What exactly does the VB101 have for recording that the LIVE doesn't? I understand there's some built-in EQs and compressor, but is there more than that? I plan to do recording mostly, but I have plenty of quality plugins. Got any clips of it in action, and how are the poweramp simulations when using preamps? Sorry for the 20 questions, there's not too many out there with one it seems, since I guess it's still fresh on the market.Shark Diver":2ap4nfyi said:I have a LIVE and love it. I use it for, well, playing live. Best tone ever through my wedges. I have used it with an amp, preamp, and just a pedal. I have only tried it with stock IRs, but have never felt the need for anything else. I have used a few other things and find that the Two-Notes stuff works best for me. It is extremely versatile, and easy to dial in.
I have thought about a second LIVE so I could mix IRs, but that's just overkill really.
The VB101 is killer as well. Obviously more bells and whistles. I was able to use one a while back and loved it. I don't record so I don't need all the options it has vs the LIVE. Highly recommended, especially if you already have your OD/Gain set.
Spaceboy":1ulqhd2j said:What exactly does the VB101 have for recording that the LIVE doesn't? I understand there's some built-in EQs and compressor, but is there more than that? I plan to do recording mostly, but I have plenty of quality plugins. Got any clips of it in action, and how are the poweramp simulations when using preamps? Sorry for the 20 questions, there's not too many out there with one it seems, since I guess it's still fresh on the market.Shark Diver":1ulqhd2j said:I have a LIVE and love it. I use it for, well, playing live. Best tone ever through my wedges. I have used it with an amp, preamp, and just a pedal. I have only tried it with stock IRs, but have never felt the need for anything else. I have used a few other things and find that the Two-Notes stuff works best for me. It is extremely versatile, and easy to dial in.
I have thought about a second LIVE so I could mix IRs, but that's just overkill really.
The VB101 is killer as well. Obviously more bells and whistles. I was able to use one a while back and loved it. I don't record so I don't need all the options it has vs the LIVE. Highly recommended, especially if you already have your OD/Gain set.
PBGas":9t5peuo4 said:I was going to get one of these because really it has everything I needed and looks and sound fantastic. However, I had a chance to try a Kemper and was hooked as it puts a few more things in place for recording that I wanted and ordered that instead.
I'm in the studio doing contract work quite a bit more than I'm doing live stuff these days so it just fit the bill better for me at this time. I just take the one simple unit with me and go.
Spaceboy":17fuii81 said:Ah, found the spec comparisons on the Two Notes website, and it looks like the LIVE has SPDIF digital outputs while the VB-101 also has AES/BU, which is necessary for me. The only other difference I could see being a concern is the clock sync on the VB-101, which the LIVE doesn't have. The specs read 96khz for the LIVE, so does that mean you can manually set the clock to anywhere from 44.1khz to 96khz sample rate? I assume the VB-101 automatically syncs with whatever interface you're using. It also looks like the VB-101 doesn't have poweramp simulation while the LIVE does.
I'm currently in a love/hate relationship with an Axe FX II. There's too many options and too much tweaking to get the small handful of sounds I use. I had this same problem with the POD HD500 too, so I'm looking at the Torpedo to replace a modeling setup, so that I can use my amps for DI recording, and maybe easier stage setup. I could sell the Axe FX II and get another amplifier (Dual Rectifier) and the Torpedo for about the same cost. I don't use many of the effects, and I have all I need with plugins and pedals.
robertkoa":1mxd7m05 said:Are there also versions which are cheaper that work with just a Preamp ?
Meaning they can not accept a Power Amp out from a Head just a Preamp .
And also a Pedal version , maybe?
Do the inexpensive ones work well with just a good Guitar Tube Preamp?
I'm interested in the LIVE but don't see it available anywhere
The specs read 96khz for the LIVE, so does that mean you can manually set the clock to anywhere from 44.1khz to 96khz sample rate?
Shark Diver":wp8w1x8d said:robertkoa":wp8w1x8d said:Are there also versions which are cheaper that work with just a Preamp ?
Meaning they can not accept a Power Amp out from a Head just a Preamp .
And also a Pedal version , maybe?
Do the inexpensive ones work well with just a good Guitar Tube Preamp?
Yes to all:
Spaceboy":2n63adis said:I hadn't realized there was a subsection for Two Notes on here!
Shark Diver":2n63adis said:I'd ask Andy in the Two-Notes sub section.