Members grrrunge Posted September 17, 2009 Members Share Posted September 17, 2009 I've been looking into buying either two of these: http://www.adamhall.com/uk/AH_K--Speaker-Simulator-ADIG-LB-with-Loadbox__p--project_27__b--PGA04 Or one of these: http://www.adamhall.com/uk/AH_K--Stereo-DI-Box-Speakersimulator__p--project_27__b--PGA05 But i can't find much info about them other than the obvious stuff on their own website. Do you know stuff about these suckers, that'll make me buy them or change my mind - please chime in. If you know about better alternatives for direct recording, that will let me use my current pre- and power amps, then give me a heads up as well... I would rather not have suggestions about (more) digital gear, as i've got enough of that stuff already - unless you know about something really crazy cool. I know about the axe-fx already, but as stated above - it's digital and way too expensive/feature-packed to use only for cab-sims in lousy demos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yek Posted September 17, 2009 Members Share Posted September 17, 2009 From what I've heard the PDI-03 (original or reissue) is considerend be be superior to all the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grrrunge Posted September 18, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 18, 2009 From what I've heard the PDI-03 (original or reissue) is considerend be be superior to all the others. Is the PDI-03 active or passive? and how does it compare to the others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 3shiftgtr Posted September 26, 2009 Members Share Posted September 26, 2009 I've used them in the studio b-4. They beat the hell out of any plug ins (ampfarm) or direct stuff (pods etc) I've used before. Can't give you specifics such as model etc. cuz it belonged to the studios, but I remember it was a palmer load box, and it was the best 'non-mic'ed' sound I'd ever gotten in the studio. They are expensive (checked em' briefly at Namm shows), but the 2 that I've used get a thumbs up. One thing: I'm not a BBE Sonic max guy, but BOTH engineers asked if I had one in my rack. They loved em with the Palmer. Couldn't tell ya why first hand cuz I didn't (and don't) have one. I've got some other things to buy for my studio before I get one, but it is on my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ck3 Posted September 26, 2009 Members Share Posted September 26, 2009 I have experience with the Palmer PDI-09. It sounded decent with a Peavey Rockmaster preamp, but, without a power amp stage or emulation thereof, something always seemed to be lacking. I currently use a Behringer V-Amp Pro in S3 mode (with the preamp bypassed) and am more satisfied with the results. Though certain aspects of the design are iffy, it sounds more open than the Palmer unit did and offers many more routing options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 3shiftgtr Posted September 26, 2009 Members Share Posted September 26, 2009 I also need to clarify....these were LOAD BOXES not regular passive DI's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WKG Posted September 26, 2009 Members Share Posted September 26, 2009 I used the PDI-09 for quite awhile for live stuff. Sounded great and had some flexibility in regards to filter settings. Breeze to set up, just plug and go. It is a only a DI however, you still need a load if you are running a power amp through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OwenD Posted October 18, 2009 Members Share Posted October 18, 2009 Also look into a ADA Microcab I or II. They are poweramp/speaker sims/DI, all analogue.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhHO_V90hv4They go for relatively inexpensive on ebay.They can be modded to be a loadbox too, then they are known as the Monstercab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lex.Luthier Posted October 21, 2009 Members Share Posted October 21, 2009 I have a brand new PDI-03 sitting in front of me on my office desk. Ill try and post some clips of it when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grrrunge Posted October 21, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 21, 2009 i am soooooo much waiting to hear this..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lex.Luthier Posted October 21, 2009 Members Share Posted October 21, 2009 i am soooooo much waiting to hear this..! I've been absolutely swamped tonight but I finally got it hooked up. First impressions, I really really like it. Ada MP1/Marshall JMP-1 into a fully cranked Mesa 50/50 into the Palmer blows away any modelling device ive ever heard. I do need to EQ some patches for the Palmer so I'm prob gonna wait till Saturday when I have my G-Major 2 to put up some clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lex.Luthier Posted October 24, 2009 Members Share Posted October 24, 2009 So heres something quick: http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=3d1ec29c807b03dbe7ba8e3c6e11ce2000232a11f582298c6d217c73094ddc3b Things to note: (1) This clip is only 40 seconds long. (2) I only made it to make sure my new installation of Cubase 5 was working so dont be expecting anything too musical. . (3) There is no bass in it (4) I have been too busy working/installing Windows 7 to get around to making patches for the Palmer/G-Major 2. What you are hearing is the first preset on the G-Major 2 and a patch I use for live work on my JMP1. (5) There is too much gain on the rhythm guitars which makes them kinda fuzzy. This is because the poweramp is cranked which is seriously increasing the gain I seriously need to sit down and work out some patches for this. All in all I love the Palmer. Ive taken the next week off work some expect some proper clips in the next few days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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