Re: Alesis Modfx

[Tony K <bigtonyk@gmail.com>]

Hey Jeff,

Usually I put them first in line directly after the guitar or synth.
Bitrman first, then the Smashup, then Faze/Phlange/Philter, then the
Ampliton.  I do move the Smashup around.  But there's no rule, you
know.  I usually do the tone generating first, then the
phasing/flanging next, then trem, then into delays.  But, changing the
order makes for new and interesting sounds.  Moving the bitrman to the
end of the line is cool too.  Mass bit destruction of the whole noisy
signal! :)

The other fx I use are delays and reverbs that usually go last in my
line (DL4, DD20, RC20xl, Vortex, MPX100, RSP, Adrenalinn)   I've got
everything run through a patchbay, so re-patching isn't a big mess.  I
also like to run the guitar/synth into the RC20, loop the signal and
then run that into the fx for processing. Just depends on my mood.  Ya
know?

No rules, just fun.

I do not have mine on the floor, I put my fx up on a table where I can
reach the knobs. :)  The on/off button is not easy to hit with your
feet on the ModFX.

There's a lot you can do with each one, and I'd take some time and
play with each fx on its own.  Just to get a feel for what they do.
Read the manuals.  Have fun!

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 3:53 PM, Jeff Duke <jeff_d@embarqmail.com> wrote:
> Hey Tony, I have them in hand just now. They are much smaller than I 
>thought
> (good thing). you say
> that you use them with other effects. What point in your chain do you put
> them? I can see many hours of experimentation ahead. I think I'll make a
> mini documentary on the process. I would love to hear any tips you have. 
>Off
> list if this is going OT.
>
> Best,
> Jeff
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony K" <bigtonyk@gmail.com>
> To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
> Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 10:53 AM
> Subject: Re: Alesis Modfx
>
>
>> Off?  Why would you do that?!? :)
>>
>> First off, I don't play live, so all I do is mess around or record.
>> So a change in volume isn't an issue, and truthfully, I never noticed.
>> I do have to adjust the volume of each fx with the little knob on the
>> back so I don't get an overloaded signal. I normally fiddle with the
>> setup til I get a sound I like and leave it.  I don't usually turn the
>> bitrman on and off during recording since it's probably the basis of
>> my 'patch.'
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 2:30 AM, mark francombe <mark@markfrancombe.com>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> hi tony... what do you do about the fact that the bitrman is so much
>>> louder
>>> on, than off..
>>>
>>> mark
>>>
>>> On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 5:24 AM, Tony K <bigtonyk@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Congratulations and welcome to the fun tone mangling world of ModFX.  
>I
>>>> have the whole set.  I use every one (with the exception of the 
>MetaVOX)
>>>> on
>>>> a regular basis.  I have them strung together sort of as a set and
>>>> usually
>>>> run them before any looper/delay boxes.  I would NOT sell any of them
>>>> off
>>>> until you've played with them a bit.  When you hook them together and
>>>> get
>>>> them sync'd you'll discover some really really cool sounds.  The last
>>>> video
>>>> I posted (Snow and Ice) was a Akai AX73 synth run through the ModFX 
>(and
>>>> several other fx.)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Have fun!
>>>>
>>>> Tony
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> From: Jeff Duke [mailto:jeff_d@embarqmail.com]
>>>> Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2009 11:22 AM
>>>> To: Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com
>>>> Subject: Alesis Modfx
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Good morning,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Tomorrow I am receiving 6 of the Alesis modfx boxes. These are the
>>>> Ampliton, Bitrman, Faze, Philtre, Phlngr and Smashup. I was interested
>>>> in
>>>> the Bitrman but got them all in a package deal reasonably.
>>>>
>>>> I am asking for any tips, tricks, etc from users of these devices. As 
>of
>>>> now I am of a mind to sell all but the Bitrman and Philtre but who
>>>> knows. I
>>>> have read alot of reviews and such. But I know some of you have lots 
>of
>>>> hands on experience. I don't even know where to but them in my ever
>>>> increasing chain of fx. I am such a gear junky!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Jeff
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> http://www.myspace.com/loopsinphasespace
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "I never laugh until I've had my coffee." - Clark Gable
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>>
>>
>>
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