HK Switchblade

[catzodellamarina]

Any users here? I'm a guy who likes convenience of FX and tube amp in one simple package. I'm wondering if patch switching is seemless with no lag. I doubt it features delay spillover. OK.. chime in.

[dinkyjacksonman]

The demo on their website sounds great.
I wonder if these effects work as good as what I hear from the demo.

[jgcable]

Vetta

I had to say it.

[catzodellamarina]

That's been your "signature" this year. The Vetta is more than I'll use.

Yes, the HK demo is impressive but so are most website's sounds. I trust feedback here more than manufacturer examples and email replies.
Years ago I spent about 3 months investigating the POD PRO and talking to Line6 reps. When I got mine in (none were in stores to demo) I was disappointed. The patch switching had a brief but noticeable lag. I was sold on it's sounds & seemless feature as told by the rep.

[jgcable]

That's been your "signature" this year. The Vetta is more than I'll use.

Yes, the HK demo is impressive but so are most website's sounds. I trust feedback here more than manufacturer examples and email replies.
Years ago I spent about 3 months investigating the POD PRO and talking to Line6 reps. When I got mine in (none were in stores to demo) I was disappointed. The patch switching had a brief but noticeable lag. I was sold on it's sounds & seemless feature as told by the rep.

A common statement is "The Vetta is more than I'll use".
I'll venture a guess and say that statement is wrong.
Most guitarists need and want what the Vetta has to offer. Its figuring all that crap out that scares most of them away. I wasn't scared and I now have enjoyed PERFECT tone at home, in the studio, at rehearsal and live for over 1 year which is a HUGE accomplishment for an amp whore like me.
I actually own 2 Vetta's currently. I mainly use my combo along with a Marshall 1966a cab with everything set up in stereo.

[skorb]

catzo, as another Vetta player, I'll agree fully here w/ John.

the Vetta was designed with what players want.

but H&K make some great stuff. anything made in Germany has my vote.

[jgcable]

Yea, I'm not bashing the Switchblade. It's probably a fine amp.

[catzodellamarina]

Well I tried emailing HK but their spam filter is the so picky I couldn't write note that would pass inspection.