Well I’m kind of a newbie to all of this, I have a 1010 Music Blackbox sampler/sequencer I’ve now added an Arturia Minibrute 2 synth. I’m looking to use these together through some studio monitor speakers? I’ve no intention of recording/mixing/mastering so there’s no need for a computer or audio interface (yet?)
I just want to make lots of noise/experiment/mess about and annoy my family.
First question, if I want to use my sampler and synth together through speakers do I need to add a mixer?
I’m also using a hx stomp (utilising amp/cab sims) to record snippets of guitar into the black box sampler and would like to be able to listen to my guitar and stomp through speakers. Which speakers would you recommend for this purpose? so far I’ve got my eye on the some Kali LP-6’s, iloud micros and Yamaha HS7’s. if I need a mixer what would you recommend on a smallish budget? Thank you and any help greatly appreciated.
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They were too noisy.
I've gone back to using the iLoud's on my Eurorack modular, and suggested them to Waz.
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The reviews really do seem good for the money.
They are not perfect there isn't much better for the price.
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I've read and seen videos of people talk about the Kalis being noisy. I was very wary of this when testing my speakers in store.. I'm fortunate to not encounter the problem. If you have the space, the Kalis are worth the slight increase in cost.
I tested the HS7s alongside my Kalis when I was deciding which to buy. They were good too but I didn't think they were objectively better than the Kalis, just different sonic signature.
I'd highly recommend testing all of them together but understand that that's not really possible nowadays..
One last point, I'd say that the iLouds are more than adequate for Helix or any guitar modellers as the low end extension of the Kalis are not helpful for guitars that don't need that low end anyway.
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