Building new on stage "rig"

[Enigma49]

Has anyone ever used, heard of or have an opinion on software driven effects for a live stage environment? I have been looking at Native instruments Guitar Rig 2. It seems to be complete package (including a multiposition floor pedal for calling up pre-assigned effects from the software). http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product?sku=708231 I checked out the demo and instructional videos on their website and was impressed at the versatility of the software. It has many amp/cabinet models along with cabinet virtial mic options (many popular brands) with multiple positioning. There is full control of all amps, and the many effects boxes that can be dragged and dropped into the effects chain and saved to a preset for quick selection from the floor pedal. There are also plug-in software packages for other effects and amps and cabinets sampled from Ampeg equipment. It seems that you can cram a lot of virtual equipment in for a small fraction of the cost of rack units or stomp boxes. Interesting project at least. If anyone has had experience with this or just has comments, please let me know. Thanks.

[Crescent Seven]

I would be nervous about that, it seems like there's alot going on at once, hence prone to failure.

Either that, or you'll find yourself on-stage, middle of first song, and you'll realize that you can't remember which of the 800,000 presets you spent the last month programming you are supposed to be using.

Simple=Less Complicated.

C7

[greenshag]

I have guitar rig myself, and it is very CPU intensive, plus a slight latency issue between what you play and what you hear. If you are willing to spend the money for the laptop to run it successfully, then I say go for it, but in all honestly, I think it might be more trouble than worth, but this is just my 2 cents, and feel free to disagree with me:D

[D Aussie]

You have to be joking!

 

[bassplayinguy]

or if your into that vintage shit

[james on bass]

 

Originally posted by greenshag I have guitar rig myself, and it is very CPU intensive, plus a slight latency issue between what you play and what you hear. If you are willing to spend the money for the laptop to run it successfully, then I say go for it, but in all honestly, I think it might be more trouble than worth, but this is just my 2 cents, and feel free to disagree with me:D

 

 

I'm not sure why you mention needing a lap-top. Would you not load your effects & sounds into the unit at home via USB port?

[T. Alan Smith]

Ahh yes...one step closer to the keyboard player's left hand.