Live effects via PC

[flaminhoon]

Hi was wondering if its possible to use a laptop to create effects ie. reverb,chorus etc.
For vocals on live performances. I am doing a live gig and am a newbie to all this, I wanted to avoid buying hardware. Thanks if anyone can enlighten me.

[BertKoor]

Yes it is possible. Reverb should be no problem at all, but with Chorus effects you have to be sure that the system does not add a delay to the signal.

[asseca]

Try using FreeAmp2, it is meant for guitar, but should work well with vocals ...

[Noox]

I use a laptop together with energyXT. The stereo input is divided in two mono channels. This way, both guitar and voice get their own stereo effects chains (you have to work in a modular environment to fully understand the incredible power of this setup ) and are controlled by MIDI controllers (foot controller and keyboard) for signal re-routing and patch-change.

P.S. : You may find a couple of very valuable plug-ins and informations on asseca's site.

[flaminhoon]

Thanks Guys for your help, I'm on the right track

[psychopractor]

I use a laptop together with energyXT. The stereo input is divided in two mono channels. This way, both guitar and voice get their own stereo effects chains (you have to work in a modular environment to fully understand the incredible power of this setup ) and are controlled by MIDI controllers (foot controller and keyboard) for signal re-routing and patch-change.

P.S. : You may find a couple of very valuable plug-ins and informations on asseca's site.

^ what he said!!

[Newbie Brad]

A very nice free multieffect that is also quite simple and not much load on your machine is Luxonix LX-1310.