Best Thing To Come Out of NAMM This Year??

[Andrewsonfire]

http://ibanez.com/guitars/S7320BK.png
http://ibanez.com/guitars/RG2228GK.png
http://ibanez.com/guitars/VBT700BK.png

Its a 3 way tie for me... Love them guitar. Might get the s7320 Or the VB700. The 8 string will be to much money haha.

[Robman2]

These were cool, the guy from Chesbro walked through them...I am Ibanez oriented much to the dismay of PRS purist pals...yes, very cool.

[Anderton]

The fact that the new DigiTech Vocalist could generate vocal harmonies based on what you were playing on rhythm guitar was pretty astounding. It must be quite a task to extract chord types from a guitar.

[ihateyouguys]

The fact that the new DigiTech Vocalist could generate vocal harmonies based on what you were playing on rhythm guitar was pretty astounding. It must be quite a task to extract chord types from a guitar.

How well did it work and how good do the harmonies sound (if you got to hear it )?

I'm intrigued by the unit especially since it has a guitar input with minimal effects. I could really see a use for it in a solo acoustic act - plug the mic and guitar into one box, get effects, a tuner, mixing, and output directly to some powered speakers.

Any word on MRSP for the different models in the line?

[Anderton]

How well did it work and how good do the harmonies sound (if you got to hear it )?

I'm intrigued by the unit especially since it has a guitar input with minimal effects. I could really see a use for it in a solo acoustic act - plug the mic and guitar into one box, get effects, a tuner, mixing, and output directly to some powered speakers.

Any word on MRSP for the different models in the line?

First of all, love your location :)

I indeed got to hear it, that's why it was so mind-blowing. I honestly expected that it would work if you played "Louie Louie" and that would be it, but the guitarist was playing some pretty complicated chord shapes and yup, the box was generating harmonies. I'm bouncing the video footage to hard disk right now...it should be up before too long.

I am curious what happens if you sing before you hit a chord -- does it retain the previous setting, just kind of wait around until the chord hits, or what? I guess we'll find out. Oh -- I forgot to mention, there's also pitch correction built in -- I'm not a fan of same, but I can see where it would be handy live.

I've attached a picture of the smaller one...there are two models.

[dougsthang]

Only the VocalistLive4 will have the pitch correction.

The unit remembers the last chord in for it's harmony so you could hit a chord and stop playing and just sing away. The harmony's won't change until the next chord is played.

I must of heard our demo 9 times a day and I still stopped and listened each time. I could post all the specs I could but it won't matter until you hear the unit in action. The entire time Mark Copper demo'd the box I didn't hear one wabble or weird harmony and he was playing stuff like "Byrdland"

[slash81291]

marshall jvm

[ihateyouguys]

I must of heard our demo 9 times a day and I still stopped and listened each time. I could post all the specs I could but it won't matter until you hear the unit in action. The entire time Mark Copper demo'd the box I didn't hear one wabble or weird harmony and he was playing stuff like "Byrdland"

I take it you work for digitech then. ;)

A few questions:

1. Any word on the MSRP of both units

2. Can the mix of the aux in be set on the unit, or it set and expected to be adjusted by the output of the (mp3, cdplayer, whatever)

3. What functions can be controlled by the external footswitch?

[dougsthang]

Here are some specs:

Vocalist Live 2:

* 2-part vocal harmony with no programming — just sing, play and let Vocalist Live 2’s groundbreaking MusIQ™ technology do the rest

* Selectable voicing: unison, 3rd, 5th-above or below your lead vocal

* Vocal enhancement effects matrix with separate

* Compressor, Reverb and EQ/Enhance controls Separate Harmony and Effects pedals

* On-board guitar tuner

* XLR mic /line input with level adjustment, low-noise preamp and 48V phantom power

* ¼" guitar input, ¼" guitar pass-through and Guitar Ground Lift switch

* Stereo ¼" line out and mono XLR line out

* Road-rugged, all-metal chassis

* Power supply included



http://www.digitech.com/products/Vocalist_Live2/index.php

MSRP: $429.95

MAP: $299.95





http://www.digitech.com/products/Vocalist_Live4/index.php

VOCALIST LIVE 4:

3- or 4-part vocal harmony with no programming or learning curve — just sing, play and let Vocalist Live 4’s groundbreaking MusIQ™ technology do the rest
Selectable voicing: unison, 3rd, 5th-above or below your lead vocal
Built-in mixer with Vocal, Harmony and Guitar level controls
Pitch correction with four adjustable parameters
Guitar Reverb and Chorus with four adjustable parameters
Vocal enhancement effects matrix lets you adjust up to five parameters of Preamp, Compressor/Gate, EQ, Lead Effects, Harmony, Reverb, Echo Delay and Guitar effects
Store and recall up to 50 User presets; and select from 50 Factory presets
2+10-character LED display
Major/Minor and Key Change Up/Down buttons with LED display
Harmony, Effects and Preset Up/Down pedals
On-board guitar tuner
XLR mic /line input with level adjustment, low-noise high-headroom preamp and 48V phantom power
¼" guitar input, ¼" guitar pass-through and Guitar Ground Lift switch
¼" line input and 1⁄8" AUX input for CD or
P3 players
1⁄8" headphone jack
Stereo ¼" line out and balanced stereo XLR line outs
Stereo/mono output selector
Road-rugged, all-metal chassis
Power supply included
MSRP: $579.95

MAP: $399.95

[ihateyouguys]

VOCALIST LIVE 4:
MSRP: $579.95

MAP: $399.95

Wow. Nice!

BTW, I noticed on your spec page for the vocalist 4 that the "M" in MP3 is missing and instead is replaced by a <LI> bullet point.

[HKSblade1]

Doug- Vocal thang ( no pun) that is sweet!! Defin on my list!

Whats up with the GSP1101?

few questions- Can it do 2 sep amp models and be assigned l or r?
since it has 2 of the dna2 chips can you have effex programmed independently to l and r? I've had a GT-8 and like it. I like the rack unit. Anyway Is the 1101 as versatile?

last q- when are the manuals being posted so we can look at them better.

[sventvkg]

First of all, love your location :)

I indeed got to hear it, that's why it was so mind-blowing. I honestly expected that it would work if you played "Louie Louie" and that would be it, but the guitarist was playing some pretty complicated chord shapes and yup, the box was generating harmonies. I'm bouncing the video footage to hard disk right now...it should be up before too long.

I am curious what happens if you sing before you hit a chord -- does it retain the previous setting, just kind of wait around until the chord hits, or what? I guess we'll find out. Oh -- I forgot to mention, there's also pitch correction built in -- I'm not a fan of same, but I can see where it would be handy live.

I've attached a picture of the smaller one...there are two models.

Craig, when can we expect to see a video demonstration of the Digitech Vocalist units?.........I'm VERY Anxious to see and hear the unit!!

[ddmau]

IMO, my vote for the best and unique product of NAMM 2007, under $50.00. On my last day, I saw a small booth in the D-Hall by Roland, that these two guys were showcasing a new double capo. It pretty much combines a short cut or partial capo and a regular capo into one unit, allowing for some cool alternate tunings and open voicings on a regular standard tuned guitar. You could also flip it around and use it as a regular capo.

Anyway, I was blown away and entertained with some of the stuff they were doing with it and they were nice enough to give away some free shirts (unlike the big boys who went cheap this year). I tried to buy one but they freakin sold out on day 3. There was a line of peeps signing up for pre-orders, so I just did that.

Anyway, if you missed it, here's their website, www.transpocapo.com


other than that, nothing really suprised me at the show.

-dm

[percyexpat]

That Digitech harmonizer looks very exciting indeed. I've wanted a harmonizer for some time! How is the sound quality? Not too chipmunky I hope! I'm also glad to see Digitech have gone for a rather more professional looking metal finish instead of those God awful ugly things they made before!

p.s. that cappo thing looks very interesting indeed!

[alby]

If you want to chat specifically about the latest crop of harmonizers go here
http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1513803

[Anderton]

Craig, when can we expect to see a video demonstration of the Digitech Vocalist units?.........I'm VERY Anxious to see and hear the unit!!

It was the first video I rendered and it's on the server, so I'd expect it to be posted within 24 hours. Catch the part at the end where the guitarist is playing some really complex chords, yet the harmonies follow along.

[alby]

Where would this server be? There does not seem to be anything on your homepage. BTW I subscribed to “Device’ way back when!

[Gus Lozada]

This!

http://guslozada.com/nipex/rhodes.JPG

Rhodes is back... a blast from the past.

[FastRedPonyCar]

Carvin finally re-issuing these bad boys. Make my ultra V with a pair of long horns and a flamed top and we're in business.

http://carvinbbs.com/userpix/3_vpos_1.jpg

[Anderton]

Where would this server be? There does not seem to be anything on your homepage. BTW I subscribed to “Device’ way back when!


Regarding videos: They're being converted to a streamable format as we speak -- uh, type -- and you'll be able to access them when you click on the Winter NAMM banner on the top of the home page. I'm hoping the eight videos I did yesterday will be up today. I'm working on more now.

[the otter]

Nothing oabut the Ibanez models in HC namm coverage area...

Will they even list anything about the Carvin models?

[FastRedPonyCar]

Probably not but the carvin forum is absolutely going ape since the news was released. Surprisingly a lot more V220 interests.

[Garritan]

Who is this cool looking dude with the laptop?

http://www.garritan.com/pictures/NAMM/13NAMM07CraigA.jpg



http://www.garritan.com/pictures/NAMM/NAMM-fatman-ernie.jpg
The Fatman (George Sanger) with Ernie Rideout. Pictured right: Mitch Gallagher and Craig.

[Anderton]

Nothing oabut the Ibanez models in HC namm coverage area...

There are three Ibanez videos that have already been converted: One on basses, one on guitars, and one on the 20th anniv signature model. They'll be among the first batch that goes up.

[arracado]

Nothing oabut the Ibanez models in HC namm coverage area...

Will they even list anything about the Carvin models?

The only Winter NAMM press I received from Carvin was stuff we had already run--the UX1000 Wireless System, The BR615, the Carvin-Wear Collection, The Icon IC5S Bass, and the LS Series Loudspeakers. There was nothing in their press kit about these guitars.:freak:

As for Ibanez, they were handing out their press kit at the show, but I wasn't there to grab one. We're working on that right now though!

[Ed DeGenaro]

'twas the year of the 8th...I got this O'Donnell at NAMM.
http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1515788

[RobinVtrs]

Peavey had the best new Motorcycle...

[Anderton]

Peavey had the best new Motorcycle...

When they start having snowmobiles too, we'll know they've been Yamahized...

[girevik]

I heard Carvin is working on a MIDI Classical guitar. Did they demo it?

[sventvkg]

I really appreciate the videos but the ONE thing I really want to see that had a nice buzz at NAMM is still not up!! The DIGITECH VOCALIST 4!!!! PLEASE HURRY!!!! I'm chomping at the bit...:eek: :wave:

[arracado]

Digtech Vocalist Live 2 and Vocalist Live 4 (http://winternamm07.blogspot.com/2007/01/digitech-vocalist-live-2-and-vocalist.html)

[Anderton]

I really appreciate the videos but the ONE thing I really want to see that had a nice buzz at NAMM is still not up!! The DIGITECH VOCALIST 4!!!! PLEASE HURRY!!!! I'm chomping at the bit...:eek: :wave:

There was a freak rendering issue with the DigiTech AVI file (I should know, I'm the one who shot it) so I had to re-render in a different format. This jumped it into the next batch to upload, so it will probably go up tomorrow. Right now there's a queue of around 60 videos waiting to be uploaded, though, so no guarantees.

[wanky]

marshall jvm
+1, the future of all tube amplification is here

[sventvkg]

Digtech Vocalist Live 2 and Vocalist Live 4 (http://winternamm07.blogspot.com/2007/01/digitech-vocalist-live-2-and-vocalist.html)

nothing at that link. Nothing uploaded yet......:cry: :cry:

[FastRedPonyCar]

I heard Carvin is working on a MIDI Classical guitar. Did they demo it?

Yeah

http://www.carvin.com/namm2007/images/NS1k-steve.jpg

[sventvkg]

OMG That Vocalist is BAS ASS!!!...I'll be ordering one by the end of the week for sure.:thu:

[Anderton]

nothing at that link. Nothing uploaded yet......:cry: :cry:

It's in the Theater now...go and grab it!

Craig

[GARY25302]

The Vocalist Live 2 and Vocalist Live 4 are amazing. Hope to get one as soon as they are available.
Gary

[Ra_]

The Vocalist Live 2 and Vocalist Live 4 are amazing. Hope to get one as soon as they are available.
Gary

Yeah, I think he said March?
They're a bunch of boxteasers

[RhettHours]

Who is this cool looking dude with the laptop?

http://www.garritan.com/pictures/NAMM/13NAMM07CraigA.jpg



http://www.garritan.com/pictures/NAMM/NAMM-fatman-ernie.jpg
The Fatman (George Sanger) with Ernie Rideout. Pictured right: Mitch Gallagher and Craig.



I dunno...but he's jamming out with Siyid from LOST! :D

Oh, and +10000000 on the Rhodes! :love:

[HKSblade1]

On my list! :thu:

[Anderton]

One of the absolute best booths was Garritan's, because they had...noise-canceling headphones!! And a comfy couch. If I was Emperor of NAMM, I'd mandate that all booths had noise-canceling headphones. What a relief from the show floor din.

[girevik]

Yeah

http://www.carvin.com/namm2007/images/NS1k-steve.jpg

Very nice.

You know what question is next...

"Did they give a timeframe for product release?"

[FastRedPonyCar]

Very nice.

You know what question is next...

"Did they give a timeframe for product release?"


Who knows... but they're already taking Ultra V and V220 orders as of yesterday afternoon.

[girevik]

Who knows... but they're already taking Ultra V and V220 orders as of yesterday afternoon.

Hm... I'll be in the market for a 13-pin guitar when my new Roland VG-99 arrives, but that won't be until fall at earliest, I'm guessing.

[ilovemystrat]

http://ibanez.com/guitars/S7320BK.png
http://ibanez.com/guitars/RG2228GK.png
http://ibanez.com/guitars/VBT700BK.png

Its a 3 way tie for me... Love them guitar. Might get the s7320 Or the VB700. The 8 string will be to much money haha.

Is that an 8 string guitar with a floyd!? :eek:

[JRBain]

I'm very much between the Marshall JVM, the new Ibanez RGs and the Morley Volume +. The Morley is the only one i'll be able to afford though :cry: (within the next few years anyway :P). Having said that, the Volume Plus looks perfect for me - I always liked the idea of the old PVO, as it was active, and had that minimum volume control; great for rhythm-lead, lead-solo, but i like to do volume swells sometimes, so this looks awesome :D.

[Matt08642]

Is that an 8 string guitar with a floyd!? :eek:

Nope, it's not. It's just a double locking system, it can't move :cry: