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And now having quit everything and reloaded the application and rebooted the FI, it appears to be working. Not changed anything in the hardware configuration since my last attempt, Very strange. I had checked the MIDI connections were the right way around before I started because I'm marginally dyslexic and the rather confusing (to me) correct way for this cable is connect In to Out and vice-versa. I can understand connecting In to Out for external equipment but when the other end of the cable is a USB plug I would have normally expected In to In and Out to Out. And I did try it the other way around just in case, but earlier neither way worked. Also now that the Editor program is recognising that the Future Impact pedal is connected, the programs loaded from the pedal in a matter of seconds, and I have no problem swapping between the Manager and Editor screens. Next thing is to check I can use the Editor application whilst also running Logic which sending MIDI to the FI, but I won't have time to do that until this evening. Wish me luck!

Looks like bargain of the year, congrats

The inadequacies of a fairly basic powered speaker are hiding the true responses of the various mics. Does show how much influence PA can have on your tone...

I have my security settings to allow me to run applications from both the App Sore and Known Developers which has been sufficient for everything I have needed to install on my Mac since I get it just over a year ago. Since the primary function of this computer is for my work, you may understand why I was reluctant to alter them in order to run an application that falls into neither of those categories.

I haven’t used Mac so can only pass on info from other Mac users. Obviously check the in and out ports are wired up the right way round (it’s astounding how many seasoned MIDI users have fallen at this hurdle). There was a user having a similar issue with another interface not correctly showing. This was the advice: https://www.talkbass.com/threads/future-impact-now-available-was-deep-impact-reissue-interested.1115025/page-375#post-27723015 I would maybe leave the keyboard input blank for now until you’ve troubleshooted the issue (why isn’t it “troubleshot”?). Once the connection is established and you move something in the editor, you should see two horizontal lines in the FI’s display.

How does it sound when you put a bass through it? JHS know just the guy to ask: PS in the comments Nate says that EHX posted to Instagram about a Nano version.

Is that the bit where you have to give permission to use software that isn't on the app store? I get that with a lot of software so I don't find the issue. I have never connected my future impact to the mac, but I do have a future impact, a mac and a midi interface, so I will give it a try later

There's also the Trinity College of London proposing the 8 grades and you can pass the exams remotely...

Bargains much cheapness. https://www.fairdealmusic.co.uk/products/sandberg-forty-eight-5-string-in-blackburst-left-handed-used?variant=56104348385660&country=GB&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17347469666&gbraid=0AAAAADxMf5GYWOrlYeQBC5miO6lSvQuYu&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2Mzurci1kQMVjZhQBh3JVRYlEAQYCSABEgJfz_D_BwE https://www.fairdealmusic.co.uk/collections/bass-guitars/products/music-man-stingray-5-left-handed-in-black-used https://www.soundaffects.com/bass-guitars-c97/sandberg-california-series-left-handed-bass-in-black-pre-owned-p26555/s28195?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=sandberg-left-handed-bass-in-black-pre-owned&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&cid=GBP&glCurrency=GBP&glCountry=GB&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=201885964&gbraid=0AAAAADmk1xQj2ysHFFXeto2m_Z3TnOL6P&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2Mzurci1kQMVjZhQBh3JVRYlEAQYGyABEgKpaPD_BwE

The results are in... Positives: Old skool 'D' shape neck, straight not warped, satin back, great fretwork, frets overall in good nick, nut not butchered (replacement?), tuners are solid, bridge seems solid too, new oversized strap pins, sounds like a P, tone knob does something (!), neck pocket decent also. Negatives: Bit weighty (9lbs ish), vol/tone knobs feel cheap, input jack crackly, pickup a little noisy, action like a ski slope. Overall, I'm very happy with this. Bass is all original from what I can tell, outside the oversized strap pins. The neck feels great, the fretwork as well is awesome. This feels like an old Precision that has been left to gathered dust. It feels like an old bass. But it sounds great and plays nicely. It will need some TLC but I'm going to get her gig ready. TIs on the way. Did I mention this cost me £50?

One day I will understand, but that day is not today.

I have to say I am still getting used to the detailed settings of the Mesa TT. I got a pretty decent sound out of my flat wound Jazz mind.

He's obviously not a serious Bass Player, even SD has posted on this forum. Well, in two threads anyway. 🤣

I bought Greg’s immaculate GK combo. He has been absolutely brilliant and even sent a video after I asked a few questions! Unfortunately I didn’t get the chance to meet him when I collected the combo from his house and despite offering to pay for it prior to collection, he insisted I took it home to make sure I was happy with it prior to sending the funds! Thanks so much Greg, you are an absolute gentleman.

My Future Impact has arrived. As this is my Christmas present I have opened it to make sure it is working so that if there is a problem I can return it within the 14 day returns window. However I cannot get the Editor software to work. 1. Simply getting it to load required me to alter my security settings (Mac OS 15.7.1). For a supposedly professional piece of software this is IMO unacceptable. 2. AFAICS I cannot get the Mac to communicate with the Future Impact. Either there is a major fault or I am doing something wrong, so I could do with a bit of help and guidance. I am using a basic USB to MIDI DIN plug interface which I was told would be suitable and I have had this interface work with other MIDI devices and the Mac Audio MIDI setup application has correctly identified the interface: I have made what I would assume are the correct settings within the FIEditor application for MIDI input and output: However in the File Manager all the program slots are blank and the "Download from FI" button doesn't appear to do anything. Also once I've accessed the File Manager window I can't get back to the Editor Window without quitting and reloading the application. This looks like a serious bug. Is it a problem or am I doing something wrong? It will be a deal-breaker if I can't get the Editor program to work as AFAICS most of the functions I want to use are only accessible via this application, and without them the device is useless to me and will have to be returned. Any help or advice greatly appreciated.