Dante's rig is probably close to what I may end up with. I have a boss GX700 an I love it. I love it's distortions as well.
I noticed some frighteningly huge and pro looking rigs on here. I want to cry
Systematic Chaos, are you a pro musician? In a touring band?
So much equipment, made me feel a little amateur
The GX700 should let you run the MP-1 as integrated preamp (4cable method) with the ability to place the COSM modeled stomps (OD/Dist, Flanger, Phaser,....) in front last the FX chains/order can be individually set up. The Roland GP-100 (which is basically just a beefed up GX700) lets you do that....
I set up a friends rig using just an Engl Savage SE, the Engl switcher and the GP-100 and it works like a charm
I´m far from being a pro musician....all the gear is just the result of a couple of years "tone-chasing", which finally took me (back) to the Triaxis/2:90 rig. Boogie Mark-series Hi-Gain is my sound ;-) and I´ve found my grail tone in that setup.
Keeping all the other stuff is simply gear-nerdy lessons learned. In the past whenever I sold something I missed it the instant it was out the door.
My present practice/home rig is totally small, easy and straightforward (see attached pic):
- iPad
- Postive Grid Bias and JamUp Pro XT
- Roland UA-22 Duo Capture EX
- Peak Midi Board
....Plug'n'Play