[rodgersorgan] Re: RSS-303 vs Alesis Microverb?
- From: Ian McLean <solo_tibia@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: rodgersorgan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 23:06:28 -0700 (PDT)
This list response from such a highly regarded, and only
recently retired Rodgers engineer as George, prompted me to
contact him direct to try to understand why he was so
strong about the RSS-303a. I have an Alesis unit, and
thought that reverb, was reverb, was reverb and who really
cared!
That conversation and emails, convinced me to obtain an RSS
unit to try. All, that I can say, is that, when set up
judiciously (i.e. if you want an unrealistic reverb/echo
box, don't purchase this unit), and without any compromises
in speaker complement (i.e. you do need the subs), this
device adds a level of realism to a Century/340 which is
quite incredible.
But be prepared for another 4 sets of speakers with
complete bass extension plus amplifiers and mixer which
will create a real estate issue in themselves. But the mix
which results! Even on very low reverb and small room
settings, made me realise that COSM space modeling is
another world to that of any reverb unit. Of course, if you
want to recreate a Fox theatre it will do that as well!
Be aware that Roland advise that they have dropped this
product - how many add-on opportunities can there be?
Obviously not enough. So, the units out there now, are all
that there are, or ever will be as add ons. I understand
that new Rodgers have the RSS as standard? Whether this
included device is as effective as the 303a I doubt. Maybe
they have only included a cut down version to compete with
Allen's less ambitious (but more market realistic) 'virtual
acoustics'. Maybe others on the list can advise?
But, if you want the ultimate in realism, try an RSS303a,
QUICKLY!
Ian McLean
--- George Kirkwood <radiogeo@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Dear Pat.
>
> There is enormous difference ------the RSS unit way
out
> shines any Alesis
> unit.
>
> George.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "PATRICK LANE" <capt737aa@xxxxxxx>
> To: <rodgersorgan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2002 15:20
> Subject: [rodgersorgan] RSS-303 vs Alesis Microverb?
>
>
> >
> >
> > Been reading info on these two units for my 340.
> There's a huge price
> > difference which tells me there has to be a
product
> difference besides
> just
> > an acoustical reverb type device.
> >
> > Can someone give me an idea of the significant
> difference between the
> > RSS-303and an Alesis Microverb unit for a
Rodgers. Is
> there a tremendous
> > difference in the sounds that come out of the RSS
vs
> the Microverb?
> >
> > Thanks for the help
> >
> > Patrick L.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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