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Post by NoFilterChuck on Mar 15, 2016 20:23:32 GMT -6
I've got the 1731 positioned closest to the output tranny's right now. Yes this is correct for the most common placement. Jeff, have you ever considered rearranging the faceplate on the VP28 such that a DI jack could be added? even a TT jack, cuz we can get TT-Male-to-TRS-Female cables easy enough (just make 'em!) It's really the only thing the VP28 needs to be the perfect preamp
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Mar 15, 2016 19:18:17 GMT -6
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Mar 14, 2016 15:48:32 GMT -6
Damn...tough crowd...I thought the music was pretty damn cool. But what do I know? Joesph, are you in a band with Jeff Beck and touring with Adrian Belew? Anyway...meh. The noise floor is high. Ha, I work with good players, but not on that level. Hand built instruments are cool, but my first point was they should sound original too, this isn't a swarmatron. Process wise it's cool but then there are other instruments that do both well. The music and stage act is schmaltzy, machine or no. I was asked to check it out, that's my impression. ugh, you sound like a jazz snob lol
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Mar 12, 2016 19:42:10 GMT -6
I mean it's too bad we can't buy plugins with the 20% off coupon from them. only the UAD hardware is elligible for the coupon.
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Mar 12, 2016 14:59:32 GMT -6
it's too bad plugins aren't being offered, only hardware...
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Mar 10, 2016 22:33:20 GMT -6
the 312DI is pretty dope. I wish the VP28 had a DI on it. then it would be perfect!
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Mar 10, 2016 16:27:54 GMT -6
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Mar 7, 2016 15:50:18 GMT -6
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Mar 7, 2016 15:46:08 GMT -6
cademan7 are you talking about the routing page or the input/output tabs? The input/Output pages just let you see the meters per channel as well as set trims/signal level (-10/+4) The routing pages control where the hardware inputs appear inside your DAW, and where the software outputs in your daw appear on the hardware. it's pretty straightforward. the only confusing part is using the Low Latency Mixer. You need to set Software output 1-2 to be routed to "Mixer 1-2" (or 3-4) and then on the Mixer page, that's where you control the volume of your System's output relative to all of the Analog Input level, which are routed directly to the analog output. The signal level settings are supposed to be set to whatever level device you're plugging into them. For the inputs, if you're plugging in a device that spits out a +4dBu signal as the max signal level and you want it to show up as -12dbFS in the daw, set the input channel's digital reference to -12. if you want that analog signal to show up as -18dbFS, then that's what you set the digital reference to. The output page is similarly configured. If you're plugging the outputs of the symphony into a -10 amp or a +4dBu speaker, set the outputs accordingly.
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Mar 4, 2016 11:28:44 GMT -6
750F or higher is what jsteiger told me when I started, and it has never failed me yet!
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Mar 2, 2016 17:09:10 GMT -6
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Mar 2, 2016 17:06:07 GMT -6
I want a place to put mine!!
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Mar 2, 2016 17:02:38 GMT -6
probably because they're tailored to different markets.
BF8 is most likely meant for bedroom producers and home studio folks. the BF16 is gonna be targeted towards folks with a bunch of outboard gear, who are most likely guys running pro or semi-pro studios that don't need more than 16 channels. Small-to-medium sized post-production studios, for example.
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Mar 1, 2016 2:44:17 GMT -6
Well...there's a "no politics" rule...This might get deleted... Some day you should watch it first tho. it's too funny not to watch
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Feb 29, 2016 15:56:46 GMT -6
this is too good to not watch!
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Feb 28, 2016 22:01:46 GMT -6
you'll run into issues with Calibrating those 1176s if you've never built anything. that's why I'd start with a build that doesn't need calibrating. Yeah, the pics are gone for me as well, because they're 3+ years old.
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Feb 28, 2016 20:25:09 GMT -6
I don't think it could be said more strongly, but for DIY, nothing beats Jeff's VP26 kit or Colin's ez1073 kit as a first project. in the EZ1073 kit, all of the component leads are already cut and bent, and placed in individual labeled bags. You *literally* just pick a bag, and place the component. takes about 4 hours to build that ez1073 kit, because Colin did all the hard work with sorting/cutting!! Jeff's VP26 is great as a first kit because the component count is so LOW, other than the single opamp you need. note that I said VP26, not VP28. If this helps, here's my build thread for my two 500 series racks and all the modules that went into them. groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=46108.0 Part 1 (Total Newb!!) groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=49545.0 Part 2 (not a newb) I started from zero experience as well building gear and you can read about some of the troubles I had during my builds.
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Feb 28, 2016 13:30:52 GMT -6
Sounds good to me, listening via earbuds thru my phone tho. The twangy guitars are a bit harsh but every instrument is in their own space on the sound stage, which is good. My only other comments are performance related, but it just sounds like an early production (you havent done edits or tightening yet). The speakers are definitely helping you get everything sounding right when you track it, thats for sure! That's the very thing I've noticed Chuck! Love using them to dial in a sound for tracking! How do you go about that if you're tracking yourself tho? Record, Listen back on speakers, adjust, repeat ad naseum?
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Feb 28, 2016 13:29:31 GMT -6
Can you just diconnect the fan? i've done that in the past, but the unit becomes so hot to the touch. i measured it with a multimeter and the front panel was around 130F+ without the fan. With the fan, it's around 115F or so. I didn't worry about how the components would be affected, but seeing as some folks chimed in saying it might cause components to fail prematurely if they're subjected to that heat constantly, i reconnected the fan. Also, this thing sits on top of my desk and acts like a miniature heat lamp when the fan is disconnected lol. Definitely raises the ambient temperature!!
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Battery 4
Feb 28, 2016 12:12:29 GMT -6
via mobile
Post by NoFilterChuck on Feb 28, 2016 12:12:29 GMT -6
The fact that there isn't a universal standard between DAW drum maps, controllers and these drum software offerings is really frustrating. There is, but it is restricted to the GM drum mapping. All the drum samplers have a mode to either transmit according to this mapping(vdrums can do this) and receive it and map correctly(superior drummer has a GM mapping layout setting as does Addictive Drums) Quick google search revealed this www.native-instruments.com/forum/threads/midi-mapping-in-battery-4.209460/
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Feb 28, 2016 12:05:51 GMT -6
Lol what? You mean you've been using them outside of a daw/interface/monitors situation???
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Feb 28, 2016 11:21:46 GMT -6
Charles, what hats are you using? Me or a different charles? My buddy left his roland vdrums at my apartment and we use them on projects with addictive drums. If your productions are pretty complex (lots of synths/vocals/music) that the drums are buried under, you'll never notice the difference. Its only when the triggered drums are exposed that you notice that they aren't real. But then again, listen to this guy finger-drum... START AT 3:30 OMFG!!!!
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Feb 28, 2016 11:13:57 GMT -6
Sounds good to me, listening via earbuds thru my phone tho. The twangy guitars are a bit harsh but every instrument is in their own space on the sound stage, which is good. My only other comments are performance related, but it just sounds like an early production (you havent done edits or tightening yet). The speakers are definitely helping you get everything sounding right when you track it, thats for sure!
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Feb 28, 2016 8:46:36 GMT -6
From my own experience, the following are great-sounding and extremely usable libraries: Ivory2 American Concert D Ravenscroft 275 Cinesamples Piano In Blue Alicia's Keys (has some tuning/phase issues, but still sounds great)
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Feb 27, 2016 20:49:58 GMT -6
Speaking of the Sympony, I don't want mine to sound any different than it does. Can't imagine they'd want to change the way it sounds. Yeah, it's very dangerous to alter something as universally highly regarded as the Symphony. Remember when Coke decided to "improve" their formula. That said, I trust Apogee not to take a backward step regarding conversion. I do think the Burr Brown preamps from their last generation interfaces are smoother than the THAT "upgrade" on the new line, but the THAT chips are very good as well and I'm sure plenty prefer them too. As for the MOTU stuff, no I haven't heard it. MOTU has a great track record though, so if they are using the Sabre 8 channel DAC, I am sure their implementation is clean and sounds great. The same for UA's 16ch Apollo. AKM is proud of their latest design though, and their reps seem to think their new DACs (4490) are superior to the ESS chip (even though dynamic range and noise performance are lower based on measurements). Also, we know implementation is at least as important. The Burl AD and DA use last generation AKM chips, so you see the performance is there in the presence of a good design. Glad you like the BF John. I think UA knew there was some room for improvement, and with stiff competition from Apogee, MOTU, RME, etc. at the same price point, they knew some refinement would re-invigorate the line. I've yet to get a sample of the 16 from UA, though they agreed to send me one, so for now the improvement in the DA is theoretical as far as I'm concerned. The guys that populate RGO have some pretty good ears though, so as always, if you like the sound... I want my symphony to sound different from how it sounds now! I want it to not have any fan noise!!!! :-( thats reason enough to replace it with a new one! Metric halo doesnt have fans, UA doesnt have fans, nothin in motu or lavry(?)! Cmon son! I guess if you want the old symphony sound, use old modules in the new chassis, since thats where the audio is handled..
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