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I used these a couple of years ago and they were excellent. They needed a template to work from (i was after a white version of a black one i had), but don't know if that's normal. All in cost was £51. You'll obviously need to check they can do what you want, but I can definitely recommend them. https://tinytone.co.uk/

Ah - what I am saying, is if you dont prompt a genre, theres a considerable chance it will come out as country... especially if the lyrics are US nostalgic.

Same, so there will be at least two in the classifieds soon 🤣 At the moment, im using a GP-50 for always on Ampeg tone, and I have a duplicate preset with a chorus and one with a Phaser. Each also has a drive block with on and off on a foot switch. I hardly use that one though. We have started doing a couple of songs where I could make use of an auto filters, so I have replaced another duplicate with that in the GP-50. I rarely touch the EQ side. Id love to replace the 'ampeg' tone with a BDDI, as thats more my thing. This new pedal seems to cater for all I need, without things I dont have a use for. Im aware many digital devices have a BDDI in them, but ive never found one that sounds like just like a BDDI to me, more that it has the character of the BDDI.

That's bad, and sadder still that you no longer wish to even own the bass. You will be able to make a clear profit for sure, but the emotional investment and ultimate disappointment are something else. I wonder if paying in full up front disincentivised completion; I'd like to think not, but plenty of custom builders businesses have ended that way. I always finished my phone calls with the "promise" to call again in a couple of weeks just to keep informed (be that squeaky wheel). Obviously, John's passing has been a massive loss to Jaydee, but knowingly giving false information/hope is unacceptable for any business. I'm hoping Andrew is still the one giving truthful replies; I'd recommend asking to speak with him whoever picks up, he always updated me, whether the news was good or otherwise.

Nope "you being exactly correct" = I did prompt it to be country. (ChatGPT would have understood my response 😅)

So you didn't prompt it to be country?

The TGI bags don't have much in the way of storage btw, just a slim pocket on the front which is more for cables and other small items. I'd be looking at the Pro Go or even better the Thomann one with the separate accessory bag. Like buying a Mono Tick but you get a free gigbag thrown in.

Yes, exactly correct.

Did you prompt to be country - Im amazed how much AI music output is deeply routed in country and country cliches. To me, AI seems to excel at country and soul - probably bringing out the bias of the music its had in it's training set.

Hey peeps, I'm afraid I'm out. SWMBO gleefully informed me that we are having a long weekend in Iceland, whcih tbh I have been wanting to do for a bit. So sorry to miss friends this year but hopefully see you all at the next one. Please do lots of pics.

Been a very interesting 24 hour journey for me. This thread (and thanks to the OP for starting it) prompted me to look into what the AI song-writing process involved, which I'd not done before. And as I commented earlier - it's scarily easy! I shared the song earlier on this thread, and also with a few close muso friends, who were very complimentary about the quality of the song. One mate, who's also a bass player and band leader of a covers band, rightly challenged me by asking: where's the "pride, value, wonderment" in using an AI song writing platform? He's 100% right that it would feel pretty shallow in itself, but as part of the full YT video which it inspired, well quite a surprising amount! It's probably the most creative thing I've done in a long while! Will be fun to see if we can play this well, live, at some point down the line!

Based on wot I own: If you're on a budget - TGI Extreme. Can't buy a better quality gigbag for the money. If you have loads of stuff - Gator Pro Go. I got all my cables, power supply, IEM setup, batteries etc in the main pocket, a 10" tablet in the dedcated inner pocket and my Fishman preamp in the top compartment. If you want a super premium but slim gigbag - TGI Ultimate. Not just an upmarket version of the Extreme, it's a superb gigbag and rock solid. I also have a Gator Pro Go X (now renamed to Transit) which is also good, possibly a little bit nicer than the TGI Extreme but unless you get it in a serious sale it isn't great VFM in comparison. It's pot luck what you get I think, a lot of shops still have older stock. I recently got another Extreme for my Parlour bass (classical guitar model) and it has the solid handle, was from Absolute Music despite them advertising the new one on their website and eBay store with stock pics. Agree it's nicer than the two piece version so might be worth asking.

Quite. The CGI should enhance the storyline, not be the whole film. AI in music should be there to do the same. Improve, not replace.

I paid my balance in full shortly after placing my order, just so I knew that it was all taken care of (otherwise I'd fritter the cash away on sweeties!! Hahaha)