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Thumbs Up,
To a Much Deserved Effects +> designer and technical genius
I voted 4 U Man , Keep on Rockin, NAMM show away Jan 2013
Have a Cigar!
ambienttales
forgot one thing,
The revolution will not be televised…
ambienttales
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TheGhostMachine,
hey,
I checked out the A/I You noted and had a few ?’s, do You use a PC or a Mac (and which OS and DAW(s)
I was wondering as it is USB “Bus” powered” do You ever have issues with drop out or USB power issues
I have a 2010 (summer model) Imac and the USB 2.0 ports are supposed to put out 5v 500ma
but apparently they don’t always do that and without a AC or DC adapter that concerns me
Its USB 2.0 which is good and can get a powered USB 2.0 Hub if issues (depends on the Units manual)
though Apple support recommends using powered USB 2.0 Hubs with Audio Interfaces (that drop out , and
are bus or USB 2.0 does not make sense for sure that in 2011 that is what is Apple’s
recommendations (and other A/I manufacturer’s and multiple forums (Unrelated to each other) with USB
2.0 (not with Firewire though, or yet) I bought and returned a FW A/I as it
was
far more complex than I needed (the DSP mixing etc) I want to get audio in and audio out , not run a
Electric Ladyland like set up out of my extra room (would be cool though, though a few million dollars
short +) This seems like a nice unit, will get the manual and check Mac specs for OSX 10.6.4+ now OSX
10.6.7 , One Mic and One High Z would be good, I do wish it had two XLR mics in , oh well
and buying a Apogee Mike ($? ) for XLR to USB x2 would = a A/I and Apogee Jam $99.00 x1
or x2 =$200.00 so thats absurd and Blue Microphones Icicle $59.00 XLR-USB 2.0 to use my existing
Shure SM57’s and a SM58 ???? should not be this hard, I looked at mixers with USB 2.0 connections 24bit , a ART Dual Tube Preamp (new 2011 for $147.00 and $12.00 power supply USB 2.0 but
its 16 bit and even Garageband is 24 bit now (the ART is advertised as a Mic Pre and a A/I
2 combo XLR/I1/4 Hi Z , 2 1/4 monitor outs, 2 1/4 inserts SP/DIF out and headphone out
with opticaLl compression and NO DRIVERS /? should I rule it out as a 16 bit as G-band is 24 bit (but MP3 and ? CD ‘s are 16 bit ? or one of the two is ?It shows hope as does=from Winter Namm11
the Akai EIE $199.99 due ? June 2011 ? with 4 combo XLR/Inst/Line ins, USB 2.0, Ext power, 4 1/4 out
41/4 inserts and 3 USB 2.0 hubs on the rear and two VU meters front and no drivers required NICEI did see a Cakewalk UA-FX reduced $140.00 to $99.00 ?? will check and keep looking and asking ?
re ART, Analong Mixers with USB 2.0 to Computer and AC or DC adapter plus the Akai EIE
they all have ext power capability, I like the unit You mentioned, concern=Ext power or lack of
based on Apple…same with the Cakewalk Unit (sounds too good at $99.00….
I did a deep web search on my prior Tascam Us-122 and OSX 10.5 and OSX 10.6 and will try some non
dangerous recommendations and see if it works, or ? get our eMacs from the Basement and use the
Tascam US-122 and GB V2 ha sorry for the lomg post and spelling
ambienttales
:doh: :poke: :facepalm: :rawk:Hey,
“The Ghost of Sim Tut “
re:
For me, yes I like the RT better. I can get all the sounds out of the RT that I got out of the FA but the new one is more versatile. Be aware, the FA has a really great sound, I mean really great. I think it has something to do with the analog design but I think it may have more to do with it being a higher voltage pedal. Like, it just has massive headroom. But it was limited in terms of control, and I’m on a big expression pedal kick, while also trying to limit my overall number of pedals. So for convenience I replaced 3 pedals with this one, and the ring modulator is really close in overall “claaang” to the FA with 10x more control.Super Review and follow up post on the RT and also on Your Expression Pedal “kick or “big kick” :rawk:
Glad to hear that the Boss EV-5 has worked out well and bummer on the Yamaha and Behringer FCV 100 Expression Pedals, I too am still looking for “The” Expression Pedal” that will be built well, and useful in most if not all Effect Units with a Expression Pedal Input (such as various EHX pedals, Boss (Line 6 Expression pedal (alone) only works with the $249.00 effect units (and I have a (bean style) PODXT (which has been discontinued per all except one large online gear dealer yet zip on the issue on Line6.com (The PODXT Live has been lowered $100.00 at most sites and the Bass PodXT Live has also been showing up as discontinued ) yet the Pod 2.0 and its floor unit is no change in status nor the PodX3 (? something cooking for Summer NAMM 2010 but Line 6 follows its own beat as far as product releases) Getting back to expression pedals for a (bean) PodXT
You need to get their expression pedal small board (that also has presets) for $99.9 and not the EX-1 for
?29.99 or $39.99 , I have a desk top model of a Vox Tonelab and they recommend a Valvetronix expression pedal/system (which I can not even locate) ? maybe a Midi based unit with dual pedals (or single) and presets (Roland makes one ($$ ) and Behringer less $$ , and surely there must be others)I may go with the Boss Unit if I do buy one ( I like the Stereo one or perhaps I am thinking of The Ernie Ball models) M-Audio’s pedal (expression for guitar) I have read here works well with EHX pedals (and I have a M-Audio Black Box with the floorboard (one expression pedal) with cable and 1/4 jack and two presets with each having a separate cable with a 1/4 jack perhaps I should give that unit a try (the floorboard) as a expression pedal ( I bought the Black box at deep discount and it included the floor board which is built like a tank (compared to the Black Box)
* Any one ever tried that (Black Box Pedal Board for non M-Audio Products ? * (I perhaps should have made a separate post about that topic and perhaps expression pedals in general as well rather then getting off topic of your great review (which has garnered my interest in the RT !)
Thank You for your great review and my apologies for getting Your Post /Review off Track
ambienttales
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I have only seen pictures of The Freedom Amp and only the word “Red Devil” I did see a picture of a Freedom Amplifier with Tolex and 40 D cell batteries out on a table (I did not count them but it mentioned 40 were required) I was surfing on the net for Electro Harmonix and Freedom Amplifier
and the wood cased (blond wood) unit came up on Amazon.com as out of stock and unknown if they would be getting any in (that was last night) I took a quick look today and found one for sale
(The wooden cased one blond pine wood cabinet /housing ) athttps://www.musictoyz.com/guitar/amps/ehamp.php
(I thought it might be a outdated post but the website read 4/19/2010
Title of ad
Freedom Amp
Portable amp with power and tone! In the 70’s Electro Harmonix stunned the music industry with the release of the original Freedom Amp – the first battery powered amp. The Freedom Amp uses a 8″ speaker, special low drain circuitry, and Tone and Bite controls to produce superior tone with the highest output power of any portable amp. Features Pre Amp Out, rechargeable battery, and a handcrafted pine cabinet. Super low hum and the Pre Amp Out make the Freedom Amp great for recording.
The Best Street amp in the world!
Comes with recharger. There are only 70 of these made right now so they are RARE!!!!
IN STOCK…Order NOW!!!
Musictoyz.com Price $229.95
(shipping is $7.95 – it’s an amp)I am not a E-H expert by any means is that true that only 70 were made
if so that price is not bad , unless I am unaware of something
as most battery operated (or rechargeable) Roland’s Cube Series, Line 6 small amps
(not sure they are battery operated, Crate Taxi and Limo Amps are more costly
and don’t have the EH pedigreeThought I would put it up here in case someone was looking for one , I am not in the $$ market
to pursue itTake Care
ambienttales :poke: :thumb:
P.S. I think that a reissue of The Freedom Amp (wether the Pine cased one or the high watt 55 watt one or Guitar, Bass or PA or just try one (guitar or bass would be a great place to start)
and if pricing could be kept down and profits still made Bingo ..
What do You Think Mr.Mathews ?:rawk:
Hello,
I have been behind checking and posting I really appreciate the input, I have seen a (few) shops
bundle a M-Audio expression pedal with a Hog (? Steve’s Music in New York state if I a correct
(sorry Steve if I am wrong) and a few others.
I am still tossing the models around , I saw (though have never used a Rockron product) two or
three
expression pedals they sell The Utopia and The Nex or Hex (I think its Nex) NIN had one of theirs
on
eBay recently. (they sell for $89-$99 dollars ) I will compare the M-Audio one You mentioned to the
one I have (as far as ins and outs and impedence as well as the Black Box Foot Controller unit that
(came with a M-Audio Black Box that I bought on deep discount, I am going to have repeat left knee
surgery (tore a medial meniscus (again) did so in 2008 (both of the meniscus then) so I will not be
playing for bit (though can read some gear catalogs and magazines , last time in 2008 I also had a
chondroplasty (to shave clean arthritic areas) and two microgractures where the Dr using a surgical
awl poked 10-12 holes on both sides of my left kneecap and when the blood dried, or congealed in
theory it would be fibrous cartlige (I don;t think that procedure worked (and he never discussed the
remote possibility that it might be done so I came to with a thigh to ankle brace which as on for 8
weeks and I was on bedrest and non weight bearing for 8 weeks as well (except for physical therapy)
* A Different Orthopedic Surgeon will be operating on my knee this time March 1st
Not sure what post op I can do but as soon as I can get out of bed and use my eMac computer I will!
Peace
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julian,
Thanks for the info , I checked out the link you posted , it looks like just what I need and it
was clearly explained as well, checked out some of the online dealers looks like its around $40.00
most places, ? how long have You had your Moog EP-2 pedal ? and any issues, (one review on MF really
bashed it ) though the rest I read said it was great. The “unsatisfied person complained about a
string between the expression pedal itself and the base (if I am quoting that post correct) there
will always be some one that will find fault with a product . Thanks Again for reading my post
and relying so fast !
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ambienttales
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I think it looks like another home run for EH , I guess I was behind and saw it in a ProGuitars.com email newsletter and was thrilled to see what (to me) was missing in the Memory Boy , NAMM should be a successful one for Mr.Mathews and crew . Is having a SMMH and a Deluxe Memory Boy at the same time to much ? I had decided on buying the Cathedral Reverb but wanted to wait for Namm 2010 in January (just to drive myself crazy I guess) Hopefully I can afford both the Cathedral Reverb and then add the Deluxe Memory Boy (and keep the SMMH its so cool) I agree with EH being named Manufacturer of the Year
!! price points are fair, multiple models based on budegts and needs/desires and Made In The U.S.A.!
and unlike so many one trick pony effect pedals (IMO) EH always has that extra feature or two or three in there for sonic exploration. Happy New Years EH and the people that use their products and on the forum(s)ambienttales
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ghost,
That is a excellent idea to a/b the two units (Boss Slicer SL-20 (which is my only Boss Effect
unit)and the E-H SMMWH (which is my only E-H unit *as of now) no other gear that I have )other than Apple’s
Loop making software) has a looper function (Seymour Duncan Shape Shifter (I won that online on his
web site) and the majority is ( got caught upin the modeling craze though with a Atomic Reactor the
units really excell) a Line 6 Podxt , Vox Tonelab, Roger Linn Adrennalin II (now a version III after
buying the chip kit update well worth $99.00 + shipping) and a Korg Pandora PX3 (my first “modeling”
unit, still have it and its a nice practice tool) a small Korg Toneworks (bought on closeout then they lowered the price again and I got more $ off , its not bad but I truly think a “looper”
without other effects with it will be a great creative tool and the 2880 does sound very good on the many videos I watched. I do think Boss products (some more than others sound sterile )
The Slicer is a really weird piece of gear (perhaps a EQ on line would help it) but combining it
really is when it comes alive (to me) Danolectro’s (don’t laugh) Fish and Chips EQ is really inexpensive and highly rated, though I should look at others, I read a EQ comparison (some where)
and The Dano came out a editors pick (sounds like a Guitar Player Magazine Term) I subscribe to premier Guitar and Vintage Guitar-though letting VG run out, it has not changed its format and I swear they have been re-running old articles as new) maybe I am crazy but I think its trueI have been lucky winning stuff on line a Schecter Tempest Custom (special edition 1 of 7 from Spin Magazine’s 20th anniversary contest (it has a custom paint job including Spin 20 it plays fine as I always thought Schecters were shredder guitars , with dual HB and coil tap its a great player
I won a trumpet&case;(sold it on e-bay), and most recently a full HP PC computer system (HP tower, 22″ Viewsonic Monitor and a HP 4in 4 Iwi-fi capable printer, very lucky on that one , our son has it
as he wanted to get a PC for college (and we have three Mac’s) I would love to win a Imac!
I won other stuff (box’s of GHS strings, I have lost count but I will soon be changing my e-mail as spam has become a nightmare (I get > 400 e-mails (on a light day!) drives me bats , tried every filter I could and setting, I will not enter any more contests (though my goal (though delusional) was to win a car (I did enter win Dale Jr.s 2010 Camaro SS that would be incredible! but highly unlikelyI will try your recommendation out , but I may have bought the 2880 as well !
Thanks for your reply, you have been very, very helpful! (to a E-H newbie forum member)
P.S (I post music , though nothing new for some time on http://www.macjams.com under dwwave
(its a free site but to search for me I do believe you have to sign up (free) up to yousome people say some of my guitar work sounds like The Durutti (? spelling) Column (who I had no idea was its
Vinnie Reilly) I checked out the band /Vinnie Reilly on You Tube and I do not hear/see itthough several people say he is their biggest influence (John Friscainte (RHCP), and the guy from
The Coctaeu (? spelling) Twins (now with … something Indiana (I think its a shade of Purple )
I will check that out..
laterambienttales
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ambienttales
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ghost and freshchops
Thanks for your posts and multitude of information on the 2880 looper as well as the foot switch
and thanks freshchops for the link to MF and the discount info , I have compared and read just about
everything I can find and I keep coming back to the EH 2880 and I do think the foot switch is needed
as it will help keep my hands on the guitar rather then on the looper unit. As far as the Akai
HeadrushE2 it has interesting features but to me its more delay based with a nice looper function
maybe as a down the road delay unit, who knows, I think though that in my mind the EH 2880 Super
Looper and foot switch is the way to go. it will clear my gear funds just about down to (not much
$ left after) but you need good equipment to sound good and making good sounding loops ) or better
than “good” sounding loops is my desire, I will sleep on it (and talk to someone as well) but I have not bought any gear since last summer (the E-H SMMWH and fall 08 Boss Slicer (but got laid up with major left knee surgery (was supposed to be a arthroscopic procedure with one meniscus repair and clean up some arthritis but both meniscus were torn, a chondroplasty(? spelling) to shave down rough edges and two ‘micro-fracture procedures were done as well (the Dr basically (due to severe loss of any absorbing material in the knee ) used a surgical awl and poked 10-12 holes on each side of the left knee cap area and the bleeding creates a “super clot” that becomes fibrous tissue. little to say that two days on crutch’s turned to 8 weeks of bed rest in a ankle to thigh brace and leg elevated and ice and physical therapy 3x a week as a outpatient(riding in the back seat of the car with no seat belts side ways across the back seat (crazy times) than back home in bed or in a wheelchair with leg extensions to elevate the leg, crutch’s were vary hard as I have endured 3 spine surgeries. Then due to continued, relentless pain I received 3 injections of Supartz (a artificial lubricant) in to my left knee and that has helped (they were done a week apart in April and May in 09 and my knee is finally settled down (injured by hyper-extension (ouch) in June of 08) * if a Dr. ever recommends a Micro-fracture procedure on your knee *RUN*(if you can or just don’t go back. get a second opinion, its a very controversial procedure and while I am not a pro athlete in any way or form it has ruined many athletes careers after having one (Greg Odem from Ohio State and NBA, Former Cleveland Browns Tight end (recent trade to Tampa Bay and several other high profile mostly basketball players
But getting back on track, interesting that freshchops mentioned a Tascam 4 Track Porta Studio
I have a Tascam (cassette) Porta Studio 2) and that has a very nice configuration (still have it)I am sold on the 2880 Looper! Will let you know when I make a purchase!
Thanks again (to everyone who posted)
Peace
ambienttales
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