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So, have I got this right?.. If I download a song illegally, i'm a ****, even if i've contributed to that artist's income in other ways If I stream the same song legally, i'm a good guy.

Is the rec out just a stereo output? If so it's probably for outputting a full mix, and so should be after the faders - they should have an effect. It may have direct outputs or record outputs on each channel, which would be pre fader and not effected by the faders.

the limiter at the end of my chain is just limiting peaks. Of course I can still get a volume boost! I also have compression at the start of my chain.

I like to use a limiter all the time. I use them when mixing to control any peaks. In conjunction with removing the "very lows" (a la thumpinator) I find it gives me more headroom from my amp without any audible changes to my tone.

Hmmm, for me it wouldn't work. I like the idea of seperate channels and I do that to an extent, but I wouldn't want a clean delay mixed in with dirty bass for example. A 4 loop box, each loop with EQ on and an EQ on the output sounds like a very useful box though, i'm sure SFX would knock one up. also, you need a limiter on the output :-p

so are these four channels to be used independantly or will you be mixing them?

Are you deffinitely monitoring the main stereo outputs of the mixer?

well there's probably an input gain setting on the soundcard - could be a knob on the actual box or a setting in the software. If you're maxing it out then you'll have to add more gain in Audacity.

I never get compliments, just questions about my pedals

if I wanted something simple, i'd get a compressor and set it always on, but so that it just lightly touching the attacky peaks. Then, get an EQ pedal and set this to a mid boost before the compressor. Turn that on when you wanty to get fatter. Last time I gigged was with 12 pedals and I thought that was simple!

This is my dream pedal: 3 band dirt pedal. Band 1 is compression with attack, threshold, ratio, and crossover to band 2. Bands 2 and 3 are distortion which goes from grit to fuzz like a way huge red lama, with a crossover in between. These have level and "drive" controls, as well as the crossover between the two. What would make this a truly amazing pedal would be if you could add individual attack controls to the dirty bands... so that would be 11 knobs, probably a stupid idea

As a drummer... Hitting drums less hard yields a different sound from them. There's no denying that fact. However, a good drummer should be able to get a usable sound at any "level". One band I play in are quiet, and also very dynamic, so I use light sticks and sometimes hot rods, and I play with a lighter touch. I can't get the same beautiful wack out of my snare as when I play hard rim shots all the time with my rock band, but who cares?! It still sounds good.

that looks like a sh*t load of fun!

i want to try some new strings. I play 6 strings and like to have a nice heavy B string, at least 135. That sounds pretty specific to me, so i'd like to narrow my search down on strings direct by "bass strings" and "6 string sets" and then "order by guage" or maybe order by price or whatever. The only sub categories on this site seem to be based on brands rather than actual requirements, and the sorting function doesn't work. I'm finding it extremely frustrating! Am I using the site in the wrong way or is it just crap?

If you're the type of guy to regularly subject himself to jam-nights, you probably do think your clip-on looks cool! Sorry, just joking Dave, whatever works for you

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1338392785' post='1673838'] I don't think a clip-on is as uncool as a strap-on! [/quote] well you could whip them off a lot quicker that's for sure

[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1338388588' post='1673731'] Or a clip on tuner and a volume control on your bass *broken record* [/quote] I've not used a clip on tuner so I don't know about it's multitude of practical shortcomings, but I would imagine it makes your bass look less cool

yeh my (latest) bass will stay in tune for weeks of gentle practising, but as soon as I start really playing I will inevitably knock a string out. you need to be able to tune on mute at gigs, and that's why you need a tuner pedal!

he slammed the door on her hand?!? That's your mum! I would suggest several courses of action but this is a public section of the forum

[quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1338381748' post='1673562'] Ah feck. You're right. Well I'm trying to persuade her to let it go. [/quote] Well, good luck. If not 2nd hand Peavey PAs come up quite often

[quote name='RFH' timestamp='1338381269' post='1673554'] I think having a mom with a PA is pretty cool. [/quote] Indeed! to be honest if this was me i'd have bought my mum a replacement by now! You don't really think you don't have anything to do with it? Even if you didn't realise it at the time, you kind of assured your mum it would be fine, which IMHO makes it your responsibility. Sorry!

I like to look at it from a production/mix point of view. When you're in the studio, you might use layers of guitars to add or subtract depth and dynamics. Also in the studio your bass would normally be compressed and the level automated (boost for chorus or heavy riff or whatever). I try to replicate my approach in the studio using effects. So, instead of having to have a 2nd guitarist, I create a "thickening" effect with distortion, some modulation, and some EQ. Instead of hiring a soundman to learn all of our songs, I can use pedals to boost the low end where it's needed in the sounds, and likewise to compress the bass and automate the levels if needed. On top of all that I love to create weird noises. Some of the music I play is a bit atmospheric, and while a low end drone can be very nice, it gets a bit boring after a while. My whammy and feedback loop help me enter much higher registers. Much like the high C on my 6 string basses, I feel it gives me extra room to play and be melodic in these atmospheric situations.

It sounds like a great opportunity for some experience and networking. Why not just do it for fun? It's a shame if you thought you were creatively involved, and obviously that's going to sting at first, but i'd just try to move on and take the opportunity you have.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1338308491' post='1672509'] No you don't. [/quote] Well, not if you're not gigging. I tune up by ear at home but that's no good if my guitarist is tuned slightly out with me. EDIT: Sorry, I shall stop posting in here!