best multi effect pedal under 300 Mooer GE300 Multi Effects Processor — L.A. Music

best multi effect pedal under 300 Mooer GE300 Multi Effects Processor — L.A. MusicKey features All encompassing amp modelling & multi FX powerhouse Tone Capture technology for literally sampling your favourite guitar, amp, cab or pedal sounds 108 built in preamp presets 43 built in impulse response presets with 20 user slots for your own preferred sounds 164 built in pro grade effects including ambience, modulation, filters and much more Tri voice polyphonic synthesizer module for abstract guitar synth tones 30 minutes built in

Key features

• All-encompassing amp modelling & multi-FX powerhouse
• Tone Capture technology for literally sampling your favourite guitar, amp, cab or pedal sounds
• 108 built-in preamp presets
• 43 built-in impulse response presets with 20 user slots for your own preferred sounds
• 164 built-in pro-grade effects including ambience, modulation, filters and much more
• Tri-voice polyphonic synthesizer module for abstract guitar-synth tones
• 30 minutes built-in looper with undo/redo, direct dubbing, reverse, 1/2 time and more
• Extensive connectivity including midi in/out/thru, stereo outputs, low-latency USB audio and more
• FX loop with optional signal chain routing
• Programmable footswitches with user-selectable LED colours and total customisation/mapping

Here's What Mooer Say:

The GE300 from Mooer is the flagship multi-effect instrument processor. By combining the well-received Micro Preamp series, Tone Capture instrument matching technology, tri-voice polyphonic synthesizer module, and a wide-range of guitar effects and tools, the GE300 embellishes every single motive for creation from your mind with nuanced details.

The GE300 contains dual-DSP processors delivering the fastidious detailed characterizes of every delay, reverb, modulation or amp model inside. Thanks to the intuitive and simple UI, controls, and connection ports, the GE300 is an all-in-one working station for musicians whether in a live situation, at home, or in the studio.

Built-in Synth Module

With the synth module, your instrument will be transformed into an electronic synthesizer without the need for special pickups or instrument modifications, allowing you to spark your creativity with more possibilities. 

As you can see from the diagram, the synth engine has 3 independent voices with their own parameters for waveform, pitch, attack, level, filter and arpeggiator. The signal path from the instrument input is split and routed directly to the front of each synth voice so they remain completely parallel and independent from one another. The thru dry signal can also be mixed parallel to the entire synth effect block, so you can opt for synth only or mix it with your guitar signal.

Tone Capture Technology

Tone Capture is an intelligent learning and comparison engine that can be used to create your very own digital models by sampling real-life equipment. The GE300 is the only Mooer product that features three different Tone Capture modes:

Amp & Stomp mode can be used to sample your favourite stomp box or amplifier. This can then be applied to an existing amp or drive pedal model within a preset to transform it into your sample.

Guitar Mode allows you to capture the EQ characteristics of your instrument. Have you ever found yourself searching for a single instrument that has all the different guitar sounds you need? Be it classic country twang, warm ballsy blue tones, the funkadelic “4-position”, tight thrashing djent, Piezo acoustic-electric - Guitar Mode can sample any guitar, provided it has some form of pickup, and create a detailed digital guitar model using Mooer’s proprietary non-linear IR technology.

Cab Mode allows you to create your own Impulse Response models of speaker cabinets to use instead of using the CAB effect block already installed on the GE300.

Specifications

Connectivity

• Aux in: Connect external media devices for audio playback by 1/8” stereo jack. 
• Input: Instrument input, ¼” mono jack with Guitar/Line level switch.
• Output: 2 x ¼” mono jack.
• XLR output: 2 x Balanced XLR output with Ground lift switch.
• USB: Type-B USB. Connect to a computer to record direct digital audio. Interface with official Mooer software to edit and import/export presets. Support firmware update via USB.
• MIDI in: For providing channel selection via MIDI commands from external devices.
• MIDI out: For controlling external devices with GE300 and creating effects presets for each preamp channel.
• Phones: Dedicated headphone output. ¼” stereo jack
• Send/return: Integrated stereo effects loop.
• Exp2: External expression pedal input. This can also be used as an external switching output. ¼” stereo jack

Algorithm

• No. of Effect Blocks: 15
• No. of Effect Types: 317
• Patches: 256 (Preset)
• IR Loading: 20 slots
• IR Format: .wav
• IR Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz（Full Sampling rate supported）
• IR Sampling Accuracy: 24 Bits
• IR Sampling Points: 512 / 1024 / 2018 Points

Input - Input

• Type: 1/4” unbalanced mono audio jack
• Impedance: Guitar: 1Meg ohm; Line: 10k ohm
• Maximum Input Level: +12 dBu

Input - Return

• Type: 1/4” unbalanced mono audio jack X 2
• Impedance: 1Meg ohm
• Maximum Input Level: +12 dBu

Input - Aux In

• Type: 1/8” unbalanced Stereo audio jack
• Impedance: 100k ohm
• Maximum Input Level: +12 dBu

Input - A/D Conversion

• Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz
• Sampling Accuracy: 24bit
• Dynamic: 114 dB
• Frequency: 20Hz – 20kHz, +0 / -1 dB

Output - Output

• Type: 1/4” unbalanced mono audio jack X 2
• Impedance: 470 ohm
• Maximum Output Level: +12 dBu

Output - XLR Output

• Type: XLR balanced output X 2
• Impedance: 300 ohm
• Maximum Output Level: +18 dBu

Output - Send

• Type: 1/4” unbalanced mono audio jack X 2
• Impedance: 100 ohm
• Maximum Output Level: +12 dBu

Output - Phones

• Type: 1/4” unbalanced Stereo audio jack
• Impedance: 16 ohm
• Maximum Output Level: +12 dBu

Output - D/A Conversion

• Dynamic: 114 dB
• Frequency: 20Hz – 20kHz, +0 / -1 dB

Others - MIDI

• MIDI in/out (thru): 5 Pin Female Connector

Others - USB

• Type: USB Type B
• USB Audio: USB 2.0, 2 in 2 out, 44.1kHz, 24bit

Others - EXP2 External Expression Jack

• Type: 1/4” TRS jack
• Impedance: 10k – 100k ohm

Power Supply

• DC 9V, 3A

Dimensions

• 410mm x 201mm x 62mm

Weight

• 3.0 kg

Accessories

• Power Supply, USB Cable, Quick Guide manual.