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That’s the main reason I didn’t go.

You’re not doing a lot to help my Dingwall GAS 😁.

The photo towards the top of this page suggests that too.

The best one I’ve been to was in Manchester about 15 years ago. It was held in a music venue, and was more performance orientated with just a few stands from manufacturers and distributors. I remember Jonas Hellborg being there, along with Janek Gwizdala and Yolanda Charles.

I am quite shocked by that photo. I’ve been to a few of these in the past, they’ve always been crowded - one of the reasons why I stopped going.

Covid is - as I suggested on another thread that seems to have vanished - probably one of the reasons why the show was poorly attended. It’s certainly the main reason why I didn’t go.

That’s going to be very nice. A Fodera 6 string is my dream instrument.

I’d like to have gone, I couldn’t make it though. Steve is always good to see. I read a while ago that it was going to be headphone only there, to keep the noise levels down. I don't know how that worked out. Maybe the turnout was due to Covid? That’s one of the reasons I didn’t go.

You get PLI through MU membership. It doesn’t cost a lot though to buy it yourself. I know the one jazz band I used to play with had to get it a few years ago, it cost about £30. It’s in case someone trips over a lead, or a speaker falls over onto someone’s foot. Sadly accidents do happen.

Thanks for all the replies. I managed to sort it out eventually. I’m using a MacBook Pro, there was another record button that I couldn’t see because of the small size of the screen. I had to extend the transport control pad out to see it. I joined an Avid Pro Tools Facebook group to ask for advice. I don't think I’ve ever encountered a nastier, more up themselves group of people in my life. All the sarcastic comments I received. Anyway, thanks again to all those who offered advice.

Thank you. I had selected an instrument track, for obvious reasons. I don't find it particularly easy or logical to use.

Thank you. I haven’t been able to work out how to do that, so that is very useful.

Thanks. It’s using my Darkglass Element. There’s a signal going in, at least according to the meter. It’s just not recording the signal - it’s the same with virtual instruments. It doesn’t seem to be switching from ‘armed’ to ‘record’.

There’s an ‘arm’ button on each track and in the ‘mix’ window. Every video and ‘how to’ I’ve come across just says to ‘arm’ and press the space bar. Logic Pro you’d just press the R button, nice and simple.

There’s a TV programme that airs on a Thursday morning that covers this kind of thing. It might be worth contacting them. There’s also ‘Rip off Britain’ with Gloria Huniford. I really think this needs a wider audience, the police might then actually do something about it.

The college where I’m about to start my teaching practice uses Pro Tools on its music technology courses. I have used it before, that was a while ago though, and then only briefly for one project during my master’s. Anyway, I want to re-acquaint myself with it, so I’ve downloaded Pro Tools ultimate onto my MacBook. I can’t get it to record, either bass through my interface or midi using a keyboard controller. I’m getting sounds going in and through my headphones from both sources, it just won’t record. I arm the record function and the button flashes. I press play and the transport starts to move, but the record arm button still flashes, and nothing is recorded. Has anyone any ideas please?

Tate modern is worth a visit. There’s a few eateries and coffee places around there too.

No problem. Thanks, I need to check them out, I haven’t listened to any of their recent music.

I have mine on a small board too. I’ve just redesigned my pedalboard around the Element.

I bet your finger didn’t hurt though?

Surgical spirit works well too.

Spirit, purple coloured stuff.

I read ages ago that meths would help to toughen your fingertips.