Post by JohnG on Dec 12, 2007 7:30:42 GMT
There follows a review by Charlie of the Digitech Vocalist Live.
Hey everybody,
Merry Christmas! It's been a while since I posted...so here goes. Just wanted to say I did pick up the Digitech Vocalist Live 2....and wow! Let me tell you about the pros and cons. First, the pros:
1. Yes, it can generate correct harmonies even if you only play parts of a chord on the guitar because it listens to your vocal track also and extrapolates a harmony based on what you're playing and singing. (only problem is the vocal track has to be the root of the chord)
2. The enhance section under the vocal processor section is very useful to add, subtract, or otherwise modify the EQ of the main vocal and harmonies. Depending on the texture of your voice, you will have to find the correct setting that works for you.
3. The input trim is very sensitive and must be set so that your mic will not feed back, otherwise a good gain source without having to adjust the input fader at the main mixer.
4. The harmonies sound very natural and if used sparingly, sound very authentic. Background oohs and ahs particularly sound good, when doing background harmonies for a lead vocalist. One thing I discovered was that "less is more". In other words, just one harmony part above or below along with the lead vocal part sounds more convincing. Too much harmony and it sounds processed....somewhat like too much syrup on a pancake...you lose the taste of the pancake.
OK, now the cons:
1. The digital reverb is good, but decay times are very limited. I found myself only using the longest decay time because the other settings were so close to dry, that it defeated the purpose. (however, it's all relative...I just like reverb...maybe the other settings would sound good to someone else)
2. The unsion settings are useless if you're looking for a "doubled" kind of sound. It does thicken the vocal track, but as far as "doubling" ....the TC Helicon Vocal Doubler blows it away...albeit at 3 times the price.
All in all, I am pleased with the Vocalist and with a little more tweaking, I believe it will be a valuable tool to create background harmonies that sound natural. Very easy to operate and built sturdy. Plus, a built in guitar tuner. Oh, and if you want to try "Seven Bridges Road" by The Eagles acapella...do it and watch the audience faces. They cant believe what they're hearing.
Charlie.
Moved her by JohnG with Charlie's permission.
Hey everybody,
Merry Christmas! It's been a while since I posted...so here goes. Just wanted to say I did pick up the Digitech Vocalist Live 2....and wow! Let me tell you about the pros and cons. First, the pros:
1. Yes, it can generate correct harmonies even if you only play parts of a chord on the guitar because it listens to your vocal track also and extrapolates a harmony based on what you're playing and singing. (only problem is the vocal track has to be the root of the chord)
2. The enhance section under the vocal processor section is very useful to add, subtract, or otherwise modify the EQ of the main vocal and harmonies. Depending on the texture of your voice, you will have to find the correct setting that works for you.
3. The input trim is very sensitive and must be set so that your mic will not feed back, otherwise a good gain source without having to adjust the input fader at the main mixer.
4. The harmonies sound very natural and if used sparingly, sound very authentic. Background oohs and ahs particularly sound good, when doing background harmonies for a lead vocalist. One thing I discovered was that "less is more". In other words, just one harmony part above or below along with the lead vocal part sounds more convincing. Too much harmony and it sounds processed....somewhat like too much syrup on a pancake...you lose the taste of the pancake.
OK, now the cons:
1. The digital reverb is good, but decay times are very limited. I found myself only using the longest decay time because the other settings were so close to dry, that it defeated the purpose. (however, it's all relative...I just like reverb...maybe the other settings would sound good to someone else)
2. The unsion settings are useless if you're looking for a "doubled" kind of sound. It does thicken the vocal track, but as far as "doubling" ....the TC Helicon Vocal Doubler blows it away...albeit at 3 times the price.
All in all, I am pleased with the Vocalist and with a little more tweaking, I believe it will be a valuable tool to create background harmonies that sound natural. Very easy to operate and built sturdy. Plus, a built in guitar tuner. Oh, and if you want to try "Seven Bridges Road" by The Eagles acapella...do it and watch the audience faces. They cant believe what they're hearing.
Charlie.
Moved her by JohnG with Charlie's permission.
