Tube Preamp Test
Testing out a Takamine CTP-3 Acoustic Tube preamp.
Some serious tubeage going on.
This is straight from guitar into FEA Labs Optical Compressor/Limiter into DAW. It is Stereo once in the Daw.
Let me know how it sounds and thanks for listening!
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LittleWing
Thanks Nick! Soulfingers got me showing the Takamine some love. It has a matching active/passive sound hole pickup add on but right now thats just the piezo underneath the bridge.
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March 19, 2023 at 9:53 PM
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LittleWing
I think my Right hand accidently did a mute right on top of the bridge piezo.I know what your pointing out.
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March 19, 2023 at 10:00 PM
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LittleWing
Actually I think I didnt have the piezo seated firmly and it sounds like it popped into place.
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Shi
this is really pretty LW :) and i had no idea what a tube preamp was:) so thank you for that too
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March 19, 2023 at 9:10 PM
LittleWing
Tube preamps take recording to a whole new level. They are used alot on vocals as well. This one is a winner for vocals and also the most popular for the average home recording person. The ART MP. Id recommenmd the ART MP/C .They are easily available for $40 USD here in the States. Adds a nice warmth and intimacy as well as that special "Yabba Dabba Doo" to vocals. They bring every little nuance and subtlety out.[youtube]XR1H0ygpXBc[/youtube]
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March 19, 2023 at 9:54 PM
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LittleWing
They are great for Acoustic guitar as well. There are alot of simple modifications you can do to them as well like simply changing the tube. They come with a 12 AX7 tube which is high gain. So it distorts pretty easily. You can throw a 12AU7 tube into it which is 80% less distortion which is acoustic friendly.I have the MP/C which is that with a optical compressor .They are great units and also work excellent on bass.Guitars even sound great thru them.Id preamp everything if I could.They have a phase button if your not coming thru the mix try hitting that.
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March 21, 2023 at 8:02 PM
PJE
Why the hell should I be calm when theres music as good as this to be found and join....at your best again Joe ...ripping it up man.....Bravo and thank you for the joy<3:o:W:o<3
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March 21, 2023 at 8:51 PM
Old_Mojo
Wow! Acoustic clarity and richness, surrounded by a warm, soft tube blanket. Takes me back to the 60s. Beautiful.
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July 18, 2023 at 6:15 AM
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