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Jan 7 2023, 02:11 AM
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+1 to everything Kris says.
I'm older. When I started there were only amps, and even the practice amps of the day were 'loud' relative to the 1 watters available today. What we used to use as practice amps are now gigging amps. Another option is something like a Boss Katana or a Positive Grid 'spark'. They do double duty as an actual amp but they have fairly advanced modeling tech inside and can also be used as a recording interface. Something to maybe think about with the blackstar is that you can also use it to jam with other musicians if and when that arises. 5 watts isn't loud but it's enough for two guitars or guitar and bass or keys. Even a drummer if they're relatively cognizant of the volume level. Also, micing an amp is fun and a cool skill to have. Just some stuff to consider. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Jan 7 2023, 09:25 AM
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As you already have an audio interface, for home recording/practice, I'd say get a solid amp sim app like OVERLOUD THU ROCK EDITION. It's about $100 and has a large variety of every sort of amp/cab/effects/etc. that you might need for home recording and practice. You can get an all in one practice amp at any point and add it to your collection of gear that will no doubt grow over time. A plugin like this one is a great way to get started in home recording and can offer you some amazing tone far beyond the face value of the money spent. It's just about impossible to get this level of tone and this wide variety of amps/cabs/etc for this type of money. Im a big fan of this particular bit of kit. I use amp modellers, and amps and this plugin is by far my fave way to practice and record.
here is a vid and a link  https://www.overloud.com/products/th-u-rock |
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Jan 8 2023, 10:50 PM
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QUOTE (klasaine @ Jan 7 2023, 02:11 AM)  What we used to use as practice amps are now gigging amps. That must have been quite a strain on your ears/hearing! |
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Jan 9 2023, 07:09 AM
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QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ Jan 8 2023, 02:50 PM) That must have been quite a strain on your ears/hearing! For some, yeah. Whenever it got actually physically painful, I either used real earplugs or just a wadded-up piece of paper. I still do sometimes. My hearing, currently, is fine. I have a little high-end loss but that's probably more due to my age. We all lose some high-end past 40 or 45. Speaking of which ... how's your ear? -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Jan 14 2023, 10:45 PM
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Agreed, it's creative and needed!
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