Members bassguppy Posted May 22, 2010 Members Share Posted May 22, 2010 I'm not sure what's the best path to take. I'm in need of producing various sounds during live performance. My main instrument is bass but occasionally need to produce sounds such as hand clapping, bouncing spring (boing), bubbles, and other similar sounds (I play childrens music and it's mainly for interactive stuff). Would a sampler such as the Roland SP404 be my best bet...OR, a midi-controller (M-Audio, Akai, etc.) with a laptop and downloads get me there? I already have a very competent laptop. Budget hopefully not more than $800-$1,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mikelpanky Posted May 22, 2010 Members Share Posted May 22, 2010 I would say the SP would be the simplest, most trust-worthy route. Much less likely to crap out on you mid-show than a laptop. Some people around here will probably tell you the same: computers are far superior in everything to hardware, excepting reliability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Lozada Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I rely a 100% in computers for live shows, so to me it is not a point. However, if you only need the same arrangement of FX / Sounds show after show, using a single piece of hardware will be easier to setup and play than having to use Laptop + Audio Interface + MIDI controller. That said, yes, the SP404 may be a much better choice in this situation. Hey, it even runs on batteries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spleencage Posted May 23, 2010 Members Share Posted May 23, 2010 why not just bring (and do) the real thing on stage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Diametro Posted May 23, 2010 Members Share Posted May 23, 2010 SP-404 was made for your application ... However, if you don't have the greatest memory, you might want to keep the number of samples down 'cause there's no display for file names ... That's the reason I got rid of mine ... Otherwise it was terrific ... I'll get another one when Roland introduces a character-based display instead of the three-digit one in use now ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Lozada Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 SP-404 was made for your application ... However, if you don't have the greatest memory, you might want to keep the number of samples down 'cause there's no display for file names ... That's the reason I got rid of mine ... Otherwise it was terrific ... I'll get another one when Roland introduces a character-based display instead of the three-digit one in use now ... Good point! But I guess with some small stickers he could easily label it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassguppy Posted May 25, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 25, 2010 why not just bring (and do) the real thing on stage? many of the sound effects occur during songs and I'm playing bass at the same time. I currently use an Alesis AirSynth (similar to a theramin type instrument) and would like to incorporate other sound effects and patches I can't do with the AirSynth. I am leaning towards the SP-404SX but what about considering a Midi foot- controller to trigger the SP404 or sound effects via laptop. Either the Behringer FCB1010 , Roland FC-300, etc... In playing bass at the same time it may make things easier. oh decisions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassguppy Posted May 25, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 25, 2010 Good point! But I guess with some small stickers he could easily label it. My Alesis AirSynth only has numbered presets. I use a set list with corresponding numbers for presets so I know where I'm at during the set. easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members girevik Posted May 25, 2010 Members Share Posted May 25, 2010 many of the sound effects occur during songs and I'm playing bass at the same time. I currently use an Alesis AirSynth (similar to a theramin type instrument) and would like to incorporate other sound effects and patches I can't do with the AirSynth. I am leaning towards the SP-404SX but what about considering a Midi foot- controller to trigger the SP404 or sound effects via laptop. Either the Behringer FCB1010 , Roland FC-300, etc...In playing bass at the same time it may make things easier. oh decisions... A lot of people use that Behringer foot controller - so it should be relatively easy to get help using it, should you need the help (large user base). If you want to just use your laptop as the sample player host, there are a bunch of free sample players available - try searching here: http://www.kvraudio.com/get.php You might even be able to get away with plugging the headphone output of the laptop into whatever amplification you're using, since you'll just be playing sound effect samples and won't need high end audio quality/performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.