Boss ir2 l/amp sim with tuner

Choivert

I have an odd request. I'm after the following functionality: 

Amp sim with the following features 
   - runs on internal battery (could be 9v could be rechargeable) 
   - does not need a phone connection/app/computer to adjust settings and (ideally) would have physical knobs 
   - has headphone out as well as line out 
   - has reverb built in 
   - has an inbuilt tuner 


Am I asking for a moon on a stick. So far I think I've found ir200 has everything except battery power and ir2 does everything except tuner (so the best solutions currently would be ir2 plus clip on tuner or extra tuner pedal). Is there something out there yay does this? 

545454

I think the Pod Express would pretty much cover all of this - not as many amp models as the IR2, but it does sound good!

timbuk02

Zoom MS80IR ?

https://zoomcorp.com/en/de/multi-effects/multistomp-pedals/ms-80ir/

Choivert

Both of these recommendations look brill. I will check them out, thank you!

Choivert

One more add to my list: has a line in (not USC-c audio interface). I may sound like a caveman but I spend so much time on computers/phones for work I really want to get away from apps/menus and phone screens for guitars. The Pod Express is absolutely perfect for this except I can't just take my iPod/phone and plug it into a aux in via the headphone jack for a backing track. Maybe the simple solution is a mixer for my headphones but it is more 'things' to have when travelling. 

AntonHunter

What would you be using to play the backing tracks? If it's something with bluetooth, then Fender Mustang Micro might do the trick. Don't think it has a tuner, so you'd need a clip-on as well, but that's still a much smaller weight and size than a standard boss pedal...

Choivert

AntonHunter said:

What would you be using to play the backing tracks? If it's something with bluetooth, then Fender Mustang Micro might do the trick. Don't think it has a tuner, so you'd need a clip-on as well, but that's still a much smaller weight and size than a standard boss pedal...

I already have the Nux Mighty Plug but I want to get away from the app interface and settings. Physical knobs and no phone required would be ideal. I travel with an ipod as well as a phone and these would be the backing track/drum/metronome sources. But it is much more important to me that I can play and dial in a good sound without ever having to 'connect'. I want to get as close to my Valve amp + stereo for backing tracks I have at home but on the road with headphones and no phone or bluetooth requirements.

AntonHunter

Aha yes, I think aux-in might be one requirement too far then, and a mixer might be needed.

https://www.gear4music.com/PA-DJ-and-Lighting/SubZero-SZ-MIX04-4-Channel-Mini-Mixer/SIZ

I actually use the Zoom U-44 interface like this, with a DI out of my Quilter Superblock, or Joyo American Sound for amp tones, then hook up to laptop or tablet, but it works standalone too, off batteries. Where I think it would be missing for you would be stereo line in... however the smaller U-22 looks to have that https://zoomcorp.com/en/gb/audio-interface/audio-interfaces/u-22/ - if you could confirm whether it would still function without a computer, I think that might be the lightest "mixer" you can find to work with your Pod. I think...

grungebob

The pod express allows you to use the USB c for an aux in. There was a recent memo/ update about it. 

Choivert

grungebob said:

The pod express allows you to use the USB c for an aux in. There was a recent memo/ update about it. 

Oh this is perfect! Would I just use a headphone to usb adaptor (i.e. plug into Ipod) or does it need to aux in while acting like an audio interface, I.e. would need a usb-usb cable connected to phone?

nero1701

I dont recall the IR-200 having a tuner?

Choivert

nero1701 said:

I dont recall the IR-200 having a tuner?

I think you are right - I think I quickly read a review which I thought stated it had a tuner but may have actually been on the wish list for the next update. 

grungebob

Choivert said:

grungebob said:

The pod express allows you to use the USB c for an aux in. There was a recent memo/ update about it. 

Oh this is perfect! Would I just use a headphone to usb adaptor (i.e. plug into Ipod) or does it need to aux in while acting like an audio interface, I.e. would need a usb-usb cable connected to phone?

From their website 

Pod Express Aux

The Line 6 Pod Express can use its USB-C port as a digital audio auxiliary input (aux in) for tracks played back from a macOS or Windows computer or an iOS, iPadOS, or Android device. To connect an iPad to the Pod Express for playing backing tracks, you can use a USB-C cable to connect the iPad to the Pod Express. This allows you to play music from your iPad into the Pod Express without affecting the music quality, enabling you to play along with the tracks.

guitargeek62

AntonHunter said:

What would you be using to play the backing tracks? If it's something with bluetooth, then Fender Mustang Micro might do the trick. Don't think it has a tuner, so you'd need a clip-on as well, but that's still a much smaller weight and size than a standard boss pedal...

The Mustang Micro Plus does, it’s just a great bit of kit in general!