RE: [Harp-L] Jaming/Gigging on harmonica with a Multi-Effect processor

[Buck Worley <boogalloo@xxxxxxx>]

Jeff-
 
After purchasing a Zoom g9tt2?? or something like that, I spent hours and hours reprogramming guitar pre-set patches to harmonica settings. What appealed to me about this unit is that it has an AB channel each with its own 12ax7. It does have some nice analogue stuff. So, I tried lots of amp models, EQ settings, a zillion effects; rotary, octave down, a million reverb and echo types and on and on and on...
 
Maybe I should have gone the RP55 route and then spent another grand on the custom patches being hawked for sale on this forum but the end result would probably be the same as the Zoom, except way more expensive. These units are easy to program, once you get the hang of it. I have been doing it since they handed me an old Line 6 POD at church years ago and even though all the amp modeling stuff was cool for a guitar, I needed a clean harp patch and had to program it myself. 
 
So, after all this experimenting with effects consoles, I have switched back  to a small EQ and delay stomp box(es) and just plug and play. Much less headache for me. Much better sound. Much less "processed sound"! BTW: dont forget you tone comes from you, not a bunch of electronic gizmos. 
 
Also, I think it is noteworthy to mention that here around Nashville, I have noticed that the guitar players have now evolved past the effects console phase and are going back to putting together huge stomp box boards with all their favorite classic pedals. I think the day of the effects console is nearing it's end. Unless Richard can come up with a patch for that :D
 
Buck
 
> Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:45:59 -0600
> From: jeffery.degregorio@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [Harp-L] Jaming/Gigging on harmonica with a Multi-Effect processor
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> I went to a music store because I heard about using Delay/reverb on this
> device and thought I could possibly use something like the (DigiTech
> RP55 Guitar Multi-Effects Processor) with playing the harmonica in jams,
> gigs, etc. I understand that it's just for guitars but microphones as
> well. While at the music store, I played my harmonica through a mic and
> it sounded like a tube amp blues performance (Lots of settings and sound
> configurations). 
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> Does anyone believe this is a good route to take for performing
> harmonica on stage - especially blues hot microphone performance? Has
> anyone used a multi-effects processor such as this while performing or
> even the RP55 for gigs and such? If you're not sure about the RP55,
> here's a description according to Amazon.com...
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> Equipped with 11 Amp Models and 20 Studio Quality Effects, up to 8
> effects can be used at once for unimagined tonal possibilities. The RP55
> is the easiest RP product to use; just simply dial up your choice of
> amps and preset effects settings with no deep parameter settings. All
> settings come from our year's of experience with the pros. We've just
> made professional tone easy. The RP55 uses our AudioDNA(tm) DSP chip to
> produce effects and amps that are studio-class. Add 24-bit A/D/A
> conversion so that no frequency response is lost between inputs and
> outputs. Also included is a drum machine with 30 patterns and an
> easy-to-use 13-LED chromatic tuner. Whether you're just starting in your
> quest for tone or need many choices, the RP55 fits your needs. Small
> package, big punch.
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> I figure you'll know more about this than me; therefore, any feedback,
> comments, concerns, or tips would be greatly appreciated.
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> JEFF
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