[Harp-L] Short piece with RP250 patch for Shure 545

[Richard Hunter <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi all,

Because the Digitech RP250 is a computer audio interface as well as an 
amp modeler, I've been recording little solo pieces as I go along 
developing patches.  Today I took one of those solos--a piece I played 
in second position on an A harp using the RP250 and the Shure 545 
mic--and put a rhythm section behind it.  You can hear the results at:
http://hunterharp.com/DigitechRP/RP250_Shure_Hot_Blues_1.mp3

The piece is about 30 seconds long. Like I said, the harmonica part is 
recorded right off the RP.  All I did to the harp part in the mix is 
roll off some low end EQ, standard operating procedure for anything in 
the mix besides bass.

I think this is a pretty hellacious amped harp sound.  The low midrange 
punch from the Shure mic coming through that thing is amazing.  (Lot of 
energy around 200-250 hZ, which is the fat zone for amped harp.) I'll be 
putting out a few more pieces like this in the next week or so--I think 
you get a better idea of what the RP250 is all about when you hear the 
sounds in context.

I've enlisted a few harp players I know to beta test the patchset.  If 
you're interested in beta testing, please advise via email offlist.

Enjoy.

Regards, Richard Hunter
hunterharp.com
harmonica blog at http://myspace.com/richardhunterharp
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