[Mogens V.]

Ian Thompson-Bell wrote:
I am considering buying an Eventide FX unit but the question is which
one? I don't need 8 channels so the H8000 is out. The H7600 has oodles
of stuff and probably much more than I will ever need and it is not a
lot cheaper than the H8000. I don't need a sampler so the DSP7500 is
out, which basically leaves me with a choice between the DSP700 (at
about 2900GBP) and the Eclipse (at about 1600GBP). My basic needs are
for the reverbs and harmonizer facilities and the only real plus of the
DSP7000 seems to be the formant pitch shifters which the Eclipse lacks.
Given the material I record is 50s/60s R&R and pop I am inclined towards
the Eclipse which includes the classic harmonizer algorithms of those
days. Any views or experiences or indedd alternatives I should consider?

Cheers

Ian

Since you seem not to need the full goodie bag of an Eventide and also
talk about price, I'll humbly suggest a Digitech TSR-24.
Sure, it's not an Eventide, but it's harmonizer and pitch effects are
pretty good. Reverbs are ok/good, though not Eventide or Lexicon class,
but combining multi taps with a bit reverb sounds just fine.
And you won't have trouble combining enough multi effects chains..
TSR's can be set to various line voltages, should you shop offworld.

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Kind regards,
Mogens V.