Hi once again!
Been pondering this recently because I have been really enjoying my SSL interface and Sommer cables combo.
I think I came to the conclusion that for my use scenario, as in - playing at home and recording - an interface is the way to go, instead of having and amp and a cab.
I was thinking back to when I had the Fender Rumble 100 and later a GK 2x12 and an EBS amplifier and honestly I do not miss the hassle.
I was told to turn down often since the bass freq. went thru walls, the GK cab was big and took a lot of place and wasn't that easy to carry. The amplifier also took place and a power outlet.
In my case, since I do not own a house, an interface really works wonders. I should have made the switch to all digital sooner. There are a ton of amp sims out there, it's easy to pack up, doesn't take as much space as a cabinet, can be played anywhere whether its a stationary computer or a laptop and my tone can be taken with me, too.
If I ever played live, I guess I would invest in a rig and passive DI box, but that will most likely not happen. And even then, I would go for something very portable.
I guess my point is - I wish I knew what I know now about gear. It would have saved me some time and money not having to invest in amps and cabs, but I will chalk it up to a learning experience.
Just food for thought.
Been pondering this recently because I have been really enjoying my SSL interface and Sommer cables combo.
I think I came to the conclusion that for my use scenario, as in - playing at home and recording - an interface is the way to go, instead of having and amp and a cab.
I was thinking back to when I had the Fender Rumble 100 and later a GK 2x12 and an EBS amplifier and honestly I do not miss the hassle.
I was told to turn down often since the bass freq. went thru walls, the GK cab was big and took a lot of place and wasn't that easy to carry. The amplifier also took place and a power outlet.
In my case, since I do not own a house, an interface really works wonders. I should have made the switch to all digital sooner. There are a ton of amp sims out there, it's easy to pack up, doesn't take as much space as a cabinet, can be played anywhere whether its a stationary computer or a laptop and my tone can be taken with me, too.
If I ever played live, I guess I would invest in a rig and passive DI box, but that will most likely not happen. And even then, I would go for something very portable.
I guess my point is - I wish I knew what I know now about gear. It would have saved me some time and money not having to invest in amps and cabs, but I will chalk it up to a learning experience.
Just food for thought.