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Re: RC-50 vs. Laptop Setup: cost comparison
- To: "Buzap Buzap" <buzap@gmx.net>
- From: "Todd Matthews" <gtmatthews@gmail.com>
- Subject: Re: RC-50 vs. Laptop Setup: cost comparison
- Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:49:26 -0500
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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