Dandolin wrote:Necro rising!
So, any competitors to the PMPB show their face?
Don't see a lot of deals on these, new or used, but I'm increasingly of the opinion I need Clouds and maybe the 4MS Spectral Processor, in my rig stat-ish, and this seems to be the most sensible way to get there, no? I realize it's an investment, but if I could find a way to get the total outlay for those under a grand, I might just be able to sell off enough to get there....
I was in the same boat and wanted to have portable clouds and a phonogene too to integrate into my guitar setups. I think an empty Patch Box plus clouds is like 700 and there are usually at least 10% off deals to be found pretty easily if you're buying new. For instance, I'll load up either clouds or phonogene along with a Pittsburgh Detekt and SSF Ultra-Random and along with two expression pedals things can get pretty crazy....i guess it depends on what all you're wanting to do but that's a pretty awesome portable setup for using in a guitar rig for me. I think Ultra-Random retails for $300 so with Patch Box and clouds you're at $1,000 and with a 10% discount you can add a Detekt and still be under $1,000.
One thing I've had a problem with is the powersupply that came with the Patch Box. I don't know why but when I use that powersupply oftentimes I'll get oscillator bleed even with nothing patched? I used the powersupply that came with one of my Make Noise Skiff's with the Patchbox and there is no more noise. For awhile it seemed to depend on what modules I had in the Patch Box, but swapping the powersupply took care of the problem for good. So, maybe factor in the price of a better powersupply too if you get a Patch Box.
