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hello all, im having trouble getting cubase le4 to work on my laptop, a dell inspiron 1525 running windows vista. when i connect the mixer, an alesis multimix 16 to the laptop it knows its there and seems to start up fine but wont register any input or record any sound is this because my laptop is too slow to cope with all the data or am i just too stupid to be allowed near modern technology? if its the laptop, then any ideas as to what i need? i want to use a laptop so we can record rehersals, make demo's and mabe even try to record gigs. any advice will be greatly appreciated.

hi there, if youre still looking for a band a mate of mine plays drums with a group mostly playing soul swing and a bit of jazz, they have gigs lined up around north west london and surrey if its of any interest to you give Chris a call on 07861 254300. just a thought, good luck in whatever you play.

most amusing best laugh ive had all day, am also having a thump along.

hi all, a mate of mine plays in a band mostly doing early soul, jazz and swing covers they have giggs lined up and are desperately in need of a bassist. they mostly play in the london and surrey area. if you can help, please call Chris on 07861 254300.

hello, i have an electro acoustic bass and have tried playing with the strap tied round the neck, but find it just wants to fall off my shoulder. the bass has a strap button/input jack on the bottom of it and was wondering where the best place to put one for the front of the strap, or will this potentially weaken the bass?

[quote name='TimR' post='908032' date='Jul 28 2010, 11:49 AM']Where are the irritating posts?[/quote] good luck, hope it all goes well for you.

all good advice , dont know if its too late but heres my tuppence in the cup had a singer audition for a band i played in a while back, she spent time between songs sending and reading text messages and wondering why the amps were buzzing and popping as she sent messages. needless to say she didnt get the gig, switch yer phone off just incase you get a call or message from a well wisher. and as others have said if you dont feel the groove with them musically and as people then mabe theyre not the band for you, if they want you, ask yourself do i want them?? drummers are generally a bit mad but its gotta be a mad that you like, he/shes the most important one in the group after the bass of course. just turn up early, setup the way you always do, be sensitive to volume, enjoy the experience, and good luck, i hope its the band for you dude.

[quote name='essexbasscat' post='887811' date='Jul 6 2010, 09:31 PM']Welcome Haven't heard of the rees before, but if you're interested in buying British there's also Everson guitars, which have earned some good reports. Certainly worth a look cheers T[/quote] thanks, ill check them out, im just wanting a good bass that doesnt make my left shoulder feel like its been carrying bags of cement all day.

hello all, anyone out there played a rees f-light bass, or know much about them? im currently playing an olp mm copy, and have decided that when im worthy of getting something better id really like to support our flagging economy and buy a home made bass thats not as heavy, the olp weighs in at around 5.5 kg does a bass need to be so heavy?? ace site btw