David discusses the particulars of his XPR stack and how he gets the most out of this glorious preamp. Note that the Ebtech products discussed in the video are now made my Morley.
My problem is Input levels on the modules..I take the line out of my Amp/Load box into a Rockman Chorus and Rockman Echo,then into a stereo power amp..I have to drastically reduce the load box’s line out,or it completely overloads the chorus and echo..My final power amp can’t be turned up loud enough because the input signal is so weak..would a line shifter fix this?..Any thoughts or suggestions?
My suggestion is to use active full range boosting. You can use a stereo EQ after the Echo to boost the level of the modules considerably. You can run the EQ flat and just use it as a boost. You can also use two Micro Amps…left and right. In this situation, I would recommend active over passive.
@@perfectsound500 Thanks!!…I didn’t even think about using an EQ..I know using the modules separately isn’t how they were meant to work,and I do use them as a system with my Sustainor,but the chorus and echo sound so good,I like to use them with my Marshall rig..I appreciate the help!!
I am taking the left & right outputs of the stereo echo with standard unbalanced patch cables into the respective left & right effects return. TRS cables are only used on the outputs of the hum eliminator and line level shifter.
@@perfectsound500 Thanks David. I'm actually working with a Dunlop Echoplex EP103 delay pedal, which only has one output, and an Rockman XP100. I enjoy your posts.
@@perfectsound500 I'm actually doing an experiment with my XPR as we speak. Guitar, XPR, loop out to Spark, headphone from Spark out back to XPR return, in stereo. Main out to USB interface. Direct monitor on.
dave thank you again, very impressed im 2 steps behind you, im trying differnt things with impeadance issues too with rockman i use them in to the board even the a12 -50 amo, but thanks again for the info now i want an xpr? love the sereo effects loop,using the ebtech in the same way to had helped me, also guitar sounds excellant like always,please keep them coming, my sound has improved so much from your rockman videos i have same issues with all the guitar chord tangle,,always worth that tone in every way but thanks again taking the time made my saturday....
I didnt even know they made all of these rack modules
Yep, for roughly a decade.
Great explanation, great tips, amazing sound, and great playing. Thank you very much!
Thank you, sir. 🎸
Beautiful sounds!
Thank you!
Thank you David, this was helpful and appreciated! 🎸
Glad it was helpful! 🎸
I've been waiting for this one! Excellent video! I'd love to hear you play some of the "bells and violins" from Third Stage.
I need to do that! 👍🏻
I have an X100 I tried to have refurbished but I couldn't get the parts I needed.
There are technicians that totally refurbish them. Check out the Facebook Rockman group.
Great video! One neat thing about the XPR too is the programmable volume has treble compensation (increasing the treble as the volume is reduced).
Good point!
My problem is Input levels on the modules..I take the line out of my Amp/Load box into a Rockman Chorus and Rockman Echo,then into a stereo power amp..I have to drastically reduce the load box’s line out,or it completely overloads the chorus and echo..My final power amp can’t be turned up loud enough because the input signal is so weak..would a line shifter fix this?..Any thoughts or suggestions?
My suggestion is to use active full range boosting. You can use a stereo EQ after the Echo to boost the level of the modules considerably. You can run the EQ flat and just use it as a boost. You can also use two Micro Amps…left and right. In this situation, I would recommend active over passive.
@@perfectsound500 Thanks!!…I didn’t even think about using an EQ..I know using the modules separately isn’t how they were meant to work,and I do use them as a system with my Sustainor,but the chorus and echo sound so good,I like to use them with my Marshall rig..I appreciate the help!!
@@scottpeters4401 Hope it gets you where you need to be! 🎸
When you come back into the effect returns on the XPR, are you using a 1/4-inch TRS Male to Dual 1/4-inch TS Male (one into left and one into right)?
I am taking the left & right outputs of the stereo echo with standard unbalanced patch cables into the respective left & right effects return. TRS cables are only used on the outputs of the hum eliminator and line level shifter.
@@perfectsound500 Thanks David. I'm actually working with a Dunlop Echoplex EP103 delay pedal, which only has one output, and an Rockman XP100. I enjoy your posts.
@@bobpeterson4930 You would use the “right” effects return.
@@perfectsound500 Thank you!
@@bobpeterson4930 This way, your delay is on the right side.
Notice your clip light is blinking in effects loop..
Yes…just visual…not audible. The calibration of this loop (level wise) was not thought out too well by SR&D
@@perfectsound500 I didn't look but clean2?
@@perfectsound500 I'm actually doing an experiment with my XPR as we speak.
Guitar, XPR, loop out to Spark, headphone from Spark out back to XPR return, in stereo. Main out to USB interface. Direct monitor on.
dave thank you again, very impressed im 2 steps behind you, im trying differnt things with impeadance issues too with rockman i use them in to the board even the a12 -50 amo, but thanks again for the info now i want an xpr? love the sereo effects loop,using the ebtech in the same way to had helped me, also guitar sounds excellant like always,please keep them coming, my sound has improved so much from your rockman videos i have same issues with all the guitar chord tangle,,always worth that tone in every way but thanks again taking the time made my saturday....
Keep rockin, Pete!
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