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some seriously great work here guys - really impressed with Nige's effort and Walman's too - amazing stuff peeps - I've voted but not telling who, oh alright then it was Lowdown - Garry I really admire your studio skillz geezer - some great sounds and ideas on that track.... WELL DONE all to the exceptional effort and enthusiasm you've all mustered for this - hopefully I'll have time to enter the next one - I look forward to seeing the pic (I think). Cheers Mike
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You know the deal...
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[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1352919343' post='1869422'] Excellent; congratulations to all. Splendid stuff; thanks for sharing. [/quote] Thanks fella Mike
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The Robots are taking over - Hysteria played by a machine !!
urb replied to far0n's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='hollywoodrox' timestamp='1354022618' post='1880902'] That is some serious engineering absolutely A+ But it is a very modern version of one of those pianos where you put a roll of music in and it uses the mechanical apparatus to turn the input into music. Really scary will be a robot hand plucking a bass guitar, it will use audio sensors to analyse the music for frequency and timing to pick out the bass using an algorithm devised from a library of players from different genres, it would then attempt to work out the baseline by a system of plucking and fretting and comparing the results to the original.I think manipulating the robotic hands will be the hardest part I think the analasyis of the track would be quite feasible given a powerful modern computer. [/quote] Love to see it play some Wooten stuff though.... -
The Robots are taking over - Hysteria played by a machine !!
urb replied to far0n's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1354026226' post='1881001'] Scariest thing I've heard of though is a bit of software that can extract MIDI from audio so well that it can be used in combination with a grand piano capable of being played by MIDI to recreate and re-record a performance of a long dead artist, to the point where a new duet can be created with a living artist. Which was done recently at Manifold Studios (IIRC). Bonkers! [/quote] I've been using Melodyne Editor to generate MIDI files from my audio - makes creating actual songs rather than loads of bass parts possible: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ojHdfhl_iw[/media] It's usually used as an advanced auto-tune VST but it's got polyphonic capabilities too - so you can get into some complicated chords as well... The guy on this clip is extremely annoying but gives you an idea of how it can work for bass too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCtB9qWTIO8 -
[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1353948526' post='1880114'] I vaguely recall having a GT6B, it's the red one right? I think i got it because all the guitarists were using multi fx units and I thought I needed one to fit in. I twiddled and fiddled with the thing for a couple of months then sold it for about what I paid so no damage done. I think it tought me that I was mistakenly buying gear and then looking for a reason to use it. What I should be doing (and have done ever since) is having a situation established where I required some specific sound and only then going out and buying what was required to fill the demand. I still have junk lurking in cupboards bought on a whim that I'll probably struggle to give away. [/quote] This is exactly my fear at the moment - I'm liking using a couple of pedals again for the first time in a long time, but 99% of the time I just change the tone on my bass - deeper for groove stuff, more mid-orientated for solos etc and fingerstyle - and that's it... I was going down the 'computer music' road earlier this year and while I love all that Ableton stuff and will continue using it - nothing beats PLAYING pure and simple - get your sh*t together on the bass and MAKE MUSIC - not silly noises on your bass... and then use that as an excuse not to be able to play something well - sorry rant over... I love FX but there's so many out there today that all do wonderful things it's tempting to get completely sidetracked into that world - most of the playing situations you find yourself in don't require a boat-sized pedal board - even though looking bloody wicked (!) - most of the time a couple of useful and effective pedals will do. Good tone comes from your fingers, feel and musical knowledge - and a half-decent bass and amp set up.
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Moog minitaur...are they any good for bass?
urb replied to RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE's topic in General Discussion
These work pretty well as a cheap-ish and relatively reliable analogue-to-MIDI converter - you can get a signal splitter and run both clean bass and synth at the same time: http://www.sonuus.com/products_i2m_mp.html Just a thought - the Taurus sounds pretty amazing - though I think not being able to turn the knobs while playing would be a shame... although I guess you could MIDI-map those too.... -
+1 Boxed version has 30GB of very useful and useable samples and loops
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Not had a hope in hell of doing something this month - the pictures kind of put me off a bit this month - I had two conflicting thoughts and I wasn't sure how the f*ck I was going to create a bit of music incorporating the two...! I'll definitely check out the results though and vote - hopefully I'll be able to do something in Dec cheers Mike
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Two more for your enjoyment: http://soundcloud.com/munkio/push-live-at-ljf http://soundcloud.com/munkio/casa-forte-live-at-ljf
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[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1353235332' post='1872750'] Great stuff, Mike. The trumpet player's tone is particularly lovely. Was the sound recorded off a desk? [/quote] Thanks Rob - it was actualy multi-tracked by an engineer so all live mic-ed in the club - it's come out well I think - I mixed it... so it's not perfect but it'll do - for a first gig together. CHeers for checking it Mike
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Hey folks - really wanted to share this epic ten minute work out on one of my tunes - recorded live at my gig last weekend - I just got a complete multi-track recording of both sets and some of it is cooking. This is a tune from my solo album arranged for my new band - it's turned out well I think and the guys play it brilliantly - I love how the groove builds under the solos best http://soundcloud.com/munkio/sing-your-own-anthem-live-at Hope you enjoy - let me know what you think - a few more tracks coming soon Mike
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[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1353019657' post='1870713'] Wow! This is great, Mike. A stonkingly good band you've got here. Looks like a fantastic gig to be at. More please! [/quote] Thanks dude - and Bilbo - there's some more footage from the gig - plus a full multi-track recording of all the instruments - I'm collecting the files for that later today. I'll be puting together a web site with more audio, vids and pics soon - many more gigs in the new year hopefully... it's such a blast playing with these guys - I've been meaning to sort a band out like this for ages! Cheers Mike
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[quote name='2x18' timestamp='1352921117' post='1869435'] Is it the 4 or 8 ohm version? Will. [/quote] It's the 4ohm version - which means you get the full 500w -
[quote name='fingerz' timestamp='1352969968' post='1869827'] Series 1 Epifani cab - amazing cabs and increasingly rare. Someone after this size/weight cab should snap it up - there's nothing better IMO than the series 1 stuff, if your wanting something in the modern/soulful/funky/warm sonic window then it's a no brainer. Good luck with the sale and have a bump for a rare beauty. Highly recommended. [/quote] Thanks fella - they really are super fine cabs - my only reason for selling is the desire for a slight change of sound *for me* - this cab has a super sweet sound and really is incredibly loud for its size....
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[quote name='Bassdude BE' timestamp='1352937193' post='1869705'] PM'd! [/quote] Replied
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small bump for this - I am considering a price drop - offers near the 350 mark accepted
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Sounds very nice Phil - Baron is one badass player - good you played it on fretless too as that's his usual choice live, I've seen him play crazy sh*t on a fretless 4-string Jazz, making it sound amazing, slapping even, such a groovy player - very underrated Cheers Mike
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[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1352811878' post='1867673'] Mike, I enjoyed that! It had a really nice vibe. You know I'm not keen on jazz, but that sort of felt right, it was fun! [/quote] Cheers Nige - that's kind of the idea - not taking it all too seriously - I particularly love playing like this though, all we have is a basic set of changes and a 'head' (melody) and off we go... no disrespect to a lot of the 'serious' jazz out there, but one of the reasons it can be a turn off is there's a lack of groove... not that groove should take priority, but it should be[i] present.[/i]... Thanks dude
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Hey all I’ve held off selling this cab because I love it so much but I think I’m finally ready for a change – but that’s no reflection on the quality of this cab. It has been gigged quite a bit but never hard, and I’ve even had comments like “is that a new cab?” as I have really looked after it – it’s roughly four years old. As with all Epifani gear it has real midrange warmth, crisp highs and serious bottom end power – I can honestly say I’ve never had to go past ‘midnight’ on my amp’s volume and this has easily coped with playing in a seven piece band. The neodymium speakers sound killer too producing a really defined and highly detailed sound. I know these are no longer available and were retailing for £799 they are highly sought after and really were a top of the line product from Epifani – it does shows signs of wear on the plastic corner protectors but the carpet covering is still unblemished, and everything else looks nearly new. A link from the Bass Gallery website: [url="http://www.thebassgallery.com/product_details.cfm?ID=187&type=Bass%20Cabinet"]http://www.thebassga...=Bass%20Cabinet[/url] Specs from the Epifani website: CONFIGURATION 2 x 10" 250W Epifani Aluminum-frame Neo Drivers 100 Watt Bullet Tweeter Adjustable Tweeter Control IMPEDANCE 8 or 4 Ohms POWER RATING 500 Watt RMS 1000 Watt Peak SPECS Response 40Hz - 16kHz Sensitivity 102dB (1W@1m) HARDWARE 2 x Speakon + 1/4" Output Connectors Lite Ply Poplar Plywood Dado Joint Construction Road-Ready Carpet Covering High-Impact Locking Corners Steel Recessed Handles 18 Gauge Steel Grill DIMENSIONS 18.5"h x 23"w x 17.75"d 42.9 Lb [b]I’m looking for £375 including postage – I’m based in south London so will knock a few quid off if you can collect – I’m afraid I can’t ship overseas.[/b] Thanks for checking it out – I’ll be adding some more pics later today or tomorrow PM me if you have any questions regarding this Cheers Mike
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[quote name='zad the dreamer' timestamp='1352758720' post='1867197'] cool vids and nice wah sounds too is that gabor on drums ? [/quote] Yes the one and only Gabor Dornyei - this man's a monster - great bloke too M
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Yes right now - after years of having let someone else lead the one I was in (now no longer thanks to starting my own) - I can honestly say yes, it's early days but the guys are super cool, organised, talented and professional - as the old saying goes; if you want a job doing well, do it yourself....
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Some jazzin', funkin' footage from our first gig (in this formation) from last weekend http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQzIpn10TR8
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[quote name='ML94' timestamp='1352666044' post='1865926'] Man that sounds great, both of them ! Hope when I start gigging to join a funk/jazz band of that caliber. Great feel. [/quote] Thanks fella - yeah it's a pleasure playing with these guys - cheers for checking it Mike
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A couple of clips from our gig last night at the Spice Of Life - such a great night this band is totally vibing - these are from the first set and we were just getting warmed up... anway hope you dig the sound of the group - the second one has some bass noodling on... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZxg_XG4jww[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQzIpn10TR8[/media] Thanks for checking it - more gigs coming next year Mike
