Re: Innovative Gear That Got Discontinued was Electro Harmonix Freeze - Vortex Patch

[Mark Hamburg <mark@grubmah.com>]

The Vortex drifts out of my rig. It drifts back in.

It's a bit noisy and takes care getting the levels right. It's UI is 
awkward. It needs a footpedal to bypass it.

But even on relatively tame effects, it has a warmth and character all its 
own.

The other unit that drifts out and back in is the Korg AM8000R which 
similarly is able to create unusual sounds (though no morphing, just lots 
of parameter manipulation potential) though I find it cleaner and colder 
sounding than the Vortex.

Right now, the Vortex is out because my primary guitar chain is all in 
pedals now rather than a rack, but I'm thinking it could be fun with a DSI 
Mopho...

Mark

P.S. I actually have two Korg AM8000R's and I seem routinely to only be 
using one. I should probably think about selling the other to a good home. 
Hint, hint. The Vortex will not be up for sale (though I've got a Reflex 
if anyone wants it).