1. Anyone found a good acoustic simulation sound using an electric and 2. Has anyone ran an acoustic through this unit?
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The acoustic simulator pedal on there has a decent clean sound to it. It's not as rich or full sounding as a real acoustic would be obviously. I haven't tried using an acoustic electric through it so I can't speak on that part. This video may help give you a good idea of what it sounds like with acoustic simulation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2w90ODqvSA
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I have not found good acoustic simulation on any pedal, analog or digital, including on the Zoom G3X. When I try it it sounds blarey and unauthentic. I haven't run an acoustic through the Zoom, but if I did, I would run it in bypass mode, at least initially, since the sound you want resides in the acoustic and not in the effects. From there maybe I'd play with the equalizer effects if I felt the sound needed tweaking.
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Yes! I play mostly acoustic. I have used my Taylor T5 on with a TC Helicon Voicelive 3 with this PA and it sounds great. I would love to purchase another in the future for stereo effect.
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I use a tube pre amp and it sounds great. Without the tube pre amp it is trebly and has no warmth. I run a bass guitar through it at the same time and it works great at small venues.
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I see the entry below and wonder why. So far I've had an excellent experience with my unit. I bought it all and didn't really need the FM booster. Still, puts out sound like a full sized unit, in my humble opinion. Would I do it again? So far, you betcha'!!
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You can play it without plugging it in for practice, but you will not get the same sound as an acoustic. It is a good violin, though...especially for the money.
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I use High Performance OFC connecting cables-2 TRS on one side the other XLR's which I made up! Guitar cables are Great! Your ears will pick up the Difference..I connect the XLR's to a power amp then out into the Virtualizer pro DSP2024P-Preset settings on the Virtualizer: I:O73 TUBE AMP! This Creates a Giant Stereo Smack with Clarity = MID BASS & TREBLE & the Levels are Way up to 0.5db & of coarse the CD recorder to lift the Levels to that Mark. I hope this was helpful to complete your Music Workmenship, God Bless ya Bruce & have a Great Week.
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it will sound good. louder than one might think. i love the little guy. i've had amps for way more $ and be equal or less than good. the el84 plus the 12x7 yadda yadda is the same as a Vox. A class too. sounds like a beatles amp, but raunchier. problems... the cheap ass plugs electric hook up thingsy is eggshellish. cut corners somehow i guess. if you can afford the speaker cab, i'd go for it. the speaker is voiced for the amp and breaks up when driven at the right time. lovely.
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Not designed for it, but (technically) you could plug into the mic port and get sound... and with an acoustic guitar the results might be acceptable. An electric guitar would probably be a disappointment... do to issues with gain, dynamic range and the lack of guitar centric tone controls.
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I'm not sure this is going to help you very much because I've only used the Vocalist 3 thru a PA in an acoustic setting. No problems of any kind when used this way and it sounds amazing!
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I don't own/play an electric (mine are acoustic/electric), but I believe it WILL work without amplifying your guitar. It works based on vibration.
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There isn't anything about the cable that would prevent sound from an acoustic electric from getting through. It's most likely something with your computer setup. Make sure whatever computer you're using has its input set to the audio in port that this is plugged into rather than some other source like the built-in microphone or other audio in port if you have multiple ones. Also it might be that the software you're using has the sound muted or monitor off if you're using some kind of recording software. Last but not least look at completely obvious things such as you have the system sound muted. :-)
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In my opinion, this is an awesome amp. I have used it with my Fender acoustic/electric, and it sounds nice; it doesn't have the crappy thumpy loud sound that is typically produced when using an amp designed for electrics. The tone when using acoustic was very bright and clean sounding. I mainly use it with my Telecaster, though. It can do everything that I want it to. I use the acoustic modeling amp a lot; my electric ends up actually sounding like an acoustic, it doesn't sound like an ill attempt. Other companies have designed acoustic modeling amps/pedals to use with electrics that sound like junk, but THIS amp actually gets the job done. This amp is great for beginners, and non-beginners alike. In my opinion, this is an awesome amp. I have used it with my Fender acoustic/electric, and it sounds nice; it doesn't have the crappy thumpy loud sound that is typically produced when using an amp designed for electrics. The tone when using acoustic was very bright and clean sounding. I mainly use it with my Telecaster, though. It can do everything that I want it to. I use the acoustic modeling amp a lot; my electric ends up actually sounding like an acoustic, it doesn't sound like an ill attempt. Other companies have designed acoustic modeling amps/pedals to use with electrics that sound... » Read More In my opinion, this is an awesome amp. I have used it with my Fender acoustic/electric, and it sounds nice; it doesn't have the crappy thumpy loud sound that is typically produced when using an amp designed for electrics. The tone when using acoustic was very bright and clean sounding. I mainly use it with my Telecaster, though. It can do everything that I want it to. I use the acoustic modeling amp a lot; my electric ends up actually sounding like an acoustic, it doesn't sound like an ill attempt. Other companies have designed acoustic modeling amps/pedals to use with electrics that sound like junk, but THIS amp actually gets the job done. This amp is great for beginners, and non-beginners alike. « Show Less
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Brandon, Good news and bad news. The ART Tube mp project is a great preamp and can warm tones greatly! On to the other side and to answer your question. You will need an audio interface. I use and recommend a Focusrite Scarlett series which feature XLR and 1/4 inch inputs to a USB output. I personally use a 2i2 model which features 2 inputs to USB and sells for $150 on Amazon. If you only need 1 channel then the Focusrite solo @ $99 will work for you. Read reviews and search youtube and I am sure you will find this the way to go. Sorry to double or triple your expenses, but it has worked fantastic for me with instruments or mics into a DAW computer based system. Hope this helps..... Brandon, Good news and bad news. The ART Tube mp project is a great preamp and can warm tones greatly! On to the other side and to answer your question. You will need an audio interface. I use and recommend a Focusrite Scarlett series which feature XLR and 1/4 inch inputs to a USB output. I personally use a 2i2 model which features 2 inputs to USB and sells for $150 on Amazon. If you only need 1 channel then the Focusrite solo @ $99 will work for you. Read reviews and search youtube and I am sure you will find this the way to go. Sorry to double or triple your expenses, but it has worked... » Read More Brandon, Good news and bad news. The ART Tube mp project is a great preamp and can warm tones greatly! On to the other side and to answer your question. You will need an audio interface. I use and recommend a Focusrite Scarlett series which feature XLR and 1/4 inch inputs to a USB output. I personally use a 2i2 model which features 2 inputs to USB and sells for $150 on Amazon. If you only need 1 channel then the Focusrite solo @ $99 will work for you. Read reviews and search youtube and I am sure you will find this the way to go. Sorry to double or triple your expenses, but it has worked fantastic for me with instruments or mics into a DAW computer based system. Hope this helps..... « Show Less
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I honestly never did do that My pop has told me that you never connect everything to one unit for the fear of electrical damage that could happen so I advise getting PC speakers or better yet there are phono jacks I've seen on a PC system and two bookshelf speakers great sound and the cd burnt with the pc equalizer in it it sounded as if you're in the studio or there in concert so I hope this has helped you and wish you the best. By all means contact me about this Bud Lucas yerington nv
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It works fine on an acoustic but will never quite sound like an electric or an acoustic - somewhere in between I guess if you don't have an electric it will suffice.If you have a large 'Jumbo' guitar then it might be bit of a stretch from the headphone to the input jack - could pull the phones off when you move, twist etc. A major flaw in the design as I said in my review of it.
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We have used our with acoustic and electric with good success. It is an amazing little unit.
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It doesn't absorb any sound. You'll still hear the acoustic-electric just as loud as you would with nothing plugged into it. This device just simulates an amp's loudness and settings with headphones on.