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I own both an RMC system mounted in a Flamenco, and a couple
of new GK’s, one internal mounted on a strat, the other not in use at the
moment, I think the tracking is pretty similar on both systems but that is
running through and ancient GR-30 which I haven’t touched in ages. Now I’m
starting to look at things like the VG 99 and lap top soft synths to start
getting back into sound design and also notation software, so I appreciate the
feed back about Sibelius. Thanks for that info Chris. One thing I noticed on both systems was that what ever
I could do to minimize bridge vibration helped prevent the dreaded yodeling of
the note as they died out. This includes keeping height adjustment screws level
for each string on strat style bridges and enough downward angle on tuneamatic
style bridges (but not too much) to minimize bridge rattle. Tone Pros locking
studs and anchors help minimize vibration on tuneamatic and wrap around
bridge types. Floyd Rose type bridges are actually great for GK pickups
as they are more rock solid and a bit less prone to rattle if properly
maintained. I use a Wilkinson designed tremolo bridge that has stamped
steel saddles that lock down, and is less vibration prone than a stop fender
bridge. It has helped. I got it through Allparts http://www.allparts.com/store/guitar-bridges-vintage-style-tremolos-sb-5315-001,Product.asp,
they make the same model with two point studs as well as the 6 screw
type. Way cool push in tremolo bar as well. Incidently graphite necks
work great with Also, fresh strings make a difference in midi guitar performance
as does having a well intonated and in tune guitar. Ditto with frets, pits and
flat spots can cause the midi pickup to false trigger as well. Another thing that seems to help tracking and sustain
is adding mass at the head stock, A big fat neck doesn’t hurt either, but
for those who don’t have a big necked instrument something like a groove
tubes fat finger can often times eliminate dead spots that can cause notes to
decay rapidly and the midi pickup to glitch, hiccup, yodel or other wise frustrate
you. Even a heavy guitar like a Les Paul, that doesn’t have a big neck
could benefit from adding mass at the neck via something like a fat finger,
Actually I can’t think of any other product like the Fat Finger. Small C
clamp from a hardware store? That would be attractive. I think that tracking is slightly better on the bass strings
with the RMC than the GK but not that significantly faster. I like how the new
GK mounts with the harness they provide, which allows the option on most
electric guitars to move it from guitar to guitar. There may always be some
latency with pitch to voltage style pickups like these. though from the
demos I’ve had the Axiom seems to have an edge. I think for the
players who live with that latency do so because of the world of sound options
it opens up. Think moving from Kindergarten Crayons, to the Complete Crayon
set!! Bill |