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Loads more bass kit in the next update in Feb! B7KU, Sunn Amps, the Pearce preamp!!!!!! Helix FW 2.20 Preview (The "Get Low" Update) AVAILABLE IN FEBRUARY—DON'T GO LOOKING FOR IT! New Amps - Line 6 Badonk, all new Line 6 original inspired by the original high gain Big Bottom model - Del Sol 300, based on* the Sunn® Coliseum 300 bass amp - Woody Blue, based on* the Acoustic® 360 bass amp - Busy One Ch1, based on* channel 1 of the Pearce BC-1 bass preamp - Busy One Ch2, based on* channel 2 of the Pearce BC-1 bass preamp - Busy One Jump, based on* channel 1 and 2 (jumped) of the Pearce BC-1 bass preamp New Hybrid Cabs - 1x12 Match H30, based on* the Matchless® DC-30 cab (12” G12H30 speaker) - 1x12 Match G25, based on* the Matchless® DC-30 cab (12” Greenback 25 speaker) - 1x12 Cali IV, based on* the MESA/Boogie® Mk IV 12” cab - 1x12 Cali EXT, based on* the MESA/Boogie® 12” extension cab (EVM12L speaker) - 1x12 Del Sol, based on* the Sunn® Coliseum 300 bass cab (12” speaker) - 1x18 Del Sol, based on* the Sunn® Coliseum 300 bass cab (18” speaker) - 1x18 Woody Blue, based on* the Acoustic® 360 18” bass cab New Effects - Dynamics > Auto Swell (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original - Distortion > Obsidian 7000 (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Darkglass Electronics® Microtubes B7K Ultra bass preamp/overdrive/EQ - Distortion > Clawthorn Drive (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Wounded Paw Battering Ram bass overdrive - Delay > Vintage Swell (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original - Delay > Adriatic Swell (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original - Pitch/Synth > 4 OSC Generator (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original * All product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6. New Features - Global Settings > MIDI/Tempo > Send MIDI Clock—Helix can now transmit MIDI clock to synchronize the tempo of external pedals, rack gear, and software. Select “Off” (Helix does not transmit clock), “MIDI” (Helix transmits clock from only the MIDI OUT jack), “USB” (Helix transmits clock only via USB), or “MIDI+USB” (Helix transmits clock from both MIDI and USB) - Global Settings > MIDI/Tempo > Receive MIDI Clock—Helix can now synchronize its time-based effects (such as delay and modulation) to incoming MIDI clock from external DAW software, drum machines, keyboard workstations, or other modelers. Select “Off” (Helix ignores MIDI clock), “MIDI” (Helix responds to clock received at its MIDI IN jack), “USB” (Helix responds to clock received via USB), or “Auto” (Helix uses its internal tempo generator until receiving clock from either MIDI or USB) - Variax Workbench HD Support—Variax can now communicate directly with Variax Workbench HD software (Mac/PC) through Helix via USB. - Clear Bypass Assignment—Individual blocks’ bypass assignments can now be cleared. From the Bypass Assign screen, select the block whose bypass assignment(s) you wish to clear. Press ACTION and then Knob 1 (Clear Assignments). - Line 6 Allure Pack IRs—Dan Boul of 65 Amps has created a pack of six user impulseresponses for use with Helix or any other modeler or software that supports them. Download the free Allure Pack here:http://line6.com/allure/ Improvements/Changes - Receive MIDI Clock and Send MIDI Clock have also been added to the Tempo panel shortcut.At any time, touch TAP to open the Tempo panel. - Reverb > Plate, Room, Chamber, Hall, Echo, Tile, Cave, Ducking, and Octo have all been optimized to be less DSP-intensive - Pitch > Pitch Wham, Twin Harmony, Simple Pitch, Dual Pitch, and 3 OSC Synth have all been optimized to be less DSP-intensive - Additions to and improvements made to the existing factory preset bundle - If a user fails to read and follow the update instructions, Helix will scare small woodland creatures back into their holes, triggering sixmore weeks of winter weather

http://darkglass.com/creations/alpha-omega/ I want it. No demo yet, but I still want it.

How are people getting on with these? I'm enjoying my Darkglass, but I'm wondering about a change, just because, GAS!

all Pink Floyd ever.

It's the rule. Band enjoyment in playing a tune is inversely proportional to the audience enjoyment. Mustang Sally Delilah Lets get the party started etc etc. All suck to play, and yet will be loved by the crowd.

My sympathies on the hernia. Been there myself. Repair failed. 2nd attempt has fixed it but left permanent discomfort, bordering on pain. Still, only 40 odd years left if I'm lucky.

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1484240425' post='3213910'] I tihnk my issue was the reverse, i got to 800watts and had to get rid of my drummer for a quieter one lol [/quote] Living the dream!

I use mine with a Helix anyway. The only thing I haven't tried yet is using the Helix to control the channel change on the amp. As it is more than just clean / dirt it might not work. Or maybe the Hold For Mute won't work. But I'll give it a try at some point.

I play whatever I like on the day. Unless someone moans about it being inappropriate. Then I play one of these. It actually sounds really good!

That's what I assume. 1 stomp on a specific switch for that sound. Like most 3 or 4 channel guitar amps. I share the concerns about settings though. Multi-channel guitar amps that share EQ are always a compromise.

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1484220823' post='3213614'] I don't understand this. If you have a clean switch, and a second switch that switches between B3K and Vintage, how will having 3 switches make changing sounds easier? [/quote] Ah - I assumed you wanted a mute and then 1 to cycle the tones. Still, I like separate ones though. Less chance of engaging the wrong thing.

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1484144808' post='3213009'] Perfected the use of a compressor into a bass synth pedal or even an envelope filter? Squashy settings seem to cause glitches due to the raised noisefloor but in principle it should make the dynamics more consistent. What's the secret? [/quote] Filter then compressor. Otherwise the filter can't react properly as the compressor limits it too much. My board has the envelope filter and synth pedals first, then compression, then drive. Works well.

Presumably because some will want to use 3 tones in a tune. Cycling 3 usually means having to go past 1 you don't want at that time. It also means having to change ahead of the beat too.

Nice! I can see me wanting one!

New footswitch coming in feb.

Voodoo Labs, Gigrig, Cioks etc. Not over kill at all. Proper isolated power and all well built. A good power supply is definitely one of those 'buy it once' and stop worrying about it type things. In fact I've got the VL PP2 on my small board and the Gigrig system on my silly large board. Painful to buy, and yet zero buyers remorse.

Vic served me on my only trip to BG - and I came away with a Demeter head. I was not bothered about what cabs I tried it with, but he insisted, not only in digging out the same cabs I used, but also making sure they were stacked in the same way. That attention to detail set him apart from many music shop people. RIP.

Sanitizer doesn't kill norovirus or C.Difficle. Soap and water do though.

I've got EMG ones in my Ray. I really like them. Clear and punchy, not quite as clanky.

If the band sits down to play in a formal setting then stands / tablets / notes are ok for everyone except the singer. If the band stands, moves, dances, otherwise engages with the audience, then no.

I played 4 strings for years, mainly because I couldn't find a 5 I felt comfortable with. Then I found a Marleaux Consat Custom 5 and it became my main bass. Couple of years after that I found an unusually light Stingray 5 too. I sold most of my 4s at that point but I still have an Urge2 and a fretless 4 Status, but I never take them out. I usually get piano scores and I never know when that B string is needed, so it has to come with me. I'm now at the point where a 4 feels like there is something missing. I'm really picky about bass weights as my back is knackered, and I've had multiple hernias, but I hope to find another light 5 that suits. Lots of 5 strings seem to have about 48mm nut widths which is too wide for me. I will be keeping the Urge2 as it is the finest slap machine I've ever played, but the fretless might go.

BB has been in Facebook. Loads of his basses have been stole, including the red Lull signature model that been his main bass for 17 years. Details on FB https://m.facebook.com/bryanbellerbass/