What do I need for playing live with a PC?

[BAG]

To me the reverb problem sounds like a software setting - maybe a send effect on the track you’re using, maybe a setting in Parallax?

You are probably onto something there.
I know that if I don't turn off the channel monitoring in Reaper when tracking I get a delay between the interface monitoring and the Reaper monitoring which can sound like reverb at times.

 

[ddnidd1]

The latency and 'reverb' is typically due to the way the Reaper monitoring setup you are using reacts within Reaper.

 

[ddnidd1]

I haven't read the entire thread. But wouldn't it be a heck of a lot easier to purchase a microamp rather than using a PC, which just screams major potential trouble at a gig.

 

[bigdaddybass12]

Wish I could be some help in this matter , but I go bass to amp to cab , pretty " Old School ".

Yeah, sometimes good ol’ cable from bass to amp is hard to beat.

 

[bigdaddybass12]

I use a laptop because I don't have a car or something and it's very hard for me to transport my amp...

Consider a good lightweight combo to use as a monitor. I can carry my rumble a long way. Minimize your pedals to 1.

 

[logdrum]

The only interface that I would trust are either the UAD using a unison plugin for an amp or an amp/preamp FPGA plugin of Antelope Audio interface. If you save an FPGA plugin in Antelope as a preset you do not even need a PC. The latency on these devices are really low. Anything by Protools, Tascam or PreSonus should work too. I do not have experience with others but would not trust Behringer so much for anything that needs to go roundtrip. But who knows.

I think you are better off with a modeler , The NUX MG-30 or MLD are affordable and have DIs that will interface with a PA or powered speaker. I know there are others like STOMP or Headrush etc. but I do not have experience with those. The NUX pedals are affordable

 

[thewildest]

I’ve been using a computer for 15 years already and not going back to pedals… with the right setup the choices are endless. Now, I’d go the Mac + good audio interface way (RME) if you can afford it.

 

[Carl Hillman]

Recently I decided to start using a laptop for live performances but the sound isn't that good and I'm not satisfied.

I use:
Laptop(a pretty good one)
Audio Interface (Behringer UMC22)
Neural DSP Parallax 1.0
DAW->Reaper(because this version of Parallax doesn't have Standalone)

So is there something more that I need or is the problem somewhere else?

My guess is that the Behringer is the weak link.

 

[DonaldR]

I use a laptop because I don't have a car or something and it's very hard for me to transport my amp...

I don't use an amp for like the last 15 years. I have used a Peavey tube preamp or an Avid Eleven Rack depending of the situation. I have also used an Ampeg SCR-DI when I just want my "amp" into my gigbag. I'm now using a Line 6 HX effects with the BDDI model (or the Ampeg Classic Preamp) and all the pedal models at my disposal. Can take the bus or the subway or a taxi.

 

[seamonkey]

Reaper is great DAW, but if you want to use VSTs as standalone, then check out
Kushview Element
Kushview

For every VST, I first try it in Element. Multiple VSTs can be chained together. It a low CPU load and works for live playing.

 

[kala420]

Thank you all for the responses
I'll try all the solutions...
After 2-3 days I have a gig and I'll tell you how it went

 

[justjarge]

I'd definitely want a better interface of that was the case. RME is almost always the best for latency and has great converters.

Aside from that, you need to define what isn't good about your sound before we can make recommendations for you.

Had never heard of RME before reading your response. Had a look at their website and everything seems super overkill for unless you’re operating a professional studio. Maybe I’m missing something but if you were to use an RME interface live, which one would you use?

 

[Hummergeist]

Had never heard of RME before reading your response. Had a look at their website and everything seems super overkill for unless you’re operating a professional studio. Maybe I’m missing something but if you were to use an RME interface live, which one would you use?

RME are the best, but they can be complex and expensive. Focusrite and Audient interfaces are excellent, stable, and affordable. For my touring clients with a bigger budget, I always recommend RME, for those on a lower budget it’s Audient and Focusrite.

 

[semiprohooker]

Had never heard of RME before reading your response. Had a look at their website and everything seems super overkill for unless you’re operating a professional studio. Maybe I’m missing something but if you were to use an RME interface live, which one would you use?

Anything Babyface would be great to use live.

 

[semiprohooker]

Also look into cantabile vst host