Re: 1/2 Rack proccesor | VF-1

["Krispen Hartung" <khartung@cableone.net>]

Cool review. You have four? Wow...that's impressive. You forgot the JC-120 
amp simulator...that is my favorite. The Fender sim is great, but I sounds 
too much like the amp cab to me...if that makes any sense.

Kris


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rds8000" <rds8000@cableaz.com>
To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 10:01 AM
Subject: Re: 1/2 Rack proccesor | VF-1


> Hello -
>
> I've loved these boxes since they were first released. I'm running  two 
> pre-loop and two post-loop in my current setup. I can't imagine  my 
>setup 
> without them.
>
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> Here's my take on the Boss VF-1
>
> Standard Delays: Crisp and super clean. The roll-off feature really  
>lends 
> a cool analog feel to the repeats.
> RE-201 Sim: One of the best tape delay sims out there. Lots of  control 
>of 
> the parameters. Lot of fun when tied to an expression pedal.
> Multi-Taps: 20 taps altogether! Capable of some insane reverse fx  when 
> carefully programmed.
>
> Reverbs: On the stale side for me. Even at 100% wet the verbs still  
>sound 
> bland.  It takes two VF-1 units running in series to get the  ultra-wet 
> wash of verb I'm looking for. I usually add some slight  overdrive or eq 
> to dirty these patches up. If you're strictly into  standard Room and 
>Hall 
> sounds you'll be satisfied.
>
> Amp Sims: Vox, Fender, Marshall, and Soldano models sound thick and  
>heavy 
> when set at moderate gain tones. I hate the HIGH, MEDIUM and  LOW Gain 
> presets. Once you tack on some EQ, these amp sims are great.  I'm not a 
> big high-gain fan so I rarely touch the Peavey and Boogie  sims.
>
> StompBox sims: The OD-1 and Fuzz models are better than their  stompbox 
> counterparts. The DF-2 SuperFeedbacker and VB-2 Vibrato  modes are worth 
> the price alone. The Synth modes are fun but a little  hard for me to 
>find 
> a solid use for.
>
> Compressor: Noisy. I never use it unless I actually want something  
>hissy.
>
> Rotary: One of the best mid-priced rotary sims out there. Super 
> flexible...
>
> Pitchshifting: Awful. Shrill and artificial to my ears. Can be  
>convincing 
> at super low mix levels.
>
> EQ: Precise and easy to work with. I use it on nearly every patch to  
>warm 
> things up.
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>
> Overall the VF-1 is an incredible box. It does impart a slight  digital 
> sheen to your sound which I'm constantly battling with EQ or  mild 
>amounts 
> of overdrive. The layout and programming is really  intuitive. 
> Re-arranging the order of certain effects yields some cool  and 
>unexpected 
> sounds and textures. Midi implementation is limited to  four CCs but is 
> well done. I rarely use the VF-1s by themselves and I  always end up 
> adding other rack devices to supplement the poor  reverbs and 
> pitch-shifting.
>
> Adam
>
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