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11/17/2012

Line 6 Guitar Port XT USB Guitar Interface Review

Line 6 Guitar Port XT USB Guitar Interface
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I purchased the Guitar Port XT to try to eliminate a lot of the pedals I have in my set up while also getting a few more effects that I do not have. That was kind of a hit and miss affair. The effects built in are good. They are also highly tweekable so you can get just about any sound you want. You can't change effects on the fly, so you'd still need rack effects to accomplish that. But, for most of my purposes, I just need a distortion or overdrive attached after the line out along with a wah, envelope filer, and maybe a flanger (since there isn't one in the software).
As far as the software is concerned, it's OK but not wonderful. It's a bit of a chore to set up your own sound and even to find a preset. The former should be a chore, but the latter is a bit of a disappointment. It needs more settings available from the downloads, maybe even setting downloadable from a community blog. There may be one, but I don't know about it. I've been cheating and I've been going to Boss's website to look up other effect settings, though a lot of the effect settings there are similar to the ones in the software.
Bottom line is that it's worth the $100. If you can drag a computer to your gig and don't change effects much, this will do an admirable job. It's an interesting an fun tool if not a little limited.

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10/02/2012

Line 6 Pocket POD Pack Review

Line 6  Pocket POD Pack
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This product is amazing to use and for ANY guitar player of ANY level this is an extremely awesome tool at your disposal.With the built in tuner you can go jam with someone and never forget your tuner.With the ability to download additional guitar sounds you can sound like anything as well as make the sound or tailor it to your liking.This pedal also has a nice gate built into it to reduce hum and noise.I have even played my acoustic through it and was blown away by the way it sounds.Want some Eddie Van Halen? You dont even have to eat your shreddies for breakfast.....your already ready to go there after a small download and drag and drop you open the program after connecting the pocket POD via usb and update the presets and your ready to shred.
I love this product so much I am looking for the larger POD to buy and use as well.Line 6 is awesome.

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7/27/2012

Antares Auto-Tune Vocal Studio Native Software Auto-Tune evo Native plus AVOX 2 Review

Antares Auto-Tune Vocal Studio Native Software Auto-Tune evo Native plus AVOX 2
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Buyer beware!!! This company has no customer support. I had problems with registering it through iLoc and it wouldn't work. I tried to contact the company (which can only be done through email) they voided my reg code. I found a phone number in the yellow pages and they hung up on me when I told them their customer service was lacking. When I finally contacted the company by email they told me to go somewhere else and try another product. They never offered any help. If you buy this, you are on your own. Buyer beware!

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6/27/2012

M-Audio Black Box Amps, Effects, and Recording Review

M-Audio Black Box Amps, Effects, and Recording
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I've had the Black Box for a while. I find it pretty easy to use, and the range of effects is really impressive. There was no problem doing the update on Mac OS X. It works fine with GarageBand and Logic, as well as many other programs. It is true, I found that it does inspire creativity and inspiration, I never knew a box could get that many sounds out of my guitars. Very nice.
On the other hand, my AC adapter broke. Usually this is not a big deal, but M-Audio has you on this one - they are virtually the only place to get a replacement that you can be sure will work, and the replacement will set you back $24.99. I have the pedal, and it works, but the functionality is far less than I expected. There's very little ability to switch between a wide range of sounds. I would have paid more for a pedal with more functions. Maybe next time they can even offer a FireWire version that gets its power from the computer, so the AC Adapter is no longer an issue in those circumstances, and then I would not have to wait for a part that is on backorder.
So in summary, while they did a rocking great job on the guitar sounds and effects and amps, with works fine with my Mac, I would recommend that their next version use a regular power adapter so I don't have to go searching all over the internet if mine breaks, and put in a pedal with a lot more features. I searched for a pedal that might have what I want, but did not find anything.
Russ Conte, Forest Park, Illinois

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6/14/2012

TC-Helicon VoiceTone Correct Review

TC-Helicon VoiceTone Correct
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I am a bit of a purist and so when our drummer recommended that I give the TC-Helicon VoiceTone Correct a shot, I was insulted to say the least. I did try the Correct and, well, my tune has changed. I love this pedal! I was advised to turn all the knobs to the twelve o' clock position, plug it in and leave it alone. I did this and for the duration of a two-hour set was more pleased with my sound than I have ever been. Now, I have to admit that previous to this I was running directly through the house mixer and so almost anything would have been an improvement. However, I have used rack mounted compressors and de-essers in the past which were not only a pain to set up but, without a professional sound tech, did not come close to putting out the sound produced by the Correct. In other words, I pulled it out of the box and it immediately worked as described.
One disclaimer is that someone does need to be able to sing for this product to work. I would compare its functionality to that of a guitar tuner in that when one strums an E and it's sharp, the tuner indicates how sharp it is by, perhaps, the frequency of a flashing E indicator allowing the guitarist to correct until the indicator stops flashing. Well, the Correct does the correcting on the fly. However, if a singer is trying to hit an E but is actually belting out something that could only be described as an H sharp, the pedal can't offer much help. In other words, its function is that of mild pitch correction and not that of magic.
The beauty of this product is that it really only needs one disclaimer. While the pitch correct is unlike anything I have ever experienced, the included compressor and de-esser makes it very worth its cost. If you are a singer or perform with a singer who sings directly through a mixer/preamp, you should at least try it out. To quell any concerns, I like to throw as much twang into my sound as I can, almost yodeling at times, and this pedal keeps up without negating or disrupting the sound I'm trying to achieve. Because of this I truly feel like it has left the singing to me and led me to believe that it is much less like cheating than I would have ever imagined. The Correct is the real deal and worth every penny to a live performer.
Since discovering the wonder of TC vocal pedals I have since utilized the Correct in collaboration with the TC-Helicon VoiceTone Create, Producer-in-a-box Including TC Reverb and Tap Delay, Detune/Thickening, Distortion and Megaphone, A/B Switching, another great pedal. I only mention this as I have discovered that it is best to run first through the Correct and then through the Create and ensure that, in this configuration, the input on the Correct remain at twelve while the input on subsequent pedals be reduced significantly. While the Correct is brilliant on its own, the Correct and Create are a terrific combination.

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You've worked hard to create a vocal sound that's all your own, but leaving your live sound in the hands of others is hit and miss. Now you can make your sound engineer, your audience and your band smile with high-quality vocal processing that starts at the stage and is exclusively under your control with TC-Helicon VoiceTone pedals for singers.The VoiceTone Correct pedal's studio-quality sound, ready-for-action construction, and unobtrusive size let you carry it along with your favorite mic to the gig, whether it's a club or a concert hall. And operation couldn't be easier. You'll get the sound you want in seconds, instantly boosting your performance the very first night you use a VoiceTone pedal. Up to now, only the most successful singers have taken their producer, live engineer and vocal coach on the road, but now it's your turn to bring your vocal posse with you and ensure that your message-your sound-is heard.Take control of your live sound Feel like you're wrestling with others over your sound From the moment you plug your mic into a VoiceTone vocal processing pedal, you're in control of the tone and effects on your voice. When you sing through VoiceTone Create and Correct pedals you're saying, "This is my sound, don't mess with it!"Enjoy Complete Quality Quality can be witnessed in every aspect of the VoiceTone design. Studio caliber audio algorithms, transparent converters and fastidious analog audio design lead to a smooth sound that makes you want to sing your best while your fans get, well, fanatic. It just wouldn't be enough to make products that sound this good without making sure they stand up to the rough treatment they're going to get onstage or kicking around a rehearsal room floor.Live Engineer and Correction-in-a-pedal The nicest and most simpatico sound engineer you will ever meet is inside VoiceTone Correct. It combines pitch correction with tone and dynamic shaping that put a recorded gloss on live singing. Sensing algorithms developed at TC-H

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4/27/2012

TASCAM DP-008 8-Track Digital Portastudio Review

TASCAM DP-008 8-Track Digital Portastudio
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After wanting a digital multi-track for a long time, I finally decided on this model, and I'm glad I did.
One thing that is not included in a list of specs is the usability factor. I've purchased my share of electronic devices for making and recording music over the years. Just looking at a dry list of specs has often been my method of deciding on what to buy. Well, on paper the DP-008 looks good, but it's not until you use this to cut a few tracks that you realize how well it is designed. I'm SOOOO glad I didn't buy the DP-004, as this model is clearly the results of Tascam eliminating the weaker aspects of the 4 track model just in time for the 8 track version.
I have seen a lot of digital multi-tracks that look good on paper, but to use them is a real pain. The fact that the DP-008 has all the individual track knobs means that you don't have to go flipping through pages on a menu or choosing the "hot track" in some other way. Here it's all laid out logically and makes tweaking the final stereo mix a piece of cake. Sure it would be nice if there were level sliders rather than dials, but these work just fine.
I use this model to record myself playing guitar and bass, run a Boss drum machine into it, and I record vocals with an external mic though a small mixer that has some helpful effects on it. You don't need a mixer, though, as the included mics are quite good. I am able to record several tracks, "bounce" them if I want to, and then write them to a stereo master mix. Then, I export that mix on the unit itself (sounds weird, but basically you're just creating a wav file that can be seen by a computer). The final step is connecting the DP-008 to a computer and merely dragging the song files over to the computer. I then use Audacity to convert it to an ogg file or mp3.
I use Linux and the process of transferring songs to the computer is very simple. In the past you would have received a useless cd-rom with a crappy "song transfer" program and maybe some crapware to go along with it. I'm glad that Tascam has decided to treat the customer right and state it clearly: There is no need for special software. Once you export the song, it will show up as an external storage device and you can simply transfer the files over to your computer, whether it's a PC running Windows or Linux, or a Mac.

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3/19/2012

Antares Auto-Tune EFX Vocal Effect & Pitch Correction Plug-In Review

Antares Auto-Tune EFX Vocal Effect and Pitch Correction Plug-In
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This has been a frustrating.. I'm not computer savvy but this is impossible to get loaded. We even took it to someone that works on computers and it is still not loaded. Hope you have better luck,

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2/01/2012

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky String Set (10 - 46) Review

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky String Set (10 - 46)
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Take this to heart. I have been playing for 16 years this Christmas. For the first seven years I experimented with different brands and gauges. These were the strings I settled on after all that experimentation and I have never looked back. Slinky 9's are ALL I have bought for the past nine years. There are two types of electric guitar strings: Expensive and cheap. NEVER buy cheap strings. They sound too bright and about one out of twenty will break when you wind them up. Expensive strings are a little more complicated. The durability factor is much better with expensive strings. About one out of eighty will break. The difference between the expensive brands is in the sound. Some are "tinny" or bright. Some sound like bass strings tuned way up. With that said, Ernie Ball Super Slinky 9's have what I call a "V" voicing. It's like they have a little equalizer built in set to a good rock setting. You know, boost the mids and highs and roll back the mids. THESE... are the only strings designed specifically for rock/metal/southern rock/progressive heavier jam bands/etc. Period.
Man... I sound like a commercial. It's because I am passionate about these strings.

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