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1/27/2000 7:06 AM

direct recording device

Here I am with a load of boxes and a great amp. The whole setup sounds quite good and I would like to capture it on a few HD recording tracks.

The problem is the sounds level in my living room with 3 children trying to sleep. Damn, i have to get some kind of direct-recording device if I want to play in the evening.

I don't want (can't afford) a POD, GT-5 etc. I would like to use my existing pedal setup with a line driver at the end. I have tried multieffects in a live setup and I don't like it.

I don't remember seeing a DIY line driver that was able to get a decent overdriven guitar on tape/HD, have you?

1/27/2000 9:32 AM

>I don't remember seeing a DIY line driver that was able to get a decent overdriven guitar on tape/HD, have you?

Truthfully, not many drivers can get a good recording sound, rather, "YOUR" recording sound. They can get a somewhat good final sound, but while you are recording and what you might be hearing and feeling leaves lots to be desired.

I have come to the conclusion that there is nothing really that can "replace" an amp. They may sound amp-like AFTER the recording - but while you are playing - it's not amp-like at all.

Personally I recommend the JD-10, cheap ($80 used) and it works well. Good enough for Jerry Donahue at least.

With a player of your caliber, I really don't think many direct simulators/drivers will do the trick.

Good Luck!

Aron

1/28/2000 8:04 AM
anon	Beg , borrow or steal ,but get a POD. GREAT direct box. Does everything but move air.

1/28/2000 9:27 AM
aron	Unfortunately my comments also apply to the POD which I have had since it came out. Like I said, after the fact, it may sound fine - but it's usually not YOUR sound (that you got through a real amp) AND while you are playing it - it doesn't "feel" like a real amp. That is the problem - the movement of air. Aron

1/28/2000 5:08 PM
anon2	so in other words it's good for recording.sounds like that's what your saying also.which is what this fella was asking about .

1/28/2000 7:42 PM
aron	What I am saying is that the FINAL recorded sound may be OK->good sounding - but probably NOT the sound that you are used to AND while you are playing it, it doesn't feel or respond like a real amp. If that's OK with the person recording, then fine! Aron

1/28/2000 11:37 AM
Jim Radmer	>With a player of your caliber, I really don't think many >direct simulators/drivers will do the trick. >Good Luck! >Aron Aron, suddenly you became my best friend EVER!!! Seriously, I could do with less than the exact sound of my live setup, I will check out the possibilities. How about the SansAmp? Jim

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