KVR Audio

Mikelo · Post by **Mikelo** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:39 pm

Hi,
I want to 'warm up' my synths / outboard effect units for recording. I would like to know if there is a tube device I can run stereo in/outs in my chain.
I don't have anything that has valves, is there such a device?

aallvor · Post by **aallvor** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:43 pm

There are lots, but those that are really worth it, are pretty expensive. What's your budget?

Mikelo · Post by **Mikelo** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:47 pm

Hi,
about £100 to £150 ($200 - $300)

aallvor · Post by **aallvor** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 5:45 pm

Not worth it, put your money elsewhere. Or save up..

amarule · Post by **amarule** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:26 pm

For that money you get a POS box with one tube in it run by a wall wart that doesn't deliver nearly the voltage the tube wants to see to work properly. These devices are referred to as plate starved tube circuits. They result in added distortion and noise, but no true tube warmth.

My advise is to either work with your source programming or save your money for a true tube unit in the 4 figure range.

aallvor · Post by **aallvor** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:05 am

It's not valves, but an analog LP filter can do some decent warming. There are lot's to choose from, and it's def. cheaper than a proper valve pre-amp or compressor.

Mikelo · Post by **Mikelo** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:56 pm

Ok, thanks everyone for the good advice!

Tube Box?