Gunsfreddy2003

Both my iMac and MacBook Pro don't appear to have Quicktime on them - I downloaded a version from the web tried to install it and it says it can't becuase I already have Quicktime X but I'm buggered if I can see it and a Spotlight search only brings up Quicktime player?

USB C inputs or regular USB?

Interestingly when plugging the 2i2 into my MacBook Pro via USB C you do have an option to change the audio input from microphone to the 2i2. I tried it very briefly tonight and lo and behold using Photobooth a video can be recorded with a lovely DI bass sound. What I don’t know is why the iMac wouldn’t do it? It’s a 2014 model so perhaps they have solved that on later spec machines or USB C does something that regular USB doesn’t?

Thanks - had not seen that option before. I’ve turned interface on and adjusted the settings - see attached pic. Gone to Photobooth recorded a video but bass is still just the audio in the room?

Afternoon, I'm sure this is pretty simple but I'm having huge problems with it. Just want to record my bass with DI signal into video for You Tube or Facebook with as little fuss as possible! I have a Focusrite 2i2 interface, iMac, MacBook Pro, iPhone and iPad all capable of running GarageBand. I can't seem to see any option to use the USB C on the MacBook Pro as an input and PhotoBooth has no option to use anything other than inbuilt mic for audio in. If the iPhone or iPad can accept audio over the lightning input do you need a special adapter as when plugging in via that connection it still uses the ambient mic which obviously sounds crap. I'm sure it can't be this difficult!! Help please.

Won’t be long now sadly.

Digging this thread up again - I joined a Kate Bush tribute band back in February this year and have had to learn a lot of these tunes, invest in a fretless and learn how to play the damn thing too. Agree that John Giblin is one hell of a player!

Opted for the Bright Onions solution in the end - should be here in a few days.

Thanks guys, also found this - anyone tried or use their stuff? http://www.brightonion.co.uk/ab/

Hi all, I need to switch between fretted and fretless on gigs and looking at best way to do this as quickly as possible. Quite interested in the Tonebone BigShot, anyone used one of these or got another solution that they can recommend?

Thanks guys for the advice given - really interesting stuff. So, had a rehearsal on Tuesday night and first run through of one tune with loads of fretless lines in it. What became very apparent is that all of the notes on the B E and A string shone through but anything on the D and G string and in particular the upper register was completely lost, lacking in bass, volume and clarity. I’m guessing this means a set up and some adjustment to the pickup height if that is possible on this bass? It was a nightmare trying to boost and cut volume for different sections of the same song.

Hi all, So, I've got involved with a project that needs fretless bass on a few numbers, initially wasn't too phased by that as had had fretless before and don't remember it being too bad. I read and watched some online videos and opted for a lined neck to make things easier for myself. Not sure if it is my age but I'm finding it tricky to remember to play on the line to get the right notes, some have said that without lines it's easier because you play more instinctively but I'm not sure that I believe that! The main issue that I am having is that I can't seem to get that really nice smooth sound that you hear on records - I thought that it was all down to heavy chorus but even that doesn't help me much. The vibrato in the left hand on the fretboard seems to be a big part of it and I am working on that. My main questions are: 1/ Do flatwound strings make much of a difference to getting that sound? 2/ Am I struggling to get a nice warm tone because I scrimped on the bass (Ibanez SGR) my fretted basses are all over £2k. Any tips and advice gratefully received.

Looking good - any idea on price yet?