Digitech Trio+

I've had one for about a month or so and I agree, they're great. The sounds, beats, bass etc are very usable and realistic.
As for live playing, I think a solo or duet could easily record their backing tracks on a couple of Micro SD cards (basically 24 songs) and have enough for a few sets. The fact that you can pre-arrange Verse-Chorus-Bridge (plus intro-end) etc for each song is workable for live gigs. Using a footswitch to extend the bridge on the fly is also possible if I'm reading the manual correctly.

 

I've been fiddling with it this morning and kind of amazed. One thing I just verified is that you can actually put 60 repeating cord progression songs committed to memory. If you use the 5 parts per song for a separate cord progression or songs plus you have 12 song locations, that's 60 locations.

In just a matter of minuets I did four song/loops for songs I do with repetitive cord progressions all through the song and just amazed how fast you can do it on this box. I used folk, jazz and country settings. The count in feature is also a cool feature. Platefire

 

Got a question about the Trio+ who maybe in the know? On page 31 of the manual it says to save your current part stop playback for 5 seconds and the current version is saved.

My question is, are the current loop, bass and drum volume level settings saved too?

To me it seems like they are even though I can find no place in the manual where it actually spells that out.

It seems once I set the mix of the loop, bass and drums, the mix remains when I return to the part. Anybody know about this? Platefire

 

Somehow, I missed this post, but I'm glad I finally did. Thanks for clarifying this memory storage issue. It is exactly what I had hoped it was, but had not read about any confirmation.

BTW, I wish I could answer your question about the drums and bass being saved, but I still don't have a T+ yet. My selected source is still sold out and I'm hoping for a coupon while I purge more gear to pay for it.

 

I seen one on eBay last night for $269 in un-opened new box and free shipping.

Yeah I'm wondering if it saves your last level setting because I listened last night to catalog my 20 songs I got so far and all the levels seemed right for every song without any adjustments but that may have been because I was using headphones!?!? Platefire

 

Believe me, I've been very close to pulling the trigger on that one. I'm such a bargain hunter though.

 

For those bargain hunters out there.
I have been buying my pedals from Prymaxe for quite some time now.
They are constantly running 20% off every chance they can.
I picked up the Trio+ for $239 brand new.
Hope this helps.

 

Hay obsessed, I understand being a bargan hunter and being Frugle. I just happen to have sold my military tube tester and had a few bucks in my pay pal for a change. I had resisted the first Trio version but the new upgraded version+$ overrode my normal. That probably means I want be buying anything else for a while.

Thanks Garage Dog for the Prymaxe tip. I looked and they do have tons of pedals. Platefire

 

Yeah, I missed this and now waiting for the next opportunity.

 

Since Jimi died I'm the only musician left on the Isle-of-Wight so been looking at the Trio or Trio+ for sometime.

Does anybody get phasing / isolation issues when taking bass/drum output to a separate amp etc (like you can get with running stereo delays into two amps.)

Ok - Eddie.

 

I'm not sure I understand exactly what you mean but I have been running my Trio+ mixer output to a direct box, then xlr Mic cord to PA, whitch is the same way I hook up my JamMan. Other than being in mono, everything is clear, well defined it's just on rare occations on both units, it seems to skip a beat just every once in a while but gets your attention and you think "what was that?"
Platefire

 

I run my Jamman Stereo's initial loops of drums (made from a drum machine) and basslines into a bass amp and then loop over with guitar through a guitar amp and never noticed any phasing. FWIW.

 

Got a question on memory/storage with the micro SDHC Class 10 card. The manual says use 8-32 GB.

If you have only 12 five part songs that you can store;

1-What would be the advantage of buying larger than 8 GB if 8 will do the job?

2-What size SDHC does the Trio+ come with?

3-So if there is an advantage of using a larger card, can you go over the 32GB indicated in the manual?

Platefire

 

Just got one of these today. I've never played in a band or practiced with a bass player or drummer before. Anyway, I played the chords to "Crocodile Rock" in the learn mode, and then played along with the band. I won't be expecting a call from Elton John anytime soon, but it sure is a blast to be playing along with a virtual band.

 

My guess is that the card slot is a standard electronic card slot that can take 8-32gig SD cards (probably cheaper than a custom spec one). However I'd suspect there isn't an advantage to having a bigger card for the reasons you're discussing. Though multiple cards would. 12 songs on one card, 12 songs on another card etc.

 

Thanks screaming Eagle!

looked at some micro SDHC cards today at Wally World. I found them for 8, ,16 & 32 GB. I couldn't find anything indicating the "Class 10" as stated in the manual specs. Does anyone know what class 10 is refering to?

I will probably get a 32 GB just to be on the safe side. My loops will probably get more detailed as I progress.

Just Dropped In----I tell you I've played with a lot of bands over the years and still do. There is nothing like it when it's working right but at its best playing with a band is a type of compromise of your own personal taste in order to be part of a team/band. The good thing about the Trio is there is no clash of personalities or attitudes, the Trio is working to sopport your vision completely. As you learn how to operate this amazing tool, it will be even more of a support. Platefire

 

Class 10 refers to the speed rating of the card as far as I know. This would indicate that the Trio is moving data at a rate that requires this speed, as opposed to the "slower" kind. I would ensure that you follow what the manual advises to avoid any issues. Do they spec brand as well? That can sometimes be important.

 

OK thanks RedWhiteBlues

The manual didn't specify any brand. It's just at Wally World the card packages are attached to the display rack and you can't read the back to tell the classification number. May need to try Best Buy. Platefire

 

The levels on the TRIO+ are not saved with the loop - those are pot levels that are applied on the fly. However, we tried our best to balance the styles such that if you weren't changing your map/mixer settings you wouldn't generally have to do too much level fiddling between styles.