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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Jun 4, 2022 2:26:25 GMT -6
I'm actually interested in a box like this. I'm on the road so much that a small interface with a really good set of pres ticks a lot of boxes for me. If the sound is as good as their 500 series 88lb preamp, it's a good deal. I listened to the Vintage king demo and It didn't wow me but it's always best to hear the product for yourself I guess. Also I don't get why brands almost never put a second headphone output on these kinds of products, it seems like it wouldn't add that much to the cost and to me is an absolute necessity . Guessing its only stereo DAC so it would just be a mirrored HP out anyway.
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Jun 3, 2022 19:22:42 GMT -6
Very much a work of art. Definitely a labour of love.
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on May 28, 2022 2:57:40 GMT -6
PS: Benjamin, I am fighting every fiber of my being not to respond with "that's what she said."
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on May 27, 2022 3:58:52 GMT -6
Hi, I just saw this question and wanted to provide an additional response, with my own specifics: • Im on a Mac mini system (no drivers to worry about) • I mix exclusively using Audeze MX4 headphones (so the headphone amp is important to me) • I do not use any outboard gear, save for a Zulu which mixes are sent through as a stereo pair I was surprised at how unfavorable the reviews were, but gave it a shot as I had three different BLA modded pieces and those modifications made a significant improvement. I really liked the sound quality a good deal. The closest piece I can compare it to was the A to D on the old 2192. My complaints would be two fold: 1) I don't love the blend knob for monitoring live signal or mix (not to be angry because it is different, but I just don't find it useful) 2) I have written customer service three times asking for help explaining the digital outputs on the back but have yet to receive an answer (the connections appear to be something like an RCA mini toslink but none of my existing cables fit, so I have never been able to use this feature). Either it is some other protocol, or something was improperly installed - but I don't know because I have not heard back. So, with all of those caveats, the tracks I have recorded with it have been lovely, smooth and detailed, and when mixing, the stereo field is easy to hear and mixes translate. So, I really like the piece, and assume a 2.0 version will resolve these minor issues. That's what I've got. MJH You’re saying the SPDIF connections on the back panel are a nonstandard size? 99.9% sure they will work if you push a little bit harder. They are standard size.
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on May 25, 2022 2:42:59 GMT -6
Whatever you do, don't pay someone to mod it! People trying to flog off 002 for $50-100 in my area. I don't think anyone buys them. Yes they are just a common IEC jug cord. Thanks for confirming the IEC cord.
Nah, no need to let some yocal have a go at soldering around on it.. They're cheap for sure, so not much concern about experimenting with it or gutting it for the case Lots of photos around online of the BLA mod from years ago.
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on May 24, 2022 23:10:41 GMT -6
Whatever you do, don't pay someone to mod it!
People trying to flog off 002 for $50-100 in my area. I don't think anyone buys them.
Yes they are just a common IEC jug cord.
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on May 15, 2022 5:14:06 GMT -6
One thing I wish it would do with bandmate is offer options for more than kick, snare and hi hat. Most every kit in there has tambourines, shakers, cow bells, etc. I you just want to hear some suggested patterns for your audio, that would be nice. Just like with hi hat you can approach a shaker in varied ways. Yeah that would be great.
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on May 14, 2022 4:40:57 GMT -6
So how is bandmate working out for you guys? Its probably the only feature that interests me (I own SD3 and use Logic Drummer). Anyone who uses logic drummer using EZD3 and finding it better/faster/easier..... The great thing about Logics Drummer is that it can do an entire song arrangement including fills and variations from verse chorus bridge etc instantly... and its pretty easier to adjust the fills, by just splitting the region in the last bar of a section and sliding a knob around to change the fill till you find something you like. Also changing styles is instant as well... Are you finding EZD3 better at creating finished drum parts? Doesn't even have the capacity. This is more aimed at people who don't "get" the Logic Drummer....because they don't play linear songs. It allows you to come up with a guitar riff (only)...import it, pick a beat and use Song Builder from THERE--to inspire the rest of the writing session. Where Logic Drummer's AI strength is that it can lay out an entire drum part, start to finish for a recorded song. This isn't really AI. It's just doing a hitpoint detection and using it as search criteria (just tap2Find with audio input). Nothing wrong with that--it's just a very different tool for a very different workflow. Probably the more popular one--as when I tell people about Logic Drummer, I get a nearly universal "wait--you play the whole song, start to finish? i usually just record an idea and start building in the DAW"---and for THAT...the Bandmate thing is a better fit, probably. For me, what I'll call an "old school sit at the piano and write the song songwriter"...it's of limited use. Also note: it doesn't seem to even ATTEMPT to tempo map dragged audio...so, it's also a guitar riff you wrote and then record TO a click or there's a setting I missed. I think bandmate is for someone who wants a more in-depth way to build a drum part. Logic is works well for singer song writing or basic rock, but to build something more complex it becomes restrictive. I miss logic drummer for its quick and easy way to get a drums into a song while writing but i would always replace with superior loops and edit or do vdrums. Bandmate is going to be great for me. I wish it did map the tempo though.
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on May 4, 2022 21:20:17 GMT -6
Most class D amps are rated at 10% thd at 4ohms. That 300w amp will be 150 into 8ohm speakers less the 10% thd figure. Call it 100w of clean power. My Amphions have 85dB sensitivity and I'm using them as nearfields. Seems like 50watts per should be enough. 85db for 1 watt @ 1m (probably) is on the lower side. That amp you have linked only comes with a 32V psu. Our A07 with a free DC 32V power adapter,Use this power adapter,the A07 output is about 65-80W for per channel.
Any of these cheap chip amps are a gamble (one that my pay off). Another option is to pickup a second hand hifi amp.. I used a yamaha with pure direct to drive some NS-10s for a few years.
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on May 4, 2022 19:29:10 GMT -6
I thought you were talking about their diaphragm material Ward.
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on May 4, 2022 19:27:38 GMT -6
Smallest form factor amps that don't like shit or break overnight are TI chip amp designs. TPA3255 is the highest powered one. You can run them as monoblocks with a pre-amp or monitor controller. Tons of options and evaluation boards are about 250 USD from TI themselves. Something like this? AIYIMA A07 TPA3255 Power Amplifier 300Wx2 HiFi Class D Stereo Digital Audio Amp 2.0 Channel Amplifier for Passive Speaker Home Audio (A07+DC 32V Power Adapter) www.amazon.com/dp/B08CJZGT6H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9AWGV6YRRX8ZEEGVCEMR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1Most class D amps are rated at 10% thd at 4ohms. That 300w amp will be 150 into 8ohm speakers less the 10% thd figure. Call it 100w of clean power.
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on May 3, 2022 17:08:22 GMT -6
Does anyone care about visual design any longer? Those (and most mics made these days) LOOK dreadful. They are just Chinese bodies with a premium paint job so they can charge a bit more...
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on May 2, 2022 18:03:40 GMT -6
Topping will give you ~80w into 4 ohms before THD takes off, ~50w at 8ohm. Very good for such a tiny amp.
Svart was selling some class-d amps which should perform better??
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on May 1, 2022 19:34:40 GMT -6
Purchased. The new libraries seem are worth the upgrade price alone. Band mate seems like a great tool. Not a direct replacement for something like logic drummer, but more of a tool for the final product.
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Apr 29, 2022 21:30:28 GMT -6
EZD3 walk through:
Band mate demonstration at around 1hr
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Apr 29, 2022 18:51:52 GMT -6
Soyuz microphones are pieces of art, beautifully made:
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Apr 21, 2022 3:40:59 GMT -6
Why anyone would have a spinning disk in their computer for anything other than backup is beyond me.... Recording onto a single SSD is fine, audio files sizes are small compared to video.
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Apr 14, 2022 20:46:36 GMT -6
I bet the changes won't really 'feel' all that significant to long-time users
I don't think they will feel big for SD3 users but it will be big for EZD2 users. To me the price of upgrade admission will really be with the band jam along feature, AND with the ability to drop audio into their search browser...not just drop a MIDI sample. I would LOVE to have this feature for that synth band project I'm working on right now. I'm actually in the dilemma of do I keep wading through MIDI libraries hoping to find something that fits with the mediocre loops they offered up, or do I just wait for EZD3 and see if it can offer up enhanced grooves that fit, only faster.
Right there with you. Band mate 'could' be a game changer for toontrack.
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Apr 12, 2022 19:29:06 GMT -6
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Apr 12, 2022 17:45:09 GMT -6
No, me too, only a very simplistic video sort of matching a guitar groove. I emailed them asking if they will extend sale price as it makes no sense to buy something whose features you can’t demo, haven’t heard back yet. Can you post a link?
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Apr 12, 2022 16:33:27 GMT -6
i bought the kemper 2 years ago i became a kemper fan,for me Kemper sound better than Axe 3,to each his own. [/div][/quote] .....just 44 real amps. [/quote] I'm pretty sure that's every kemper/fractal users dream...
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Apr 9, 2022 3:16:14 GMT -6
Unless you did 128 takes of drums, there something is wrong with that picture and I'm quite interested how it got to that point. It looks insane Edit: I see..... All the drum mics are on 1 track. Any DAW would struggle displaying that. Its much more common to split them out to their own track and group/folder the drums for editing...... The other option is just display one take at a time. You still have 8 audio files displaying on one track though. Edit 2: surely you are taking the piss with that screenshot. BTW I am a devout Cubase 'lanes' guy who is not a big fan of reaper takes system. Reaper has lanes too.. I'm aware, but the work flow is different. Even studio one doesn't function quite like cubase.
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Apr 8, 2022 16:35:14 GMT -6
Real drum comping and punches in Reaper quickly turn into Windows 3.1 digital vomit Unless you did 128 takes of drums, there something is wrong with that picture and I'm quite interested how it got to that point. It looks insane Edit: I see..... All the drum mics are on 1 track. Any DAW would struggle displaying that. Its much more common to split them out to their own track and group/folder the drums for editing...... The other option is just display one take at a time. You still have 8 audio files displaying on one track though. Edit 2: surely you are taking the piss with that screenshot. BTW I am a devout Cubase 'lanes' guy who is not a big fan of reaper takes system.
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Apr 8, 2022 16:22:40 GMT -6
I wonder if Bandmate will use the whole groove library including add-on EZX and midi packs to generate beat suggestions. I have a Trio+ pedal I take with me when I travel for work sometimes, it's a bit limited but to have something like this is EZD3 or SD3(4?) will be super cool as long as it works. Any tutorials out for it yet? (Btw I've already bought it). I haven't seen any early reviews yet. But if they come out with some and Bandmate works well I will be preordering. I primarly use SD3 but would upgrade to EZD3 for the feature. Programming drums can really interrupt creative flow and logic drummer allows you almost seamless drums for writing. I never used them in the final song but they are great for what they do. EZD might change this considerably, especially the work flow, if you can load in a guitar or bass part, get basic beat that works and keep writing. Then manipulate the midi to really fit the parts after the fact. Start to finish in "one" plugin. Well probably move to SD3 for the final version. SD3 is basically a midi workstation for drums I love working with it, but i enjoy the technical side by nature. I can totally understand how people would like the simplicity of EZD. Im like that with synths.
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Apr 6, 2022 4:21:42 GMT -6
Well, it will cost nothing but time to try it out.
Too much customization for me. Much like linux where i spend more time tinkering than being productive.
More and more full time audio engineers are working on Reaper.
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