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Gary Weller

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drawmer punch gate- any users?
« on: February 23, 2011, 02:50:23 PM »

I've got a chance to get a used drawmer punch gate for a good price. I've never used one, only used a 201.

I've got a B*** Word 4400 as of now. Would the punch gate be a worth while upgrade for use on drums in a live club setting?
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Re: drawmer punch gate- any users?
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2011, 03:08:58 PM »

Hi Gary,

I guess you are talking about the MX40? I've used it several times on drums and it does the job just fine. If the price is right, go ahead.

Matti
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Re: drawmer punch gate- any users?
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2011, 03:51:56 PM »

Yes, I'm referring to the MX40.

Is the "punch" function useful live or is it more suited to recording?
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Re: drawmer punch gate- any users?
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2011, 04:31:21 PM »

Yes, I'm referring to the MX40.

Is the "punch" function useful live or is it more suited to recording?

Generally speaking.....

When recording, tracks should be "dry" and free from any processing or FX not absolutely necessary to get a clean track.  Such things are added in the mix-down so that they can be undone if something isn't working.  If it's in the original track you're stuck with it whether it works or not. 

BTW, the "punch" feature accentuates the initial attack of the wave form, adding "punch" to the signal.  Very useful for percussion to get snap in the mix.
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« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2011, 09:51:33 PM »

Generally speaking.....

When recording, tracks should be "dry" and free from any processing or FX not absolutely necessary to get a clean track.  Such things are added in the mix-down so that they can be undone if something isn't working.  If it's in the original track you're stuck with it whether it works or not. 

BTW, the "punch" feature accentuates the initial attack of the wave form, adding "punch" to the signal.  Very useful for percussion to get snap in the mix.

I was mainly inquiring to the usefulness of the "punch" function in "Live" use, not recording.
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« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2011, 09:57:24 PM »

I was mainly inquiring to the usefulness of the "punch" function in "Live" use, not recording.

Then why did you ask about recording??????


Quote from: Gary Weller on Today at 03:51:56 pm
"Yes, I'm referring to the MX40.

Is the "punch" function useful live or is it more suited to recording?"

I simply explained why it would not generally be used in recording.

I have happily used my MX40 for about 5 years now.  They are good units and I do like the "punch" feature.  However, I prefer (and I think most folks would) a gate which "tunes" the response via high and low shelving filters rather than a sweepable center frequency.  If you have the rack space for it I'd look very hard at the Rane G4 quad gate.  As much as I love the Drawmer the Rane is a higher functioning piece with much more precise control.  Of course in club settings with the stage volume being the major component of room sound, gating may in reality be of more interest than use.  You can't gate stage wash.......
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« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2011, 10:12:32 PM »

Money's the main issue. If I had the money, I'd get the Rane or two used drawmer 201's.

Mainly I was wondering if the MX40 would be worth getting to upgrade from the Behringer XR4400.

If not, I'll keep the XR4400 and save the money for something else.
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« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2011, 10:49:20 PM »

Money, eh????


I paid $400 for my used MX40.  I paid $275 for a B-stock Rane G4.  Timing.........
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« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2011, 10:58:43 PM »

Money, eh????


I paid $400 for my used MX40.  I paid $275 for a B-stock Rane G4.  Timing.........

I can get the MX40 for $150.
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Re: drawmer punch gate- any users?
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2011, 11:28:28 PM »

If it works, buy it.  You can get your money back on it almost any time.  I think you'll be very happy with it.
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