Dad3353

http://youtu.be/D41AtOL0pnw Simply remove the 's' from the leading 'https'. (...and 'Well played, that man', too...)

It's true; my vst Ricky and my vst Jazz have very different 'snap' and 'punch'. I often wish that my vst double bass had a virtual bolt-on neck; I'm sure it would have made a world of difference. I'm not at all sure that any such difference can be heard in the audience, or by those listening to the records at home. Still, if it's important... (Strange folk, bassists, or, at least, some of 'em... )

It's Windows functionality. When one has several applications open at the same time, the keyboard combination of 'Alt - Tab' (hold down 'Alt' and then press 'Tab'...) will cycle through each application in turn, bringing them each to the fore. It's not often that I use it, as, being old, I don't tend to open loads of Windows at a time. It's handy, though, in some circumstances.

Dad and Bilbo are a bit suspect, too.

No, no, no..! It's just a missing comma; the phrase should have been: " that could be someone who loves jumping around and sticking their tongue out, to a shy but talented person standing very still doing their thing." It's all about context; have you no imagination..? (Isn't it outrageous that folks will pick up on just about any tiny flaw in grammar or punctuation; apostrophes, even. Very sad... ) ... ..

'Tis my sole goal in life, to be just about as appreciated as your good self. I am fulfilled. Rock on..! (One day we'll show 'em, won't we..? What a day that'll be..! 50% equal votes shared between our sole master works. (Sounds of hands rubbed together in glee, and short, snorting chuckles...)...)

Hey..! Sarcasm..!

[Robert Robinson] Ah, but did you specify which Christmas, eh..? Now there's a thought..! (Taps side of nose, knowingly...) [/Robert Robinson]

And the joint winners are... Lord Sausage and The Boy..! [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167486] Here, then, are your Winner's Certificates (download and save as pdf file, then proudly print and frame...) ... [attachment=233015:BC_Chal_Cert_2016_11_1.pdf] ... which look like this (but bigger, of course..!)...

Maybe left-field, but I'd recommend practising with your eyes closed. Maybe tough at first, but it soon becomes natural, if one sticks at it. Just my tuppence-worth.

Better get your glasses filled, then; voting closes at midnight, tonight. That's [size=7][b][color=#ff0000]MIDNIGHT, TONIGHT..![/color][/b][/size] for the more distracted amongst us.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1480505891' post='3184864']...bass amps and speakers these days have far more in common with PA amplification in that they are very much more full-bandwidth amplification.... [/quote] So much the better..! Is there not an increasing trend for guitarists to use a pre-amp/DI and go through FOH, with no back-line amp at all..? Sounds like an approach to [i]that [/i]approach, to me..! A bit of modelling and, bingo..! As you've already mentioned, though, it can't do any harm at all to plug in and listen to the result. Dry, perhaps not so authentic, but with a bit of treatment, it may be quite satisfactory for home use.

[quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1480502798' post='3184837'] not trying to pick a fight btw, if you've had good results like this good for you, but this is a genuine question (not sarcasm) isn't delay and reverb more or less the same thing? [/quote] Well, technically, reverb is, effectively, a combination of a multitude of 'delays' all superimposed, such as the effect of a cathedral, or large cavern. A single 'delay' is often simply a single repetition, as an echo from a mountain cliff. In practise, they are different effects, which can be used together or individually to great effect (groan...). Do I have any luck with this..? I have, amongst others...) a Fender Bassman 50w, an 'old-school' valve amp. I play guitar through this, into a Fender Bassman 2 x 15 cab (see pic...). To obtain a more fulfilling sound, I play through a Boss Fender Deluxe pedal (in the pedal-board on the right in the photo...), with which I can add delay, reverb and/or overdrive. It sounds fine to me (bear in mind that 1 - I'm 'old-school', and 2 - getting progressively more and more hard of hearing. I've used this same rig for the last 40 years or so, though, so I'm beginning to know how to set it up for my 'style'. If we're talking home practise, that may be a bit too voluminous for some (not for me; I have all the space I need...), but the notion of playing at home into a (quality...) bass amp, with a reasonable pedal or multi-effect, seems fine to me. What's the alternative, if one is really looking for 'that' guitar sound..? A Fender Twin..? At home..? An inexpensive combo would be fine, but the Aguilar rig will do a good job, too, I'd say.

It'll sound fine, but won't give of its best without a pedal or two. A bit of delay, a decent reverb, maybe a spot of overdrive if that's what you like. Electric guitars have their sound greatly through the use of pedals, especially in home practise territory. Just my tuppence-worth.

No ridicule here, Robbie, only respect. A very excellent piece, bringing out the qualities of the guitar and putting them to fine use. A more than pleasant change from some of the more frantic modern stuff. More, please..? Thanks in advance; thanks for sharing. Again, respect.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1480347231' post='3183565'] My son has just taken up drums. The difference between cymbals is marked and you get what you pay for. He has his eye on £800 worth of hand made Turkish hi-hat, crash and ride cymbals. They do sound awesome... [/quote] It's getting 'em to match that makes the difference. If he's got a set (whatever their make or provenance...), then he's doing very well. Getting 'em to work in differing genres is yet another challenge, and, you're right, none of it comes cheap. Good luck to him.

So which way is a harp strung..?

[quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1480326580' post='3183304']... Dad's drum comment was interesting but I'd ask a counter question. Could you differentiate a Yamaha foldaway kick from one of those big 25 inch 1920s jazz band kick drums? A 14 inch birch piccolo snare from a 16 inch deep stainless steel snare? That's much more in the ball park for a P vs J, EB3 vs MM debate... [/quote] Well, I'd reply that those are quite extremes of the spectrum, just the same. My snares are a Camco 14x5.5 maple, a Tama 14x6.5 Maple and a Tame 14x6.5 steel. To me, they're very different; to most, in a band context, I doubt if they could be distinguished, as I'd be adjusting the playing to suit the song. A different 'ring', different dynamiques, different 'voices', but just a snare in the mix, especially if mic'ed. Still, I take the general point. Maybe I should start taking my collection of cymbals, too..? My Paistes are well different from my Sabians, or Meinls. Who'd know what I had mounted at any one time..? What does your drummer use..? Could you tell from listening alone..? Are they just for display..? After all, many great drummers got by with a pair of hats and a crash-ride. What are the others for..? Spare..?Showing off..? Maybe.

When I see a piano on stage, it's only from the name written on it that tells me it's a Steinway or a Bechstein (other factors are available...). If I close my eyes and concentrate really hard on the tone, I'm none the wiser, either. Maybe I'm just a Philistine, or a non-tone freak, but I really find it hard to believe that it's of interest of any but hardened bass buffs to even think of such stuff. If the maker's name is not on the bass drum, can [i]you [/i]tell if your drummer plays Pearl, or Tama, or Sonor, or ... (the list is long...). Is that an oak kit, or maple..? Birch, maybe..? These things are the subject of some drum forum sections, but raise very few eyebrows in more general circles. Counting the basses..? My eyes are shut, listening to those precious piano tones, so how would [i]I [/i]know..?

[quote name='mingsta' timestamp='1480289186' post='3183183'] Good stuff. I'll get myself a copy. Is there a chapter dedicated to music stands? [/quote] That wouldn't merit a whole chapter, perhaps, but there are many 'passing shots' that you'll instantly recognise..! Much more than that, too, of course.

I think that it's close enough to Christmas to suggest that this would be a very good present, either to yourself, if you've not yet a copy, or to someone around you that you really, really like a lot. A great read; not quite in the 'Tolstoy' category of modern literature, perhaps, but direct, straight writing, telling it just as it is. It's not 'cheap', it's 'inexpensive'. Order now to be delivered in time; I think they'll gift-wrap, if you ask 'em. Go on; you know it makes sense.

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1480252910' post='3182779']... I did a solo bass gig on Friday, one bass, one amp, one ebow, one MacBook etc . [/quote] So what's the score if, for whatever reason, your bass has no output just before staring your set..? Just a curious question; I play drums, but don't bring a spare kit along. If my bass pedal fails, there's not bass drum. I'd do my best on the floor tom, probably.