Re: [Harp-L] Blending harp with recordings



Richard,
So those of you that are using the RP200 use it mainly as a modelling amp thru a pa and not for plugging both mic and laptop into it then
out to the pa?


How does it work as far as compressing the sound to blend with backing tracks?

I own 3 killer vintage amps so vintage sound isn't my goal. For the solo projects I want to make the harp (mostly chromatic) blend in by compressing
it to match the sampled Garage Band and ProLogic instruments. If someone in the audience closes their eyes I want them to sense the whole band is
there on the recording or stage rather then a guy playing harp to a soundtrack. The TC Electronics unit I mentioned was the only one listed that
is used for both recording along with prerecorded tracks or using live in real time in laptop performances.


I guess I could buy a RP200 for the amp modeling, plug my harp mic into it then plug the PR into the TCE to compress it.
The nice thing about the TCE compressor unit is it has 4 1/4 inch (2 xlr) inputs so you could use one for vocals, another for harp and 2 more for keys or guitar if you go out as a duo or trio act. I think I could afford to own both at $90:-)


thanks
mike

On Nov 10, 2007, at 11:31 AM, Richard Hunter wrote:

Michael Easton wrote:
<I came into the discussions on the Digitech RP200 late...I checked GC <and MF online only to find the Digitech RP200
<isn't listed. I'm assuming it was discontinued.


This is true, RP200s are no longer being manufactured. For a short time, this means that bargains can be had as retailers blow out their stock to make way for the RP150/250/350. Online retailers like Musicians Friend and American Musical Supply are selling the last of their new RP200s for less than $90.

Because the device is discontinued, I now own 3--the one I bought 6 years ago, a backup that I bought for myself, and one my son gave me--plus a couple of spare power supplies. I figure that lot should last me for another 20 years if I don't throw the stuff from the back of a moving truck. I get way too much value from the RP200 to want to start over with another device.

I jammed with Jon Paris (formerly of Johnny Winter's band) in NYC a couple of weeks ago, and had the opportunity to use the RP there. The first tune was a medium tempo blues in E, and when I began playing I heard the unmistakeable, characteristic sound of amped Chicago harp cutting through the band--not so much loud and distorted as full of authority in the low end of the A harp. Every head in the room turned toward the harp. It was the first time I've really felt that the RP was completely the right thing for traditional amped blues.

Regards, Richard Hunter
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