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I've used a USB keyboard to do this, using samples in Logic Pro. Is it for live that you want to do it ?

It's a technique I use a lot for playing jazz. It's definitely easier if you have the bass at the right height though. I don't use a strap, I play seated, which I find puts the bass at just the right level. I tend to use a combination of both my palm and forearm to mute, depending on whereabouts I'm playing (towards the neck, or closer to the bridge).

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I've never understood the one band only thing either. I think you did the right thing with choosing the originals band though. You can pretty much guarantee that the blues band will be playing ZZ Top, yaaaaaaaawwwwn , and the rock covers band will just be an excuse for an over-loud guitarist to do what over-loud guitarists usually do, and lets face it, does the world really need another rock covers band ?

[quote name='Simon Andersson' timestamp='1438125377' post='2831970'] Oh, what's up with that subscription thing with Pro Tools btw? Does it mean you have to renew (pay) every year or can you get away with just paying one time for the crossgrade? I'm on Pro Tools 10 (started with Garageband and moved on to PT) but having 2nd thoughts about upgrading... Logic seems fair enough, but it'll be hell to change platforms at this stage. [/quote] I believe you can just pay every month for it, a bit like Max MSP that I use, I just subscribe each month. I found Logic Pro to be very intuitive to use.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1438109646' post='2831764'] As soon as the drummer gets going...to any degree that you'd want him to... then a sound that is just there is a waste of time. This will rule out most combos under 80-100 watts and tbh, their EQ is likely to be crappy anyway. [/quote] Depends entirely on the situation. My double four is easily loud enough to cope with 5 piece jazz bands, with keys and vocals both through the pa.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1438079788' post='2831392'] Why would anyone pay £100 for a poor amp/combo just to play at home. A little class D and a cab wouldn't up up any room.. outperform most pratice amps by miles and you could amp it up at a gig and still get reasonable performance. The 60w or less combo has one use.. the bedroom..which is fine if that is all you do, but useless elsewhere, IMO. [/quote] Depends on the amp. My Phil Jones Double Four is tiny, about the size of a shoe box, but perfectly giggable for the average jazz gig, you wouldn't need anything else.

[quote name='The Badderer' timestamp='1438036399' post='2831175'] Well it looks like a decent Audio interface. My comment about it being good was aimed at the latency figures you get from it. It you've got too much latency then you'll struggle to use it accurately live (aside from running tracks etc.) If you're getting low latency from it, then can't you use some of the outputs to run your macbook into the chaos pad and looper etc. You're looking for flexibility of running your Macbook and bass into different pedals etc. I'd look at using the Audio Interface 1st before spending any money. If that doesn't do what you want, then looking at something like a mixing desk or a custom router / loop / switching system might be your next options. Don't underestimate your Audio interface. [/quote] Hi, Thanks, but I think what I need is some means of switching between them, note I say I think Latency isn't an issue to be honest, I have recorded quite a few tracks straight into Logic via the MOTU, it's only recently that I've been using analog for the recording. I previously used a Focusrite Scarlett, that did sometimes have latency issues. This is for live work. I somewhat bizarrely have some gigs doing what I do. This is a very recent example, demonstrating the ambient backing tracks [url="https://soundcloud.com/an-ending-ascend/26072015b"]https://soundcloud.com/an-ending-ascend/26072015b[/url]

[quote name='M@23' timestamp='1437929840' post='2830115'] 70 watt, though it's only driving two 4" speakers. [/quote] Sounds like you have the same as me, I use it for gigs too. Size isn't everything, as they say .

[quote name='elephantgrey' timestamp='1438036066' post='2831169'] i think he is using the laptop just for playing samples, so just needs to worry about output latency. And if these are noise/non-rhythmical ambient noises that might not necessarily need to bother with latency at all. [/quote] Yep, that's right. They're field recordings made on my phone. I transfer them onto a loop on a Revox reel to reel and mess about with them, slow them down, reverse them etc.

[quote name='elephantgrey' timestamp='1438011423' post='2830828'] I think you have 2 options. First is to use a mixing desc (something like [url="http://www.dv247.com/studio-equipment/alto-zmx862-compact-mixer--83405"]this[/url]) that has 4 inputs and 2 aux sends. you want your bass (via fx) into channel 1, mac in 2, kaoss into 3 and looper into 4. Then aux 1 into the kaoss and aux 2 into looper. Use aux knob to send more/less to kaoss or looper. Second is to contact someone like [url="http://www.brightonion.co.uk/"]bright onion pedals[/url] to make you up a custom looper (a bypass looper, not a phrase looper like you have). They should be able to build you a box that will let you send the signal where you want it controlled by foot switches. You could try using a bunch of ls2s(or alternatives), but i think itll probably be both cheaper and easier to get BOP to make you something. [/quote] That's great thanks for your help, much appreciated

[quote name='The Badderer' timestamp='1438035600' post='2831163'] out of interest are you using a decent audio interface with low latency and multiple ins/outs. I've seen some of your posts in the past and thought.... this guy needs a decent audio interface. I had just the same thought now. If you did you would have a lot of control over where and how you routed everything especially if a Macbook is already part of your set up. [/quote] I use a MOTU Ultralite MK3 Hybrid, is that good ? If you mean the lo-fi'ness, that's deliberate, I record onto tape first, then transfer that to Logic so I can upload that onto the internet.

My brain isn't designed for thinking about this sort of thing I have the following and want to connect them in a certain way - Bass MacBook Pro which has copies of field recordings and noise on. Eventide Space Distortion Compressor Korg Kaoss Pad Pigtronix Looper Amp I want to be able to have just my bass going through the pedals, onto the looper, and into my amp. That bit I'm ok with 😊. I want the MacBook to go through just the Kaoss Pad, using the pad's effects and messing about with ability. I sometimes want the bass to go through the Kaoss Pad, but not always. I want both to go through the looper, but not always. I will sometimes want just the bass, with the output of the Kaoss pad having the Macbook going straight to the amp. Confusing ? Yes So how can I achieve this ?

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[quote name='Westie9' timestamp='1437756203' post='2828861'] For sanity sake is there anybody willing to come to mine and help me set-up my MIDI Studio? I'm not the most technically advanced of people but just want the damn thing to work!!! Basically, I have a Korg Kronos 2 (using USB), a Korg 01/pro (MIDI in and Out) and a Korg X5DR (MIDI In and Out) all connected into a Iconnectivity Midi 4+ box. The DAW I'm using is Logic Pro X on a MacBook Pro. I'm tearing my hair out here and need some help... If there's anyone prepared to come over (Eaton Bray, approx 8 miles from junction 12 of the M1) and help me out I'd be very grateful. I'm quite happy to pay to keep sane. PM me your contact details and we'll go from there..... Thanks in advance.... [/quote] I'm nowhere near you, but I have Skype and plenty of spare time

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One of the Steinberger basses should be ok.

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[quote name='M@23' timestamp='1437670673' post='2828096'] For anyone interested, I've lived with this case for a week, two gigs and two rehearsals... I'm sending it back. It is an utterly brilliant case, lots of storage and very nicely made. It fits the bass well and offers lots of protection. But, it is too bulky for me. My bass isn't the lightest and once in the case the whole thing is a bit cumbersome. For those thinking of buying one, I would buy another. I really like the case. But, a gigbag it ain't. I'm going to be swapping it for a MONO Vertigo. [/quote] What are you carrying in the pouches ? There's a temptation to put loads in them, thus making them really heavy. I use mine and travel miles on the train, but I learned early on not to carry too much in the pouches, I use a separate bag for pads etc, I just carry my cable and clip on tuner in the Protec.

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1436806996' post='2820974'] Just an off-topic question here, do you know the cheapest places to get one of these? I'll need another for an incoming bass [/quote] Thomann, mine came from there last week.

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