Members Eric Dahlberg Posted October 1, 2005 Members Share Posted October 1, 2005 Receptor works well. There should be a list of compatible plug-ins on Muse's website or http://www.kvraudio.com. The original Final Scratch was buggy but the new version is solid. Rane Serato Scratch is also solid. This isn't really the right place to discuss this, though, so PM me if you want more details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators MrKnobs Posted October 2, 2005 Moderators Share Posted October 2, 2005 Phil - I'd be interested in reading a preface to your reviews outlining how you manage to stay objective despite being an EQ columnist and recieving as much gear as you must. I know how much gear I get, and I'm in nowhere near the position you are. It must be a fine line between being honest and forthcoming, and yet not pissing off the manufacturers / advertisers. This is not an accusation or a slam, it's a serious question. I see the effect this dilemma has had on several posters in our old recording forum (not naming names), and in at least a couple of cases it seems to have affected their judgment and tarnished their credibility. Thanks, Terry D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rhino Madness Posted October 3, 2005 Members Share Posted October 3, 2005 Originally posted by MrKnobs Phil -I'd be interested in reading a preface to your reviews outlining how you manage to stay objective despite being an EQ columnist and recieving as much gear as you must. Here's an interesting post from Phil's old forum (including Phil's insights) pertaining to this question. Just thought it would be a fun read for all. Rhino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Barry Jive Posted October 3, 2005 Members Share Posted October 3, 2005 How about the Mackie ONYX 400F? I've seen quite a few reviews of the pres, but zero of how it functions as an interface (convertors, etc) I seriously, seriously just want to TALK to someone who has used it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted October 3, 2005 Author Share Posted October 3, 2005 It must be a fine line between being honest and forthcoming, and yet not pissing off the manufacturers / advertisers.This is not an accusation or a slam, it's a serious question. I know. It IS a serious question, and I understand where you're coming from. For starters, and frankly, to save my fingers a lot of typing, you should read my previous response in the thread Rhino linked to. I know that many people question the honesty of magazine gear reviews, and it's partially to address that issue that Craig Anderton came up with the concept of "Pro Reviews". I stand behind the comments I've made in each and every gear review I've ever written, and I also personally know that EQ has never so much as even suggested I tone anything down for any reason whatsoever, but the question does come up from time to time, and yeah, I guess I tend to take it a little personally, but only because I wouldn't do it at all if I couldn't be honest about it. The thing I think I'm personally gonna dig the most about the Professional Reviews is that EVERYONE gets to be involved. The reviewer directly reports to you, the reader, as the gear review progresses, and you can interact directly with the reviewer... asking questions, making suggestiosn about things you'd like tested, etc. And the manufacturer can participate too... they get the benefit of direct, reviewer and end user opinion and feedback (very valuable to a smart manufacturer...) and we (reviewer and forum members) get a chance to request software updates and bug fixes, provide feedback about what we'd like to see changed, get to bring up issues we have about support or whatever, etc. Everything's above board, and everyone participates. That takes the question of reviewer honesty right off the table... and I'll personally be happy to see that question put to rest! Additionally, the Pro Reviews, because they're online, lack the editorial space limitations we have to deal with in magazines, so we can be more in depth - allowing us to be more specific with what we liked and disliked, and we can also provide interactive content. Want to see some more pictures or screenshots? Hang on, I'll get a couple more for you... need to hear a few clips of it in action? We can include those too. Other owners can chime in and vioce their thoughts and impressions too.I'm really excited about the concept, and I have a few things just about ready to roll out. I'm looking forward to talking about some gear with all of you. This is gonna be fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mister_Billion Posted October 3, 2005 Members Share Posted October 3, 2005 One more of the EH 12ay7 preamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thelonius Posted October 4, 2005 Members Share Posted October 4, 2005 +1 on the protico, and I didn't even know FMR had a limiting amplifier coming out. I was frantically typing in the web address. I haven't had the RNC for long but I am liking it. Of course the nicest thing I've owned prior was a 3630....One thing I wanted to add a suggestion of and I don't have a particular manufacturer in mind but some reverb plugin reviews would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Caine Novak Posted March 24, 2006 Members Share Posted March 24, 2006 Some samson rubicons... I haven't seen that yet, or if someone has a link to review please share it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seclusion Posted March 24, 2006 Members Share Posted March 24, 2006 M-audio, project mix! I have the Tascam Fw1884 and the spec's look identical accept it does PT! Also if the control part works for anything else! Then when you're done with the review, it gets raffled off with the "best post in the world" contest!Later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Badside Posted March 24, 2006 Members Share Posted March 24, 2006 Originally posted by seaneldon i dont care who writes it, i want to see a review of the Presonus ADL 600. now. Anderton already didhttp://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1169564 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Badside Posted March 24, 2006 Members Share Posted March 24, 2006 Originally posted by Barry Jive How about the Mackie ONYX 400F? I've seen quite a few reviews of the pres, but zero of how it functions as an interface (convertors, etc)I seriously, seriously just want to TALK to someone who has used it. And here it is:http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1097071 Links to all existing Pro Reviews (By Anderton)http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1070486 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UstadKhanAli Posted March 24, 2006 Members Share Posted March 24, 2006 Another vote for the FMR Leveling Amp or anything else that FMR continues to put out. Apogee Big Ben Neve Portico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EngineGuitarist Posted March 24, 2006 Members Share Posted March 24, 2006 don't know if this was mentioned already, if it was i apologize for repeating {censored}. but i think shootout's with clips would be great. if harmony central will pony up the server space and bandwith of course. they really help people. you know, do 1 with a 57 on a les paul/marshall and just keep changing the pre's. use nice stuff mid range stuff, cheap stuff, small mixers, etc. everything stays the same. hell you could even do it by reamping so its the exact same performance. I know i've been surprised by the difference when comparing this way and im sure others will be too. and you can expand on them. once you've found which pre people like (poll) you could use that with the same setup and try various mics. jsut an idea. it would take time to do and plenty of space for files. sorry not really a gear review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UstadKhanAli Posted March 24, 2006 Members Share Posted March 24, 2006 Avenson STO-2 mics These got a really good review in TapeOp, I believe. How good are these? How do they compare to Earthworks? What about other omnis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lucky #9 Posted March 25, 2006 Members Share Posted March 25, 2006 Budget Ribbon Mics...Always, reasonably-priced, usable (clean or colorful) preamps (tube, analog, solid state, whatever).And lets not forget the all-important, most versatile studio tool ever invented (and a subject close to my heart)...Cowbells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GZsound Posted March 25, 2006 Members Share Posted March 25, 2006 I would like to see the single most asked question on every single forum answered. It seems there is a daily question about a good mic or preamp for the beginner, the newby, the home studio guy who has a laptop, etc. I have never seen a definitive review of CHEAP equipment. A review of say, large diaphragm condenser mics that sell for under $200. Dynamics that sell for under $125, etc. A review of microphone preamps that sell for under $150, etc. I get calls and emails all the time from beginners and even some long time folks who want my advice on inexpensive, but workable gear. There is a plethora of microphones now on the market that are "inexpensive" but finding definitive reviews is really tough. So.. my suggestion would be to answer the most asked question with reviews of gear for the "little guy". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members strathound Posted March 27, 2006 Members Share Posted March 27, 2006 Podcasting is really taking off. It's a whole new market for the makers of this gear. What sort of rigs would you suggest, from entry level to professional, from in studio to mobile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UstadKhanAli Posted March 28, 2006 Members Share Posted March 28, 2006 Drumagog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EngineGuitarist Posted March 28, 2006 Members Share Posted March 28, 2006 Originally posted by strathound Podcasting is really taking off. It's a whole new market for the makers of this gear. What sort of rigs would you suggest, from entry level to professional, from in studio to mobile? not counting video podcasts, all it is is a long mp3. i realize most people dont have brand new macs, but thats really all you'd need. or just get ilife. or you could use one of the many free audio apps to record, edit, and mix and then import into itunes or something to make an mp3. other than that all you need is somewhere online to put it. for mobile just use a laptop with some sort of usb or firwire interface that fits your needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wooden Posted March 28, 2006 Members Share Posted March 28, 2006 lexicon mx 200:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rickenbacker198 Posted March 29, 2006 Members Share Posted March 29, 2006 Dynaudio BM5A - or a monitor shootout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sinner6 Posted March 31, 2006 Members Share Posted March 31, 2006 EMU-1616m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blas Posted April 1, 2006 Members Share Posted April 1, 2006 Phil, Yes Bobby Heil's mics (just leave his ego off the page). I called him to congrat him after I first heard about 'em some months back, and he started carrying on, so I asked him when he was gonna put out some tube mic's and pissed him off royally! Second, and more serious would be a review/shoot out of a couple different 8 channel 96k converters. I would just love that!! blas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mitch A Posted April 4, 2006 Members Share Posted April 4, 2006 I'd like to find out about some of the DIY Preamps such as Seventh Circle and Hamptone. It wasn't but a few years ago that tweed guitar amp clones belonged to only a few and now everyone builds them. P to P tweeds can be had cheap. Preamps would be a lot easier and cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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