Members Anderton Posted June 30, 2009 Members Share Posted June 30, 2009 I'm starting to feel that there's a new type of guitar coming into being, and a new type of guitarist. The one who uses a VG-99, or Dark Fire. Who carries a guitar rack in a laptop and plugs into a mixer...who records directly into a DAW via FireWire or USB, or whose studio consists of something like a DigiTech GNX4. And then there are the guitarists who use loopers to do cool improvisational stuff onstage. Now, this isn't necessarily better or worse than taking that guitar and plugging it into a glorious tube amp. In fact, I just bought a Peavey Windsor Studio because I reviewed it for EQ and fell in love with the sound and the recording options! And I assure you I am TOTALLY into the whole amp sim thing. But, there are the right tools for the right time. In my studio, miking an amp works. When gigging in Europe, carrying a laptop, or an AdrenaLinn for that matter, works. So, here's a place where we can all share tips and info. I'd like to keep this on-topic as much as possible. I'm not expecting it to tear up the board with posts initially, but I think this will grow over time to take its place - perhaps a minority place, but a place nonetheless - alongside the Electric and Acoustic guitar forums. Of course, clips are always appreciated :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ninjaaron Posted June 30, 2009 Members Share Posted June 30, 2009 Sounds like witchcraft. The Devil walks in Salem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amarr1 Posted July 1, 2009 Members Share Posted July 1, 2009 cool idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anderton Posted July 1, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 1, 2009 I'm frankly surprised by the response, I thought it would take a lot longer for the posts to start accumulating. Seems like there's a real need for a clearinghouse on high-tech guitar info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members elantric Posted July 1, 2009 Members Share Posted July 1, 2009 Thanks for the invite Craig! FWIW - we have a lot of info on Dark Fire here http://www.futureguitarnow.com and Roland VG-99 here: www.vguitarforums.com Hopefully a few members from both the above forums will be participating over here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members daku Posted July 2, 2009 Members Share Posted July 2, 2009 this is great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members katillac Posted July 3, 2009 Members Share Posted July 3, 2009 I don't own any equipment like that, but this stuff still interests me and I want to learn more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Agreed Posted July 3, 2009 Members Share Posted July 3, 2009 Good choice for a new forum. I'll help however I can, I've developed a reputation for knowing my stuff with modelers which I will faithfully attempt to deserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anderton Posted July 3, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 3, 2009 Great to have you onboard, Agreed. This is a pretty new field all things considered, so the more info we can share, the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Karma1 Posted July 6, 2009 Members Share Posted July 6, 2009 Wow- just discovered this forum - very cool! I've been into this kind of thing for a long time. I'm on my third Roland guitar synth (GR33) and recently picked up a VG-99, both of which I use for creating ambient music along with an arsenal of synths, modules, effects, Sustainiac, Ebow, etc. I'll be checking out this forum frequently. Thanks Craig. samples of my music: www.myspace.com/michaeldiamondmusic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anderton Posted July 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 7, 2009 You're very welcome. The response has really surprised me - I hope this can become the first place on the net where people stop for info on high-tech guitar. I've also been very pleased with the level of expertise here - we have some posters who really know their stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cincy_cosmo Posted July 8, 2009 Members Share Posted July 8, 2009 This will become my second favorite forum. I normally haunt the HCEG folks but this will become my second favorite forum. I own a VG Strat/GT-10 and RC-50 looper...should fit right in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cogdog Posted July 8, 2009 Members Share Posted July 8, 2009 very cool man, I've been moving away from pedals and amps and my laptop has been increasingly more important over the last year, it will be nice to have a dedicated spot for go to questions on this kinda of stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IamBurnout Posted July 10, 2009 Members Share Posted July 10, 2009 I'm game, although I treat my guitar more like a modular synth based around pedals. What I do doesn't seem to fit anywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MusicalSchizo Posted July 20, 2009 Members Share Posted July 20, 2009 I'm so glad this is here - a refuge from the guitar Luddites! Thanks, Craig! Brian V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ieso Posted July 26, 2009 Members Share Posted July 26, 2009 very happy to see this new forum. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members strangedogs Posted July 27, 2009 Members Share Posted July 27, 2009 This forum is a welcome addition - I have a small arsenal of amps - 3 small tubers and 3 SS but lately have gone totally digital. Am using a Boss GS-10 as my Interface and also using a lot of it's built-in amp sims and effects. I also use Amplitube 2, X-Gear, Guitar Rig 3 and Overloud's TH1.1. I usually run everything through Logic 8 (Mac) and even use a lot of this as my nightly practice setup... I'm actually enjoying my Computer as my Amp. I don't gig anymore and it's so easy to just plug my guitar into my interface and with all the computer amps & effects, plug-ins, etc., I'm having a ball! I belong to a lot of forums dealing with Amp Modeling and really do feel that it's the wave of the future in recording - it's the 21st century and even though I LOVE MY REAL AMPS - digital isn't bad at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members handen Posted July 29, 2009 Members Share Posted July 29, 2009 I saw this forum like ten minutes ago and thought "OH {censored} THEY'VE CAUGHT ON!" I started doing some pretty out there MIDI guitar stuff but I was hoping to keep it under wraps for a while longer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MIDIme Posted August 1, 2009 Members Share Posted August 1, 2009 THANK YOU! I'm in! MIDIme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members divengrabber Posted September 18, 2009 Members Share Posted September 18, 2009 can u plz give more info abt midi guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DVaz Posted September 20, 2009 Members Share Posted September 20, 2009 Cool. I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members treguiers Posted November 4, 2009 Members Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hi, New to here. would this be the right forum to talk about imaginative wiring of electric guitars? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thdaoub Posted August 3, 2010 Members Share Posted August 3, 2010 That's cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hillslaptop Posted December 15, 2010 Members Share Posted December 15, 2010 I think it is good forum to music lovers and music learners. It is the right place for them. Let us see, who does give the right solution. Thank you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Es'Jo Posted May 18, 2012 Members Share Posted May 18, 2012 Great forum idea - I am a Cool Jammer from way back rejoining the HC community. I have a VG strat (amongst others) and would love to know if there are any patches out there that I could use to make the tunings more useable - ie add Eb, Open E/D, take away Baritone and DADGAD, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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