ok i want to learn how to incorparate FX's into my set's. Im completely new to this so can anyone suggest some good equipment that would be good for me to start out with? Nothing to expensive but something that i can be useing for a while (not something im gonnna learn in 2 days and then need to upgrade) I was looking at the Pioneer EFX-500. is that any good? anything else i should look at?

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define cheap. you could look at things like behringer tweakwiliser, alesis air fx, they go pretty cheap. Or check ebay, kp1, kp2 are selling at very decent prices now the kp3 is announced. Sure you don't get the latest but they can still be alot of fun

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Originally posted by tubby define cheap. you could look at things like behringer tweakwiliser, alesis air fx, they go pretty cheap. Or check ebay, kp1, kp2 are selling at very decent prices now the kp3 is announced. Sure you don't get the latest but they can still be alot of fun

dosent matter if its not the latest as long is it works well

cheap for me is probably $500 and below

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The most fun I've had was with the KP2. But it's not the most practical, Try getting a second hand EFX-500 from Pioneer. Or if You're on a REALLY tight budget, an Alexis AirFX.

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Originally posted by ZeJayMan The most fun I've had was with the KP2. But it's not the most practical, Try getting a second hand EFX-500 from Pioneer. Or if You're on a REALLY tight budget, an Alexis AirFX.

can you ellaborate on that mate, im thinking about getting kp2, was wondering what you meant by practicallity? ive heard it can be hard to use, compared with the efx500, any comments welcome, thanks.

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If you already have a laptop, I'd suggest a multi-input sound card and Ableton Live. Then later on buy a midi controller. It may be a little more than you were planning on spending, but it's pretty much limitless (free VSTs).

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Originally posted by DFOP04 can you ellaborate on that mate, im thinking about getting kp2, was wondering what you meant by practicallity? ive heard it can be hard to use, compared with the efx500, any comments welcome, thanks.

The KP2 stops you from making presets so it's hard to get the same sound twice, unlike the EFX 500 though. It's no harder to get used to, infact I think it's a far sight easier, just if you're looking for the same Effect over and over again in different parts of a mix it's quite difficult as you have to put your finger/thumb/whatever on the same spot again and again.

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Originally posted by ill0gical0ne If you already have a laptop, I'd suggest a multi-input sound card and Ableton Live. Then later on buy a midi controller. It may be a little more than you were planning on spending, but it's pretty much limitless (free VSTs).

my laptop is a piece of junk it barley runs xp lol so i think thats out

thanks for the info guys i think im gonna try pick up a second hand EFX-500 but if anyone else has some info im all ears :P

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