BigBeatNut

Si, can I ask a question about this graph. My understanding about attack time (from your talk and elsewhere) is that it imposes a delay before the compression starts acting. If that's the case, shouldn't those 3 graphs finish up at the same point ? After the delay, the same amount of compression is being applied, isn't it, in which case the signals should be at the same level (?). I'm asking this because I'm interested in what happens between the compressor noticing the signal crossing the threshold, at which point the attack starts presumably (?) and the point in time when the attack finishes. Does the compressor progressively apply a higher ratio compression ? In practical terms I know all I need to do is listen for what it sounds like, but I have a geeky interest in what's actually going on ( sorry ).

[quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1349266304' post='1823955'] Right, compressor 'how to' now up on [url="http://blog.basschat.co.uk/setting-up-a-compressor/"]the blog here[/url] Which will probably cause more brain sweating than it solves..... [/quote] Awesome That's just about everything I need to know about compressors all in one place.

[quote name='silverfoxnik' timestamp='1349007845' post='1820550'] Chris's USA Lakland was lovely .... Amazingly that [...] Chris's Lakland are for sale but no takers, when they're very nice basses indeed. [/quote] Having seen the pics in the for sale section I'm even more surprised I missed it. Not one I would have bought, but would have been interesting to compare to my 55-94 (which stayed at home) and 55-02 (which I brought with me).

[quote name='silverfoxnik' timestamp='1349007845' post='1820550'] Chris's USA Lakland was lovely [/quote] How did I miss that !! Enjoyed yesterday, thanks Hamster and everyone else involved in organising. Apologies for the extended ramble about my choice of charity. It's obviously something I feel strongly about (and I wouldn't have brought it up if not for the paralympics connection), but I'll quite understand if the majority view is to go for a music-related charity. Now I've come away with GAS for a Maxon AF-9 (thanks 51mon) and a u-retro deluxe in at least one bass, (thank you 'doom-step' guy, I've forgotten your name) and a desire to really sort out my compressor technology (thanks again 51mon). Oooh .... I left behind my raffle prize of a Precision pickguard, I guess someone would have picked it up. Thinking about it, I'm not sure I'd actually put it on my '79 P (kinda nice to leave it original) so is there some way it can be held back for next years bash ?

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1348906831' post='1819599'] Oh if anyone fancies flogging a distortion pedal o have some cash burning a hole in my pocket :-p [/quote] Funny you should say that ... just packed a dano coolcat distortion surplus to requirements

[quote name='silverfoxnik' timestamp='1348395561' post='1813012'] Looks like the compression talk you did a couple of years ago Si, should make a much needed re-appearance this year...?? [/quote] [quote name='barneyg42' timestamp='1348396173' post='1813019'] Maybe this year he could compare and recommend one knob compressors! [/quote] I wonder what he'd make of [url="http://www.henrettaengineering.com/Henretta_Engineering/Products.html"]this [/url] [url="http://www.henrettaengineering.com/Henretta_Engineering/Products.html"][/url]

[quote name='McBass' timestamp='1348769556' post='1818030'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cSZh4nVsfw[/media] [/quote] Oooh ... thanks for that

Interesting bass. The change of pickup positions over the usual status positions, plus the pre-amp refinements (switchable semi-para mids) make this more attractive to me. I don't think I could do a graphite-shell body though .... graphite neck + natural finish on alder would be cool.

[quote name='BigBeatNut' timestamp='1346087228' post='1785100'] I'm sort of thinking of moving this one on. It's really not my thing anymore unfortunately. Haven't thought about a price yet, so this makes it a kind of 'feeler' post I guess. If I was more sure about selling it I'd have a price in mind and this would be in the classifieds. (Hope I'm not breaking forum rules here). I can bring it to the SE bass bash if anyone's interested. Eclipse Ltd, 5 string. Usual status electronics, vol, blend, bass, treble, bright switch. [/quote]

[quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1348566507' post='1815169'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DyC02BM_P4&feature=related[/media] [/quote] I never tire of watching and listening to Bernard Purdie ...

[quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1348168783' post='1810412'] in terms of odd time grooves, how about this from Zep. [/quote] Does my head in. Undeniably funky though. Found this [url="http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53555"]interesting commentary thread[/url] with this quote: [QUOTE] It would be almost impossible to dance to. The reference at the end of the song is in humor." I'm just trying to find the bridge." When we first heard the song on the radio we'd have been happy to just find the groove. [/QUOTE]

[quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1348091154' post='1809314'] How about a nice shifting Polyrhythm groove? 7/16 over 2/4. [/quote] I'm not necessarily averse to odd time signatures, just pieces of music where after 2 minutes I still can't figure out where the one is. (and neither can my feet) I like this for instance ... and it has an undeniable groove. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrsNOSewwAM[/media] Is that 7/4 ? Is definitely a 7 beat groove and I [b]can [/b]tap my feet to it.

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1348033769' post='1808256'] Perhaps there should be a 'Funk and/or Groove' thread :-) [/quote] Nah ... I like this thread. Doesn't really matter if they're not all spot-on for me, because those that are, are real corkers.

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1348005057' post='1808134'] Never thought I'd see GnR in this thread! Allow me to redress the balance... [PALM GREASE] [/quote] Hmmm ... you can't shake yer booty to that ... which (speaking for myself here) is stretching the definition of groove to far.

[quote name='Bassdriver' timestamp='1347998306' post='1807989'] Pure groove... [media]http://youtu.be/AUihw8xCL3U[/media] [/quote] Many thanks for that

[quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1347721746' post='1804352'] Just managed to fit the Bass Doc red tort plate to my 'wreck' bass. So now it looks like this (see pics). Much better than the white guard it had before. [/quote] [quote name='pst62' timestamp='1347725280' post='1804380'] Looks great and kinda reminds me of my old school desk. [/quote] Reminds me of the one George Porter Jr had before he got a new Lakie.

[quote name='silverfoxnik' timestamp='1347170885' post='1797568'] Thanks; good call btw.... [/quote] I was hoping you'd think so. Here's [url="http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/commentators/owen-jones-david-cameron-praises-paralympians-but-his-policies-will-crush-them-8082036.html"]a story from the Independent[/url] that does a pretty good job of covering the issue(s). This [url="http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/aug/27/atos-games-disabled-anger-paralympic-sponsors"]guardian article[/url] is somewhat shorter, but focuses well on the benefits decisions that have outraged disabled people. The best organisation that I can find for a donation is DPAC (Disabled people against cuts): [url="http://www.dpac.uk.net/"]http://www.dpac.uk.net/[/url] I started to write a rant against ATOS and DWP here but thought better of it. Just read the Independent article, please. All I'll say is I've witnessed first hand the distress this whole situation causes. Andy

[quote name='silverfoxnik' timestamp='1347108867' post='1797027'] Charities to donate to: As the Paralympics has been so amazing IMO, would anyone like to donate some of what is raised to a related Paralympic cause? Other suggestions of worthy causes most welcome though. [/quote] Not sure if you count this as relevant to the Paralympics but given the shocking way this government is treating disabled people ( via the DWP and it's contractor ATOS, ironically, an Paralympics sponsor ) I'd suggest putting some funds towards the campaign to sort that out. I'll see if I can find a relevant charity, and links to something that sums up the awful situation.

Nearly a year since the last post ... nobody acquired an HB in the past year ?

Thanks. Beginning to suspect, since I have chrome working fine with my MacBook pro, that I have a local issue with my PC. Particularly as it's a total failure, not just slowness.