, just need to set this up and im done. Behringer fcb1010 ultraflexible midi foot controller with 2 expression pedals and midi merge function. Feb 12, 2010 hooked up the 1101 to the jmp1 using the 4 cable method and opted for the jmp1 as my preamp. The vh100r is a 2 channel amp with a sep boost on each channel effectively making a 4 channel amp, but i set my gsp up on top of the head 3 3ft cables and guitar cable to gsp, no footswitch to amp just the gc2 coming from the gsp which is powered by a. The most versatile way to use the gsp1101 as a dedicated effects processor with an amp with an fx loop is commonly known as the 4 cable method. If you have more patches, you want to share, please send them to me. They are set up via the 4 cable method as some amp models on the gsp are better than the marshall, ideally id like to keep things this way because its so dynamic.
You cant switch from the 6505 preamp to a pre model on the gsp with this method, the only way you could do that is if you were to just run the gsp through the send of the effects loop. Just did 3 gigs with the gsp, sounded fantastic, still using the pod as a midi controller, and for some. Digitech gsp 1101 effects and processors harmony central. It can also be set up in the 4 cable method so you can have some fx in front of your amp wah, comp, od, have delays, mods after the preamp and you can switch between amp models and your actual amp.
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