The Blue Robbie was always an item that intrigued me. I consistently heard amazing results when my old singer used this with a U87 for vocals. I finally got a chance to try this odd-looking tube preamp for myself.
The Robbie’s intuitive setup was a breeze to insert into my current recording configuration. With switches for instrument and microphone inputs, polarity, and gain reduction, who needs a manual?
The results, I found, were astonishing. The Blue Robbie took all the harsh grit away from my guitars and replaced it instead with a warm, singing mid-range. After spending quite a bit of time with this in my recording setup, I am having a hard time letting it go.
The Blue Robbie is an affordable solution for anyone wanting to venture into the realm of external preamps. It is a MUST-HAVE for guitarists using modeling devices or software!
