Re: To use an octave device?Try a BOSS AD-3

[Grbullets2@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 12/23/2002 9:45:50 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
harp-l@xxxxxxxxx writes:


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> -tim
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      I would like to introduce a device that seems to be little known in the 
harp world but is a fantastic little effects box called a BOSS  AD-3.It's an 
acoustic instrument processor and works great with harp.It has a two band 
EQ,high(6.3kHz) and a low(100Hz) which just happens to be at the top and 
bottom of the freq. response of a Shure magnetic element for all you green 
bullet users.It also has a 2X2 chorus,fully adjustable from just a touch to 
alot,and a fantastic reverb that sounds incredibly like a spring reverb,also 
fully adjustable.On top of that,it has an anti feedback circuit that can be 
set manually,or used on auto with the click of a foot switch when acoustic 
feedback pops in while you're playing.They can be used together ,both at once 
as well.It has an input level adjustment as well and a peak LED that blinks 
at 6db below clipping so you know when its peaking out.It has two inputs,one 
in a straight line input and the other is a G-amp simulator,which is designed 
to make acoustic guitar sound more natural when playing amplified.I don't use 
that input much but it seems to mellow out the tone.Its powered by 6 AA 
batteries or an AC adapter.I've been using mine for a couple years now and 
everyone I let try it is quite impressed.It can also be used to run straight 
into a PA or other balanced device.The chorus is turned on and off by means 
of a foot switch.The reverb and EQ adjustments are done with knobs on the 
unit.This device can really fatten up your sound of mellow it right out with 
the EQ settings,and can add some really nice effects with the reverb and 
chorus.A very versitile little unit,about 6X6 in. and about 1.5 in. high.Fits 
nicely on top of a larger size amp like a bassman RI. I haven't seen many 
around at the music stores but I believe they're still available.Retail is 
somewhere around $150.There's also a BOSS AD-5,which has a four band EQ and 
inputs for magnetis mics or other mics with XLR inputs.It has the same 
features as the AD-3 with a few more bells and whistles.I haven't tried one 
but I imagine its even better than the AD-3 for harp.Its slightly larger 
too,about 9X6 I'd say.I would recomend that anyone give one a try if you 
happen to find one at your local music store or where ever it is you get your 
supplies.I think you'll be quite impressed!............Dave