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Easily the most useful FI video I've watched, the formula works! How does the FM engine track compared to the VA? I got the vibe it definitely doesn't track as well from the video, but it could just be the playing/tracks.

I'm not one for hyperbole (he lied, I totally am), but those are SO GOOD!! The DX7 voices are like nothing I've ever heard from a bass synth. AWESOME work Peter, you've basically ticked off all my wishlist for a bass monosynth, I raise my hat to you and the team! Can't wait to try it. And then annoy the absolute snot out of my bandmates with it at every opportunity. Out of interest, the video mentions 'improved tracking' in passing. Is that compared to the current firmware or just to V3?

obv this is off topic!

C2C is the diy arm of the same guy who does Sushibox effects. If you fancy getting the soldering iron out Klaus at Musikding can help

Hi David, to keep the same tuning you only have to match the area of the round port and keep the same length. Those are the only two numbers that matter. I keep using the drainpipe because it's simpler for most people. if you can calculate pi r^2 that will be ok, but if you are forming a port then it would be better to make it slightly bigger to reduce potential wind noise in the port. I've had a look and something 8x5cm inside measurements and 11.4cm long would work. You can change the shape so long as you keep to 40cm^2 area

Got mine on order, missed the first batch but hopefully mine is in the next round!

My workmates know I play in a band and I get the "Oh I must come and see you" but most of them never do so I just go yeah and don`t get miffed when they don`t show. When they actually do turn up they seems surprised that we can actually do this in front of people! Out of the 5 of us in my band I`m the only one who goes out and sees other bands. Last weekend I saw 3 different bands in 3 venues and this weekend I have 2 lined up at the moment. If you want folk to come out and see you then it`s only fair that I go out and see other bands and I have made a few new friends doing this and met a load of nice people.

Wow, that's quite..."sudden". Love it though.

Here’s a video demo of some of the forthcoming v4.5 features: 25 Years History of Bass Guitar Synths: From the Past to the Future Impact V4.5 The free software update V4.5 for the V4 and V4 VIP models fulfills the ultimate dreams of all bass players. To complement the FI's Virtual Analog (VA) sounds there are now 99 DX7 compatible FM bass sounds. Importing FM sounds is supported in Yamaha DX7 cartridge SysEx format. Via the new Setlist Mode any of the VA and FM sounds can be rearranged in arbitrary sequence without a computer. It is even possible to specify which instrument mode is used on each program of the list. Copying and swapping internal programs is now also possible on the pedal itself; indispensable for creating a variation of a program and storing it to a new slot. The Factory Default Programs can be restored anytime with a press of a button and are now built into the firmware. Another new and much-requested feature is the ability to apply portamento to the VA sounds when triggering via audio. Back by popular demand is the ability for the pedal to automatically switch between audio and MIDI triggering, depending on which input signal is detected. The V4.5 software comes with a set of completely new sounds and improved tracking, designed to fulfill the wishes of musicians who want to play bass parts of famous songs. Just as before, the software comes with a high-quality tuner, MIDI output capability to drive external synthesizers, CV/Gate output to drive analog synthesizers, and MIDI input to use the VA sounds from any MIDI source. The new 4.5 software will be available early March 2026. These are the sounds that we designed to cover famous songs: VA: Michael Jackson - Thriller Ginuwine - Pony Parliament - Flashlight Herbie Hancock - Chameleon Madonna - Holiday Björk - Army of Me Bruno Mars - 24K Magic Michael Jackson – PYT Weeknd – Blinding Lights Muse - Hysteria Rufus & Chaka Khan - Ain’t Nobody Nine Inch Nails - Head Like a Hole New Order - Blue Monday FM: Kool & The Gang - Fresh Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal Madonna - Live To Tell Berlin - Take My Breath Away Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up Mr Mister Broken Wings Michael Jackson - Another Part of Me a-ha - Take On Me Madonna - Live To Tell Some of the most famous users of the Future Impact: Mohini Dey Chris Wolstenholme (Muse) Doug Wimbish (Living Colour and The Rolling Stones) Bootsy Collins Etienne M’Bappe

Congrats

The Days Of Pearly Spencer - David McWilliams

Bought a Jazz p/u cover from Keith. Lightning fast posting and well packaged. Keept me up to date with all details. Fantastic to deal with. Cheers Keith!👍

I did check beforehand and they said it was fine but if the instrument wasn't capable of doing something the examiner could make no allowances. Which was fair.

Thanks…it’s fun to take to country gigs…

To be honest, the cabs are a bit Marmite. At two consecutive SW bass bashes, we had cab shoot-outs and Mark Bass came top one year and bottom the next.

Nice, yeah not cheap I'm sure but it's certainly unique.. enjoy!!

Yeah that was my first thought… ”oh look…like the old SWR combos” and then I stopped looking