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I have Grade V theory but still cant sight read and never have been able to which like the OP I find very frustrating. My problem has always been with the rythmn, if you add a dot then it makes that note half as long again but how the hell do you measure that when looking at a quaver for example!! [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1304035' date='Jul 14 2011, 09:46 PM']This was me and I agree it's frustrating when you can just play a flurry of notes when you cock up that is more involved than the simple notes your meant to be playing off the sheet! The bass clef game in the YTS thread is good for getting the notes nailed and if you already know where the basic root notes are on the neck that's part of the trick sorted, the only problem is that the rhythm for most is the hardest part anyway. Which bit are you having most trouble with jazzneck? Try and solve one thing at a time I'd say.[/quote]

Yep interested to hear anything more ref the 3 Leaf Proton as it is supposed to be very Mu-Tron'ish. [quote name='Higgie' post='1295838' date='Jul 7 2011, 12:17 PM']Shep, There's the "Whammy Wheel" which has been sold on eBay for yonks - Same kind of idea as the Kickdisk, but looks a lot sturdier? Dunno if that would help? And as for envelope filters, of the "small" lot, I'd recommend either the Maxon AF-9, or the Subdecay Prometheus. Prometheus is a lot more versatile, but Maxon has it's charm. Also the MXR Bass Envelope Filter is awesome, and although I haven't tried them, I'm itching to get my hands on a 3Leaf Proton (to test against my Mutron) and an Aguilar Filter Twin. Really don't think you can go wrong with any of those units. Prometheus gives you the most bang for your buck, but might be a little bit too big. Just my 2p worth [/quote]

I might be able to make that one. [quote name='pete.young' post='1295210' date='Jul 6 2011, 09:19 PM']Unhfortunately I'm not going to be able to make it tomorrow. Maybe next week?[/quote]

MXR M82 then!!! [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1295196' date='Jul 6 2011, 09:11 PM']For once I'll keep it on a budget and keep my eye on the or sale forums. I own a Groove Regulator which is on my main setup and I do love it! It's a bit too large to fit on this little board though, and maybe a little deep and sunny for what I do. Needs to be sensibly priced and no larger than a Boss/EBS unit. Shep[/quote]

I think that came up as I was typing! I'd go for the Aguilar Twin or Mu-Tron if you are feeling flushed. [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1295186' date='Jul 6 2011, 09:03 PM']Read the post above! I'm on the lookout for one [/quote]

What no envelope filter in a funk project? [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1295107' date='Jul 6 2011, 07:57 PM']My mini board - for my acoustic funk trio - Slight change from my usual set up TC Ploytune -> EBS Unichorus -> Subdecay Echobox -> EBS MultiComp Shep[/quote]

How come the old style p/ups? [quote name='EBS_freak' post='1294346' date='Jul 6 2011, 09:20 AM'] New 6 string Rumour for your enjoyment. Check out the snakewood tuners... pretty tasty... and I have to say, nobody does matching backplates as good as Bernie.[/quote]

Great review Shep - thanks for posting your thoughts. [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1293884' date='Jul 5 2011, 08:23 PM']Thumpinator - Recieved from Finbar this morning on loan... Given it a solid 3 hours of drum & bass including A/B'ing my entire setup with and without it. 1st thing I noticed is how little my speakers move anyway, even with huge volume an lots of octave etc. They wibble a little with heavy fuzz, but did so also with the Thumpinator engaged. There appears to be no increase in available volume, no change to click and thump from the attack of the strings and no change in the tightness of the bottom end. Certainly nothing like the Gramma pad achieved. One thing did change though... 1 pedal!? My EHX Bass MicroSynth. Mine is modded to control cutoff via expression. In the heel position you get a big smooth sub. This had always sounded massive, but with the Thumpinator at the end of the chain I had to lower the octave volume as it was moving the drum kit! What ever it does, it tightens up that pedal! Oddly it does not do anything of the sort for the Octave section of my MarkBass Super Synth, nor does it for my OC2. Maybe I should put the overall lack of difference down to the fact that the EBS HD350 & Neo 212 cabs are very good at taming dangerous frequencies and handling an awful lot themselves. The exception being, I assume, that the modded BMS generates some very low frequencies that the Thumpinator was able to help the amp/cab out with. Would I buy one - As it stands no. Take the BMS out of my chain and A/B'ing with & without makes no difference regardless of EQ settings, effects, volume etc. However, it does make the BMS crazy with the sub, which would give me more options for blending it as my 'constant' sub sound. That said it's still pretty monstrous without the Thumpinator. If someone parts with one and wants to sell it for a reasonable price I'd consider it for using at the end of my chain in the rare situations that I have to gig my set up through an amp or cab that may not be as 'capable' as my EBS stuff. Sibob - it's coming your way![/quote]

Would be very interested to hear how you get on with both together. [quote name='dannybuoy' post='1289826' date='Jul 2 2011, 06:44 AM']I had precisely the same thought last week - Gramma has arrived, picking up my Thumpinator soon![/quote]

So I am thinking that the Thumpinator and the Auralex Gramma pad would produce the tightest most focus bass sound that I have ever heard or could also be a wast of another £170!! [quote name='xgsjx' post='1288274' date='Jun 30 2011, 09:48 PM']Not cheap. But if it works like I think it does, then it's cheaper than adding another cab to get that extra volume.[/quote]

I'm sorry but just can't hear any difference in tone or sound - yes the speakers move less but really so what? [quote name='burno70' post='1287427' date='Jun 30 2011, 10:40 AM']Thats the thing - you can see the difference - but can you really hear it? I like the idea of optimising my rig and have mulled with the idea of getting one of these for ages. Still on the fence.[/quote]

Why not? BTW Peter did you see this on Ebay today? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140570221020&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123"]Pre EB Stingray[/url] [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1287001' date='Jun 29 2011, 09:42 PM']Don't do it Mark! [/quote]

So if I can get someone in the states to buy and take delivery then I could get one? Can someone send me the link to follow for these? [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1286914' date='Jun 29 2011, 08:23 PM']Still not read anything on either tb or the EBMM forum, Seems like the best bet [/quote]

Theory makes sense, has anyone used one and if so with what results? [quote name='xgsjx' post='1286885' date='Jun 29 2011, 07:59 PM']It cuts everything below 30Hz. Your cabs probably wont make much use of the stuff below 35-40Hz. This could effectively allow you to produce more useable bass as the drivers wouldn't be straining from trying to cope with unused frequencies.[/quote]

Can't quite see that it would really work though! [quote name='Higgie' post='1286378' date='Jun 29 2011, 01:28 PM']Bandwidth Optimiser. Basically it allows your amp/cab to run more efficiently by rolling off the really low frequencies. Hence 'Thumpinator' [/quote]

What does it do to your sound and what are you using it with? [quote name='BigBassBob' post='1285996' date='Jun 29 2011, 03:27 AM']Got the Micro Thumpinator in the post yesterday [/quote]

Looks very guitar focused - does he actually play bass? [quote name='ianmwmac' post='1279035' date='Jun 22 2011, 08:53 PM']Yeah, excellent and cool professional tutor called Chris at [url="http://www.guitology.co.uk/index.htm"]http://www.guitology.co.uk/index.htm[/url], helped my playing immensely[/quote]

Is it ready for delivery this week if I order today? [quote name='Stuart Clayton' post='1266374' date='Jun 12 2011, 05:55 PM']Hi guys, Thanks for all the interest in this book! Yes, it is indeed very nearly ready. It's finished and is currently with the printers. I am expecting a proof copy early next week and once that is approved, I will begin taking pre-orders - keep an eye on the site (or email newsletter if you subscribe) for updates. I estimate that it should begin shipping the week after (20th June-ish). It's been a fun book to transcribe and write, so I really hope you all like it! Stuart[/quote]

Never heard of Reaper but will check it out - looks good. [quote name='xgsjx' post='1275658' date='Jun 20 2011, 10:46 AM']That could be GB. I like using GB for it's simplicity & quickness, but you'll get a much better recording using something like Reaper, which you can download & use unrestricted without having to pay for it & if you use it a lot then it's something like $99. I don't do much home recording (due to lack of time from being on BC ), but if I did, I'd happily pay for Reaper.[/quote]

Thank you very much!! [quote name='xgsjx' post='1275662' date='Jun 20 2011, 10:50 AM']Just had a listen to some of your stuff on MySpace. Funky as! [/quote]

Not sure about that!! At the moment I am just trying to hear the subtle differences between the Sadowsky and Aguilar pre-amps to see which sounds best - a bit dull sounding really!!!! [quote name='xgsjx' post='1275638' date='Jun 20 2011, 10:32 AM'] Glad to have helped. Now you need to post your recordings when they're done [/quote]