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Hi guys, I will feed all of this back to our tech people and see what can be done to remedy this. I do know that they are looking to alter some aspects of it, particularly related to the graphical presentation. Let me see what they can come back with in answer to this. dave bass: I'm glad you like the content enough to want to take up a print sub if the digital version isn't right for you! best Ben

[quote name='hen barn' timestamp='1331581714' post='1575353'] I also walked in to a masterclass with a bloke playing dubstar?? which was amazing does anyone know his name, he seemed a top bloke and really knew his stuff! anyway role on next year!! [/quote] I think that would be Chris Hargreaves. He stepped in at the 11th hour after an artist couldn't make the show to deliver a dubstep masterclass. You can check his website at: www.fattybassman.com I can confirm he is indeed a top bloke! cheers Ben

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1331308206' post='1571200'] im sure its a good read. [/quote] Well I do try...

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1331304999' post='1571123'] Never really bothered with Bass mags but this looks interesting. Ill maybe wait and see if there are any back issues/article i can have a look at first but the price seems very reasonable compared to most in this format. Mike. If i download the app now will there be some form of notification in it if you do manage to get some samples up? [/quote] Hi Dave, Mike's a (very valued) freelancer for BGM, so wouldn't be able to answer that question (I don't think...sorry if you can Mike!). Yes, if you download the app now and agree to get push notifications, once the sample is available then you will receive a notification, and then you can have a look and see what you think. Talking to our IT manager he expects the sample to be up next week. I will post here as soon as it goes live too. best Ben

Hey Mike, Well sales for BGM on Newsstand are already going very well, though obviously they've only been up for a week or so. I can also proudly say that BGM is selling the most of all Oyster House's magazines in this format, which is great news! We'll be getting some analytics in soon so we can see if we're reaching overseas audiences as well as domestic. Geek99 - I've asked for that to be clarified. I have been told that when you take a digital subscription you get push notifications about new issues and so on (if you agree to them, you can decline I believe) but I don't think they tell you if your sub is due to lapse. Sorry for the vagueness but I don't handle the technical aspects of the digital stuff. cheers Ben

Just a quick follow up for the iPhone users - we're just investigating putting up a free sample via Newsstand so that you can see what the magazine would be like to navigate on your phone. It may just be a feature or two to give you a feel of it, rather than an entire issue, we're not sure yet. At the moment we're just waiting to hear back from the tech bods on how we do this and get it live. The sample will also be available for iPad users too of course. I'll update when I have more solid news. cheers Ben

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1331220939' post='1569718'] You're a law graduate? I am amazed then that you missed the small print, ie, Ben Cooper's signature [/quote] Now now silddx...

Hello all, Firstly I'm glad that most of you had a good time at the show. Regarding the noise issues, I sympathise entirely. I would say the show this year was definitely quieter than last year's. However, this feedback has also come from exhibitors on the day too, so you're not alone. In light of this we're currently investigating ways around it for next year. There are some options, such as soundproof booths that can be used on a time slot basis (ie 15 minute sessions max before others get to use the booth), sound marshalls with dB meters who will strictly enforce the quiet times (to the point of possibly turning off the power to stands, liken the do at Frankfurt Musikmesse), ensuring all stands are equipped with headphones like the chaps from Strings and Things (Ernie Ball), Bass Gear and other exhibitors and so on. Obviously we've got a lot of time between now and the 2013 show to explore the options that best satisfy all parties, and if any possible visitors are concerned before booking a ticket next year I'd urge them to contact us either via the website or phone nearer the time and we can confirm what we'll be doing to keep the noise levels acceptable. I do think it's important for people to be a little pragmatic - after all if an amp manufacturer is demoing their high powered heads and cabinet stacks, well they'll want them to be loud at times to show off what they can do. Some noise is obviously part and parcel with a show like this, but all points are noted and we're striving to improve things for 2013. cheers Ben

No problems. Nick left the magazine back in September, and I guess if you're not reading the mag regularly you'd be unlikely to know. I have stuck my head up here a few times over the last few months. Thanks for the heads up. I will feed this back and find out if such a mechanism is in place. I'll be back shortly. ta Ben

"Are you in any way affiliated with them ?" [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1331217417' post='1569616'] He's the editor, mate [/quote] Wot 'e sed! Yep, I'm the Editor of BGM. Just to clarify are you concerned that if you subscribe you might forget to cancel your sub quickly enough, and you'd like a reminder email? Or is it that the terms aren't made clear enough, and you had to scour some small print to find that out? Let me know and I'll see if anything can be done on that score. cheers Ben

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1331216051' post='1569562'] [indent=1]Nice work. Reading in a certain other thread would have you think transferring to a digital medium is an impossibility![/indent] [indent=1]Something wrong about sitting on the bog with your iPad though... [/indent] [/quote] Well, it's certainly hard to use it as backup bog paper. One of the great advantages of print, though I suspect the paper would tend to smear than absorb...

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1331214103' post='1569506'] thanks for the heads- up but I'm not sure about reading it on a tiny screen like an iphone [/quote] Hi Geek99, I understand your trepidation about that. Having seen the mags in action on an iPhone I can tell you they're not as difficult to get around as you might think, and actually look pretty good. Obviously on an iPad it's a much more pleasant experience, I won't lie. What I'm going to try and do is see if we can get a back issue available as a free download, then people like yourself can have a look at one and make an informed decision on it. I'll update this thread as soon as I find out if that's possible. all the best Ben

Hello Basschatters! Just a quick note to let those of you know who aren't aware that Bass Guitar Magazine is now available for purchase on Apple's Newsstand. There are a range of pricing options, from single issue purchase and quarterly subscriptions to a full annual subscription. One issue will set you back £2.49 and a year's sub is £16.99. To see more about this go to http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/bass-guitar-magazine/id503152295?mt=8 On your Apple gizmo of choice, go to your Newsstand app, click on Store then Categories and search for Bass Guitar Magazine. Download the app which is free, and then look at which kind of purchase option you require. PLEASE NOTE (and I'm not trying to teach anyone to suck eggs here), the app is free BUT you do have to pay for the magazine itself as detailed above. I hope you enjoy the iPad/iPhone version. all the best, Ben

Mike Dolbear's website is the drum equivalent. www.mikedolbear.com Very active forum there, and Mike is a big player in the UK drum scene.

On the Roth/Hagar thing. I think they are two very different front men who, because of their chemistry with Eddie, made two very different bands. Personally I prefer Hagar era Van Halen, with For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge and Balance being my favourite albums. The band were awesome with Dave or Sammy. I think what happened with Gary Cherone was nothing to do with him, he's a great singer arguably better than either Roth or Hagar technically speaking, but it wasn't the right fit. I really hope the new album they're planning is something special, otherwise it would crush my lifelong love affair with the band. Time will tell...