Members daku Posted July 2, 2009 Members Share Posted July 2, 2009 I home made a pedal board that uses a pod xt/floorboard express and a boss looper/and switches to toggle through the mem locations I would like to include the Sonuus G2M and an A/B switch but am looking for some sound module recomendations, I don't want to use my home computers virtual instruments because I am looking to save real estate on the floor board (unless I can load them onto something that I can mount on floor board cost is always a factor in my world I am hoping to play some strings, or use a tuba for an oompa type bass line, trumpet for some mariachi type stuff so foot switching is desirable ( but not absolutely nessesary these are newbie questions and appreciate any help on moving into this interesting direction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members elantric Posted July 2, 2009 Members Share Posted July 2, 2009 They are a bit stale - but any Roland Sound Canvas, PMA-5, Yamaha MU-80, all have a relatively small form factor, and support OMNI Mode - required for responding to individual Pitch Bend info - should you get a real Guitar to MIDI convertor ( Axon, GI-20)down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anderton Posted July 2, 2009 Members Share Posted July 2, 2009 Several companies used to make inexpensive, consumer-oriented MIDI tone modules. One option is Edirol's SD-20 although it's designed to be used with a computer. For stand-alones, hit eBay - Yamaha's MU128 XG sounds like it's just what you want. It's cheap, cheerful, and doesn't need a computer for operation. Also check out the MU-15. If you're willing to move closer to $1K, there are some great rack modules. One that also seems ideal is Roland's SonicCell module but it will run you about $900. Elantric's comments are spot-on as well. Synths with a Legato mode are also ideal if you get a full-blown MIDI guitar converter - I found Yamaha's TX81Z, while limited to four-operator FM, to be perfect for use with polyphonic guitar synthesis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members daku Posted July 17, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 17, 2009 any thoughts on a Korg Kaoss KP3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gary Blanchard Posted July 17, 2009 Members Share Posted July 17, 2009 I am old-school MIDI; I have a Yamaha FB01; I owned one in the 80's and got another one on EBay for cheap a year or so ago. I think I paid about $50 for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members germanicus2112 Posted July 17, 2009 Members Share Posted July 17, 2009 Alesis Nanopianos and Nanosynths arent too bad for their used price on ebay. They are also extremely compact and portable (1/3rd size single rack space). They are however pretty old. Great backup units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rabid Posted July 17, 2009 Members Share Posted July 17, 2009 I was also going to suggest a Roland SonicCell if you can swing it. You sometimes see them for a little over $700 new on Ebay and cheaper used. The cool thing is it sounds good, works as a computer audio interface, will play MIDI or audio files from a memory card, and lets you plug in a mic or guitar to your computer. That makes for a very handy all in one box for a laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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