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Thanks for all the help, I will do my research on the Lexicon and may purchase one and give it a try Thanks again

Thanks for all the help guys, so if i download reaper, could someone please give me some links to what would be a good DI or usb interface mixer to use to connect my bass to my laptop, as they still are just words to me at the moment Thanks

[quote name='BottomE' post='1138372' date='Feb 23 2011, 11:37 AM']+1 Bass > USB Interface > PC MultiTrack Software The Multitrack software will allow you to monitor the .mp3 of guitar and drums and record your bass alongside onto a seperate .mp3 track. It is a brilliant way to practice new songs and bass guitar in general as you can use headphones. This will not disturb the neighbours and let you play at all times of the day. You can also loop the track so you can go over it endlessly until you are happy.[/quote] This sounds good Is that what this is : [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pro-Tools-Recording-Studio-Fast-Track-USB-Guitar-/180619637610?pt=Midi_Controllers&hash=item2a0dc4f36a"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pro-Tools-Recording-...=item2a0dc4f36a[/url] If so is this a good option?? Thanks again, and sorry for all the Q's Ben

[quote name='endorka' post='1138258' date='Feb 23 2011, 10:17 AM']Most cost effective way is probably to get some shareware multitrack software like Reaper and use the soundcard already on your computer. The difficulty is that the soundcard will probably not get on well with the level coming from your bass, so you may need to put it through a DI box and / or small mixer or preamp first. Jennifer[/quote] Ok thanks Jennifer, I am unsure what a DI or small mixer or pre amp is?? could you point me in the direction of a cheap one?? Thanks Ben

[quote name='WHUFC BASS' post='1138140' date='Feb 23 2011, 08:24 AM']What set-up do you have at home in regard to PC MAC or laptop ?? You'll need some sort of interface to allow you to record. There are several options out there but I'd need to know what you have in the way of computer. Also, how much are you willing to spend and are you likely to be doing this sort of thing often?[/quote] Hi WHUFC, I currently just have a dedicated laptop for this, Nothing special just a toshiba Sat Pro U400 running windows 7 Pro and 3 gb Ram. Dont want to spend much if possible as we have only just started the band and i am still learning bass, but my tutor helps me with the bass lines so i just want to experiment with putting these bass lines over the MP3 and seeing what they sound like? Does that help you?? Thanks, Ben

Hi everyone, Not sure if i am putting this in the right section, I have tried to search but cant really find anything about this. My friends have given me a song they have written which is in MP3 format and has the guitar and vocals. They want me to play a bass to this and record it into another mp3 and send it back to them. What is the best way to do this, do i need to buy something like this: [url="http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&xhr=t&q=pro+tools+recording+studio&cp=11&safe=off&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=17096158768997785779&ei=N8JkTYS2KI6AhQei88GBBw&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=5&sqi=2&ved=0CEUQ8wIwBA#"]http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?h...ed=0CEUQ8wIwBA#[/url] or are there better and easier options for doing this? Thanks in advance, Ben

I have just bought a Squier VM Jazz Bass FSR and a line 6 lowdown studio 75W amp. I am so impressed with both of these and the guy at the shop said that the line 6 amp should be loud enough for small gigs and practice. These both come in brand new in your price range... Ben

Hi, Just wanted to give you all an update of what i bought in the end. I spent a lot of time in the music shop in Bristol, and eventually purchased a Squier Vintage Modified 70's Jazz FSR in Sunburst (which i think is the only colour they do this bass in as they apparently only made 1200 for europe) and a Line 6 Lowdown Studio 110 75W bass amp. For the last few months I have been using my mates old Aria bass with a really cheap 10W guitar amp. I cannot believe the difference with my new bass and amp, when the guy in the shop cranked up the little Line 6 amp it sounded absolutely amazing, especially for its size, the whole shop was vibrating! Its perfect for me as i only have a small house. It also has some cool effects like rock, grind, R&B, Clean, and Brit Pop, and Synth. The Bass itself is also a joy to practice with after using the old battered (held together with gaffer tape) Aria i have borrowed from my friend. So all in all i am a very happy chappy right now! I did spend a little more than i intended, but i thought i might as well get something decent straight away rather than buy again in a few months. If anyone has any tips for me regarding good songs to learn (easy ones) then I would be very grateful. Thanks again for all you help... Ben

[quote name='Jambo' post='1127805' date='Feb 14 2011, 11:22 PM']I have the "non-special" Jag-the black one Its a lovely bass-i went for it as its a bit quirky- it has the block inlays, p-j split pups, stacked volume/tone pots and matching black headtock. Since i got it, ive had it properly set up, a new bridge and nut fitted and it plays like a dream recommended![/quote] Thanks, thats the one i have wanted for a while now. I cant decide wether to go for that one or the VM 70's Jazz bass, i really like the look of that one too! Decisions decisions!! They are both the same price so I'm really really stuck now!

Thanks for all the replies everyone, this seems like a very helpful forum Are there any other bass's that anyone can recommend for the £200 -£300 mark? Or do you think the squier is the best option?? Thanks again everyone.. Ben

Hi Everyone, Just a quick question. I have searched and searched the net for an answer to this but I cannot find one. I am looking at buying my first new bass and I am looking at the Squier Jaguar Bass, but I would just like to know why the 'Special' version which is an active bass is so much cheaper that the normal passive bass?? from what I can see its about £70 cheaper. Is the passive version a better bass? I just cant see how the 'Special' version is so much cheaper? Any help would be great, Thanks in advance. Ben