iliace, shredd, Odannyboy, or anyone with 2031A's
OK...I'm bitting the bullet and getting Behringer B2031A's!!!!
I've just heard too many good things about them from you guys.
Question....if I'm using XLR's to connect my (new) GNX3 to them, just exactly how do you do it? And what do you guys suggest as far as brand, length and specs for the XLR's?
Oh also, is the loop feature on the GNX3 very difficult to use? I've really had thoughts about getting a Boss RC-2 Loop Station for some time.
Sorry for the total Noob questions...I am brand new to the GNX3. (But Excited!)
I've just heard too many good things about them from you guys.
Question....if I'm using XLR's to connect my (new) GNX3 to them, just exactly how do you do it? And what do you guys suggest as far as brand, length and specs for the XLR's?
Oh also, is the loop feature on the GNX3 very difficult to use? I've really had thoughts about getting a Boss RC-2 Loop Station for some time.
Sorry for the total Noob questions...I am brand new to the GNX3. (But Excited!)
Comments
You won't be dissapointed. You can run xlr's or balanced 1/4\" inputs directly from the GNX into the 2031a's, but I run mine from a 12 channel behringer mixer. That way (besides having volume control independant of the GNX) I can run virtually anything thru the monitors. I would highly suggest a mixer.
I can't answer your other question about looping, I traded my '3 for a '4 a few years ago, and I haven't really used the looper much.
Peace,
Dobb.
I run mine the same way Dobb does...from the GNX to a mixer, then out to the 2031a's. That way I can play my KB, ZOOM drum machine, iPod, Tascam playback, yada all through the monitors. However, you can run the XLR's or 1/4\"ers directly to the mon's from the GNX if you prefer, and it'll sound just as good.
No need whatsoever to buy a looper; the JamMan function built into the GNX is great and more versatile than most looper pedals anyway. And it's very easy to use; RTM and experiment with it, you can always buy a separate looper later if you want it. But I suspect you won't need it and can use the bux on another toy. 8)
It's unfortunate that the GNX3's outs are unbalanced since the 2031's have balanced 1/4\" inputs. You'll still be OK hooking up to them, but you'll need to be extra careful about noise sources along the way.
Shredd's right about using a mixer- it's a great feature to be able to run everything through the same monitors.
I have to disagree about the jamman looper being \"more versatile\" than standalone loopers though. This is not to say that the GNX's looping is not a great feature- it is and I use it all the time- but it's not flexible about storing different length loops or changing a loop's tempo. If you're wanting to use the looper for simple stuff (practice tracks, or even laying down simple, same-length live backing traks in real-time) the GNX3's is great. If you want to really *play* with loops, it's a bit too simple.
-Rf.
-rF.
But I gotta differ with 'fish on the looper...I had a BOSS RC-20 looper and while it's a fine piece o' gear, it was over $200 and I found that my GNX4 would do everything it did and more. I ended up selling the BOSS. The GNX's looper won't change tempos (I wasn't even aware that my BOSS would do that??) but I've found that the looper on the GNX is plenty for my needs.
Once again, my advice would be to RTM, get familiar with the GNX's looping functions, and if you find it isn't enough for you, you can always buy the BOSS unit or similar.
I got your back anyway, shredd. And no, my wife doesn't have a hott sister
So how do you use the looper, shredd? What kinda stuff do you do with it?
-Rf.
I was confussed about the LXR's on the GNX3...and now I know why!
Seems I am always just one or two steps behind on models and technology (budget, budget).
Maybe I'll sell the GNX3 (it's brand new in the box) and opt for a newer model.
HUUUUUUUMMMMMMM!! decisions, decisions.
I actually really dig the GNX's looper. I sold my BOSS looper 'cuz I was happy with the GNX's and found the BOSS to be superfluous. (tell your hott chick friends I know how to use words like that.
I use it in a lot of ways...of course there's the practice thing, where you play a riff, and let it play around and around, with a drum pattern going. Helps when you wanna noodle or experiment with keys or scales.
Then there's the song-building effects...I'll start by making a loop of whatever length I want, then as it \"loops\" around, I'll add other parts and/or instruments. Then I'll run it off to my PC or the Tascam, adding the parts as I go. I did a tune called \"Lupn\" and it sounded pretty kewl. This is also a great way to grasp and experiment with the whole multi-track concept.
Warning: cheat alert...:oops: I've also done the thing where I'll be recording a song that has parts that're very consistent or patterned or repetitive. If I can :roll: I'll play them \"live\"...but there's been times where I'll use the looper to play a rythm line or a verse or segment of a song, and use that in building a recording, in order to get that feel of \"consistency\" that a real git'rist can do just by continuing to play.
I even did the vocals at the end of \"If Patience Was Pain\" (http://www.digitech.com/soundcomm/patches/GNX4/IfPatienceWasPain.mp3) on the GNX's looper, one voice at a time.
Frankly, I just keep finding new ways to use it and I've never missed the BOSS.
blackstrat did the backing track. I did all the other stuff on my Ibanez RG, my Peavey Grind bass, and my Roland. And even sang. :shock:
Sadly, to her I'm \"just a friend\" and she's in love with a guy who won't cross a street for her. :roll: :?
But she loves my music...as if that were worth a dam...
+1 on the B212A's....I have a pair ($199 ea.) and they sound great