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It totally depends on your use. For synth stuff, the FI is the winner. For envelope filter stuff, the C4 is superior. If the C4 ever gets full ADSR, some pulse width modulation, more than two instances of a given waveform and a better pitch and filter vibrato implementation then it’ll be a different story.

They do some things similarly but there’s plenty that each does that the other can’t. Totally worth having both.

Flanger is a variation of chorus so the the C4 doesn’t really do that. However, it does 2-, 4- and 6-stage phasers (though mislabelled in the lists) with ease and these are the same as in their Lunar/Gemini/Mercury.

@GisserD’s rehousing is fully reversible with no mods necessary so has no effect on resale value. I think the large box was a nod to the DI and partly conscious in order to have the foot switches far enough from the rotary encoder. I love the original box, reminds me of a retro arcade game housing.

Sounds like user error. The IN here is into the computer so of course needs to be plugged into the OUT port of the external device. Guess if you have an FI and it doesn’t work with it, you could return under distance selling rules.

It could definitely be smaller but it is what it is. There’s a solution out there if it really bothers you. For me, it’s an essential pedal so I just plan around it. Life’s too short.

It’s not really bass specific (but I suppose neither are the others). Still debating, though it’s certainly a strong candidate.

Yes, he invented it and it was released by Akai. There are obviously things which have been carried over, such as the form factor and hardware controls. That’s a pipe dream at this point. If you really want to hasten any potential development process then buying what’s currently available is the best way to support the company so that there’s capital to invest in future products. OK. We can always discuss the above on the FI thread.

Thanks. Sometimes these things take time. Remember Panda is literally Andras doing firmware and Zsolt doing the editor and both do lots of other work. On the plus side, you can now buy another used FI for way less than you sold your other ones.

OK, I think I need one of these after trying one earlier this week.

MuTron III, OC-2 (though I’m tempted to say Octabvre II), Future Impact; I don’t have a fourth yet.

Think I paid £35 for mine but got a new one for a friend for £20-25. Roland UM-One MK2. But read the section of the FI manual on compatible interfaces for other options known to work.

I recently arranged a trade deal with Walshy with a bass of mine plus cash for a bass of his. Communication was prompt, friendly and detailed and the handover was done smoothly via his trusted delivery man. Unfortunately, there was a small issue with the bass when it arrived that had got missed before it went out. I contacted Paul asking if we could therefore reverse the trade and, to his credit, he was very apologetic and organised the return quickly without quibble. My bass and refund were back with me the day after contacting him. I think the mark of a good seller is not just how they carry out their normal business, but how they act when something doesn’t quite go to plan. In this instance, Walshy has acted with honesty and integrity and has done his utmost to rectify the situation as quickly and smoothly as possible. Even though we didn’t end up trading this time, I’d be happy to deal with Paul again in future based upon this experience. Many thanks.

Yes, but they’re not going to break the bank. On the plus side, you get full-size MIDI ports. Also, audio interfaces with MIDI ports and controllers such as those by Morningstar will also work for everything except a firmware update. V3.60 is likely the last firmware update (barring any bugs that might be find that need fixing).

Skip the Deep Impact (massively overpriced and pretty limited) and get the Future Impact instead (less than half the price, does the original DI sounds 1:1 and then does tonnes more).

I had the pleasure of meeting Nick last night at his home to buy a Fender American Pro II Precision from him after he kindly responded to my wanted ad. Communication throughout was excellent. He was very accommodating in answering my questions about the bass before I turned up, providing many high-quality images and, at my request, a recording. He then held the bass for me for a couple of weeks until I was able to organise a convenient day to come and collect it. The bass itself is lovely and just as described; I recognised in him that feeling of regret of letting it go (as I too have experienced on a couple of occasions when selling my basses). Nick allowed me plenty of time to check out the bass and test through his setup. We also had time to play around with some effects. I brought something for him to try and he kindly let me try out a bass of his and an effects box that I’ve been keen to try. It was really nice to chat about music and to meet a thoroughly lovely fellow Basschatter. I hope to be able to have the opportunity to meet him again in the not-too-distant future. Highly recommended. Many thanks.

If going into the external input, you’ll need to turn up the input dial (which I think is a secondary function on one of the knobs, if not using the editor). If you’re trying to trigger from other devices, you’ll need to make sure they’re on the same MIDI channel.