Good options for buffer, DI, and reamp?

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JustinAiken

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I need a buffer, because I'm going through a 15 foot cable, into two true-bypass pedals, through 18 feet more to the amp...

I need reamping, for well, reamping...

I need DI (with a thru) for well, reamping...

I'd really like a MW1 Studio Tool, but that's probably out of my price range... then again, by the time I buy all 3 of those products, it'll probably be close to $800 anyways...

Thoughts anyone?
 
"Lehle Sunday Driver" is a good buffer but there are cheaper buffers out there (e.g. some people use a Boss tuner).

For reamping I'm using X-Amp from radial. The best and most flexible DI I've ever used (and use extensively) is the Radial JDV Mk3 Super DI. In addition to the XLR out, it's got a thru, extra active outputs and can also provide amp like impedance load (and several other practical features). You can also get a reamping package from radial that includes the X-amp and a J48 DI. The J48 is a very good DI but doesn't have all the options that the mk3 has and slightly less headroom (mk3's headroom is huge). The J48 does have a thru, so maybe it's just what you need. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ReampKit/
 
I have the MW-1 and I recommend it highly. Very versatile. Yes it seems expensive but it comes in handy for more than you'd expect. I also use it's impedance altering features for vocals and guitars sometimes. It can add some cool tone.

I had a weird problem with the power supply after I moved to China from Seattle, and let me tell you, they have awesome customer service!
 
Is a DI box necessary for reamping with the axe-fx? I've never used one, and not sure it's complete purpose..
Does it just basically make the tone "better" live and in the studio? :|

I became more interested when reading a quote from a member in a thread in the amps cabs board,
Lately I have been trying a tube direct box straight into
the rear input instead of the front panel input and have found my method of choice
while in the studio with the Axe Fx.
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Is this Radial JDV MK3 ($400 :shock:) or other DI box worth it for reamping, studio, and maybe live use too with the Axe-fx?
 
hp/mp said:
Is a DI box necessary for reamping with the axe-fx? I've never used one, and not sure it's complete purpose..
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For recording a dry, unprocessed tone into your DAW, for later tweaking...
 
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