Shark Diver
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Dar?
Per OPs comment's this would easily velcro to the back of any head for MIDI:
Per OPs comment's this would easily velcro to the back of any head for MIDI:
kasperjensen
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scottkahn":2kilkrxr said:
Is it pointless to have an overview of your options? There are still a great number of amps that don't have MIDI, old as well as new.
kasperjensen
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As for the Amp Gizmos... They are great products. But I am looking at what options there are, with amps that already have this integrated, without having to spend $229/329 on top of what the amp costs.
I used the RJM 16 when I had a Roadster, which worked wonders, and (I forget his name) the owner of the company helped me out in no time with something I couldn't figure out. Problem sorted. Great support!
Trouble is... A Roadster doesn't come cheap, and then you realise that it's going to cost you at least $400 to be able to control it in an efficient manner. (Not RJM's fault of course... It's Mesa and their stone-age controlling). Not cool.
And that's why I am trying to make a list of the amps available with MIDI.
I used the RJM 16 when I had a Roadster, which worked wonders, and (I forget his name) the owner of the company helped me out in no time with something I couldn't figure out. Problem sorted. Great support!
Trouble is... A Roadster doesn't come cheap, and then you realise that it's going to cost you at least $400 to be able to control it in an efficient manner. (Not RJM's fault of course... It's Mesa and their stone-age controlling). Not cool.
And that's why I am trying to make a list of the amps available with MIDI.
kasperjensen
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scottkahn":prhoyzok said:
Diamond amps don't have MIDI. They do manufacture (with RJM) their own Amp Gizmo that can then control the amps.
DAR Forza Quattro has MIDI, not the Tuzzia.
Shark Diver
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I think the list is cool, but whether or not an amp had MIDI would never be a deciding factor in what amp I would get. Tone, $, would be it. There are just too many ways too control everything these days. I can't imagine giving up my SLO because it doesn't have MIDI and I don't want to spend a little extra to control it.
Not a judgement, just something to think about.
Not a judgement, just something to think about.
kasperjensen
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Shark Diver":6obm98v0 said:I think the list is cool, but whether or not an amp had MIDI would never be a deciding factor in what amp I would get. Tone, $, would be it. There are just too many ways too control everything these days. I can't imagine giving up my SLO because it doesn't have MIDI and I don't want to spend a little extra to control it.
Not a judgement, just something to think about.
Can only agree with you on this. I would not dismiss an amp merely for this reason, nor sell some of the ones I have got. I think the vast majority of the "best" amps out there don't have MIDI.
It's only to see what the options are, and how little you could get away with. i.e. I know I could do just about any gig with something like the Line6 HD500 (switching off the amp models, and only using it for FX and controlling the amp), and a Marshall JVM Combo.
racerevlon
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If it's combo you're after look at Hughes & Kettner Switchblade 100C or ENGL Sovereign.
kasperjensen
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racerevlon":3uuzfk8i said:
They are excellent choices indeed
FortinAmps
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kasperjensen":2uphzba2 said:steve_k":2uphzba2 said:Use an RJM Gizmo for midi control for any amp, without all the logic controllers and switchgear inside the amp.........
RJM makes great products. I had the -16 when I had the Mesa Roadster, which worked great.
Only problem (which is not really a problem at all), is that I like to use as little equipment as possible for gigs, and having a switcher means that I need a rack case or the like...
The reason why I like amps with MIDI (especially combo's) is that I can use a pedal board with a looper (with MIDI also), or a MultiFX with the amp modelling switched off... And have a really simple versatile set up. That way, I got: Combo > Board > Guitar... Done.
Less to lug about, less to worry about.
Of course, if I was playing on a slightly larger scale, I wouldn't mind using some more of my gear live.
There is a small footprint Gizmo version, the Mini Amp Gizmo. You can mount it to a back panel grill or inside a headshell. There is a mounting hole on each flange side.
http://www.rjmmusic.com/miniampgizmo.php
Like Steve said, you can get MIDI control over any amp. Ron will even make a cable for your amp to interface with the Gizmo. Best customer service around.
Cheers,
Mike
Shark Diver
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Shark Diver":1x2x7nxm said:Dar?
Per OPs comment's this would easily velcro to the back of any head for MIDI:
FortinAmps":1x2x7nxm said:There is a small footprint Gizmo version, the Mini Amp Gizmo. You can mount it to a back panel grill or inside a headshell. There is a mounting hole on each flange side.
http://www.rjmmusic.com/miniampgizmo.php
Like Steve said, you can get MIDI control over any amp. Ron will even make a cable for your amp to interface with the Gizmo. Best customer service around.
Cheers,
Mike
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FortinAmps
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Shark Diver":1l6lp6yt said:Shark Diver":1l6lp6yt said:Dar?
Per OPs comment's this would easily velcro to the back of any head for MIDI:
FortinAmps":1l6lp6yt said:There is a small footprint Gizmo version, the Mini Amp Gizmo. You can mount it to a back panel grill or inside a headshell. There is a mounting hole on each flange side.
http://www.rjmmusic.com/miniampgizmo.php
Like Steve said, you can get MIDI control over any amp. Ron will even make a cable for your amp to interface with the Gizmo. Best customer service around.
Cheers,
Mike
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Sorry man, I didn't read through every post
Cheers,
Mike
kasperjensen
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Ron... That is his name! Awesome service!
racerevlon
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I believe the upcoming Egnater Armageddon will be MIDI-controllable.
kasperjensen
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racerevlon":30ag48vj said:
Well in that case, I will take your good word for it, and put it on my precious list
Ancient Alien
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peterc52":1hui2l3g said:
ONLY if you use a unit like the GCX, RJM or similar like a breakout box.
The Quad does not actually have a MIDI in or out, just latching switches that can be controlled my a MIDI switcher.
Jordon
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Rivera Knucklehead Reverb
Rivera Knucklehead Seven
Rivera Knucklehead Seven
kasperjensen
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Jordon":2qsd7wj5 said:
That's the spirit!
wildchild8699
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Ancient Alien":1oinkfwg said:
Not true they had a MIDI option on the Quad Preamp it has both MIDI in and Thru, also jacks for the latching switches too as well as Jacks for the FU -2 footswtich or the Abacus. I own both kinds the Normal Non-MIDI Quad Preamp and also the MIDI Quad Preamp.
Mesa Boogie MIDI Quad Preamp
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mrkmas
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EVH mini 5150 III 50w.