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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 12, 2024 18:24:44 GMT -6
Just got it back this morning So the mod on the Apollo x6 was worth the money? Listening to Sade "No Ordinary Love." What kind of wine were you drinking? IDK...let me ask my boyfriend... Comedy... |
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 12, 2024 18:27:11 GMT -6
I would venture to say it's very Lynx/Dangerous sounding. Punchy and clean...precise without being clinical. So, yes, if you have an Apollo and want to get near Dangerous DA territory, this is a lot cheaper than buying one of those.
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Post by kcatthedog on Apr 13, 2024 3:30:01 GMT -6
Glad you are pleased!
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Post by kcatthedog on Apr 13, 2024 6:09:37 GMT -6
I guess the other question based on comments above: real total costs, Apollo, bla mod, improved headphones out etc., would you buy all that again or another interface?
When I first started using my symphony mkii and my Aurora n the improved headphones outs was very apparent or if you really like the Apollo workflow, the bla mod is a good option to improve sonics.
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Post by svart on Apr 13, 2024 9:13:21 GMT -6
So far.. It IS John were talking about.. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 13, 2024 9:19:01 GMT -6
You know, I take the hit for selling stuff…but I’m in the large majority.
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Post by enlav on Apr 13, 2024 9:24:57 GMT -6
You know, I take the hit for selling stuff…but I’m in the large majority. Honestly wish I could part with things more easily. I can sell guitars/amps with relative ease, but for some reason that stops at Pro Audio. It would certainly help fund gear I'd get more use out of. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 13, 2024 9:29:40 GMT -6
I guess the other question based on comments above: real total costs, Apollo, bla mod, improved headphones out etc., would you buy all that again or another interface? When I first started using my symphony mkii and my Aurora n the improved headphones outs was very apparent or if you really like the Apollo workflow, the bla mod is a good option to improve sonics. That’s the thing - you could get a used Apollo x6 for around $1600. Then $1295 for the mod - that’s around $3000. A Lynx Aurora n with 8 channels and added digital I/o it’s about the same price. If you want to be in the Apollo front end, you’d at least need a twin or a satellite, so add in at least another $500. If I can figure out how to monitor the trinnov with just the Apollo, I’ll be fine selling the Hilo. I’m so used to the Apollo front end and the console and the UA ecosystem et al, that I feel like the mod would be a perfect scenario. Is it easier to just buy an Aurora n and be done with it? Yeah - but no Apollo front end. |
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Post by kcatthedog on Apr 13, 2024 9:56:36 GMT -6
Ya, if you are tracking through Apollo, then you want an Apollo. I got my Aurora N open box before the last price jump, for $2100, which has ended up being lucky.
What’s the last problem again? You can run multiple monitors in the Apollo software any way to harness that ?
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Post by mjheck on Apr 13, 2024 13:19:14 GMT -6
It will be interesting to see how you feel about your mixing results - both the sonics/translatiablity and the actual work flow.
its such a fine line. I loved the sound of the Antelope product I had but man, did I mix dull with it. the 2192? Loved the sound of thew DA and the AD but I didn't hear bottom so well with the DA, and got a lot of stuff wrong there.
Nobody wants to torture themselves with shitty sound all day for sure. But too pretty is also problematic.
it sounds like the options are really close on the listening side of the equation - it will be interesting to see if the subtle differences that exist show up in some way in the mixing, and which helps you more.
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Post by geoff738 on Apr 13, 2024 15:04:09 GMT -6
You know, I take the hit for selling stuff…but I’m in the large majority. I’m not sure it’s the selling stuff. It’s the buying it again and the rinse and repeat that sometimes makes me chuckle. But it is a good way to test out stuff and see if it works in your space and for your workflow. If you can afford to take a hit on stuff sometimes as you say. Cheers, Geoff |
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 13, 2024 15:21:38 GMT -6
You know, I take the hit for selling stuff…but I’m in the large majority. I’m not sure it’s the selling stuff. It’s the buying it again and the rinse and repeat that sometimes makes me chuckle. But it is a good way to test out stuff and see if it works in your space and for your workflow. If you can afford to take a hit on stuff sometimes as you say. Cheers, Geoff I don’t think I do it any more than anyone else. I’m just not scared to say I bought something, got bored and sold it. Two years later I get bored and want that sound again. I don’t know why everybody gets so sanctimonious (not accusing you)…its just a lazy take when people jab me about it. It doesn’t really bother me as much as it makes me roll my eyes. |
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Post by geoff738 on Apr 13, 2024 15:32:28 GMT -6
I’m not sure it’s the selling stuff. It’s the buying it again and the rinse and repeat that sometimes makes me chuckle. But it is a good way to test out stuff and see if it works in your space and for your workflow. If you can afford to take a hit on stuff sometimes as you say. Cheers, Geoff I don’t think I do it any more than anyone else. I’m just not scared to say I bought something, got bored and sold it. Two years later I get bored and want that sound again. I don’t know why everybody gets so sanctimonious (not accusing you)…its just a lazy take when people jab me about it. It doesn’t really bother me as much as it makes me roll my eyes. I guess we all have different ways of going about this stuff. I research stuff, buy or not, and tend to hold. But I’m also not making my living off this and also admit to being somewhat allergic to taking a bath on a piece of gear. It would be fun to try out more stuff though! Cheers, Geoff |
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Post by doubledog on Apr 13, 2024 16:05:21 GMT -6
I've been through a lot of gear too. Drums, guitars, pro audio, more drums, more pro audio. Although I'll have to admit that I tend to hang onto more expensive gear for longer periods of time - but sometimes it does take a bit to get there and it's not always possible to try stuff out for a long enough period of time to really know if its right... or it's right until you find something better. My wife tells me she's just happy I'm only doing this with gear.  |
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 13, 2024 16:09:46 GMT -6
I’ve always thought losing a couple hundred bucks wasn’t that big a deal if you used it for a couple months or more. You couldn’t have rented it for that long and you got the experience with that piece of gear.
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Post by kcatthedog on Apr 13, 2024 16:17:40 GMT -6
^^This^^
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Post by kcatthedog on Apr 13, 2024 16:19:48 GMT -6
Let’s not forget our acquisition thread at 405 pages and counting, suggests somebody, other than our esteemed thread founder is buying something !  |
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Post by Mister Chase on Apr 13, 2024 17:32:29 GMT -6
I’ve always thought losing a couple hundred bucks wasn’t that big a deal if you used it for a couple months or more. You couldn’t have rented it for that long and you got the experience with that piece of gear. 100%. I've had stuff for 6 months to years and figured it was way cheaper than a rental. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 13, 2024 18:10:29 GMT -6
Let’s not forget our acquisition thread at 405 pages and counting, suggests somebody, other than our esteemed thread founder is buying something !  |
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Post by svart on Apr 13, 2024 18:16:06 GMT -6
I’m not sure it’s the selling stuff. It’s the buying it again and the rinse and repeat that sometimes makes me chuckle. But it is a good way to test out stuff and see if it works in your space and for your workflow. If you can afford to take a hit on stuff sometimes as you say. Cheers, Geoff I don’t think I do it any more than anyone else. I’m just not scared to say I bought something, got bored and sold it. Two years later I get bored and want that sound again. I don’t know why everybody gets so sanctimonious (not accusing you)…its just a lazy take when people jab me about it. It doesn’t really bother me as much as it makes me roll my eyes. We just teasing you about it.. don't hurt your eyes. |
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Post by Martin John Butler on Apr 13, 2024 18:24:16 GMT -6
I'm glad the mod is working out for you John.
I think "Focus" is a good way to describe he changes in general. After getting the mod, there's more clarity, a wider sounder stage and less "hashy" noise.
John said, " I would venture to say it's very Lynx/Dangerous sounding. Punchy and clean...precise without being clinical"
Yep, after the BLA mod, the Apollo reminded me of Dangerous Music's tone too.
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 13, 2024 19:31:47 GMT -6
I don’t think I do it any more than anyone else. I’m just not scared to say I bought something, got bored and sold it. Two years later I get bored and want that sound again. I don’t know why everybody gets so sanctimonious (not accusing you)…its just a lazy take when people jab me about it. It doesn’t really bother me as much as it makes me roll my eyes. We just teasing you about it.. don't hurt your eyes. And I haven’t said anything in 11 years…it’s fine…it’s just not that correct anymore |
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Post by gwlee7 on Apr 13, 2024 19:47:38 GMT -6
It has never been my intention to be putting anyone down. I have bought and sold tons of shit before I have even learned how to use it. 😂
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Post by ericn on Apr 13, 2024 20:08:16 GMT -6
I’ll admit I have probably bought and sold off DBX 160xt’d at least 10 times can’t count how many Mackie 1202’s I have had.
I think the interesting exercise here is how much would one have to spend on a octo card or box plus an interface to equal the modded Apollo and what would you sacrifice ?
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Post by Martin John Butler on Apr 13, 2024 20:16:16 GMT -6
I must admit I've had a bunch of Telecasters, but I always sell them because something's not right. Only the 1951 Esquire had the best neck, but someone had lobotomized it by making it a double cutaway and adding the neck pickup. Funny thing, my $150 Squire 51" has a very similar neck, better than a dozen Tele's I tried, just not a great finish on it.
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