On the fence and cant decide QC or QC mini - fell over the fence and going mini

[maddnotez]

I know there's 1,000 pages on each but I just can't decide.

I really like the looks of the mini because its super small and I would definitely set my tone and put it away. No scenes live, don't need multiple tones, just one.

My SW rep offered me $200 off the full size.

QC full size - $1,702 total in stock.
Mini - $1,489.59 and backordered.

I could stomach the gas pains and wait for the mini to come in I suppose if its worth it.

Im aware of the lower noise floor and a couple of the functionality differences but im pretty much a QC noob here.

What would you do? Anyone have both of these? Is the full size now worth $200 more?

 

[sleewell]

full size. more is more.

got mine used for 1250 shipped w the case.

 

[Dez]

It entirely depends on whether or not you need the footswitches - which I think you said you don’t - so it’s pretty apparent which one you need. They are both the same brain.

 

[maddnotez]

full size. more is more.

got mine used for 1250 shipped w the case.

Thats a fair deal. I just worry about buying these used because no transfer warranty and you cant exactly bring one to your amp tech.

 

[dbfretz]

I was thinking used Quad but aren’t the newer ones better for noise etc?

 

[maddnotez]

I was thinking used Quad but aren’t the newer ones better for noise etc?

Not sure. That would be great if they are. The noise issues are the biggest thing pushing me to the mini, besides the size difference.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Unless you need the full set of footswitches; I'd go mini.

 

[LCW]

Go big or go home

 

[Whizzinby]

If you don’t need the footswitches or extra IO, I’d go Mini all day. The little bro is a killer form factor with all the juice of the OG.

 

[Orvillain]

I'd go full size if it were me.

 

[Chocol8]

I would go mini no contest.

 

[sleewell]

lol who doesnt need footswitches?

you ever put a bunch of different heavily effected octaves on momentary switches...


on weed?

 

[maddnotez]

lol who doesnt need footswitches?

you ever put a bunch of different heavily effected octaves on momentary switches...


on weed?

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I really dont. I play in a death metal band and use one tone. Id use the tuner and at best step on one button for some harmonies maybe but thats about it and even that is a stretch.

I figured if I need a ton of effects at home or recording I could take my time with it.

Plus I saw in Olas video how he was double clicking and using only the bottom 2 on the mini to get 4.

Honestly leaning to the mini just because of the noise issues I've been hearing about plus the size.

 

[Dez]

lol who doesnt need footswitches?

you ever put a bunch of different heavily effected octaves on momentary switches...


on weed?

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I just don’t mess around with that a lot - even if I were to play live I’d only have a total of 3 sounds. I get it to want the big guy but if you truly won’t use that then it’s wasted $

 

[Dez]

I really dont. I play in a death metal band and use one tone. Id use the tuner and at best step on one button for some harmonies maybe but thats about it and even that is a stretch.

I figured if I need a ton of effects at home or recording I could take my time with it.

MINI - also, does your band have any recordings out? I love death metal

 

[maddnotez]

MINI - also, does your band have any recordings out? I love death metal

All we have released so far. Have a set and playing shows but still working on the EP

 

[Dez]

All we have released so far. Have a set and playing shows but still working on the EP

Ohhhh fuck yes this shit is

 

[maddnotez]

Ohhhh fuck yes this shit is

Thanks mayne

 

[maddnotez]

It was hard to do but I emailed my rep and passed on the $200 discount. Now I will stare at my Sweetwater cart with the mini until I have a breakdown.

 

[Whizzinby]

It was hard to do but I emailed my rep and passed on the $200 discount. Now I will stare at my Sweetwater cart with the mini until I have a breakdown.

I think that’s a good call given the use case outlined. If you don’t need the foot switches or IO then there is zero reason to not save money and get in on an absolutely elite form factor. Neural crushed the design on this.