Backup receptor for live use

[ndurant]

When I read articles/interviews with musicians touring with Receptors, they often have two identical Receptors in their rack, one of which is a redundant backup, which they switch in in case of a failure. I wondered if people on this forum could share their opinions on whether this is necessary or overkill. Have you had problems with your Receptor live? Do you use a backup Receptor live? If so, have you ever needed it? Is the Receptor really more vulnerable than other modules?

I guess if you're in a big band with big budget, it's a no-brainer, but what about smaller bands? I'm in a band that plays maybe a dozen shows a year, to audiences of usually under 1000 people. Is it something you think I should be concerning myself with?

Your opinions would be most appreciated!

Spherical

[vihreamies]

I understand your concern. Anything can happen for any instruments, but to backup Receptor is not a thing that you can achieve fast if someting goes wrong, not mention about the presets and instruments you've made and have installed.

I have always a piano module with me as a backup. It's a turn off after the Receptor, but I atleast I can play.

If you are having many gigs and have very special needs soundwise etc...I would say yes, get the backup Rec if you can.

-Vm

[Robert Karasek]

keep in mind: it's not a question "IF" but "WHEN" something will break when you're touring )

never really had serious problems with my unit though.

but this is the reason why I use a PC3X as my masterkeyboard.
if receptor won't work I can switch to my PC3X.