Hello,
I couldn't find a topic specifically meant to have suggestions for improvements of the unit, so I thought it a good idea to have one
Let's see what could be improved in this fantastic unit. For me, here's the things which need improvement:
- Dynamic response - the feel and response when playing using the internal loadbox could be more dynamic. Currently it feels a bit on the unnatural side to my taste. Oddly enough, the same goes when using a line level signal source.
- EQ Module - when using the EQ module, there's a significant reduction in the quality of the sound, especially when using third party IRs. I guess the EQ takes extra processing and the signal bit rate is lowered in order to handle it, but it sounds plastic. I'd rather have fewer bands instead or something, but lower or lose the negative effect for sure.
- Parametric EQ instead of Graphic - suggested by DrV
- Power Amp simulations - it'll be cool to have 2 modes in Power Amp section. First the default mode and second with emulations of Power Amps from different heads made by Mesa, Orange, Rivera, etc. That's how they can avoid the destruction of presets, improve this technology, capture Power Amps as cabs , finally remake the interface of this section and add normal presence control, that acts according to captured amp. Something like Poweramp Capture Masters program - suggested by DrV
And one new features:
- To be able to control the mics' angle
Now, I know there are probably hardware limitations present, so here's what I can easily live without in order to get the previously mentioned improvements:
- Poweramp simulations - who uses those anyway? They aren't something to write home about and the unit has a loadbox. So it's mostly used with a real poweramp and the times it's not it's presumably used with a good preamp and those already have a poweramp sim included.
- Reverbs - not that those are bad or anything, but live you don't usually need them and for recordings there are lots of better options.
- EQ module - if it comes up to that, I could even lose the EQ module in order to get the dynamic response and the ability to edit mic angles
So, what do you guys think?
I couldn't find a topic specifically meant to have suggestions for improvements of the unit, so I thought it a good idea to have one
Let's see what could be improved in this fantastic unit. For me, here's the things which need improvement:
- Dynamic response - the feel and response when playing using the internal loadbox could be more dynamic. Currently it feels a bit on the unnatural side to my taste. Oddly enough, the same goes when using a line level signal source.
- EQ Module - when using the EQ module, there's a significant reduction in the quality of the sound, especially when using third party IRs. I guess the EQ takes extra processing and the signal bit rate is lowered in order to handle it, but it sounds plastic. I'd rather have fewer bands instead or something, but lower or lose the negative effect for sure.
- Parametric EQ instead of Graphic - suggested by DrV
- Power Amp simulations - it'll be cool to have 2 modes in Power Amp section. First the default mode and second with emulations of Power Amps from different heads made by Mesa, Orange, Rivera, etc. That's how they can avoid the destruction of presets, improve this technology, capture Power Amps as cabs , finally remake the interface of this section and add normal presence control, that acts according to captured amp. Something like Poweramp Capture Masters program - suggested by DrV
And one new features:
- To be able to control the mics' angle
Now, I know there are probably hardware limitations present, so here's what I can easily live without in order to get the previously mentioned improvements:
- Poweramp simulations - who uses those anyway? They aren't something to write home about and the unit has a loadbox. So it's mostly used with a real poweramp and the times it's not it's presumably used with a good preamp and those already have a poweramp sim included.
- Reverbs - not that those are bad or anything, but live you don't usually need them and for recordings there are lots of better options.
- EQ module - if it comes up to that, I could even lose the EQ module in order to get the dynamic response and the ability to edit mic angles
So, what do you guys think?