Chiliwailer

Not sure about the rules tbh, but I once spoke to my bank about it and they said it'd be safe. When I've done it, it takes 3-4 days to clear. Last time it took more, perhaps due to a bank holiday in Italy. Maybe there is a new 24 hour service I wasn't aware of?

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1492068051' post='3277554'] If you want to get the maximum out of your current computer try the following: 1. Make sure you aren't running any applications other than your DAW program. 2. Turn off Bluetooth and WiFi 3. Unplug any USB peripherals that aren't actually being used for making music. For a laptop that should be everything except your audio interface, and external audio drive if you are using one (you really should be). 4. If you are feeling really brave make sure you are complete disconnected from the internet and turn off your anti-virus programs. Don't forget to turn them back on when before you reconnect! Does your version of Cubase have meters for showing the amount of processor and disk usage while it is running? These can be invaluable in tracking down performance bottlenecks. IME the biggest performance boost you can give a laptop is to replace the system drive with an SSD, and then buy a big fast external USB 2 or 3 drive to store all your audio files on. [/quote] Nice one Red, much appreciated. There's some good advice there so I'll give it some of it a go next time I switch on. Cheers

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1492018213' post='3277267'] Thanks Chili Those synth textures came from Massive Darkscore V for Massive and Photosynthesis Volume 1 by Audio Imperia. It's good. Very, very good. It's quite an outlay but it all sounds great together and is easy to work with. How much RAM do you have in your computer though? My piece above had around 24 tracks plus a reverb track and takes 9.5GB of RAM and there's not a lot on there! The solo violin was Kirk Hunter Solo Strings by the way. A really nice sounding library but you need to try and match the reverb to Albion One's. I find that Native Instruments' RC 48 on a medium hall preset gets you close. The legatos in KH Solo Strings aren't great IMO. I tried a lovely sounding cello legato but it loops incredibly badly and you can hear a very sharp loud attack note halfway through the loop. It looped after around 3 seconds too so it was unusable in this. The violin I went with (the Stradivarius patch) was better but I can hear where it loops. Fairly subtle as I timed the dynamics to dip around the loop point but honestly, I shouldn't have to work around this sort of thing. I'm eyeing up Spitfire Solo Strings as a result now. [/quote] Boy, you sound deep into this, good on you Thanks to a recent bass purchase I have cash flow issues, due to an old laptop I have RAM and weak processor issues, due to using Cubase Elements I have currently have drum issues as Groove Agent doesn't have a beat designer type tool, and due to general life I have very limited time to play around making tunes. Therefore, whilst this week off work has been great to tinker and learn I'll be stuffed when I go back. First thing though will be to sort out a beat designer tool. After that, I reckon I can save for a better laptop and then Albion if all is going well. To me £399 is not really a lot for an instrument/ tool like that. Cheers for the run down, maybe in a year or two I'll be digging up this thread again to see what you used!

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1492017273' post='3277254'] Probably. However if you are using a lot of effects it might be worth thinking about how you are using them and work in a more efficient and processor friendly fashion. There is a great temptation because it is quick and easy and you can use each effect as many times as you want (given that you have enough processing power) to slap each effect onto the instrument or audio channel that it is processing. However if you have several channels all using the same effect with the same or very similar settings, then it is far more efficient to route all these channels to a bus and put one instance of the effect on the bus. [/quote] Good advice, cheers. I'll definitely have to go down that route next time. I started off thinking that each track would have unique fx, only to realise that some had pretty much the same and that other tracks were getting duplicated, therefore again maxing the fx. I'll put that bus suggestion on my 'to learn' list. Worryingly, the plug ins are acting up too, without fx being used anywhere else. I put it down to having an i3, but wonder what difference an i5 or i7 would actually make. I've no reason to be cynical, just a nature flaw

I'm new to all this, like a week in. Already, possible laptop issues are presenting themselves. I have a 2-3 year old HP, i3 processor and 8GB RAM. Running Cubase Elements, but getting a lot of processing issues so need to constantly freeze tracks. I use a lot of inbuilt fx and instruments so wonder what, if ever, would be a worthy upgrade?

Sweet, cool to hear that bass line played. Nice one. I knew there was another reason that I had my eye on Madonna as a kid

Uh oh, want the Albion One now....

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1491938934' post='3276684'] Here's mine. https://soundcloud.com/mornats/i-am-become-death I wanted something that built up dramatically but didn't go on and on building up so I went fairly mournful at the end, focusing a bit on the aftermath of the bombs. Learnt a fair bit about midi cc controls and was very chuffed when I managed to get my Maschine Jam set up to control up to 8 midi cc sliders at once! Expression, dynamics and vibrato all at my fingertips whilst I play away in Albion One now! I've even got a fair few sliders left for luscious verb and what not. [/quote] Another one from your top drawer, luscious textures and arranging

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1491850862' post='3275891'] The tone might possibly be a tad different, but if you don't believe in tonewood then you won't have anything to stress over. That said, if you don't believe in tonewood then why not go for ebonol and a plastic-foam, lightweight body. [/gripe] [/quote]

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Just dusted off the old cobwebs Had 2 days off work and rustled up my first home recording in over 12 years, maybe more. It's the first on Cubase, which is way better than my old hard disk recorders! Where did all that time go? I loved that picture for this month, really resonated with me, so had it in mind when choosing sounds and vibes: https://soundcloud.com/user-382247502/space-invade-us (edit for edit!)

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1491232719' post='3271417'] The bass might be 5 years old already rather than new, but it's also 5 years closer to being a desirable vintage instrument... [/quote]

Great picture of your basses, look really good together. I'm in the +1 camp for variety, as long as it's not for variety sake of course. I reckon this was a thread worth posting

Bizarrely, this time around I've added back my old 66P...

[quote name='solomoto' timestamp='1491156633' post='3270904'] This is the bass I bought. I plan to keep it as it feels great and the specs on the site match the bass and the 2016 models. I have no malice against the shop I was just unsure of the usual time line. Thanks for the replies Ian https://www.wembleymusiccentre.com/fender-american-standard-precision-bass-3-tone-sunburst-maple-neck.html [/quote] I got my 2015 US Jazz from them last year, and a guitar amp once, nice guys every time I've been in. Just email or call fender uk if you're not sure, peace of mind and all that of you need it. Didn't they have it listed at £999? Great deal either way

Good that you like it and are keeping it. I'd personally call Fender GBI with the serial number, just to check out if it was sold to the shop you bought it from. If it wasn't, then I'd be asking for a few quid back. Hopefully all is legit though.

I've seen them go up the neck, but never that far before. Makes me wonder if the rod is actually in there? At that price, they may not actually know what they are doing anyway, or they are chancing it.

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1491030765' post='3269913'] Yes, I too feel some envy for folk who are honestly happy with a single bass. What we don't know, of course, is if those lucky guys are active bassist or if they play simple lines in a band once a week, and never touch it from one week to the next. [/quote] There is that for sure. It also may be that they are active but have a bass that covers the styles they want, or that they are not looking to tick as many boxes as us? I know that'd I'd be very happy, and be well covered with just my Lull PJ4 and MM Sabre. But... my Jazz and vintage P are both stunners that I get enjoyment out of, so why not while I can?

[quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1491008805' post='3269873'] Wow that centre one looks like new!! [/quote] Cheers, she's a beauty though in the flesh has a few marks and dings. Not at all bad for 51 years though! This is my second time round owning this bass, in between it's taken a couple of knocks that would have annoyed me if I did them. But I'm actually chuffed now as I don't have to be quite as precious with it as I was before

Sometimes I wonder if bass life would be easier with just one bass. But then I realise I have 4 for a reason. Personally, I mostly pick up the one that I have a gut feeling for. Occasionally some basses just suit my mood that time, other times I pick up a bass and realise I'm not in the mood as much as I thought, so it isn't the basses fault. It helps though when you have basses that you know are excellent and very well suited to you, then you know it just isn't your night to play.

[quote name='Bridgehouse' timestamp='1490952853' post='3269304'] I'm tempted to swap out the pickup, but it's fine for the moment. [/quote] mmm.. Lindy Fralin...

These are always worth a look for a big sound and lots of bite http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970s-PAF-Dimarzio-Precision-Bass-Pickups-/322466278754?hash=item4b147ced62:g:SasAAOSwol5Y2soP (Edit, may be 80's not 70's but still the same from my experience of having a few in the past).