Calling Nanoverb owners (others please stay out ;) )

[cjacek]

Would any of you kindly post a vocal (mp3) with a bit of the "delay" added ? I sure would like to hear what it sounds like. Please, this is a serious request so no "funny" sound-clips, ok ? . Much appreciated .

Daniel

 

[BillyFurnett]

Sorry I can't post a clip, but for better or worse I've used one quite a bit on my low rent vocals... In terms of sound, you get about $20 less then what you pay for of course and the processing seems a bit "Unpredictable", but for me it does it's job pretty well.

I'm curious why you ask about it, so if you care to share that'd be cool, or if you need any further info on it I can TRY to dig up the paper work.


Sorry no mp3

 

[cjacek]

Sorry I can't post a clip, but for better or worse I've used one quite a bit on my low rent vocals... In terms of sound, you get about $20 less then what you pay for of course and the processing seems a bit "Unpredictable", but for me it does it's job pretty well.

I'm curious why you ask about it, so if you care to share that'd be cool, or if you need any further info on it I can TRY to dig up the paper work.


Sorry no mp3

Thanks for the reply BF. I ask because I'm thinking of adding a touch of delay to my voice going to cassette (244 vintage portastudio) and all I need is a good sounding delay .. and a bit of it. I'm really on a budget and nanoverbs go for little $$ on eBay and I wanna give that a try. If there was an mp3 clip with the delay parameter to d/l added to vocals and I liked it, then I'd buy the nano. A lot of people don't like the nanoverb but if I like how the delay sounds like then I don't care about it being popular or unpopular. I'm just gonna get it. I mean, why in the hell would I want to pay $100 +++ for just a bit of delay going to cassette ? Sure, I don't want it to sound crappy but if it's at all passable or good as a delay unit then that's great! Anyway, hope this answers your question.

Thanks,

Daniel

 

[BillyFurnett]

If you're getting it cheap, then (I agree) why the heck not?
I forgot what I paid for mine, but I got it new and haven't regretted it at all. I was going to cassette as well and experimented to hell and back with it's different effects just like I would with any other piece of gear... I imagine if I had a high end delay I'd never look back, but since no one is knocking at my door handing out free gear I'll be happy and make do with the Nano till I need or more importantly, till I can afford a better unit.
I must point out that it ISN'T (By any stretch of the imagination) the quietest piece of gear, but personally I was doing rock stuff that was pretty noisy anyway.

 

[cjacek]

If you're getting it cheap, then (I agree) why the heck not?
I forgot what I paid for mine, but I got it new and haven't regretted it at all. I was going to cassette as well and experimented to hell and back with it's different effects just like I would with any other piece of gear... I imagine if I had a high end delay I'd never look back, but since no one is knocking at my door handing out free gear I'll be happy and make do with the Nano till I need or more importantly, till I can afford a better unit.
I must point out that it ISN'T (By any stretch of the imagination) the quietest piece of gear, but personally I was doing rock stuff that was pretty noisy anyway.

Thanks BF .

Daniel

 

[cjacek]

Hell, while we're at it, why don't you also post some of your nanocompressor results.

Thnx,

Daniel

 

[gordone]

No NanoSample, but I too purchased a new NanoVerb back in 1998 to add reverb to my 4-track cassette recorders (Tascam 424 MKII which I still have). It was my first reverb and I remember listening to it at the store and they had a CD of sound samples (various vocals, instruments and stuff) all recorded dry. The nano was patched in so I could hear how it sounded. It made the acoustic guitar tracks come alive so I bought it. I thought that was all my ac. gtr tracks were missing. It was before I knew about mic placement, pre-amps, room sound/treatment, etc... My recordings still sucked!!!!

I still use the Nano to add verb to the headphone mix while tracking vocals. I say go for it!!!

 

[regebro]

The low end Alesis reverbs are quite usable. I use old Microverbs, and the Nanoverb has has slightly updated reverbs, but with adjustment for reverb time.

It's no Lexicon, but as cheap ass reverb you get quite a lot for the money.

 

[formerlyfzfile]

I had one and honestly......

the only sound I liked from it goining into my Portastudio was this really bad zipper noise (a digital artifact from the circut) when I played with the effect levels.
I used the zipper noise as a solo unto itself in a song.

For little money you'd be better off getting a Digitech RP-1 guitar floor peddal.

That's what I got for trade with the Nanoverb.

Lotta good delays.....tap tempo feature on some.......really adjustable parameters....albeit thru menu scrolling......and its got very adjustable reverbs, including "the ULTIMATE reverb" patch.
MIDI'able.
Even though its a guitar pedal I used it on vocals (through the effect sends) a lot.

Its still not world class stuff but much better sounding and infinitely more options.....I personally think the reverbs are better than most of the Virtualizers I have heard.

Just my 2 cents.

-mike

 

[SonicAlbert]

Nanoverb delay is a simple echo, with the delay time being controlled by one of the front panel knobs. I think you can control delay feedback as well. It's as simple as you can get as far as delay (echo), but would be useful for the purpose you mention. The unit is noisy if you push it, but there is a sweet spot where it is quiet enough to not be a problem.

I use my Nanoverb as a monitor reverb sometimes when I do live gigs. What I like about it is the simple interface where you just twist the knobs to get the sound you want.

If you can score a Wedge for the right money, that would be better. The Wedge is more editable, more different types of delay, and a bit more hifi sound.

 

[cjacek]

Thanks guys!

Daniel