Great video Taylor!!! To my ears, the NU-X sounds better and cuts better in the mix. The Line 6 sounds a bit washy. NU-X can be limited on it's amps, but sounds killer for the price. A showdown between th MG-30 and the Hotone Ampero would be be great ;)
Decided to go ampless, bought the POD GO and it has COMPLETELY changed my playing. I have a new love of playing. Absolutely would recommend it. The NUX sounds really good as well!!
Sold my last tube amp in 2018. For home recording studio, I think Bias Amp and FX (or other amp sim plugins) work way better than amps, and perhaps better than processors too. The Upside of Plugins vs processors is that: you can save the plugin settings with the project files of the DAW, so your amps always match your songs. You can automate and midi-control amp settings within the Daw. You can "reamp" the raw tracks as many times as you want all within the DAW. You can copy amp settings between songs. And last but not least, the tweakabilty of simulation in the plugin is unmatched by any processors (let alone the real amps). However, the downside of plugins vs processors: you can easily run out of DSP power on a powerful laptop and get crackling or high latency. With my Intel i7 workstation I can run all effects with the amp sim and IR, but I cannot add a pedal sim. Or I can run two amps in parallel or pedal sim + amp sim but without IRs (regular cab-sim only). So the processor like NUX MG30, or Headrush MX5 can overcome this limitation but not by much actually - the have their limits too. Which interface is better (mouse vs screen with knobs) is matter of opinion and habit. I have a midi controller for my daw but I don't bother assigning sw knobs to hw knobs, even though I am tired of the mouse and sometimes wish I had a real knob for every parameter. I am thinking about trying a processor if only for the shorter time it takes to boot up vs the computer + DAW + plugin... You can get to playing quicker with the processor.. On the other hand, when you get to recording, the processor would take more hassle to handle... Apart from the connections you need to make, you also have to keep a list of tracks matching processor presets - no such hassle with plugins... So, going ampless, did you consider plugins??
@@Andrey.Balandin if your computer can handle them, then plugins are a great way to go. I have several of them including Audio Assault, Neural, etc. i just like that I use zero CPU with my POD GO and it plugs directly in. I can use it without an IR and add the IR post recording no big deal too.
Dude...idk. I kinda like the amp sim of the MG-30 better. The line 6 almost sounds kinda choppy..not sure how to explain it. The MG-30 sounds more fluid. Almost like a higher refresh rate monitor or something. Tin foil hat time. Has line 6 lowered the audio quality to save on processing power? Idk..lower bit rate..something? idk
To me the real question is how well any of these units can emulate a clean sound which is much more difficult. The shortcomings are much more apparent when you can’t hide behind gain with clean tones.
Hmm, to me it's always been the other way around. Clean is clean, it's usually more simple. Distortion is super messy and very difficult to nail that good tone across all 6 strings. But maybe that's cause I'm a metal guy and play distorted 95% of the time. I figure this would the same with you, you're probably using clean tones a lot more than I do.
I think making a judgement call on whether Unit X sounds better than Unit Y based on a video demo is worthless. There are tons of YT channels doing the side by side challenge and to a man they say the tone difference between these multi- effects pedals are miniscule. So it comes down to amp/cab/effects choices, easy of operation and ability to assign function of foot switches to switch patches on the fly and effects on/off.
Hey after I update my mg-300 I had this problem where it crash on my daw constantly I can't find any help I even contacted customer service and they didn't help you ever had same problems.?
Unfortunately the POD GO sounds better to me, unfortunate because it's a good 200 bucks more expensive than the NUX, would've wished they'd be about the same in quality but money does make a difference here. More clarity, a more detailed tone, more natural aggressiveness to it. It's more at the front without needing a ton of hi end to achieve it.
@@tanvarma4169 Hmm. Encouraging comment. Thanks. Yes IRs do really make a difference. I'm currently attempting to achieve a genuinely realistic tone through the plugin alone Helix from Line 6. If you really spend time on it, you can get sth decent, but I wonder if buying actual hardware would make a big difference. I imagine so.
The only drawback for the MG30 are the presets. Half of them sucked big time. After some work, it's an excellent option and USD 100 cheaper than the Pod Go.
@@SujitKamthe I went with the NUX for a bunch of reasons: 1. Price, 2. User experience - the Nux pc app shows different mics and knobs of pedals you can rotate. The Pod Go has nothing but endless scrollbars. 3. Midi controller support - Nux has lots of documented support for midi foot controllers up to 8 banks, the Pod Go has limited support. 4. Pod Go has bad tech support and the product itself has had reports of crashing and firmware issues.
I also bought a NUX MG30 and am very happy with it 😊 I am having fun dialling in the tone. The default tones are crap, but with third party IRs and dialling in a bit I was able to get amazing tones. Really happy. I learn a lot about tone dialling too as the ux and dialling process is very similar to physical amps and pedals
Dude, love your videos. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 This one was just the one that I was waiting for.👍🏻 But, Im wondering if in terms of sound and feel, helix stomp is better than a pod go or nux mg 30? 🤔🤔🤔
Thanks! I'm actually a terrible reference for feel. I almost never notice any dramatic difference. I would say that in terms of plugging in and playing with them, they both feel the same.
If you go through FRFR or studio monitors, you don't really need to do much. Just make sure you have a good IR. If you are going into a real amp... Ideally, you'd go into an FX loop return and bypass the preamp, then turn the IR/Cab off.
Can u make a comparison between the POD Go vs Valeton gp200.. they kinda look the same and there's not much videos online as it has just released this month.
The Valeton GP200 does not have scenes/snapshots and the effect is activated only when you release the pedal, not when you step on it. It also has problems with syncing the looper and drums together...these were deal breakers for me that's why I went with the nux.
The POD wins for me due tp the number of buttons - you can turn on and off different parts of the chain depending on your view - so it's like each patch is it's own pedal board and you can assign 8 switches and an expression pedal to each patch - allowing for the switching on and off of the most of the individual parts of the signal chain - the NU-X model with only 3 buttons does not offer the same performance flexibility
Hey guys obviously whatever one you prefer is subjective and if you like either that's great! I'm biased as I own an mg-30. A really cool feature which helps a lot with less buttons is a function called scenes. So you have your patch that you're using but the 3rd button will keep the same patch but gives you the option to modify the other two scenes so that you get a different sound without scrolling all the way through to the next patch that you want. It makes it really useful for gigging as you don't need to hit lots of buttons quickly to change you're sound only one! Ultimately it's down to personal preference and whatever you got... rock out with it! 🤘
I wonder why to use so much bass in nux where as in pod go there's a decent one,,..I guess same settings will be great for comparison though both units are good but I'm leaning towards pod go
Most budget modellers hide the typical digital fizzyness on oversaturated bottom end. The NUX MG-30's default setup is different here... it is more bright than most modelers. This can be good for dynamic clean sounds... but you have to know it when dialing on typical metal tones. There are many different ways dial this in: You might change its global input or output EQ for example. The most flexible way is to use the EQ block in the chain (this way it is setup "per preset"). Depending on the IR it can also be a good idea to make a low cut to filter out mushy low frequencies before getting into the mix.
General consensus is that Valeton GP200 (I assume that's the one you want) and Nux MG-30 are on par for tone quality. Difference is that the Valeton has more amps/cabs but Nux has better quality effects.
Great comparison! I began to understand the less is more that being said Next MG30 vs HX Stomp with the newest 3.11 increased oversampling features please
Mg30 sounds like a pillows over the speaker,on the other hand the Go Pro sounds like the mids are over scooped.lol I like the mg30 better though.🤘👍Thanks for the Demo!!!
Great comparative demonstration and commentary. I think in broad terms, the POD Go wins this one in terms of variety and overall robustness of build and options, however, that shouldn't take away from the fact that the NUX MG30 has its own place. Very worthwhile piece of hardware.
Don't play heavy metal but enjoy your videos and subscribed. Have the MG-30 and a Stomp. I don't have the experience with amps and cabs but I find that all of the makers give me something that I can use. And most people don't NEED 50 cabs...just cabs that sound good. Best Regards! BTW, as for Snake, you ever had to wait around while someone fixed the sound system at a gig? :)
@@TaylorDanley BTW, the first presets are, I am pretty sure, ChopTones (hence the CT prefix) patches and the use of an IR is meant to showcase their patch and IR"s. So that answers that seemingly odd IR placement for you.
The pod nailed the rectifier tone better in my opinion, sounds more alive and with more presence, definitely more "in your face" even with the stock ir, the nux sounds a bit hollow in comparison, a generic high gain tone that doesn´t sound bad at all but not like a rectifier "clone"
For what it’s worth, I always think the pod go sounds terrible when I’m doing the tracking for these videos, but then when I listen back to it, it usually sounds the best 😂
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good review price wise if you are know how to dial stuff in right away and not go crazy and just setup and play the nux is better. If ou need more options variations of differnt setups,example playing differnt covers then the pod is the go to.
MG30 just got the new firmware (V2.5.02) with 4 new third party IR. Swamp Thang™ : Designed with heavier players in mind, the Swamp Thang™ impulse response provides a thick and chunky tone. The awesome bottom end will hold up to even the most demanding drop-tune or 7 string players. Cannabis Rex™ 12: The Eminence Cannabis Rex™ 12 guitar speaker impulse response lets your laid-back style come through. Clean and full, with lots of body and sparkle. Smokey smooth with high-end definition. Country, Jazz, or Classical guitarists take notice. Based on the 12-inch Cannabis Rex™. CV-75: The epitome of British tone with a complete tonal balance, grunt, and punch in the lows, warm/tailored mids, and nice, clear, open/airy highs. Legend™ 1058: The Eminence Legend™ 1058 guitar speaker impulse response takes classic tone a step further. Vintage American tone with punchy lows and warm, smooth, bluesy mids and highs. Fatter Legend™ 1028K tone with more depth. I just copied the message from NUX website because I'm lazy. So the IR is expanded from 8 to 12. lol.
I'd love to. The tricky thing is, it's hard to talk about bands without showing the music, and a lot of times that will get you demonetized. But it's a good idea!
Yeah sorry the POD blows the Nux out of the water. The Nux UI is great and sounds decent for the price point, but it doesn't even compare in amp emulation quality.
Not that I can tell from this demonstration. I agree stock IRs are better on POD GO, but who cares as long as you can load custom IRs. Perhaps you something more outside this video, like the way the amp sim in POD GO reacts to playing variations and amp settings?
Nux mg30 is winner over all. It is like comparing nice audi rs7 vs ferrari but not the best. You can get audi rs7 with nux by 1/4 of price of pod go and it is faster and friendly to user and nothing better is come up after 3 years.... nux now have V5 update witch made it win also. price price price money for sound.
Everybody says that this Nux MG-30 comes to life with third Party IRs. I can confirm that this is 100% true. I bought the device recently and tried most factory presets. Then I uploaded my favorite IRs from Ownhammer, York Audio and Lancaster audio. If you find the right combination between amp, IR and correctly EQ everything, you end up with premium guitar tones in the style of Neural DSP plugins. This MG-30 is a gem !!
I owned a Pod GO for years and probably plan on buying it again after selling it. I owned the MG30 for a day and I'm already gonna return it lol. The POD Go is so much better
Hi, I know your post is a year old but can you please tell me in more detail what you didn't like just sound and tonewise about the MG30 compared to the Pod Go? Thank you.
@@ddean8395 compared to Helix modeling, the MG modeling wasn't up to snuff. the amp models were limited and they didn't sound great. Very boxy and plastic. The EQs also felt limited. The Helix modeling even on the POD Go is light years ahead of the MG in terms of high gain metal, and you have a way wider selection of amps.
@@themodernguitarist thanks for the quick response. Yeah, because the Vinai T. RU-vid video demoing the MG30 sounded good but yeah, the Helix or Pod Go is my favorite. I'm looking to get the Lovepedal Super Six Stevie mod next.
