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  1. So the good news is that I have a place at Manchester uni to study for a MMus in composition. Unfortunately I have to pay for it myself. So I'm having to downgrade some of my studio gear to raise funds. This is a brilliant high spec interface, featuring loads of ins and outs. I've owned it from new since January. It's in pristine condition, and comes with everything that it came with. [size=5][b]I'd like £250.[/b][/size] Next day special delivery included. [url="http://www.dv247.com/computer-hardware/motu-ultralite-mk3-hybrid--69750?gclid=CjwKEAjwovytBRCdxtyKqfL5nUISJACaugG10Q2B0ptdtJ7HYDRKDvMaG0GOZCgz4s_kJ0KScxyOARoCOMbw_wcB"]http://www.dv247.com...xyOARoCOMbw_wcB[/url] From the MOTU website - [color=#424242][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3][b][color=#0000ff]The Ultralite-mk3 Hybrid is MOTU's most compact and versatile audio interface, featuring hybrid FireWire/USB2 connectivity to your Mac or Windows computer, on-board mixing and effects, superb sound and reliable performance.[/color][/b][/size][/font][/color] [color=#424242][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3][color=#0000ff][/color] [size=3][color=#0000ff]As the first-ever "hybrid" audio interface of its kind, the UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid provides flexible and mobile operation via FireWire or hi-speed USB2 connectivity to a Mac or PC computer, with professional audio quality at samples rates up to 192 kHz and plenty of I/O, including two mic/instrument inputs, six line-level analog inputs, ten channels of analog output, stereo S/PDIF and a stereo headphone output.[/color][/size] [size=3][color=#0000ff]Housed in a rugged, compact half-rack enclosure you can take anywhere, the UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. As an interface or standalone mixer, the UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid provides 10 separate inputs and 14 separate outputs.[/color][/size] [url="http://www.motu.com/products/motuaudio/cuemix-fx-overview.html#cuemix-movie"][color=#0000ff][/color][/url][/size][/font][/color] [center][i][color=#0000ff]Watch a movie about the UltraLite-mk3's on-board mixing and FX processing[/color][/i][/center] [size=3][color=#0000ff]Connect all of your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines, effects processors and even MIDI devices. Record, monitor, route and process all of these live inputs using the professional on-board CueMix FX digital mixer — with no latency and no processor strain on your computer. Apply hardware DSP-driven effects processing to inputs, outputs, and busses independent of your host computer. Add Classic Reverb™ with lengths up to 60 seconds. Further sculpt your sound with 7-band parametric EQ featuring filter types carefully modeled after British analog console EQs. Choose between two forms of compression: a conventional compressor and the Leveler™, an accurate model of the legendary LA-2A™ optical compressor that provides vintage, musical automatic gain control.[/color][/size] [size=3][color=#0000ff]The included CueMix FX cross-platform mixing software provides attractive graphic mixing, graphic editing of parametric EQ, and a convenient tabbed interface for quick access to all features in one window. Advanced signal analysis tools include a full-screen real-time FFT display, spectrogram "waterfall" display, oscilloscope, X-Y plot and linear or polar phase analysis.[/color][/size] [color=#0000ff][/color] [size=3][color=#0000ff]After programming the on-board mixing in the studio, unplug the UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid from the computer and take it on the road for operation as a stand-alone mixer with effects. All mixing and effects parameters are adjustable using the front panel backlit LCD.[/color][/size] [size=3][color=#0000ff]The UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid provides cross-platform compatibility with Mac and Windows and all of your favorite audio software and host-based effects via WDM/ASIO/Core Audio drivers. Or you can use the included AudioDesk workstation software for Mac, with 24-bit recording/editing and 32-bit mixing/processing/mastering.[/color][/size] ��
  2. I think any bass will do any job, personally. It's how you play it.
  3. I tried one and didn't like it either. I ended up with a Soundblox Multiwave Pro. The thing has endless permutations, and you can set your 3 favourites. These can be tweaked too.
  4. Personally I don't really see the point, unless you're playing somewhere with a big stage where you can move about and 'perform'. That's just me though, I tend to sit down at gigs.
  5. Usually I'd say (I was told often enough at uni), that you can't really go wrong with chord tones, just make sure you're playing the right 7th. I'm doing some dipping for a jazz band that uses a bass uke instead of a normal bass. He gets a lovely double bass like sound from it.
  6. I used to have a similar problem at a venue I played at regularly, it was caused by power lines running directly overhead ! I think I'd check with the guys who did the work, and maybe get a 2nd opinion too, just in case.
  7. These were bought brand new from Amazon in January, and have maybe had 2 hours usage since then. They are in pristine, like new condition. Complete with all cables, and packaging. I just don't get on with them, I prefer my ATHM50's, and mostly just use a pair on Genelec monitors, since finishing uni in June, most of my recording/production is done at home nowadays. Here they are being modelled by my semi-invisibe friend Mr Griffin [attachment=197615:Photo on 01-08-2015 at 14.33.jpg] I'd like £150 which includes next day special delivery.
  8. [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1438378272' post='2834183'] Listened to loads of these tracks last night. Brilliant stuff! [/quote] Why thank you kind sir ! Much appreciated
  9. How about using a Kaoss Pad ? I just bought a KP3, and I can't believe what I've been missing. There's a new one called the Mini 2S, the S standing for sampler.
  10. [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1438369134' post='2834075'] I'd start looking for another band or another drummer. You both have to be good for it to work. I'm done with drummers who don't get it! [/quote] Luckily most I play with are pretty excellent, and guys I was at uni with.
  11. [quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1438288515' post='2833359'] The only commercial cabs that I'm aware of that have reasonably flat response are Baer and Barefaced. If you want to be able to tell if a cab may have something close to flat response see if it has a midrange driver. If it doesn't, it doesn't. Even if it has a tweeter it won't be flat, there will be a response hole between the woofer and tweeter, if not on axis definitely off-axis. OTOH a tweeter isn't necessary, a good midrange driver goes as high as at least 90% of bass players really need. [/quote] Acme ?
  12. No, you're only as good as.........you. If you're being let down by the drummer, then you need to take control, communicate during the performance, and if he's doing something wrong, then lead the rhythm section, don't just follow him. I played a jazz gig recently with a dep drummer who kept speeding up, so I kept looking at her and signalling to slow down, and take her timing off me. Steve Gadd and Anthony Jackson are probably my favourite rhythm section, I love what they did with Michel Pettrucciani.
  13. [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1438352450' post='2833841'] To download Logic itself without the additional content took about 20 mins tops, but then I have really excellent broadband. For the additional content, I set it to download & went to bed, then this morning I set it to download the additional instruments & went to work. 5pm can't come soon enough! [/quote] Ha that's what I did, left it overnight 😊 have fun I love it !
  14. [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1438296325' post='2833447'] That's me just downloaded Logic. Bedtime now, so I'll play with it tomorrow. [/quote] How long did it take to download ? When I got Pro X last year it took about 9 hours, but that's probably my rubbish broadband I think for what you get, it's extremely good value. They also give updates with extra sounds for nothing too, but maybe they all do that ? There was a recent upgrade that gave a whole load more sounds and instruments that I haven't gotten around to downloading yet.
  15. Nice ! Someone told me a few years ago that U2 recorded some tracks off one of their albums on Garageband. It's great software.
  16. If it's a band, then maybe your drummer could trigger them ? [url="http://www.alesis.com/controlpad"]http://www.alesis.com/controlpad[/url]
  17. What Modulus are you getting ? They're my favourite basses I switch strings depending on what I'm doing. For jazz gigs I have a set of Thomastik flats, they're nice on my solo stuff too. At the moment I have a set of very light (100, 80, 60, 40, 032, 028) D'addario ProSteels on, for a more guitar'esque vibe.
  18. Nice ! I had a Clement 6 string fretless, it was beautiful.
  19. Stu just bought my Pedaltrain mini pedal board from me, it was a nice and easy transaction, absolutely hassle free
  20. Maybe try http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/ eBay ? http://www.touchstonetonewoods.co.uk
  21. [quote name='lojo' timestamp='1438279403' post='2833231'] It's where people debate Nash vs the post Nash period , at least thats my guess [/quote] I'm still really none the wiser, but thanks 😊
  22. What's a hollies forum ?
  23. Maybe contact your local college, see of they do a media course, and ask if any of their students want to practice on you ?
  24. [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1438213566' post='2832671'] This was a thread I did last month and has some useful info [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/264898-house-insurance-on-instruments/"]http://basschat.co.u...on-instruments/[/url] End result, seems that home insurance generally won't cover instruments if you get paid for using those instruments, unless you lie about it. [/quote] Try getting car insurance if you tell them you're musician I think you just need to check the small print of your policy. Mine is insured via the MU.
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