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Re: 1/2 Rack proccesor | VF-1
Cool review. You have four? Wow...that's impressive. You forgot the JC-120
amp simulator...that is my favorite. The Fender sim is great, but I sounds
too much like the amp cab to me...if that makes any sense.
Kris
----- Original Message -----
From: "rds8000" <rds8000@cableaz.com>
To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 10:01 AM
Subject: Re: 1/2 Rack proccesor | VF-1
> Hello -
>
> I've loved these boxes since they were first released. I'm running two
> pre-loop and two post-loop in my current setup. I can't imagine my
>setup
> without them.
>
> -------------------------------------------
> Here's my take on the Boss VF-1
>
> Standard Delays: Crisp and super clean. The roll-off feature really
>lends
> a cool analog feel to the repeats.
> RE-201 Sim: One of the best tape delay sims out there. Lots of control
>of
> the parameters. Lot of fun when tied to an expression pedal.
> Multi-Taps: 20 taps altogether! Capable of some insane reverse fx when
> carefully programmed.
>
> Reverbs: On the stale side for me. Even at 100% wet the verbs still
>sound
> bland. It takes two VF-1 units running in series to get the ultra-wet
> wash of verb I'm looking for. I usually add some slight overdrive or eq
> to dirty these patches up. If you're strictly into standard Room and
>Hall
> sounds you'll be satisfied.
>
> Amp Sims: Vox, Fender, Marshall, and Soldano models sound thick and
>heavy
> when set at moderate gain tones. I hate the HIGH, MEDIUM and LOW Gain
> presets. Once you tack on some EQ, these amp sims are great. I'm not a
> big high-gain fan so I rarely touch the Peavey and Boogie sims.
>
> StompBox sims: The OD-1 and Fuzz models are better than their stompbox
> counterparts. The DF-2 SuperFeedbacker and VB-2 Vibrato modes are worth
> the price alone. The Synth modes are fun but a little hard for me to
>find
> a solid use for.
>
> Compressor: Noisy. I never use it unless I actually want something
>hissy.
>
> Rotary: One of the best mid-priced rotary sims out there. Super
> flexible...
>
> Pitchshifting: Awful. Shrill and artificial to my ears. Can be
>convincing
> at super low mix levels.
>
> EQ: Precise and easy to work with. I use it on nearly every patch to
>warm
> things up.
> -------------------------------------------
>
> Overall the VF-1 is an incredible box. It does impart a slight digital
> sheen to your sound which I'm constantly battling with EQ or mild
>amounts
> of overdrive. The layout and programming is really intuitive.
> Re-arranging the order of certain effects yields some cool and
>unexpected
> sounds and textures. Midi implementation is limited to four CCs but is
> well done. I rarely use the VF-1s by themselves and I always end up
> adding other rack devices to supplement the poor reverbs and
> pitch-shifting.
>
> Adam
>
>
>
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