Using the V-amp for recording

[still4given]

I have the V-amp 2 and I would like to know if any of you have used one for recording your guitar, and if so, how did you set it up?

Also, do you use the midi software for your settings?

I have just know gotten a computer set up with a Delta 1010 so I just now learning how to record digitally. I have a Mackie 1604 VLZ that I will be using for my preamp.

Thanks, Terry

 

[Whyte Ice]

I have the vamp and I record two different ways. Sometimes I go from the vamp's outs into the soundcards ins and sometimes I take the outs and go straight to my guitar amp which I mic with a sm57.

I haven't used the midi software yet so I couldn't answer that question.

Just to note that don't play your guitar by your computers monitor (or turn it off) since you will get added noise.

 

[AlChuck]

Many here use the POD and the J-Station, of which the V-Amp is another manufacturer's variant. I myself am a proud POD user.

First off, if your V-Amp has an S/PDIF output, you should consider using the S/PDIF input on the Delta 1010, unless you already have something else earmarked for that port.

If you are already using the S/PDIF in for something else, second best is to run the analog stereo outputs into two of the Delta's channels if that doesn't compromise your normal setup too much. Not much reason to route it through the Mackie.

I find that I rarely use the MIDI port though I have it patched in. I almost always just twiddle knobs and go with it rather than send it program changes from the computer.

 

[Aaron Cheney]

Same here....

I have never used the MIDI functions of my POD, including the "deep editing" software. I did try it out once, but only once.

To me, the whole point of a POD (or J Station or V Amp) is quick access to decent tones. If I wanted to spend hours dialing in a tone, I'd do it w/ a real amp and mic.

When I use my POD I grab the knobs and come up w/ an appropriate tone in about 30 seconds and start recording.

Aaron
http://www.voodoovibe.com

 

[Lopp]

Nice avatar Aaron.

Another point of the POD, V-Amp, etc. is tonal versatility. I don't know about the V-Amp, but it can be a big benefit to use MIDI with the POD to access parameters that cannot be easily accessed on the face of the unit.

Also, it looks like you have a great beginning setup with the 1010 and a Mackie. Enjoy!

 

[Aaron Cheney]

Thanks Lopp. That's my new company logo with the words removed.

Aaron
http://www.voodoovibe.com

 

[blipndub]

I use my Vamp for recording through my mixer's effects loop when using the guitar preamp. I roll back the gain and sometimes use a stompbox before the guitar input. this gives me a nice balance of a clean tight guitar with the effects of the Vamp giving it character. this way i can also use the vamp as a preamp for vocals.

i use the midi interface pretty frequently and find it's a good tool.

check out the vamp users group on yahoo, do a search from the yahoo search page to locate, downloads including the midi editor and some lib. files.

 

[NobleSavage]

I use a V-Amp(version1) for recording along with a Crate amp that I've had for years. For the V-Amp, I go directly from the Line Out's on the top into my soundcard(an SB Live). Pretty low tech. I do use the midi features to fine tune some of the settings, mainly the delays and echos, which always need a little futzing as far as I'm concerned.

You can check out a few different selections of tones I've gotten with these links. Mostly I go for a pretty straightforward overheated amp tone, so none of the tracks are gonna make you go "huh" over the guitar tone... it's basically the same sound I would have if I had access to a studio and could crank my amps up to 10.

http://www.nowhereradio.com/artists/album.php?aid=1444&alid=-1

http://www.nowhereradio.com/artists/album.php?aid=1377&alid=-1

and as a special gift link to all the v-amp and mp3.com bashers:

http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/305/vernon_walker.html

the first 4 tracks on the mp3.com page were v-amp. The other tracks were before I had it and were basically hit and miss frankenstein attempts at tone.