Drak Posted December 6, 2003 Report Share Posted December 6, 2003 Anyone ever use these two Rocktron rack pre-amps, the Pirahna or the P.R.O. Gap? Comments compared to other, more recent rack pre-amps? I know they're not cutting edge new technology, but I'd still like to hear any comments. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snork Posted December 6, 2003 Report Share Posted December 6, 2003 Rocktron makes pretty nice amps. Check out a berringer. they make GREAT amps and rackmounts for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicdr Posted December 6, 2003 Report Share Posted December 6, 2003 I've had them both.I didn't care for the pro gap at all-no tubes.The piranha I used in my main rig for a year or so.Its a very good sounding pre-amp,the built in noise gate is an added bonus.I ended up replacing it with a triaxis and am very happy.I would probably compare the piranha to a jmp-1.The mesa has a bit more gain available,which I wanted.For what you can get a used piranha for these days,definitely worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted December 6, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2003 Thanks man. I've had a PRO Gap (and a backup extra) for a few years and like it well enough. ALL my amps are tube amps, so I am kind of a tube snob, but that PRO Gap seems to do a decent job even tho it's non-tube, but I know it's sooo old tech now...I figured it was time for a tonal makeover mebbe. I had a Hafler/Bogner Triple Giant (all tube) for about 7-8 years, and sold it last year (for a tidy profit too). Long story there...glad it's gone really. I've found that tubes aren't the answer 100% of the time (but I usually prefer them) I was looking to buy a Pirahna, and they do seem to be a good deal used. I cover a wide territory music-wise, so I don't really need the absolute best 'heavy' rig out there (and the price that goes with it), just something that will come close enough when I need it for a good price. Sounds like a Pirahna might be in my near future. Thanks much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bell Posted December 8, 2003 Report Share Posted December 8, 2003 I like the Pro GAP. It's got some good switching options and great midi control. It's not very versatile but I like to stick a compressor in front of my mine to really boost the input level, it can give a great metal sound when paired with a nice poweramp. I use heads and cabs when I play live but at home I'm a real rack gear nut. I think rack stuff looks great and sounds great in a 80s kinda way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DividedByJames Posted December 8, 2003 Report Share Posted December 8, 2003 If you have good effects, I'd try to track down a Mesa Vtwin rackmount. I used one for years before I graduated to a Dual Recto. It's a tube preamp, and you can record direct with it (I never did but you're supposed to be able to). It's knobs like a regualr amp and has individual channel swithcing cabilities. You can also turn on both channels at the same time and blend the sound. I always set it to 100% distorion, and used the blend volume as a solo volume. I've seen them sell on ebay for around $300-400. Also the Rocktron Replifex has channel switching capabilities via midi. I use this still and it's a great processor for old school pedal sounds. I've seen these sell for $200-$350. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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