Showing posts with label guitar effects. Show all posts
Showing posts with label guitar effects. Show all posts

6/23/2012

Rocktron Banshee Talk Box Review

Rocktron Banshee Talk Box
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I bought this talkbox from Musicians friend here in Kansas city and I must say I love it. No tricky set up. You just simply plug in and play your instrument. I am a keyboard player and it makes my Yamaha DX100 sound amazingly great. I like the effects that you can do with the box. In the manual it is also explained very well about setting up. If you were to read the Rocktron description, it says that you can't distroy the driver. I have even spoken to a gentlemen at the company and he has said that he has turned up his box to the maximum volume. There is one let down in this review I do want to mention. I understand that guitarists have been using this effect. That's fine. I have no problem with that. But what about us keyboardists? Professional, and or hobbiests? Everyone is looking at this and saying that this can only be hooked up to a guitar, or bass. Wrong wrong wrong! This is also a talkbox for a keyboard. I mean sure, Roger Troutman, and Roger Troutman II have had different talkbox sounds, but, Roger Troutman II used the Rocktron when he recorded the second coming in 2000. So, don't look at this box just for guitarists, look at this box for keyboardists too!

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Bringing a cool, new twist to the outdated generation of complicated and risky talk boxes, the Banshee is a unique new product that gives classic rock touches to today's players. Although "talk boxes" have been used in the making of hit music (Aerosmith, Frampton, Joe Walsh, etc.) for years, many guitar players simply have not tried them because of their complicated and potentially damaging setup. Leave it to the stomp box gurus at Rocktron. The Banshee rocks, simply and safely. What makes the Banshee so unique is that it contains its own internal preamp, amplifier, and horn driver. You simply plug into the Banshee like you would any common stomp box, and run the provided "tubing" up the mic stand and into your mouth. The rest is up to your own imagination as you get the most incredible sounds from your instrument. And no more risk of blowing up your favorite amp head, (always a possibility with talk boxes of old). The Banshee's preamp section features controls for gain, tone, and output level. A wide range of clean and dirty preamp tones may be dialed in with plenty of saturation for those who desire lots of gain. Guitar World Magazine wrote: "The Banshee's high-gain preamp and focused tone control allow for excellent enunciation and sustain. With minimal practice, I was able to create clear words and open vowels, and I could readily see how anyone could become addicted to this effect." Not only does the Banshee scream in the talkbox mode, but Rocktron has also included an extra jack for hookup with an extension pedal speaker. Plugging a speaker cabinet to this output turns your pedal board into a perfect practice setup with enough volume to do some pretty serious cranking!Get your hands on the most unique product in years and let your creative juices flow! Or as Guitar World Magazine put it: "With a simple design and arena-worthy performance at a cool price, this Banshee is sure to send you screaming into the night.

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3/27/2012

Behringer FCB1010 MIDI Foot Controller with Two Expression Pedals Review

Behringer FCB1010 MIDI Foot Controller with Two Expression Pedals
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I use it to control my Line6 PODxt, and they work perfectly together if you download the proper bank settings for the job, or you set up your own, which is a pain in the foot (literally) if you do it "manually". I found a
software app in a FCB yahoo group that allows you to set it up using your computer, which is great.
I've used it to control my Korg Karma keyboard as well, and even to control my Sonar 5 Production (to start/stop recording for instance). All fine.
In short, the product works very well for what it's meant to. You might need to get your hands a bit dirty with
the setting-up, but once you understand how it works you'll realize you could even control your microwave oven with
this if it had a MIDI IN port :O)

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No matter what you play, or even if you're an engineer with a MIDI arsenal, you'll appreciate the way our FCB1010 helps you get the most out of your gear without tying up your hands or slowing down your performance. On top of its impressive MIDI functions, it gives you two jacks for analog switching and rugged, road-proof construction.

Professional and Ultra-Flexible MIDI Foot Controller

Something for Everyone The Behringer MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010 is an ultra-flexible controller unit for a wide range of applications, whether you are a guitarist, keyboard player or studio engineer. The easy-to-use programming interface gives you fun instead of frustration, and invites you to fully exploit the capabilities of your MIDI equipment.
MIDI Controls Galore The FCB1010 offers 10 banks with 10 fully user-editable presets, customized for Behringer guitar amplifiers but programmable to your needs. Two fully user-programmable expression pedals will give you enough flexibility to manage your MIDI equipment, with freely assignable MIDI Channel, Controller number and range.
With this pedal, you'll get simultaneous transmission of five MIDI Program Change commands and two MIDI Controllers per preset. You can also send MIDI Note commands for trigger and tap-tempo applications.
Guitarist-Friendly Guitar players will particularly appreciate the option of selecting channels using two programmable analog switches, as they allow you to fully control both amplifier and effects from one "switching center." Perfect for selecting channels on guitar amps, etc. Additionally, there's no need to take a seat--everything can be easily programmed while standing.
Built to Last With its ultra-rugged enclosure and built-in power supply, the FCB1010 is absolutely ready for the road, too.
What's in the Box Behringer FCB1010 MIDI Foot Controller, User's Manual, Power Cable

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