Boss VF-1 Effect Processor

Sly,

I use my VF-1 live, but I use it as a front end processor for my
preamp (PSA-1). there is a song or two, where I use it by itself and
it does a really good job, but I really love my PSA-1 for building
tone, so mostly the VF-1 is a front end processor for me...

Steph

--- In BossVF1@yahoogroups.com, "sly_d13" <sly_d13@y...> wrote:
> 
> Hi!
> 
> I'm a new onwer of the VF-1. Not a new player, been playing since 
> 1983 (eeek!). I had a GFX-700 before so I'm not too lost with the 
> unit. I miss the possiblity of using stomp boxes in front of the amp 
> sim like the GFX-700 could do, but overall, the VF-1 is better.
> 
> Here's my question: Does anyone here use it for live sound? How does 
> it sound at higher volume? I just sold a tube amp because I have two 
> small children at home and I really can't crank the volume, but I'd 
> like to use the VF-1 as a preamp like a combo amp because playing in 
> front of the computer pisses me off like you have no idea. And I may 
> gig in the future so I wonder...
> 
> Also, I'll be playing keyboard again soon, so I'm think of buying a 
> keyboard amp that would serve as a small PA for the synth and the VF-
> 1.
> 
> Now is it a good solution? Will the sound be good? I'm afraid of the 
> sound dynamics of the VF-1 live. So far, it can be great for 
> recordings, but through speakers, I hope it will deliver, otherwise, 
> I'll have to buy another tube combo down the line.
> 
> Any input about your experience will be much appreciated.
> 
> Cheers!
> 
> Sly