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RE: GSP-2101 Challenge

RE: GSP-2101 Challenge

2019-04-01 by <me@...>

I've tried just about every rack-mounted multi-effects unit under the sun, looking for something that was manufactured more recently than the now 25-year old GSP-2101.� I've not found anything that can beat the GSP-2101's flexibility or quality of build.� The DigiTech 2112 and 2120 follow-ups were disappointing - they were just dumbed-down versions of the 2101.� The GSP1101 is crap compared to the 2101.� I've even tried some non-rack mounted units such as the Eventide H9 MAX - not near as flexible or packed with features compared to the GSP-2101.

So I pose this question:� What are you looking for that the GSP-2101 doesn't have?� I can't think of any DSP effects that the GSP-2101 does not have.� Perhaps you think a higher analog-to-digital or digital-to-analog sample rate is attractive?� That may be good for studio recording but, I assure you, in a live gig situation, your audience will not hear any improvement.

The DigiTech team that designed the GSP-2101 really excelled, not just because of the hardware design but also because of the substantial MIDI interface they provided.� The only thing not available to MIDI interface developers is a means of transferring new user algorithms via MIDI.

So let me hear from you.� What modern rack-mounted multi-effects unit puts the GSP-2101 to shame?


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Subject: Re: [gsp-2101] Re: Gsp 2101 problem
From: "Scott Webb webbsguitars@... [gsp-2101]"
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Date: Mon, April 01, 2019 12:44 am
To: gsp-2101@yahoogroups.com

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Me too i love the sound

On Mar 31, 2019 10:21 PM, "M M strategy400@... [gsp-2101]" <gsp-2101@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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Following this hoping for a resolution. I've got 2 aging units. .. might be time to try a gforce or sumpin.

Re: [gsp-2101] RE: GSP-2101 Challenge

2019-04-01 by M M

The only reasons I wanted to try a gforce is, more recent hardware, hoping it has something close to a tc 2290 in the delay section. Also, I like roland/boss better for chorus sounds. Also also, I'm always bummed out when the 2101 runs out of memory for modules.
From: gsp-2101@yahoogroups.com on behalf of me@grahampearson.com [gsp-2101]
Sent: Monday, April 1, 2019 7:20:41 AM
To: gsp-2101@...m
Subject: [gsp-2101] RE: GSP-2101 Challenge

I've tried just about every rack-mounted multi-effects unit under the sun, looking for something that was manufactured more recently than the now 25-year old GSP-2101. I've not found anything that can beat the GSP-2101's flexibility or quality of build. The DigiTech 2112 and 2120 follow-ups were disappointing - they were just dumbed-down versions of the 2101. The GSP1101 is crap compared to the 2101. I've even tried some non-rack mounted units such as the Eventide H9 MAX - not near as flexible or packed with features compared to the GSP-2101.

So I pose this question: What are you looking for that the GSP-2101 doesn't have? I can't think of any DSP effects that the GSP-2101 does not have. Perhaps you think a higher analog-to-digital or digital-to-analog sample rate is attractive? That may be good for studio recording but, I assure you, in a live gig situation, your audience will not hear any improvement.

The DigiTech team that designed the GSP-2101 really excelled, not just because of the hardware design but also because of the substantial MIDI interface they provided. The only thing not available to MIDI interface developers is a means of transferring new user algorithms via MIDI.

So let me hear from you. What modern rack-mounted multi-effects unit puts the GSP-2101 to shame?


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Subject: Re: [gsp-2101] Re: Gsp 2101 problem
From: "Scott Webb webbsguitars@... [gsp-2101]"
<gsp-2101@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Mon, April 01, 2019 12:44 am
To: gsp-2101@yahoogroups.com

Me too i love the sound

On Mar 31, 2019 10:21 PM, "M M strategy400@hotmail.com [gsp-2101]" <gsp-2101@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Following this hoping for a resolution. I've got 2 aging units. .. might be time to try a gforce or sumpin.

Re: [gsp-2101] RE: GSP-2101 Challenge

2019-04-01 by Nick Williams

I would sat the Line 6 helix, just bought one and it has the same flexible routing system, not quite as flexible but almost. The feature that makes it the winner for me is the tempo synced delays, it listens to midi clock.

On 1 Apr 2019, at 15:20, "me@grahampearson.com [gsp-2101]" <gsp-2101@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


I've tried just about every rack-mounted multi-effects unit under the sun, looking for something that was manufactured more recently than the now 25-year old GSP-2101. I've not found anything that can beat the GSP-2101's flexibility or quality of build. The DigiTech 2112 and 2120 follow-ups were disappointing - they were just dumbed-down versions of the 2101. The GSP1101 is crap compared to the 2101. I've even tried some non-rack mounted units such as the Eventide H9 MAX - not near as flexible or packed with features compared to the GSP-2101.

So I pose this question: What are you looking for that the GSP-2101 doesn't have? I can't think of any DSP effects that the GSP-2101 does not have. Perhaps you think a higher analog-to-digital or digital-to-analog sample rate is attractive? That may be good for studio recording but, I assure you, in a live gig situation, your audience will not hear any improvement.

The DigiTech team that designed the GSP-2101 really excelled, not just because of the hardware design but also because of the substantial MIDI interface they provided. The only thing not available to MIDI interface developers is a means of transferring new user algorithms via MIDI.

So let me hear from you. What modern rack-mounted multi-effects unit puts the GSP-2101 to shame?


-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: [gsp-2101] Re: Gsp 2101 problem
From: "Scott Webb webbsguitars@... [gsp-2101]"
<gsp-2101@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Mon, April 01, 2019 12:44 am
To: gsp-2101@yahoogroups.com

Me too i love the sound

On Mar 31, 2019 10:21 PM, "M M strategy400@... [gsp-2101]" <gsp-2101@...m> wrote:
Following this hoping for a resolution. I've got 2 aging units. .. might be time to try a gforce or sumpin.


RE: GSP-2101 Challenge

2019-04-01 by Ken Rowe

Over the years since I've had my unit I have learned a deal with the memory limitations. But I have also since them incorporated a few analog effects such as chorus and flanger. ultimately what this has done is allowed me to use the tube section as an amplifier modeling source as well as you compressor limiter and some of the delay And reverb . I still love the 2101 it is by far the best multi effects rackmounted digital signal processor I have ever found in over 40 years of playing. and because of it left and right output as well as it affects send an return it is very easy to incorporate into a recording studio and if you want pack up your rack unit and move it all and one piece to the gig. On that note I am building another amplifier which will have true stereo out. it will have a power unit for the left channel and a power unit for the right channel enabling me to pan correctly and use the analog effects for a much better sound. But I am still not going away from the 2101 anytime soon.

Re: [gsp-2101] RE: GSP-2101 Challenge

2019-04-02 by M M

Affirmative but I like the seamless patch changes.
From: gsp-2101@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Chris Sherwood chrisshe@... [gsp-2101]
Sent: Monday, April 1, 2019 8:36:17 AM
To: gsp-2101@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [gsp-2101] RE: GSP-2101 Challenge

On Mon, Apr 1, 2019 at 8:08 AM M M strategy400@... [gsp-2101] <gsp-2101@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Also also, I'm always bummed out when the 2101 runs out of memory for modules.

Do you have the second PPC-210 SDisc Processor board installed?

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