Jamesemt

[quote name='BOD2' post='144475' date='Feb 21 2008, 04:14 PM']Again it's horses for courses. A good pre/power amp setup will sound not better or worse than a good standard amp head. Many pre-amps also have additional features which some players make use of. The Line6 Bass POD XT Pro, for example, is a rack mount pre-amp with amplifier modelling. Loads of different amp settings and FX units in a single 2U rack unit. It also has outputs to send the modelling sound direct to a PA, and you can use the same unit without a power amp/speakers for silent recording if you wish. That gives you some idea why you might choose that route. But loads of players keep it simple and effective with a standard amp and cabinet setup. It'w what works for you, or what you want to experiment with that matters. No one setup is "better" than the other.[/quote] Rack gear, here I come Think I'm going to get a preamp and use it with the poweramp side of my Superfly head...

[quote name='dood' post='144452' date='Feb 21 2008, 03:52 PM']Like anything James, it would depend on your wallet ;o) I find it hard to see how an effects rack with 20 pedals worth of effects for the price of a single good pedal CAN be as good as those 20 pedals individually. There are some really excellent racks out there. Tone to behold.. and don't believe all the guff about digital sterility lol. Though it's horses for courses. Some people prefer 20 pedals on the floor, or just one. Some like to use a single patch on their multieffects... some hate effects altogether! My personal view is the right unit is perfect for me. Everything is safe in one box, my signal chain is short and unlikely to get knocked, trodden on or damaged by flying audiences! lol[/quote] Right, I get that. So what's the idea behind a pre/power amp? I understand you can get the sound you want from the pre, then output that with a power amp, but why not just buy a decent head in the first place? I'm presuming the power amp won't really colour the sound much...

...meaning better than pedals. I'm relatively new to the bass world. Played the guitar years ago (about 15 years ago) were rack gear was considered the dogs bits, have things altered? Is it more of a protection/less hassle alternative to foot pedals?

[quote name='Absolute-beginner' post='144356' date='Feb 21 2008, 01:27 PM']have you checked the sample rate? Matt[/quote] Yeah it was that...forgot to update this post. Sadly my 7 week old bass trainer has died...and because I haven't got the invoice, Tascam won't touch it

[quote name='tauzero' post='144288' date='Feb 21 2008, 11:46 AM']Have a look on [url="http://www.ashdownmusic.com/bass/detail.asp?ID=199"]this page[/url] or get it direct from [url="http://www.ashdownmusic.com/bass/software/SuperFly1.40.zip"]http://www.ashdownmusic.com/bass/software/SuperFly1.40.zip[/url] and the USB driver from [url="http://www.ashdownmusic.com/bass/software/SuperflyUSBWindows.zip"]http://www.ashdownmusic.com/bass/software/...yUSBWindows.zip[/url] BTW, you need to connect the Superfly direct to your PC - going through a USB hub or switch doesn't seem to work. I think it doesn't actually work as a USB device but as a peripheral which happens to use the USB port for communication (not exactly a clear explanation but there you go).[/quote] You are a star, cheers mate

Got a fretless P photoflame if anyone's interested?? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=13218"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=13218[/url]

I'm, looking to alter the EQ on my Superfly head, which I know can be done with the software, but can't see the link to the software on their site anymore...anyone got it?

I got that bass for £45!!

[quote name='skywalker' post='142498' date='Feb 18 2008, 03:11 PM']Hi James My amp has a CD input (two sockets), I just pull out the bass side and lose the bass, and can hear everything else, then I can play the bass line to it. Steve[/quote] I thought the inputs would be left and right? Is there anything similar to the guitar port for bassists?

Cheers guys - is there anything which does an effective job of removing the bass and not the drums?

Hi guys, my MP-BT1 has broken for the second time in 6 weeks. I have developed a bit of a practice routine with it, so don't want to be without something similar. Can someone recommend software for home, and anything similar to the Tascam for taking to work? Oh and I will never buy a Tascam product again

Lol sorry, this could get quite long... I've got some backpay due from student loans (turns out I've overpaid the loan by £600, only taken me 6 years...). I currently own an Ashdown Superfly and a Peavey 115. I'm just in the process of forming my first band (been away for 10 years...). I stress my back at work, so am well aware of what carrying excessive weight can do to your back. So I want a cab as light weight as possible (rehearsal room has stairs!). To complicate matters, I was going to pay some finance off with the £600 (HD camcorder if anyone's interested), meaning I can take some gear on tick (only finance we have, paid the cars/cards/loans off last year ). So my dilemna is this: I really like the look of the GK Neo gear, but it is all 8 Ohms. So if I went the GK route, I'd either have to get 4x112s (thinking of the weight...), get 2x112s but only be able to use 2/3rds of the wattage of the Superfly or buy 2x112s plus a head...but I don't want to spend that much on tick!! Second option is to get a pair of custom made 112s from the bass merchant and pay cash. Only problem is they don't look as sexy (yes, I'm a tart ). Also, what if (when) I decide to get a new head? I'd be restricted to 4 Ohm heads?? Planning on playing pop-rock with the band. I must confess that as I've been away for so long, I doubt I'd be able to tell the difference with boutique manufacturers... I'm a bit confused!! What would you do?

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='139837' date='Feb 13 2008, 08:31 PM']Why did you have to post that link? I had decided (and told the missus) I wasn't going to buy any basses this year and now I've just seen this: [url="http://www.musik-produktiv.co.uk/tacoma-olympia-ob3ce.aspx"]http://www.musik-produktiv.co.uk/tacoma-olympia-ob3ce.aspx[/url] Must resist [/quote] Hey, the link was for the cab, I can't help it if your eyes wander

[quote name='crez5150' post='139293' date='Feb 13 2008, 09:20 AM']Are these the Purple Chilli cabs he's been thinking about building for some time now....????[/quote] Don't know, still awaiting the photos. Basically I phoned asking about Tech Soundsystems when he suggested they could build me one...

I'm weighing up my cab options, one of which is to get a custom made 1x12 as I need it in 4ohm. Has anyone had a cab made by them (or seen/heard one by them?). Apparently they are reverse engineered Tech Soundsystems cabs... FWIW been quoted £280 each (I'd like to get two).