AG Stomp Users…………

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I’m seriously considering getting an AG Stomp for my home studio. I record steel and nylon string acoustic guitar into Cakewalk software on my PC. I’ve read several reviews but would like to hear from our bbs folks as I value your opinions. Can anyone address

1) the noise added
2) the effectiveness of the notch filter
3) the ease/difficulty of programming
4) the quality of the limiter, chorus, delay, reverb
5) the overall cost/quality

My main concern is that the different microphone options actually do what they are advertised to do.

I’d appreciate your feedback.

Thanks,

rpe
 
Yo RPE!!
How's the mixer/1010/sp5b setup workin'?

Hey I think that AG Stomp is designed/best suited for on stage work, and it's purpose is to simulate a mic'ed acoustic sound, and give you presets for live work.

Are you planning to plug your guit into it and record?

Unless the direct sound is what you're after this probly not the box you need. I doubt if it will sound better than or as realistic as a true mic'ed acoustic anyway.

ROCK ON!

:D
 
Hey Maestro!!!!!!!!

My setup is working great. Yeah, I was thinking it would improve my acoustic sound for recording. Especially the microphone simulation (so I wouldn't have to buy beaucoup types of mic's). I do get a pretty good sound using my preamp or micing my amp but I thought the stomp sounded like it had potential.

rpe
 
Glad to hear it!

I've heard some stuff that I liked that was recorded from the guitars pickup instead of a mic, and I kind of liked it.

There's a certain little chompee-ness :confused: or maybe crispy-ness to the sound that I really like.

For instance check out Darrell Evans "Freedom" (Christian Artist) I think the whole album was direct.

Also on some live albums I've heard, where it wasn't bad.

I suppose what the direct sound lends itself well to is kind of a "live" concert type sound, come to think of it.

I don't think many including myself would tell you to forget mic'ing your guitar.

The best, most natural sounding acoustic sound will be achieved with a fantastic sounding guitar, and a good mic, used properly.

Remember, the pick-up on an acoustic picks up little to none of the body of the instrument itself. Unless you have a Blender type of system with a mic inside of the guitar.

To be honest though, I must say that I haven't heard this unit, maybe it really can fool the ears into thinking you're hearing a mic'ed guitar?

BTW did you say you mic your acoustic guitar amp? That's a new one on me!:D

Unless you will need it for live stuff, I'd say save the money and get a few good mics instead.
 
Thanks for the advice M_stro. I don't have an acoustic amp, I have an old (original issue I think) G-40C Crate from the mid-80's that I mic. Definitely not the best for acoustic guitar but that's what I have so that's what I'll use until I can get something better.

Seems the best recorded sound I get from my acoustic guitars is

1) guitar into ART TPS into soundcard (Delta 1010)
2) guitar into amp, mic'd, into TPS, into (Delta 1010)

just thought adding something new might make a difference.

rpe
 
What kind of mic on the amp?

I'd think that even an SM57 or 58 with the right setting on the TPS would sound better (more natural) than going direct, or mic'ing the Crate.:confused:

Does your guitar sound pretty good on its own?
 
Don't get the Yamaha AG Stomp! I tried it out and it's real bad! Granted, I only tried it out for about 10 min through headphones, but it didn't sound any better than my old crate CA-30. It did sound better than an acoustic direct into a mixer or into an electric guitar amp, but then again, what doesn't?

For around $400, I would consider a couple of other DI boxes.

a.) Avalon U5. After much research, I ended up with this one myself and it sounds very nice. I use a high cut that gets rid of a lot of ugly sounding cracks and piercing sounds, 20 dB of boost, and the number 1 tone setting (out of 6).

b.) Presonus AcoustiQ - I tried it out at the store and was impressed. It didn't sound as clear as the Avalon but was definitely good and only $200.

c.) Not a DI box, but you could get a trace elliot amp and mic it.

Just don't get the Yamaha unless you try it out a million times and figure out how to make it sound good.
 
The mic is a beyerdynamic M200N(C). I bought it at a used locally-owned 2d hand music shop so I don't know much about it. Web searches don't come up with anything either (I can find a M201 model but not mine). I think it may be pretty old. Sorry, I for got to mention that I do go straight into the TPS with the mic also and it sounds ok. My two acoustic guitars are a Yamaha FG-340-II (before you skoff, it's a player and sound great). I got it in 1983 for $180, added a piezo and pre-amp in 1995 and it really does sound good. My other acoustic is a Alvarez nylon string model 2531, cedar top, cutaway. It also sounds very good on its own. Maybe I should just stick with what I've got rather than trying to get more out of something like the AG Stomp (or invest in a couple of good mics).

rpe
 
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