Re: [Harp-L] To be Heard... In a rock band

[Richard Hunter <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 "G. E. Popenoe" wrote:

<Another possibility is to get a keyboard amp. This is basically a PA in <a
<box however I have not see a keyboard amp with as much flexibility to <add
<effects as with the PA approach.

Dunno about that.  My Peavey K/B/A 100 has an effects loop jack on the 
front panel that puts the effects between the channel preamp and the 
main power amp, along with a preamp out jack on the back that you can 
use to send a signal to the PA (with effects in between if you choose). 
 I'm pretty sure the Roland keyboard amps have FX loops too.

Most of the keyboard amps I see now have either built in FX or an FX 
loop.  The latter is generally better if you already own a bunch of 
effects that you like. You're more likely to see built in FX delay and 
reverb on a PA amp, and those are the two most important FX for harp 
players; but if you want some weirder stuff, I'd go for something with 
an FX loop.

FYI, I saw in Computer Music this month that a manufacturer is gearing 
up to introduce a floor-mounted box with a footpedal that allows you to 
load your own VST (computer-based)effects in and chain them in any order 
you like.  There are a HUGE number of free, high quality VST effects for 
reverb, delay, chorus, phase, flange, ring modulation, compression, EQ, 
etc. out there, and for short money you can buy some of the most extreme 
effects imaginable (e.g. an 8-way pitch shifter with delay on every 
line).  I am looking forward to more news on that box with great interest.

Regards, Richard Hunter
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