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Harmonic Converger

As I mentioned in an old post, I bought something called the Harmonic Converger. I put the device through its paces and have done my first full-length review of the thing – actually it’s my first full-length review of anything.

I’d like to remind people that I am not affiliated with the creator in any way, nor do I claim that this review be considered as “definitive.” However, through the methods I’ve used to test this device; I am confident that this review, at this point in time, has a fairly accurate representation of a device that ultimately, will remain a mystery to everyone (due to the creator’s secrecy).

If you wish to link to this review with a more user-friendly URL, you may use any of these:

http://www.nargalzius.com/hc
http://www.nargalzius.com/harmonic_converger
http://www.nargalzius.com/hcreview

Goal

The goal of this review is to invite people to have a listen, and hopefully relate to the potential benefits the Harmonic Converger may have on one’s tone. It, in no way, is asserting that people need the HC to solve anything that may (or may not) be existing in their current “setup.”

If you are perfectly happy with your tone, then good for you and you can stop reading now.

If you aren’t, or at least feel that what you’re getting out of your current setup isn’t enough – or at the very least open to the possibility of improving what you already have, then read on.

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Why I am NOT a virtuoso

For all the guitarists who might be looking for reasons to quit playing – here’s something that might just do the trick hehehe.

People like this badass Brazilian player who has awesome technique(s) [and melodic solos to boot] are the reason why I have given up trying to be a “lead guitar” player looong ago – and instead just focus on creating/arranging/singing songs hahahaha. It’s much more easier to be a composer/arranger or vocalist than to develop this type of hand-dexterity.

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T5 Samples

I did quick samples from a bunch of songs with the T5. Unfortunately, as Nono mentioned, the Powerbook has a lousy input jack: you have to have some sort of preamp before plugging it in the line-in before you can get a decent input level from the guitar.

It is also worth noting that the few “picked” songs don’t represent a true picked song – as I just used the hotel room’s card-key (I didn’t have a pick handy)

Just crank up the volume if you can’t hear it, or better yet, use headphones. But this should give you an idea how the T5 sounds like. I ran it through the GT-8 first, in bypass mode of course, just so I can use its volume controls. Still, there’s no effects, no EQ, and everything was in the detent (flat) position… straight to the line-in of the Powerbook. No post-processing as well.

Simply put, the samples below are the pure, unembellished voice of the T5. Read More

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Taylor T5, here I come!

So basically, more or less I reached my quota to get the guitar. God will make a way talaga, since all the rackets were practically within a month! My only issue now is that it’s too exact – meaning I have no funds for anything else while in the states (food, transpo, gimmicks).

I planned to get a Taylor T5 Thinline Custom with a Koa top. Because it sounded best out of the three soundboard choices. Plus it’s the only choice which will get the finish I want (Natural Edgeburst).

So of course, now that I have the money, it was time for me to get down and dirty and start doing what I do best: rationalizing every aspect of the situation. I was to reevaluate if the Koa was really needed, or if I could opt to get a [cheaper] Spruce or Maple top – which would allow me to have the needed extra funds to actually survive a month in the US.

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