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Re: Any alternatives to the VG-99?
I'm torn on the whole hardware MIDI thing. I keep hoping for better software solutions, and that Jam Origin MIDI Guitar is good but not perfect. Then Roland is supposed to have something new out, which Jayesskerr can actually speak to, when he's not kidding about the awesome VG-99. Which I hear is awesome.
What was that new thingy, Scott? You said hold off for the...forgot what it was.
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Re: Any alternatives to the VG-99?
Yes.... do tell
Sun Mar 05, 2017 2:08 pm
Jayesskerr
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Re: Any alternatives to the VG-99?
Jayesskerr wrote:
No, you can ONLY ever use the VG-99 There is no alternative How dare you make such an evil, dismissive and disrespectful statement?
Jeez people, think before you post...
I was just kidding, hopefully the humour isn't lost with this post. Otherwise, feel free to send me some hate mail.
FAS AxeFX is awesome, the SY300 is REALLY cool, L6 Helix, Boss GT100, Mod Duo, etc etc Even the Roland GR55 (Although I prefer my VG99 to the GR55 to be honest) And lots of guys doing computer/interface type stuff. I hope that helps, dude!
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Re: Any alternatives to the VG-99?
Sominus wrote:
Just exploring options... VG 99s are still readily available in the used market, but what are the current alternatives (if any)?
Thanx!
It depends what you're looking to do.
The VG-99 can do polyphonic processing, there are very few gadgets that do that. If you want MIDI out or synth processing, there are various other options.
Sun Mar 05, 2017 2:31 pm
Jayesskerr
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Re: Any alternatives to the VG-99?
Claire wrote:
Sominus wrote:
Just exploring options... VG 99s are still readily available in the used market, but what are the current alternatives (if any)?
Thanx!
It depends what you're looking to do.
The VG-99 can do polyphonic processing, there are very few gadgets that do that. If you want MIDI out or synth processing, there are various other options.
Agreed, Claire. The VG99's ability to process each string separately via hex pickup is matched by very few products; THE GR55 does it, via the same concept but I hate the tones. I wish the VG99 would get an update (It just might, rumours are in the air...) and get back into production.
Another option; Fishman Triple-play. I have one on a guitar, and it has fantastic tracking as well as polyphonic processing; Wireless control and DAW/notation software integration which is nice...
Just my opinions and experiences, not forcing them on anybody...
Joined: Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:12 am Posts: 112 Location: Houston, TX
Re: Any alternatives to the VG-99?
Jayesskerr wrote:
Jayesskerr wrote:
No, you can ONLY ever use the VG-99 There is no alternative How dare you make such an evil, dismissive and disrespectful statement?
Jeez people, think before you post...
I was just kidding, hopefully the humour isn't lost with this post. Otherwise, feel free to send me some hate mail.
FAS AxeFX is awesome, the SY300 is REALLY cool, L6 Helix, Boss GT100, Mod Duo, etc etc Even the Roland GR55 (Although I prefer my VG99 to the GR55 to be honest) And lots of guys doing computer/interface type stuff. I hope that helps, dude!
Your second answer was helpful. Your first answer was, frankly, insulting.
I don't have a huge amount of time to go and play with current toys due to career/school happening concurrently -- that's why I left a fairly open topic so I would get ideas.
I've heard that the VG-99 is the bees knees when it comes to the stick... But, just like the SP-13 was also the bees knees in its day, other bees with other knees have come along and I am just looking for the wisdom of the group to cut down on my time spent flailing around in Guitar Center.
By the way... I have an SP-13 still..
Oh... and an AP-13 that I should probably sell sometime...
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Sun Mar 05, 2017 3:34 pm
The_Afro_Circus
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Re: Any alternatives to the VG-99?
My buddy and music and guitar genius Ben Levin (Bent Knee, Ben Levin Group) got himself a Fishman Triple Play midi pickup a few years back and manages to do some pretty wild stuff with it. That and Steve's use of the VG-99 are pretty much my only experience with midi stuff though, as I really don't use it much unless I'm making drum tracks or synth-y things directly in my DAW.
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