Digitech and Winter NAMM 2007

telecaster2 · January 2007

Anybody else disappointed in the lack of significant announcements by Digitech at this year's winter NAMM convention. I know that they launched a new rack unit. However, I was really hoping that they would show at least 1 new floor workstation using the Audio DNA2 technology. I'm guessing it's now a year before we'll see the new stuff in the stores :-(

iliace · January 2007

Yeah, it seems the RPs were it for now. GNX-style units are probably still in the works, if at all. I would think they're doing something, considering the popularity of GNX4... hopefully soon, huh.

The new AudioDNA-2 chorus stompbox seems cool though.

acoustictones · January 2007

I have to disagree. I couldn't be more excited about the new Vocalist Live 4 that is coming out.

A vocal harmonizer that follows the chords that we play on guitar!!! There are some great keyboards out there that have allowed this, but never for guitarist.

I know that it is not specifically a guitar product, but it's the next box I'm getting!!!

I'm doing a one man gig type of deal, and using the GNX4 as my guitar processor, mp3 player for a few backing tracks, my mini mixer, and now with the addition of this harmonizor I'll be set.

Couldn't be happier. This was WAY more exciting to me than a new GNX line coming out.

Now would I would LOVE to see is this thing built into the next GNX, but other than that, I'll be happy with these two units, and my additional foot controller for my looping.

*BTW: I am now a 3 time owner of the GNX4. And am constantly changing my live setup (bands, one man bands, etc), and right now I am back to the one man band, coffee house & college scene, and the GNX4 is just a killer unit for this type of work, and then add the new Live 4, and I have never been happier!!!

But just one mans way of looking at NAMM. Still looking forward to the next gneration of GNX product.

David

0Dannyboy · January 2007

\acoustictones\ wrote:

I have to disagree. I couldn't be more excited about the new Vocalist Live 4 that is coming out.

Heck ya sounds like a killa product I wonder if the pedal has the same effects as the vx400 i use that now I want some compression and maybe a little doubler and delay. hmmmm

Also I got a rp 250 this year the new chip set rocks for us guys who just got over to the new processor from the gnx3s.

acoustictones · January 2007

Yeah, I'm really looking forward to them posting some video or sound file examples, and a manual for this baby. They already have a web page for it, but nothing more yet.

And as you mentioned, the LIVE 4 does seem to have an additional foot switch option on the back, but none of the info that has come out yet address exaclty what can be done with that. So we'll just have to wait a little while to hear a bit more. BUT lookin' forward to that.

And for those interested, the MAP is supposed to be around $399. I wish it was lower, say $299 to $349, or even $399 with the additional footswitch, but looks like I will just HAVE to have one as soon as they come out (they are looking at around April for the 4...the only one I would really consider).

BTW: Due to the fact that the 4 also has built in effect for a guitar, a basic built in mixer, and 2 XLR outs, this would make for a killer stand alone unit/DIRECT box for just about any singer song writer SOLO style performance. Just bring this little baby and your acoustic and you're set at most places.

I'll most likely bring more than that, but wouldn't really have to.

0Dannyboy · January 2007

:evil: I'm already plotting and skeeming on how to get one probabley the Live2 . I will plug my RP250 into it so I'll have all the effects on my guitar that I need. Also 2 part harmonie is enough for my tunes. I dont need Queen singing backup.

Just a couple of well placed backups.
So I have a Nady TMP-3 I will use for vocals sell my VX400 while product is still current and use the proceeds to buy the new one. TADA ... :oops:
now how do I spend more money on gear WITHOUT the wife killing me in the process...hmmm :oops: Ill have to work on that one

philflood · January 2007

The Live 2 looks great to me. I think Digitech will have to make a push to market this a GUITAR product. I fear with it sitting in the Vocalist product area, guitar players won't see it. And, I guess I'll have to rearrange my pedal boards - again.

0Dannyboy · January 2007

:evil: OK I was looking at the vocalist2 a little more closely...where's the freekin power switch... :shock: :x :evil: I hate when they cheap out and make you unplug the flimsy wallwart to turn off the power :x wish they would come up with another way to save bucks on the unit and still allow you to \"switch\" it off. makes the unit feel cheap when you have to do that...my vx400 the same way a metal chasis nice and deluxe and they ruin the feel with the \"cheapo no power switch to save money\" option...sorry just a rant

acoustictones · January 2007

I'm still waiting to here what the foot switch on the back of the LIVE 4 can be used for.

Anyone?

iliace · January 2007

\philflood\ wrote:

The Live 2 looks great to me. I think Digitech will have to make a push to market this a GUITAR product.

Not necessarily. The guitar processing on it is limited to effects, and there is a thru jack to plug into a GNX or something. You can just have your guitarist plug into your Live 2 (or 4) and have it harmonize.

I'd like to hear how well these things work...

0Dannyboy · January 2007

8) -Thru Switch...I like. I really hope this one lives up to its hype.
I wonder if it will have enough effects on it to replace a VX400:?:

acoustictones · January 2007

\0Dannyboy\ wrote:

8)
I wonder if it will have enough effects on it to replace a VX400:?:

I don't know about the 2, but the 4 has some pretty good photos that you can blow up and see all of the effects listed right on the unit, and it seems as though we MIGHT be able to add some kind of expression or footswitch. So I'm thinking we might be able to get pretty creative with this little unit.

Now, has anyone seen any VIDEO demos of this, and here what the foot switch option will allow...ok, I know, just thought I would ask again.

Digitech and Winter NAMM 2007

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