Multi-FX units: POD HD or Nova System?

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Hello everyone!

I'm looking for a bit of help.
Basically I want a multi-FX unit as kind of an 'all-in-one-solution'.
What I want is to save money and headaches from tap dancing on a big pedalboard.
There's a lot of effects I'd like to play around with and that I'd arguably 'needed' but I simply couldn't justify buying them (e.g. pitch-shifter, compressor, chorus, phaser, etc.).

So the ones I'm looking at are the Line 6 POD HD and the TC Electronic Nova System.
I also considered the Line 6 M9, but after all it seems that the POD can do the same and even more.

Does anyone here have experiences with both?
I'd like to know how both of them are compared to eachother in terms of sound quality, reliability, live-usability, (using them with the 4-cable-method) and so on.

BTW I'm playing through an Egnater Rebel 30, my only pedals are a Dunlop wah, Boss SD-1 and TC Polytune.


Thanks in advance!
 
As far as I know, you can't use the 4CM with the Nova System
 
SkyhighRocks is correct - the nova won't do 4CM, you need to go to the g-system for that. I prefer the simplicity of the nova but the pod has way more options. You might also look at the digitech rp1000 which is a really nice floor unit for effects if you want to save a little cash.
 
I own the Nova System but haven't tried the POD HD (but have owned other PODs in the past). The POD has more options and config features that may appeal to you, where the Nova System is a bit more limited. Nova System has a really good sounding analog drive/distortion - were the POD is digital - but again that may not be much of a factor if you like the sounds. As an 'all-around' solution - the POD is probably a better choice. If want a great sounding hub for putting together a more "custom" effects board/rig - go Nova.
 
Funny that you say that, I've heard multiple times that the Nova System's drive and distortion tones are supposed to be pretty bad (from some clips I've heard so far I can't agree with that though).
 
Well, you have to take it in context. If you're going for all-out 'metal' type distortion - it doesn't really cut it. But for your more straight-up 'rock' or 'blues' type sounds - it's great. It just has a better "feel" in my opinion than some of the digital drives. Not that there aren't some good digital distortion units out there. Some of the drive sounds in my JMD:1 sound very real as well. It's all subjective and you'll have to try it out for your own ears to be the ultimate judge.........
 
I use the Nova in the loop of my XTC. It works well, the effects are very natural sounding. Editing effects is easy. It was a convenient solution for me. The nova replaced 6 pedals, added reverb, global tap tempo, and a pitch shifter that I actually use for one song.

I tried the M13 and didnt care for the effects.

I've also used the Nova in front of a clean Blues Jr. The onboard Distortion and OD sound really good. If my Bogner goes down, The Blues Jr can serve as a back up to get through a gig... All of my patches are set up for use in front of or in the loop of an amp... Nice unit...
 
What kind of music do you play? Im a fan of the RP1000 as well but the Nova system doesnt suck...
 
I play mostly classic rock, hard rock, grunge, alternative and some metal.
Think Hendrix, ACDC, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Alice in Chains, RATM, RHCP, Volbeat, Metallica, etc.

I'm not going for the multi-FX mainly for the amp modelling, but for the effects.
Yet the POD HD seems to be an all-in-one solution in terms of effects, easy home recording, silent practicing and maybe even as a backup-rig if my actual amp goes down during a gig.
If the POD's effects are crap compared to the Nova System's though, I might rather go with that one. Still there are some things about the Nova System that are bugging me (no looper, only to use in front of the amp, lack of features compared to the POD, etc.).
 
Greazygeo":e5h1lql0 said:
You want the RP1000......
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Ditto this; Its chock full of great sounding effects, easier to program than practically anything, 4 cable capabable, has great modelling to use as a backup and you can find them all day long for 250 or better
 
OK guys, thanks for your help!

I'm going to try out all of those as soon as possible and let my ears decide as well. ;)
 
Gainzilla":1anpab80 said:
Greazygeo":1anpab80 said:
You want the RP1000......
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Ditto this; Its chock full of great sounding effects, easier to program than practically anything, 4 cable capabable, has great modelling to use as a backup and you can find them all day long for 250 or better
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Yeah it's hard to imagine someone going for the Line 6 unless you are after cheesy metal tones. :)

You get Lexicon fx, DBX compression and the Boss pedal models are spot on.....super easy to program and even the amp models sound great.
 
Greazygeo":2jnfy6cq said:
Gainzilla":2jnfy6cq said:
Greazygeo":2jnfy6cq said:
You want the RP1000......
Click to expand...
Ditto this; Its chock full of great sounding effects, easier to program than practically anything, 4 cable capabable, has great modelling to use as a backup and you can find them all day long for 250 or better
Click to expand...
Yeah it's hard to imagine someone going for the Line 6 unless you are after cheesy metal tones. :)

You get Lexicon fx, DBX compression and the Boss pedal models are spot on.....super easy to program and even the amp models sound great.
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Its a no brainer as I see it George....
 
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