Behringer Tweakalizer

[sinkmusic]

If you're only after a resonant filter for studio use, the Behringer may be a little bit awkward. Not because it is bad quality, but most of the time, the "dj" dezdicated efx are more orientated to get blend into a live mix for instant fun, so quality is not primordial.
Alesis made some years ago several cheap efx called ModFX, and one of the serie is called Philter. Last year, it was hard discounted (i paid mine 29$!), and is rather good for that !
If you like the global concept of the tweakalizer, then go buy it with eyes closed
But if you have some exigence on the sound and are looking for resonant filter, i'd suggest to look for something a tad better on ebay or somewhere else.
The reason is that most multiefx units have strenght, but also weaknesses, and for 130$ brand new...

[tconrardy]

I thought the Trigger Finger was considered a drum programming tool.

NOPE

not the way I use it:

http://www.wusik.com/song.php?id=1222

All Trigger Finger.

and those alesis FX units looked good..maybe thats what I want, but this Tweakilizer looked interesting as well. I guess I have to see if they have it at Guitar center so I can try it. At most web sites, they are 99.00 which is not bad.

Tim

[Kim Lajoie]

They forgot to add "Ultra" and "Pro" to the name. It was meant to be called "Ultratweakalizer Pro". And they forgot the built in 12AX7 desklamp too.

Wait, it has to be in all capitals, so "ULTRATWEAKALIZER PRO". There, that's more like it.

-Kim.

[bduffy]

I thought the Trigger Finger was considered a drum programming tool.

NOPE

not the way I use it

Well, I know you can use it however you want (and I wouldn't expect anything else from you, nice work!), but it's sold as a (quote) "Drum Control Surface", I've never heard it described as a DJ tool. Not to belabour the point or anything.

[tconrardy]

I thought the Trigger Finger was considered a drum programming tool.

NOPE

not the way I use it

Well, I know you can use it however you want (and I wouldn't expect anything else from you, nice work!), but it's sold as a (quote) "Drum Control Surface", I've never heard it described as a DJ tool. Not to belabour the point or anything.

AHH..I got it..yeah..but you see it in a lot of hip hop studio's and it's a shame it's being advertised as a drum programmer, when you can also use it as an alternate controller. OK..going OT from original topic, but I guess it shows how much I know about these modern genre's

Tim

[bduffy]

I thought the Trigger Finger was considered a drum programming tool.

NOPE

not the way I use it

Well, I know you can use it however you want (and I wouldn't expect anything else from you, nice work!), but it's sold as a (quote) "Drum Control Surface", I've never heard it described as a DJ tool. Not to belabour the point or anything.

AHH..I got it..yeah..but you see it in a lot of hip hop studio's and it's a shame it's being advertised as a drum programmer, when you can also use it as an alternate controller. OK..going OT from original topic, but I guess it shows how much I know about these modern genre's

Yeah, I just saw it and thought "DRUMS!", but I'm sure the more adventurous of us can see the possibilities; and that tweakalizer looks like a great candidate for that too. (notice my deft return to topic )

[tconrardy]

Just got a tweakalizer for Christmas..and I have to to say, this is a really nice unit for the price( less then $100 now)..the filters are actually not bad..and the sampler is great for capturing stuff on the fly and using it as a sort of loop machine. I am putting my harware synths and guitar thru it, so I am not using as a DJ tool at all. That flanger sounds amazing on Guitar. It also has an envelope follower for mutron type effects and it sounds rather random ( in a good way) The only thing I wish it had was more waveforms for the lfo and a feedback control for the delay..but maybe it's hidden in there some where. When you turn the wheel, you get some great stereo effects that sound great with Guitar. It also cool putting the filter in manual mode and then using that big knob to tweak the cutoff. I love BIG knobs

oh.and I forgot to mention : LOTS OF LEDS..it's spell binding and one of the attractions to me for getting unit. It looks cool in the studio.

anyway..I would recommend this unit for the price. However, I am still exploring it a bit.

anybody else get one?

Tim

[Reverse Engineer]

I love BIG knobs

ooooohhhhhhhhh, get you!!! But i'm sorry, before your post, i seen you as a professional sound designer. That has to end after admitting you bought/got an inexpensive piece of kit. Even if it sounds perfectly fine, even if it actually sounds as good as other more expensive things, even if it's fun and you could get pretty creative with it, it's not pro, and neither can you be now. I hope the sarcasm isn't too obvious. :op

[tconrardy]

I love BIG knobs

ooooohhhhhhhhh, get you!!! But i'm sorry, before your post, i seen you as a professional sound designer. That has to end after admitting you bought/got an inexpensive piece of kit. Even if it sounds perfectly fine, even if it actually sounds as good as other more expensive things, even if it's fun and you could get pretty creative with it, it's not pro, and neither can you be now. I hope the sarcasm isn't too obvious. :op

That made me laugh out loud! Thanks!

actually..it goes to prove that non pro tools can still be used in whatever way you want!

Tim

[runagate]

Is anyone seriously considering Behringer crappier than Alesis???

I've never owned a Behringer product, but both my AirFx and Photon died while not in use just sitting on a shelf. And were shady straight out of the box, despite my utter love of their actual functionality.

That DJing fx thing looks cool, and anything that lets you control a bunch of parameters at once is better than that Alesis multifx that Sink mentioned.

[tconrardy]

I have been exploring this a bit more..and I think this is a very underrated effects unit. If you use it for other things besides for the intentional market,( DJ stuff) such a processing for synths, samples, guitars and whatever, this is a very useful unit with lots of live possibilities. Just the live sampling function alone is worth it! I can enter a 16 bar phrase, reverse it, add effects and change it's pitch on the fly. Then I can also play along with it. A very nice addition to the studio!

Tim

[Reverse Engineer]

Is anyone seriously considering Behringer crappier than Alesis???

I'm gonna pipe in with minor support for alesis.

Although it's only the photon 25 i have, i've dropped it, smacked it, used it properly and it's still solid as a rock, the knobs have no movement other than anti/clockwise (what i mean is, they are well fitted, not wobbly or any of that crap), and the xy/pitch/mod stick thing can take a serious amount of abuse, and it doesn't drift at all, the knob for selecting channels and other parameters is a bit floppy, but i never need to touch that anyway. The keys are like on/off switches though, that is one thing i hate about it, it feels NOTHING like a proper keyboard.

[tconrardy]

Heres a piece I just did that uses a lot of Tweakalizer in it

http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=202437

Mostly the beginning parts, including the pads, and also one of the middle interim effect sections.

not exactly DJ stuff

Tim

[Lance]

Founder and Chairman of the
BEHRINGER Group of Companies

Founded by Uli Behringer in 1989, BEHRINGER is dedicated to develop and manufacture technologically advanced products with exceptional value. Today, BEHRINGER is a worldwide market leader and one of the fastest growing audio companies. The BEHRINGER Group of Companies distributes its products in over 107 countries, has a global presence across 5 continents and more than 2,500 employees.

Uli Behringer has changed the pro audio industry. In the early 90's he recognized the value and need to "play globally" by designing products in Germany while moving the sourcing and manufacturing arm to China—a pioneering move that industry leaders are following only a decade later. Uli Behringer further revolutionized the industry by offering previously high-priced professional equipment at consumer prices defining a new "Prosumer" home recording market. He introduced and manifested the company's success formula "Double-the- Features—Half-the-Price", thus defining incredible value for the customer and opening complete new markets.

Uli Behringer was introduced to the world of music and electronics in his very early years. He later received a Masters Degree in Sound Engineering and is a classically trained pianist with a passion for jazz.