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Re: RC-50 vs. Laptop Setup: cost comparison



yes, you can use 2 expression pedals with the RC-50, if you have them  
hooked up via midi.

you have cc#1 and cc#7 to work with

I use the midi solutions pedal controller box to convert expression to  
midi. works GREAT

TEddy


On Nov 18, 2008, at 7:49 AM, Todd Matthews wrote:

> I like the idea for using an expression pedal set to current loop but
> I was also wondering how I can control the input volume since I'm
> using a clip on mic. I see overdub mode as momentary punch in which
> would be perfect if it didn't erase the previous audio. Can you use
> two expression pedals with the rc-50?
>
> Todd
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 8:02 AM, Buzap Buzap <buzap@gmx.net> wrote:
>> Hi Todd
>>
>> sorry, took a while to get back to you... I'm posting this also for  
>> the benefit of others on the list, hope you don't mind.
>>
>>> I'm real tempted to go the hardware route
>>> Although I do have to buy more components I think I could get an
>>> rc-50, reverb, delay effects for a 1000 which seems like is the
>>> minimum just to get a laptop....
>>
>> Well, do you really save that much - or at all?
>> Let's compare - assuming your need for one mono instrument:
>>
>> LAPTOP SETUP (minimum): ca. 1400,- EUR
>> - "old" Macbook white with Firewire (ca. 950,-EUR)
>> - FCB1010 Midi Pedals (140,-)
>> - Echo AudioFire 4 (290,-)
>>
>> RC-50 SETUP (minimum): ca. 750,- EUR
>> - RC-50 Loop Station (370,-)
>> - Expression Pedal, Footswitches: (>100,-EUR)
>> - Zoom G2.1u MultiFX Pedal (140,-)
>> - Minimixer (i.e. Mackie 402 VLZ3) (130,-)
>>
>> now, the RC-50 Setup is really the bare minimum. My RC-50 setup  
>> alone (without FX etc!) cost me roughly around 800,-EUR when you  
>> count all the pedals, switches, AB-boxes etc.
>>
>> RC-50 SETUP (with additional gear): ca. 1350,-
>> - RC-50 (370,-)
>> - Expression Pedals, Footswitches, Adapter cables  (>200,-)
>> - Nobels AB-V Switches (2x for stereo= 100,-)
>> - Simple Channel Strip, i.e. Joe Meek ThreeQ (200,-)
>> - Voicetone Create, for Reverb (230,-)
>> - Zoom G2.1u for MultiFx (140,-)
>> - Minimixer, i.e. Mackie 802 VLZ3 (220,-)
>>
>> The laptop setup described above for 1400,- EUR can do pretty much  
>> all the things as the RC-50 setup for 1350,- EUR.  Here, I would  
>> definitely opt for the more flexible laptop solution - if I were to  
>> start with a new setup.
>>
>> I don't think MacBooks are a problem concerning memory nowadays.  
>> The old MacBook models have a pretty good price now (with firewire).
>> Motu did have a bad reputation for PC drivers - but I haven't heard  
>> anything bad the last years and I've checked with several people  
>> selling it.
>> I would also recommend the Echo AudioFire 4 for a cheap (even  
>> cheaper) alternative if you don't mind only 4 in/outs. Seems very  
>> stable and people like it.
>>
>> nice playing, btw :-)
>>
>> Buzap
>>
>>
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