Re: Alesis Modfx

["Jeff Duke" <jeff_d@embarqmail.com>]

> No rules, just fun.

Thats the ticket!

J

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tony K" <bigtonyk@gmail.com>
To: "loopers-delight" <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 4:10 PM
Subject: Re: Alesis Modfx


> 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!
>