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From my experience with Fender basses, it would be quite easy to spot the difference between the fake and the real thing. The fake is almost certainly going to be better made.

I believe it's modelled on one of Janek Gwizdala’s Boss Octave pedals.

It's in excellent condition and sounds good.

Complete with box.

The price includes postage.

Other than having velcro on the base, it's in perfect cosmetic condition and works perfectly.

I bought this new one a little over two years ago.

It comes with the power supply and instructions. I think I have the box somewhere too. I definitely have the case that came with it.

I have a considerable pedal collection, but this just isn't getting used at all. I've created some amazing-sounding virtual pedalboards with it. I've realised that I'm a switch pusher and knob twiddler kind of guy, so my other pedals get used and this doesn't.

The price includes postage.

1 hour ago, ScottBass86 said:

Do these have an option to use a 3.5mm cable, as well as wireless?

Yes.

https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm4/specifications

The Darkglass Element and I believe a few of their other pedals will. I have their ADAM pedal. It does too but it's quite a large pedal.

Bought new in October and barely used.

I simply don't get on with them. I think I used them maybe three times going to work. They're in perfect condition with the original box and a carry case that I bought separately.

Price includes postage.

Just a few months old. No longer needed since the purchase of various other delay pedals.

It has velcro on the base but is otherwise in perfect condition. I have the box too.

The price includes postage.

21 minutes ago, meterman said:

Can I ask you a question about Logic? Is there a way to get into using it in a similar way to Garageband, like not getting too involved with the DAW technical stuff? Like, just setting up a mic and recording live playing in real time? 
 

I only kept Logic for a few months but never got too into it, and carried on using Garageband. As I use it basically like a digital portastudio (with a few extra bells and whistles) I sometimes think, hmmm maybe I shouldn’t have deleted Logic just in case..?

It's as complicated really as you want it to be. I teach it on an evening course and start of very basically.

I did my PhD using Reaper and hated it. I was pushed into using it by my supervisor. Saying that though, many use it and like it.

I've used ProTools and hated it too.

I've used Logic for years and like it. I find it works how I want it to work. It's the main DAW at the place I teach at.

Quite a few of the students at work use and recommend FL Studio. I quite like Ableton too. You can get free ‘lite’ versions free of charge when you buy bits of equipment. 

48 minutes ago, AlexDelores said:

Out of interest, what is the response from your students post demonstration? 
 

Do you think it’s something they may take more seriously now or not? 
 

obviously, most of us at some point would probably be guilty of laughing off the need for hearing protection when we were younger. 
 

Just curious to know whether it’s still sort of brushed off even now that there's a lot more information available showing the potential consequences of ignoring your ear health? 

I think they were quite surprised. Dan wasn't playing particularly hard. He was rather nervous.

It was a shame Miles hadn't done the live drummer demonstration the previous day at the other campus.

26 minutes ago, warwickhunt said:

Are you saying that the student played the drums 'less hard' when wearing IEMs as opposed to having music played back through monitors?  Yep that seems obvious and not a great surprise at all. 

 

We've experimented going silent stage using IEM and our drummer confessed to it being easier as he didn't have to play harder to hear over the backline.  It didn't work for us using IEM however as I was never comfortable (physically) with them and didn't like the sound etc (ditto the drummer).  The guitarist singer continues IEM but the drummer and I are happier with me using no backline to carry bass to FOH (it goes DI to PA) but I do use a 10" powered monitor mounted on a pole off to the side of stage; both drummer and I have worn hearing protection for 25 years plus.  

 

One size doesn't suit all but SOME form of hearing protection is a must.

It's how much less hard he was playing though and how much quieter he was. If you look at the chart on the sticker I posted a photo of, there was probably about 30 minutes of safe exposure before the level would start to cause damage. 

Believe me, I've heard far louder drummers than the student.

I've left bands because they were too loud.

21 minutes ago, AlexDelores said:

I recently bought custom moulded IEMs and ACS plugs from Miles at DCA. I was actually planning on putting together a post just to give him a shout out as his service was so good! 
 

If anyone is in the market for moulded IEMs or just looking for advice, he’s so knowledgable and happy to offer advice. 
 

I’m not someone with a lot of knowledge on the subject but I knew what I wanted from my IEMs. I had reservations about chucking a wedge of money at something I couldn’t try first. He made the process super easy. Came to my house, let me try a handful of different brands and price points and helped me make an unbiased decision. 

 

He used the 3D scan process the OP mentioned and it was super simple and they fit absolutely bang on out of the box when they were delivered. 
 

 

Indeed. I teach across two campuses and got to see his talk and demonstration twice at two venues. Yesterday though, when we went into the live room next to the classroom, and he did the experiment with the drummer, it really showed just how much more controlled the sound could be, and just how loud it was otherwise.

I don't teach on the performance modules. If I did though I'd certainly be buying a set of customs to protect what's left of my hearing.

The students where I work had a really interesting talk from the guy who runs a company called DCA yesterday. They specialise in IEMs and hearing protection for musicians.

They don't use latex in the moulding process. They have a tiny little laser scanner that takes just a minute or so to 3D map the inside of your ear.

He did an experiment using one of the students playing drums along to music played through a normal fold-back type monitor. He held an SPL meter by the student’s head and got a reading of about 102db. 

He then repeated the experiment, this time the student used a pair of IEMs for monitoring. This time the SPL meter peaked at 85db.

You can see why so many bands, at all levels, are switching to IEMs.

I have tinnitus, particularly badly in my left ear. When I gigged a lot I invariably used to stand with the drummer to my left.

He gave out these handy stickers.

2 minutes ago, TheGreek said:

I'm not a fan of Rush but I enjoyed the article. 

Thanks 

Tbh, I'm not either. I know people on here do so thought I'd share it.

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/nov/16/rush-geddy-lee-reader-interview

Does he play with his feet?

We had a radio that would have been tuned to Radio 1 and later Radio 2. The only records or CDs were mine that I started to buy as soon as I started to receive pocket money.

On 03/11/2023 at 13:02, BigRedX said:

Interesting that none of the items of clothing appeared give any size information. What's the point of bidding on them if you're not going to wear them?

Do you reckon you could carry any of them off?

53 minutes ago, Downunderwonder said:

None the wiser here. They gave you a code they got from where?

 

I tried to log into Amazon having forgotten my password. They emailed me a code. Then they asked me for my name, which I got wrong as almost nobody gets my real name online and I forgot which fake name I had given them. It's going to be a tough job for a scammer to take over the real Downunderwonder, I hope.

He must use two-factor verification for his Facebook account. The code he input into the fake site was the 2-factor verification code sent by Facebook. He'd inadvertently given it to the hackers to use.

An interesting article here about the most recorded bassist in jazz.

Still going strong at 86.

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/nov/03/ron-carter-jazz-bassist-miles-davis-aretha-franklin-roberta-flack-interview

I quite like it. I'm not a Beatles fan.

I've travelled to gigs in both the UK and mainland Europe by train. It takes organisation but it's quite doable.

23 hours ago, Newfoundfreedom said:

I wouldn't lump The Rolling Stones in with the rest of the pack on this.

 

Mick Jagger could never sing in the first place. 😂

He certainly wasn't a Pavoroti, his voice suited the music though. 

For every croaker, there's an artist still at the top of their game.

I know people who've been to see Nik Kershaw, Peter Gabriel, Howard Jones, Level 42, Midge Ure, Haircut 100 and Simple Minds recently. All from the 80s and earlier, and still sounding great.

Were those artists that don't sound good any good in the first place?

Anyway, if people still get pleasure from watching them, then that's really all that matters.

If you don't like them don't go and watch them. 

They give people a lot of pleasure. I guess it's nostalgia.