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Al1_24 « Practical and simple »
Published on 12/23/13 at 04:39My first purchase was the size criterion: half a rack to associate with the mixer Boss MX-10.
It may seem trivial, but it is not negligible!
For my needs, the proposed effects are almost too many ... but I will not complain.
This is an almost entirely digital module (I understand by reading the docs that the distortion was analog)
Power is supplied with an external transformer, heavy and bulky, you can not replace it with a modern cutting power, more compact, since it is an alternating current is expected.
A large part of the current consumed is converted into heat must be taken to place it on top of the plant, so it does not interfere with other equipment.
UTILIZATION
Current usage is easy: a switch to turn to select its preset, double knob to adjust the volume and ... simply pressing the switch to bypass the current effect, while keeping the volume control.
The manual is clear and even redundant: when several presets share the same characteristics, it was nice that they are grouped together rather than repeat the same information several times.
Editing effects is quite simple, although accompanied by the display, even if the number of pressing a few buttons available on the front can be daunting.
However, it lacks an editing software that would certainly be more flexible to use.
And most importantly, I could not find any technical documentation on the MIDI implementation, including on the website of Boss / Roland. So you can not set yourself even just a simple tool for backup / restore.
SOUND QUALITY
I use synthesizers controlled by a wind controller noon to emulations of classic instruments.
I therefore limited to chorus, reverb (and a bit of pitch shift) to give fullness to my sound.
By varying the depth of the chorus and delays, I can multiply the sounds and forget that my main synth (Yamaha VL70-m) is monaural.
What I like is that it does not add impetus to the original sound.
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for a few months and I have yet to find fault, if there are too many opportunities for my needs.
New to the world of synths and effects, I have no point of comparison and myself based on reviews found on forums to make my choice.
If I had to replace it, I would look probably the same.
It may seem trivial, but it is not negligible!
For my needs, the proposed effects are almost too many ... but I will not complain.
This is an almost entirely digital module (I understand by reading the docs that the distortion was analog)
Power is supplied with an external transformer, heavy and bulky, you can not replace it with a modern cutting power, more compact, since it is an alternating current is expected.
A large part of the current consumed is converted into heat must be taken to place it on top of the plant, so it does not interfere with other equipment.
UTILIZATION
Current usage is easy: a switch to turn to select its preset, double knob to adjust the volume and ... simply pressing the switch to bypass the current effect, while keeping the volume control.
The manual is clear and even redundant: when several presets share the same characteristics, it was nice that they are grouped together rather than repeat the same information several times.
Editing effects is quite simple, although accompanied by the display, even if the number of pressing a few buttons available on the front can be daunting.
However, it lacks an editing software that would certainly be more flexible to use.
And most importantly, I could not find any technical documentation on the MIDI implementation, including on the website of Boss / Roland. So you can not set yourself even just a simple tool for backup / restore.
SOUND QUALITY
I use synthesizers controlled by a wind controller noon to emulations of classic instruments.
I therefore limited to chorus, reverb (and a bit of pitch shift) to give fullness to my sound.
By varying the depth of the chorus and delays, I can multiply the sounds and forget that my main synth (Yamaha VL70-m) is monaural.
What I like is that it does not add impetus to the original sound.
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for a few months and I have yet to find fault, if there are too many opportunities for my needs.
New to the world of synths and effects, I have no point of comparison and myself based on reviews found on forums to make my choice.
If I had to replace it, I would look probably the same.