Boss VF-1 Effect Processor

From: "stratoskier" <stratoskier@...>
Subject: Why does my VF-1 sound harsh and unnatural?

... I'm disappointed in the tones I'm getting out of it.  I'm almost
wondering if something is wrong with it.


An impedance mismatch (guitar>01V, or 01V>amp) can contribute to an
"unnatural" sounding effects rig. Also, amp and speaker quality will effect
results.

Best evaluation of the VF-1 would be to hook up to a good quality (HiFi or
PA) amp (Crown, Crest, BGW, etc), connected to a good, rugged studio monitor
type speaker (or rugged home HiFi speaker). You can't evaluate the VF-1 by
connecting it into a guitar amp. Guitar amps are designed for coloration,
not HiFi.

BTW, I found the many of the VF-1's patches to be very noisy, and I don't
care for most of the distortions, but tweaking has gotten around most
objections. I don't have room for more than 1/2 rack space, so size wins!

Cheers,

Rick