Best Guitar Multi Effects 2025

Top-rated guitar multi effects 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Versatile Guitar Tones For Practice For Recording For Live Performance For Multiple Genres For Convenient Setup

BRANDS: Mooer Line6 Zoom Boss Hotone Nux Harley Benton Fender Valeton Headrush

tc electronic Plethora X5 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

tc electronic Plethora X5

by tc electronic

Practice Convenient Setup Multiple Genres

Key Feature:

• Often includes amp modeling

✓ PROS

• Preset storage and recall
• Great for practice and experimentation

✗ CONS

• Single point of failure
• Complex menu systems

tc electronic Plethora X5, Multi-effect pedal for electric guitar & bassFlexible and easy-to-use TonePrint...

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 486712

$482

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Headrush Flex Prime - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Headrush Flex Prime

by Headrush

Multiple Genres Live Performance Practice

Key Feature:

• Hundreds of effects in one unit

✓ PROS

• Hundreds of effects in one unit
• Great for practice and experimentation

✗ CONS

• Can sound digital compared to analog pedals
• Single point of failure

Headrush Flex PrimeMulti-FX Processor for Guitar and BassHigh-resolution 4-inch touchscreen with...

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 603791

$536

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Headrush Core - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Headrush Core

by Headrush

Recording Live Performance Practice

Key Feature:

• Great for practice and experimentation

✓ PROS

• Hundreds of effects in one unit
• More affordable than individual pedals

✗ CONS

• Complex menu systems
• Single point of failure

Headrush CoreMulti-Effect Pedal for Electric GuitarElectric Bass and VocalsAmp modelling and vocal processingHuge...

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 575220

$765

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Polyend Mess - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Polyend Mess

by Polyend

Versatile Guitar Tones Convenient Setup Multiple Genres

Key Feature:

• Preset storage and recall

✓ PROS

• Great for practice and experimentation
• Hundreds of effects in one unit

✗ CONS

• Single point of failure
• Can sound digital compared to analog pedals

Polyend MessMuli-Effect Pedal for Electric GuitarMulti-effect step sequencer pedalCan be used as a classic multi-effect...

⭐ 4.9/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 617500

$659

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Line6 Pod GO Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Line6 Pod GO Bundle

by Line6

Recording Multiple Genres Convenient Setup

Key Feature:

• Hundreds of effects in one unit

✓ PROS

• Preset storage and recall
• Hundreds of effects in one unit

✗ CONS

• Can sound digital compared to analog pedals
• Learning curve required

Line6 Pod GO Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Line6 Pod GO*Multi-Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar*Over 300 effects and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 622952

$614

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Mooer GE1000Li Amp Modelling & Multi - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Mooer GE1000Li Amp Modelling & Multi

by Mooer

Multiple Genres Live Performance Practice

Key Feature:

• Preset storage and recall

✓ PROS

• Often includes amp modeling
• Preset storage and recall

✗ CONS

• Complex menu systems
• Can sound digital compared to analog pedals

Mooer GE1000Li Amp Modelling & MultiMulti Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar & Electric BassHuge selection of...

⭐ 4.5/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 584762

$439

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Line6 Helix Rack Guitar Proce Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Line6 Helix Rack Guitar Proce Bundle

by Line6

Convenient Setup Versatile Guitar Tones Live Performance

Key Feature:

• Preset storage and recall

✓ PROS

• Hundreds of effects in one unit
• Great for practice and experimentation

✗ CONS

• Can sound digital compared to analog pedals
• Learning curve required

Line6 Helix Rack Guitar Proce Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Line6 Helix Rack Guitar Processor*Guitar...

⭐ 4.4/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 389791

$1,913

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Line6 HX Stomp Inlay Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Line6 HX Stomp Inlay Case Bundle

by Line6

Multiple Genres Versatile Guitar Tones Live Performance

Key Feature:

• Hundreds of effects in one unit

✓ PROS

• Preset storage and recall
• More affordable than individual pedals

✗ CONS

• May lack the character of individual effects
• Can sound digital compared to analog pedals

Line6 HX Stomp Inlay Case Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Line6 HX Stomp*Multi Effect Pedal*Multi-effect processor...

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 597578

$820

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Hotone Ampero II Stage Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Hotone Ampero II Stage Bundle

by Hotone

Live Performance Versatile Guitar Tones Convenient Setup

Key Feature:

• Often includes amp modeling

✓ PROS

• Preset storage and recall
• Great for practice and experimentation

✗ CONS

• Single point of failure
• May lack the character of individual effects

Hotone Ampero II Stage Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Hotone Ampero II Stage*Multi-Effect Pedal for Electric...

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 603592

$758

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Hotone Ampero II Stage - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Hotone Ampero II Stage

by Hotone

Live Performance Practice Versatile Guitar Tones

Key Feature:

• Hundreds of effects in one unit

✓ PROS

• Great for practice and experimentation
• Often includes amp modeling

✗ CONS

• Can sound digital compared to analog pedals
• May lack the character of individual effects

Hotone Ampero II StageMulti-Effect Pedal for Electric GuitarModelling Trial DSP effects processorUp to 12 effects...

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 579391

$692

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Mooer GE300 Lite - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Mooer GE300 Lite

by Mooer

Live Performance Versatile Guitar Tones Practice

Key Feature:

• Hundreds of effects in one unit

✓ PROS

• More affordable than individual pedals
• Preset storage and recall

✗ CONS

• May lack the character of individual effects
• Single point of failure

Mooer GE300 LiteMulti-Effects Processor for Electric GuitarHigh quality amplifier models that use Mooer's...

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 498344

$488

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Fender Tone Master Pro Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Fender Tone Master Pro Bundle

by Fender

Practice Recording Convenient Setup

Key Feature:

• Preset storage and recall

✓ PROS

• Preset storage and recall
• Hundreds of effects in one unit

✗ CONS

• May lack the character of individual effects
• Complex menu systems

Fender Tone Master Pro Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Fender Tone Master Pro*Multi Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar...

⭐ 4.5/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 587697

$1,777

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Headrush Prime - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Headrush Prime

by Headrush

Recording Multiple Genres Versatile Guitar Tones

Key Feature:

• Often includes amp modeling

✓ PROS

• Hundreds of effects in one unit
• Great for practice and experimentation

✗ CONS

• May lack the character of individual effects
• Complex menu systems

Headrush PrimeMulti-Effect Unit for Electric GuitarGuitar FX / amp modeller / vocal processorHigh-resolution 7"...

⭐ 4.9/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 562540

$1,042

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Tech 21 RK5 v3 Richie Kotzen Fly Rig - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Tech 21 RK5 v3 Richie Kotzen Fly Rig

by Tech 21

Multiple Genres Convenient Setup Live Performance

Key Feature:

• Preset storage and recall

✓ PROS

• Hundreds of effects in one unit
• Great for practice and experimentation

✗ CONS

• Single point of failure
• Learning curve required

Tech 21 RK5 v3 Richie Kotzen Fly RigPreamp Pedal for Electric GuitarRichie Kotzen Signature modelRevised version of the...

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 606968

$472

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Mooer GE200 PRO - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Mooer GE200 PRO

by Mooer

Multiple Genres Recording Versatile Guitar Tones

Key Feature:

• More affordable than individual pedals

✓ PROS

• Hundreds of effects in one unit
• Preset storage and recall

✗ CONS

• Can sound digital compared to analog pedals
• Single point of failure

Mooer GE200 PROMulti-Effect Pedal for Electric GuitarA total of 286 advanced effect modules and amp modelsSupports...

⭐ 4.9/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 597661

$406

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How to Choose the Best Guitar Multi Effects

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced guitar multi effects typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Line6 HX Stomp Inlay Case Bundle

Hotone Ampero II Stage Bundle

Hotone Ampero II Stage

Mooer GE300 Lite

Fender Tone Master Pro Bundle

Headrush Prime

Tech 21 RK5 v3 Richie Kotzen Fly Rig

Mooer GE200 PRO

How to Choose the Best Guitar Multi Effects

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Frequently Asked Questions

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