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  2. BigRedX
    Because we use computer-driven backing for drums and our second synth parts, our set order is decided at the rehearsal before a gig and I put the songs in the correct order on the computer so I can cue up and control the start of each one using a footswitch. Although I'm always given a printed set list for each gig I tend not to look at it because cuing up the next song also selects the correct starting patch on my Helix Floor which uses the song name as Its title and therefore the Helix display acts as much easier to see set list for me. At one fairly high-profile gig our singer who usually produces the printed set lists printed out a different set order to the one I had programmed. Luckily I noticed that he was not introducing the song I had cued up ready, and was able to manually select the correct one on the computer before I started a different song to the one the rest of the band were expecting.
  3. ash
    Keith McMillen KMI 12 Step and MIDI Expander This is the original KMI 12 Step Controller. It can be used as a set of bass pedals, to trigger chords, samples or even drum sounds. I’ve used it with a variety of synth modules for adding strings and organ for live gigs. I’m now playing more keyboards live so I’ve gone back to my Hammond bass pedals. There is software online to hook it up to a computer or iPad but I’ve always used it with hardware and it has done the job really well. I’ve colour coded the ins and outs with tape but can remove if required I’ve also taped the note names on the unit as I found it easier to see live. I used masking tape so it’s easy to remove without much residue to clean. KMI has now been rebranded as Muse Kinetics since Keith McMillen sadly died last year. Support is still available for all the KMI branded versions of their products. It’s really small and neat compared to a traditional bass pedal controller and weighs next to nothing. The unit itself is slim and made from woven carbon fibre. I have the original (tatty) packaging for both the pedals and the expander. I’ve included a link so you can see what it does. The Mark 2 version retails at around £435 street. The included MIDI expander was bought separately for £65 as I wanted to integrate it with my outboard hardware rather than use it with my computer. Postage at buyer’s cost UK only. No trades.
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  4. RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE
    Speaking of basses tuned BEAD , some of you may have noticed Warwick Taranis Bass tuned this way from the factory . I saw the YouTube review by Jonny Dribble ,who thought it was overproduced for what it was . Trouble with the Chinese Warwick’s is that they never seem to be in stock for some reason. Speaking of 5 strings , I’m torn between getting one to complete the collection …or just forget about it due to my BEAD Warwick 🤔
  5. christhammer666 started following What new gear should be produced?
  6. christhammer666
    a precision with with an ibby soundgear neck profile
  7. Rosie C started following New BassChat 8"Cab design
  8. Rosie C
    I do like that idea. If I had such a friend prepared to do the machining I would be staining the side panels in a contrast colour before assembly, to make a real feature of the finger joints.
  9. jezzaboy
    I do the set list and print them out for each member so that way we are all doing the same set. Until one night I decided not to wear glasses as I was trying to be cool, mis read the list and started one song whilst the rest of the band started the correct one. Glasses back on
  10. Obrienp
    Thanks for the feedback folks. Said friend has built a few guitar combos this way. He does reproductions of a Selmer combo he liked when younger, including building the valve amp. They are heavy for their size but I think that is down to the valve amp. The finger joints do look very cool (he just varnishes the combos). I think he has just used pine but at least 15mm, possibly 20. I’m a bit wary about pine TBH. All the stuff I’ve seen in the usual outlets is very green and I’m sure would be subject to shrinkage, cracking and possibly warping on drying out. I guess I could source furniture quality from somewhere to avoid this.
  11. ezbass
    To be fair, the transparent ones do have a silvery aspect to them, when not being worn, you should be fine. I had no colour choice with my Elacins and, whilst not NHS beige, they do lean in that direction.
  12. ghostwheel
    like this?
  13. jezzaboy
    I`ve played ac/dc stuff live for the last 10 years and the G string is somewhere on a beach, under a sun shade with a pina colada wearing Ray Bans!
  14. NoRhino
    It was indeed. Eddie the bass player is a good guy as were the whole band.
  15. tayste_2000 started following Misc Patchleads and Pedaltrain Risers/Mini Pedalboard
  16. tayste_2000
    Price is for both shipped, will split but then I’m going to ask like £12 each 🤷🏻‍♂️ Build cool mini pedalboards you think you’ll use and never will 🙃
  17. tayste_2000
    There are 2 stereo Ernie ball, 2 mono Ernie balls and then 3 misc. I just have way to many misc things lying around currently. Open to offers if you don’t think I’ve priced it fairly.
  18. BassoContinuo
    Hi again, here are the solicited pictures, still don’t get the hang of the finish
  19. Nothingman
    Wow. That is amazing. I should get my backside in gear and list my Japanese P bass. Coz if I had the cash, I’d be buying this.
  20. dudewheresmybass
    hooks in you - Marillion
  21. itu
    https://doublebasshq.com/gear_posts/what-are-double-bass-extensions-and-how-do-they-work/
  22. dave_bass5
    I have one of those cables that i occasionally run in to a P2. You could also use the headphone out with just a standard stereo jack cable.
  23. Mediocre Polymath
    Indeed. I used to have a late 1980s Yamaha that had a similar recessed panel thing.
  24. fergs40 started following The gubbins on Al McKibbon's headstock
  25. fergs40
    Hallo, upright people. I have never even picked up a double bass, much less played one, so please forgive that this question is coming from a place of complete ignorance... I've been listening to Miles Davis' Birth of the Cool this morning, which features Al McKibbon on several of the tracks. As I do, I've also been idly flicking through the wikipedia bios of the musicians on the record, and came across this picture of Al on his (though very little additional info, even though he lived to 86). Anyway, to the point of this post - what is all that ironmongery on his headstock? And would anyone have a clearer picture of something similar? Just curious! Thanks in anticipation.
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  27. RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE started following Man this cat can play!!
  28. RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE
    Nice screenshot…multilingual too ! 😼
  29. gyrus started following SFX IEM Mixer/DI
  30. Killerfridge
    Fair enough. I know little enough about either company, but my initial thought when I saw the two-tone Headstock with the big "A" was Alpher - for all I know Alpher is based on their design!
  31. fretmeister
    Thinking about it - my Lionel Superlight is actually a little heavier now - I had a J pickup put in it as well. Not that I noticed the change!
  32. MichaelDean
    There has been some talk in my band of potentially investing in an IEM setup with an XR18. What's the best way of combining the two XLR outputs to one TRS jack cable?
  33. SimonK started following Never use my G string
  34. SimonK
    On both five and four string basses I tend to play all root notes on the E and A strings. I find the other strings (D, G and then the low B on the fiver) work better for accent stuff - either popping the higher octaves or playing something widdly up high, or with the low B really using it as an accent when trying to build the dynamics - kind of like a bass drop! So personally I stick to standard tuning, although do agree my E and A strings get the most use.
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