I got a used SPX90 waaaaayyy back in 1990. The Symphonic Ensemble patch alone is enough to justify the price. Im happy to say, I still have it today & it still works.👍 Thank Goodness Yamaha never jumped on the VST train & made a software version of this legendary piece of hardware. It was a must have for any up & coming act back in the day. In fact, you could do a piece on the spx90 alone & it's significance in pro audio history. One thing to note here, is just like synths, there is nothing to compare to the hardware version of rackmount fx. You get the original feel & depth of the unit, where as a vst version might be able to emulate the sounds, but seldom do you get the feel of the original unit.
Not surprised about the number 1. Lexicon was spoken of highly 25 years ago. I was thinking about suggesting that you'd also discuss why one would choose a hardware processor instead of software, only to find out that you already have. And, knowing me, I've already seen it, but forgotten about it. Edit: no, that video about hardware effects is not visible. I checked your overview page. Great video! Some of these I knew, others less so, but I never really went into the relative merits of effect processors.
a couple of favorites that i own are the Ensoniq DP/4, Lexicon Vortex, classic Midiverb II and 2 Behringer V-Verb's, you should really check out the Behringers if you ever get a chance they are really good and have a sorta cult following.
I'm sure you'll get into non-rack effects, but that's the only multi effect hardware I have anymore. It's the Yamaha REX50, and I loved it, but I haven't used it lately! I just can't part with it, though.
I picked up a Voicelive Touch recently. What a box of fun! I am running a send from my main vocal channel to it and inform harmony notes from a dedicated Sequencer (MIDI) track on my Yamaha MODX. It really helped running a Radial direct box in front of it. It works and sounds better than I expected and is pretty easy to set up. Also, I am guessing Ensoniq will make list two…????
Wow, this is an awesome. I was looking looking for a stereo (dual channel) rack processor for my ESQ1 and DX7 about 6 months ago and I was frustrated to find most of the dual channel processors did not allow you to set your own algorithms. They also usually had unbalanced outputs. I actually went for a cheap AxeFX Ultra which has everything I need and has 4 inputs and 4 outputs (plus digital out etc). Great unit for keys.
Enjoyed. Had sent comments but maybe did not get to upload and rushed off to work. Have an interesting 11 your can examine Best small studio/home studio for each 5 year time period from 1975.based on boards recording and processors available at the time. This can be followed by a budget version based on struggling musician average income for each time period.
Oh wow that 81 has gone wayyy up. I used one with an OBXa before the analog revolution and it was a glorious pair! I used that Sony unit in the early 2000s. Very serviceable unit! It was only when you mentioned the guy with the eprom burner did I felt old.😂
Good catch. That is an episode I recorded last year but decided not to release. I have now set it to publish in September. I should re-record it, because I've changed my view some. Thanks for the comment.
No need to wait and you may already know. The Kronos has all the Korg Wavestation wave samples, it's possible to make Wavestation sequences on the Kronos.... more info in the video when I finally get it produced. Thanks for the comment, Lori.
My opinion on some of these Sony - no balanced in/out Alesis Quadraverb - no balanced in/out Korg DRV3000 - no balanced in/out Yamaha SPX90 - no balanced in/out DigiTech TSR-24 - no balanced in/out TC Helicon Voicelive rack - only mono in balanced and unbalanced I thought it was pronounced S P DIF as the S and P are written S/P in the S/PDIF specification.
I got a used SPX90 waaaaayyy back in 1990.
The Symphonic Ensemble patch alone is enough to justify the price.
Im happy to say, I still have it today & it still works.👍
Thank Goodness Yamaha never jumped on the VST train & made a software version of this legendary piece of hardware.
It was a must have for any up & coming act back in the day.
In fact, you could do a piece on the spx90 alone & it's significance in pro audio history.
One thing to note here, is just like synths, there is nothing to compare to the hardware version of rackmount fx.
You get the original feel & depth of the unit, where as a vst version might be able to emulate the sounds, but seldom do you get the feel of the original unit.
Not surprised about the number 1. Lexicon was spoken of highly 25 years ago. I was thinking about suggesting that you'd also discuss why one would choose a hardware processor instead of software, only to find out that you already have. And, knowing me, I've already seen it, but forgotten about it.
Edit: no, that video about hardware effects is not visible. I checked your overview page.
Great video! Some of these I knew, others less so, but I never really went into the relative merits of effect processors.
There is an episode coming about Hardware Effects vs. Software Effects, and probably a could of followups.
a couple of favorites that i own are the Ensoniq DP/4, Lexicon Vortex, classic Midiverb II and 2 Behringer V-Verb's, you should really check out the Behringers if you ever get a chance they are really good and have a sorta cult following.
Interesting, thanks for the comment.
Thanks for taking the time Jefferey. great Video!
Thanks for watching.
I mostly watch vidlists like this for validation of my own choices ... and instead got lots of new options = great value. Thanks for creating this
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for the comment.
Surprised you didn’t list the Alesis MIDIVERB II. By far the best version from Alesis.
The next Top 11 list, with perhaps 11 units. 🙂
LOL. I'll learn how to count by then...I hope.
I’m still rocking a Microverb IV as a tracking reference and live use.
I'm sure you'll get into non-rack effects, but that's the only multi effect hardware I have anymore. It's the Yamaha REX50, and I loved it, but I haven't used it lately! I just can't part with it, though.
I picked up a Voicelive Touch recently. What a box of fun! I am running a send from my main vocal channel to it and inform harmony notes from a dedicated Sequencer (MIDI) track on my Yamaha MODX. It really helped running a Radial direct box in front of it. It works and sounds better than I expected and is pretty easy to set up. Also, I am guessing Ensoniq will make list two…????
I paused it to read your crazy credits.
Thanks, appreciate the comment.
Wow, this is an awesome. I was looking looking for a stereo (dual channel) rack processor for my ESQ1 and DX7 about 6 months ago and I was frustrated to find most of the dual channel processors did not allow you to set your own algorithms. They also usually had unbalanced outputs. I actually went for a cheap AxeFX Ultra which has everything I need and has 4 inputs and 4 outputs (plus digital out etc). Great unit for keys.
look for tc fireworx, it has user defined algorithm chain (with feedback, serial or parallel connection of fx blocks)
Enjoyed. Had sent comments but maybe did not get to upload and rushed off to work. Have an interesting 11 your can examine Best small studio/home studio for each 5 year time period from 1975.based on boards recording and processors available at the time.
This can be followed by a budget version based on struggling musician average income for each time period.
Interesting idea. Thanks.
Nice video Jeffrey. But you forget the TC M2000. Beats everything in your list.
That's a good unit. It will probably make the next list.
Oh wow that 81 has gone wayyy up. I used one with an OBXa before the analog revolution and it was a glorious pair!
I used that Sony unit in the early 2000s. Very serviceable unit!
It was only when you mentioned the guy with the eprom burner did I felt old.😂
Me 2.
i found 4 voicelive racks... Let's see if i can score one. Thank you for your list video's again, i enjoy these a lot.
I hope you can. I really like mine.
25:14 what episode?
Good catch. That is an episode I recorded last year but decided not to release. I have now set it to publish in September. I should re-record it, because I've changed my view some. Thanks for the comment.
Had both the Sony and the M-One. Would still have the M-One if the failing internal battery hadn’t corrupted the ROM chip.
I wait for a your video on korg Kronos x to know the hidden synth engine (the 10) you spoke on one of your video...I have the Kronos x, I'm courious 😊
No need to wait and you may already know. The Kronos has all the Korg Wavestation wave samples, it's possible to make Wavestation sequences on the Kronos.... more info in the video when I finally get it produced. Thanks for the comment, Lori.
@@JeffreyScottPetro Ok!!!! thanks!!!
I can count but I generally stop noticing what number I am at past 4 or 5 ... 🥚🐇
My opinion on some of these
Sony - no balanced in/out
Alesis Quadraverb - no balanced in/out
Korg DRV3000 - no balanced in/out
Yamaha SPX90 - no balanced in/out
DigiTech TSR-24 - no balanced in/out
TC Helicon Voicelive rack - only mono in balanced and unbalanced
I thought it was pronounced S P DIF as the S and P are written S/P in the S/PDIF specification.
1993 Called and they want their hardware back
LOL. Indeed they do. Thanks for the comment.