Rather than having a bunch of pedals that will ultimately cost you much more, you can opt for an all-in-one solution by investing in a multi-effects pedalboard. Often easier to transport, more convenient to use (once set up to your liking, of course), and even capable of serving as an audio interface, the multi-effect unit has more than one trick up its steel shell. Here is our Woodbrass selection of the 5 must-have multi-effects under €600.
This ultra-compact processor condenses the Quad Cortex technology into an ultra-light format, without sacrificing sound quality or versatility.
Whether for headphone sessions, studio recordings, or live shows, the Nano Cortex adapts to all contexts with remarkable fluidity. It features a complete signal chain of seven blocks that can be activated on demand, with a 24-bit/48 kHz USB audio interface and full MIDI compatibility.
The Neural Capture function is identical to that of the Quad Cortex: it allows you to faithfully reproduce the sound and dynamics of any amp, cabinet, or pedal. You can then store, share, or download new ones via the Cortex Cloud, a vast community library accessible via Bluetooth through the dedicated mobile app.
The whole system is controlled from the Cortex Cloud mobile app to load captures, manage presets, adjust parameters in real time, and sync your sounds across multiple devices.
This multi-effects unit brings together all of Boss’s expertise in a modern pedal.
With 170 effects, 32 amp models, cabinet IR compatibility, USB-C audio connectivity, and a smooth touch interface, the GX-10 is both a stage, studio, and home studio tool. It can also transform into a direct audio interface to capture your ideas or mix in a DAW. All with the same processing quality as the brand’s high-end models, thanks to AIRD technology and 32-bit floating point processing.
What the GX-10 offers:
- Intuitive color touch screen, identical to the GX-100
- 32 amp models, including clean, crunch, high gain, and boutique tones
- 170 BOSS effects including delays, reverbs, modulation, pitch shift, looper…
- Up to 15 simultaneous effect blocks, freely assignable
Compact (30 cm wide and 2.2 kg), it fits in a backpack and easily follows you to rehearsals, gigs, or home. It also includes a built-in expression pedal, perfect for controlling volume, wah effect, or a custom parameter.
In summary, the Boss GX-10 packs all of BOSS’s modeling power into an ultra-mobile format without compromising quality. An ideal companion for demanding guitarists seeking versatility, simplicity, and performance.
The TONEX Pedal from IK Multimedia redefines amp modeling with an artificial intelligence (AI Machine Modeling™) technology embedded in an ultra-compact pedal. It lets you play with amp, pedal, and full rig models indistinguishable from the original hardware – all without a computer.
It features up to 150 customizable presets, each able to include an amp, pedal, cabinet, or a full rig captured via IK’s AI technology. The included TONEX MAX software lets you model your own gear, while access to ToneNET offers thousands of Tone Models shared by the community or professionals.
Its features:
- AI Machine Modeling™ technology for hyper-realistic clones
- Up to 123 dB dynamic range, 24-bit / 192 kHz converters
- Built-in IR Loader + VIR™ technology with mic placement simulation
- Noise gate, EQ, compressor, and stereo reverb built-in
- Headphone output, assignable bypass, MIDI In/Out, expression pedal input
- Full audio interface & integration:
Connected via USB, TONEX Pedal becomes a 24-bit / 44.1 kHz audio interface to record directly into your DAW. It also works as a plug-in within AmpliTube 5 (included), or standalone. On stage, it integrates into any pedalboard thanks to its full connectivity and aluminum chassis.
Whether at home, on stage, or in the studio, TONEX Pedal adapts to all contexts.
IK Multimedia Tonex Pedal
The TONEX Pedal from IK Multimedia redefines amp modeling with an artificial intelligence (AI Machine Modeling™) technology embedded in an ultra-compact pedal. It lets you play with amp, pedal, and full rig models indistinguishable from the original hardware – all without a computer. It features up to 150 customizable presets, each able to include an amp, pedal, cabinet, or a full rig captured via IK’s AI technology. The included TONEX MAX software lets you model your own gear, while access to ToneNET offers thousands of Tone Models shared by the community or professionals. Its features: – AI Machine Modeling™ technology for hyper-realistic clones – Up to 123 dB dynamic range, 24-bit / 192 kHz converters – Built-in IR Loader + VIR™ technology with mic placement simulation – Noise gate, EQ, compressor, and stereo reverb built-in – Headphone output, assignable bypass, MIDI In/Out, expression pedal input – Full audio interface & integration: Connected via USB, TONEX Pedal becomes a 24-bit / 44.1 kHz audio interface to record directly into your DAW. It also works as a plug-in within AmpliTube 5 (included), or standalone. On stage, it integrates into any pedalboard thanks to its full connectivity and aluminum chassis. Whether at home, on stage, or in the studio, TONEX Pedal adapts to all contexts.
IK Multimedia Tonex Pedal
