Digidesign Eleven Rack

[6string40]

I know there has been at least one thread on this before, but it seemed to be directed at studio/recording use.

Has anyone used the Eleven in a live setting?

I'm considering switching over to this for its functionality both for recording and playing out. But I'd first like to know what works best for live use...either direct into the PA or through a power amp. Is there a noticeable difference and if so, do they both still sound good?

I don't have the cash to go AxeFX, so please don't bring it up!

[Matt_B]

I don't have the cash to go AxeFX, so please don't bring it up!

If you can afford the Eleven Rack than you can afford the Axe-FX. It's just a matter of waiting a little longer to save more money. Besides, the Eleven Rack doesn't quite measure up to the Axe-FX but then again, you get what you pay for.

[quiksilver]

I tried an Eleven Rack through a tube power amp into a 4x12 and into a pair of Mackie SRM450 PA speakers. It sounded great both ways.

[slash]

As far as the Eleven Rack and pricing I thought it was half the price of the Axe-Fx and the 1101 was half the price of the Eleven Rack. I haven't had the chance to try any of these out. But I've been told that the axe-fx is the best but it's not 4X better than the 1101. As far as the Eleven Rack, I have no idea. Heck I should probably just go plug into my $150 VAmp pro and mind my own business

[6string40]

Unless there are super deals to be had, I'm seeing:
GSP1101 - $500
Eleven - $850
AxeFX - $1500
AxeUltra - $2000

[bombtek]

I just got the V Amp Pro for Xmas, and for 150 bones I don't think it can be beat...there really does seem to be limitles..ok maybe not limitless, but certainly way more than I could ever put to use...possiblilites of tones with this thing. I am happy as fuck wiht this $150 box!

But spend your money how you see fit

[deflep]

The 11R is amazing...its very affordable considering you are getting a pro tools interface, pro tools le, and a rack that can be used live.

The amp models sound unbelievable. Apparently, the AxeFX is very complex. The 11R was so simple to figure out.

Here are some video clips:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGEZY1doxcg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRUGwawy5RY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQIi6vlR82M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhZCv6uSU40

Alex

[quiksilver]

Very cool of you to post these clips. Thanks!!!

[dannyr]

Your clips sound great!

[Matt_B]

But I've been told that the axe-fx is the best but it's not 4X better than the 1101.

Then you've been told wrong. The Axe-FX is capable for doing significantly more than the 1101. Whether or not someone needs all the features of the Axe-FX is one thing but it does do a heck of a lot more.

[Matt_B]

Apparently, the AxeFX is very complex. The 11R was so simple to figure out.

The Axe-FX is complex but that doesn't mean it's difficult to understand and program. Some folks have more difficulty learning it than others. I for one had no issues because I'm well versed in processors.

[6string40]

Alex--thanks for the clips...they sound fantastic!

Matt--I don't doubt that the Axe is the cream of the crop...I'm just not sure it's for me at this point in time. Plus, I'm a complete idiot when it comes to processors so I don't know how I'd do with one!

I checked out the GSP1101 and I was very impressed by how it sounded. I had not been overly impressed by any of Digitech's products in the past, other than the Whammy!

[chrisolson]

I still love my POD Pro.

[Robert Burns]

I have the Boss GT-10... very nice unit, but last night i ordered the "Ultra"..! In my case, it will allow me to sell my TC Gmajor...ADA
MP-1...and Boss GT10 so that is going to get me about $750 back on
the $2K i spent! So the Ultra will end up costing me about $1300.00..
or so...Sweet! According the Hippietim, its going to save him about $30K in gear... So its pretty much free...

And those 11 vids sound pretty good, but not nearly the jaw dropping tones ive heard this last month from Fractal!
IMO...worth the extra $1100.00 :-))

[chrisolson]

Just got to listen to your clips, DL - sounds great.