Closest Thing To A Korg Pandora PX4?

[Misdee]

Okay, the situation is that about sixteen years ago I bought a Korg Pandora for silent practise at home. Looking back, it was the best £90 I ever spent iny life. The amp models ect sounded shockingly good and we're excellent for home recording. The unit was easy to use and I had year after year of sterling service from it.

 

Unfortunately, even though it still works (just) it's absolutely knackered. I need a suitable replacement. Recommendations and suggestions gratefully received. 

 

I should mentionI bought a Boss Katana Go, but it's not as convenient as I thought it might be despite Bluetooth connectivity because if you plug it into a bass with an input jack at the bottom it's both inaccessible and awkward. Also, the quality of the amp models is nowhere near as good as my old Korg Pandora.

 

I asked the question of AI and it came up with the Line 6 Pod Express Bass, and that does seem to fit the bill, unless someone can tell me why not. 

Edited January 18 by Misdee

[Mcgiver69]

I have the NUX Mighty plug (original) and it comes with 3 bass amps and 8 cabinets, the new version accepts 3rd party cabs. It comes with effects that work very well with bass, Bluetooth streaming, drum patterns, can be used as recording interface and you can edit the patches using your phone. All for £57 (on Amazon and the Mighty Pro is £77).

 

I still have a PX4D that I used to use and I think still works (haven't used it in ages).

[lemmywinks]

I own this and it's great for silent practice. Bluetooth aux in, rechargeable battery, tuner, NAM captures, IR etc. It's also absolutely tiny:

https://www.sonicake.com/products/pocket-master

 

 

There's also these which look great, no experience of them though:

https://www.sonicake.com/collections/multi-effects/products/smart-box

https://www.valeton.net/product/gp-50/

[Misdee]

6 hours ago, Mcgiver69 said:

I have the NUX Mighty plug (original) and it comes with 3 bass amps and 8 cabinets, the new version accepts 3rd party cabs. It comes with effects that work very well with bass, Bluetooth streaming, drum patterns, can be used as recording interface and you can edit the patches using your phone. All for £57 (on Amazon and the Mighty Pro is £77).

 

I still have a PX4D that I used to use and I think still works (haven't used it in ages).

I've looked at the NUX but I think I'd have the same problem as I had with the Boss Katana Go, i.e it's in the way and not easy to adjust when I plug it into a bass that's a bottom-loader.

[Misdee]

5 hours ago, lemmywinks said:

I own this and it's great for silent practice. Bluetooth aux in, rechargeable battery, tuner, NAM captures, IR etc. It's also absolutely tiny:

https://www.sonicake.com/products/pocket-master

 

 

There's also these which look great, no experience of them though:

https://www.sonicake.com/collections/multi-effects/products/smart-box

https://www.valeton.net/product/gp-50/

 Thanks.

 

That  Sonicake looks a prospect, especially if it's £50. Very similar to my old Pandora PX4 in many ways, but with Bluetooth aux in.

 

Are the bass amp models any good, and is it easy to navigate for a luddite like me?

 

I'll investigate the Valeton as well.

[lemmywinks]

18 minutes ago, Misdee said:

 Thanks.

 

That  Sonicake looks a prospect, especially if it's £50. Very similar to my old Pandora PX4 in many ways, but with Bluetooth aux in.

 

Are the bass amp models any good, and is it easy to navigate for a luddite like me?

 

I'll investigate the Valeton as well.

 

 

You can add your own IR files and NAM captures to it so just a case of finding one you like, loads here:

https://www.tone3000.com/search?q=bass

 

 

I did a thread about it here:

 

It's pretty intuitive to control and you can also connect it to your phone or laptop and use that to configure it. I just bought it for silent practice really, I had two sets to learn for dep gigs while looking after my mum post hip operation so it released at just the right time!