A toaster in your studio and a rack when you play live...
Rack or Toaster??? Can't decide!!!
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JerEvil -
January 7, 2015 at 6:23 PM -
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A toaster in your studio and a rack when you play live...
Yeah if you happen to be in such good situation, but in case just one unit is "possible" (home, studio...) - I find not having LEDs for EQ and Rig Volume is PITA for me For example if rig is clipping, first thing to check is rig volume. With toaster you look at leds, with rack you turn knobs to check levels
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A toaster in your studio and a rack when you play live...
Exactly what i do toaster is great for studio, quick glancing, and rack for live when you do less editing
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Had the same decision to make when I got mine. It was easy for me though since I just love the retro-scifi look of the toaster...
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Had the same decision to make when I got mine. It was easy for me though since I just love the retro-scifi look of the toaster...
Thyyyyzzzz! Ultimate piece of gear packed in 60's radio receiver case
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For example if rig is clipping, first thing to check is rig volume. With toaster you look at leds, with rack you turn knobs to check levels
OTOH, if you clip the output (LEDs going into red) you know you have to lower Volume (or cab volume, or fx volume ect.) regardless its current value...
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OTOH, if you clip the output (LEDs going into red) you know you have to lower Volume (or cab volume, or fx volume ect.) regardless its current value...
But if I have LEDs for Rig Volume (and it is at noon) you know you have one less place to look for my toaster has one month to its 3rd birthday and all LEDs are working - hope it will stay forever
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Why? You shall lower (any) volume anyway, there's no sonic difference whatever volume you choose to operate on (unless it's pre-amp of course). Lower the rig volume, save and call it a day. The position of the knob doesn't make a difference.
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Why? You shall lower (any) volume anyway, there's no sonic difference whatever volume you choose to operate on (unless it's pre-amp of course). Lower the rig volume, save and call it a day. The position of the knob doesn't make a difference.
Yeah, but having glowing LEDS is nice
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I suggest adding a "pointer" to each knob. You could use a sticker, a decal, a piece of black tape, or a dot of ink or paint.
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I suggest adding a "pointer" to each knob. You could use a sticker, a decal, a piece of black tape, or a dot of ink or paint.
Well, how could that help me know what is rig volume when it is loaded?
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The Rig volumes of the Factory Rigs are pretty consistent. If you are also working with user and commercial rigs, I suggest using the "cabinet volume" to level output of other rigs you will be using, and Save the rig with the updated cabinet volume.
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Yeah, but having glowing LEDS is nice
Sure! Do you agree that this has nothing to do with having one place less to check tho?
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I just had a chance to play with rack yesterday. And what can I say .............. ??????????
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Just more LED's to break
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Sure! Do you agree that this has nothing to do with having one place less to check tho?
Ohhhhhh... let it be
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Just more LED's to break
Unless they won't break
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Well, I settled on the toaster but really contemplating the powered rack for live use. Would still keep the toaster for home studio.
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Well, I settled on the toaster but really contemplating the powered rack for live use. Would still keep the toaster for home studio.
You sound just like me a year ago when I brought my 2nd one
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I've been considering an unpowered toaster for home use, haha! (Power Rack owner here)
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Sure! Do you agree that this has nothing to do with having one place less to check tho?
See? I'm not the only one who thinks LEDS around Rig Volume are fine http://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.ph…-still-missing/?
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