Re: [Harp-L] The Vocal 300 by Digitech...options!

["Rob Paparozzi" <chromboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Alec,

    I guess I should clear this up,

The RP-300 is NOT for singers.

my review was NOT the same unit Richard Hunter uses

He's using the RP200 /300(is a newer vers)

I'm using the VOCAL- 300...THIS is the one for singers, the RP is the one
for Guitarists

Harpers going after a 'cleaner' 'PA type' sound may find the VOCAL 300 a
better unit

Harpers looking for the Fender tube sounds would want the RP-300

Though both are made by Digitech, they are "different units"

I hope this helps ....

best,
rob


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alec Drachman" <alec@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Richard Hunter" <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <chromboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 10:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] The Vocal 300 by Digitech...options!


> Thanks a bunch, Richard. That is very helpful. Since the RP-300 is for
> singers, I had no idea if it still had the amp modeling (blackface, tweed,
> etc.) Nice to know it does. I'll check Tinus' website for info on the
Vamp.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> Alec Drachman
> http://www.bluecats.org
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Richard Hunter" <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Alec" <alec@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>; <chromboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 10:43 AM
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] The Vocal 300 by Digitech...options!
>
>
> > Alec wrote:
> > >
> > > I've been wondering about this for a while. Can you get
> > > those amp modeling sounds out of the RP-300? Does it have
> > > tube type distortion as an effect? All the adds I've seen
> > > are unclear on this point. Could you load one of Richard's
> > > cool presets for the RP-200 into the RP-300?
> >
> > Answers as follows:
> > 1) Yes, you get the amp modeling sounds out of the RP300.  The sound
> > engine is the same; the RP300 gives you more controls for shaping
> > effects, and a few more parameters for each effect.
> > 2)  "Tube type distortion" is not one of the effects per se, but several

> > of the amp models provide greater or lesser degrees of modeled tube
> > distortion.  In other words, the device models the distortion that you
> > get from an overdriven tube amp.
> > 3)  The settings for any given sound must be entered by hand, i.e. there
> > is no computer interface, so you can't "load" them.  That said, the
> > interface is pretty straightforward, and entering settings for a given
> > sound isn't difficult or time-consuming.  (It's testing the sound to
> > make sure you got it exactly right that takes time.)  RP200 presets will
> > work on the RP300 with very slight mods (because of those few extra
> > controls).
> >
> > > Also, Richard mentions the Berringer V-amp2, which I've
> > > also been eyeing. Has anyone actually tried one with harp
> > > to compare it to the RP-200?
> >
> > Tinus has used the VAMP, you might check his website out.
> >
> > > I'll never give up my tube amps, but for small gigs, or
> > > fill-in gigs with other bands, these things seem like they
> > > would really come it handy.
> >
> > Ditto and likewise.  And if you think these things are handy for a
> > pick-up gig, wait until you see how handy they are when you travel via
> > air.  You can carry your entire rig to the gig -- on another continent,
> > if you like -- in a small bag or backpack. Now THAT is better living
> > through electronics.
> >
> > Regarding the real amps, in general, no piece of gear that makes a sound
> > that inspires you is ever obsolete.  I will never sell my Crate VC508.
> > But unless the gig is a straight-up Chicago blues session, I'll never
> > carry the Crate to another gig either.
> >
> > Thansk and regards, Richard Hunter
> > hunterharp.com
> >
> >
>
>
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