This was my first audition w/ hands on use of this device.
It is as good if not better than a Lexicon 480L,
The modulation effects are sharp and clear, and the delay / reverbs are stunning.
The laser reverb algo is truly amazing.
On a Luna card w/ a 6DSP Rocket Booster this guy used the STM2448 and had 3 different reverbs and some nice Halion samples w/ Nuendo 3.2. He also uses a TC M3000 for extra oommpphh !!
A really beautiful mix was done. It was remarkable sounding in Scope.
I can't imagine wanting to make a mix in a big audio/MIDI sequencer app and not having Scope mixers to route lush effects into.
DSP Based Hardware Effects Rule.
$1500 is a bit beyond what I could afford but I was interested in getting a Kurzweil Rumour (cut-down unit focusing on the Reverb/Delay side of things, laser verb still present) but they stopped manufacture in 2004/5 and finding one at a reasonable price seems very hard. They still respond to emails saying they hope to restart manufacture but I'm not really confident it will happen. I stopped paying attention closely last year but last I checked ebay actions for the Rumour went at near or even above the original sale price, meaning that the unit does seem to be in high demand. I have an aversion to paying above retail for a recent piece of kit sans warranty though...