I've always been into processing my drum modules through effects to get all kinds of unusual sounds. I just ditched the DigiTech Studio Quad V2 I was using for this purpose (unbalanced outs really suck), and now I'm in the market for a new effects processor.
Well, after doing no small amount of research into what the various manufacturers are currently offering, I've noticed a bit of an insidious trend developing.....
What the hell is the deal with all these companies building effects processors that have anywhere from a 1- to 3-second load time between programs?!
Don't they realize that people use these things live? Obviously, it's very common for performers to switch effects patches during a given tune, oftentimes more than once. My patch changes are all done by sequencer, so I'm afraid I can't let myself swing in the breeze while the effects unit is clocking. It could be worse, I suppose---thank God I'm not a guitar player having to deal with this!
Can anyone please recommend a good-quality effects processor that doesn't do this? I've already had to shoot down the Lexicon MPX-1 and MPX-500 and tc electronic M-One and FireWorx because they all had the same load time problem. I've heard about the Eventide Orville and Eclipse units, but they're way out of my price range ($6000 and $1600 respectively).
All I'm looking for is something with balanced outs, an LCD display, a good supply of quality sounds, at least 64 user slots, MIDI functionality, and no load time delay whether through Program Change commands or manually. Help!!
Thanks in advance......
[This message has been edited by Mick Wade (edited April 26, 2001).]
Well, after doing no small amount of research into what the various manufacturers are currently offering, I've noticed a bit of an insidious trend developing.....
What the hell is the deal with all these companies building effects processors that have anywhere from a 1- to 3-second load time between programs?!
Don't they realize that people use these things live? Obviously, it's very common for performers to switch effects patches during a given tune, oftentimes more than once. My patch changes are all done by sequencer, so I'm afraid I can't let myself swing in the breeze while the effects unit is clocking. It could be worse, I suppose---thank God I'm not a guitar player having to deal with this!
Can anyone please recommend a good-quality effects processor that doesn't do this? I've already had to shoot down the Lexicon MPX-1 and MPX-500 and tc electronic M-One and FireWorx because they all had the same load time problem. I've heard about the Eventide Orville and Eclipse units, but they're way out of my price range ($6000 and $1600 respectively).
All I'm looking for is something with balanced outs, an LCD display, a good supply of quality sounds, at least 64 user slots, MIDI functionality, and no load time delay whether through Program Change commands or manually. Help!!
Thanks in advance......
[This message has been edited by Mick Wade (edited April 26, 2001).]
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