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Tim from 'Norfolk Guitar and Bass Centre' was shoing me the app the other day. Looks great and seems to do the job nicely. Right, Peterson - where's the Windows Mobile version?
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John Deacon
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[quote name='Jobiebass' post='574612' date='Aug 19 2009, 07:28 PM']3rd post. sorry. can anyone tell me how this fretboard works? looks like the strings where you'd normally play are only a few mm from the f/board, does that even work?[/quote] I think it would fel much like having a 'ramp' (like the ones on my Shuker basses) , Here's Gary Willis explaining all far better than I can! [url="http://www.garywillis.com/pages/bass/bassmanual/theramp.html"]http://www.garywillis.com/pages/bass/bassmanual/theramp.html[/url]
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[quote name='cm261' post='574675' date='Aug 19 2009, 08:23 PM']Just a heads-up to you dood, this is available new from GAK for a mere £1 more than your asking price [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/c-300/69211"]http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/c-300/69211[/url][/quote] Thanks chap!!! Oh deary me!! Big loss to be made on this fella then! - Oh well.. shall we say £70 + postage then? p.s. mine is in excellent condition! edit - just realised - I reckon the C300 is better than the EBS Multicomp - and in this rack you are getting two in one box!
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'recently varnished'. You did *what* to it? It's not a coffee table!
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[quote name='Skywalker83' post='558102' date='Aug 1 2009, 10:01 PM']Ok, so i know that the Line6 GX can be used as a recording interface. But can it be used like a headphone amp with and aux input, i.e can i play my bass along with an mp.3 or whatever, NOT in a recording situation, just like a practice situation??? E.g, i play a song in iTunes, i hear it through the headphones from the Line6 GX and i also hear my bass too, which is plugged into the GX.[/quote] I owned the UX2 and have the X3 live both of whch can do what you are asking - so yup, I reckon it will also!
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Hi all! I found this set of videos whilst writing a BC advert that I thought would be interesting for those who are looking at getting a decent compressor or just wanting to know what compression is and how it works. It is specifically about the TC Electronic C300, but the techniques and theories still apply to other models. It's a bit on the dry side, so is worth spending a moment to sit and watch properly. Hope it's useful! [url="http://www.tcelectronic.com/Files/Products/C300/default.html"]http://www.tcelectronic.com/Files/Products/C300/default.html[/url]
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MarkBass F1 500W head 1u high, 2.1Kg!!!!***SOLD***
Dood replied to Dood's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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Here, up for sale is what I think is one of the best compressors on the market, for any program material. It is now redundant as I have a built in compressor on a new rack and oodles of compressors on my Line 6 X3, so this would be overkill!! The compressor is absolute child's play to set up. You don't even need to know how compression works! Simply select the program material you require from the preset list, such as 'Bass Guitar' and the processor will select either Full band or MultiBand compression with the optimal config settings (attack / release / side chain filter) for the material. There are TWO units in one box that you can either treat seperately, or chain one in to the other. I am a BIG fan of parallel compression and this unit allows you to do just that, but on BOTH compressors which is really cool. You keep all your bottom end and power but are allowed to control the dynamics in a really natural way. Anyway - there is so much more to explain - so please read through the individual tabs on the TC C300 page for a full list of specs. One thing I must note, which is great - doesnt need a horrible wall wart! Plug straight in with a proper mains lead!!!! nice touch!! Here's the link [url="http://www.tcelectronic.com/c300.asp"]http://www.tcelectronic.com/c300.asp[/url] Interestingly, one of the the spectral compression algorythms from the TC rack compressors is found in the new TC Rebel head - and that is ACE too! [b]This page is worthy of it's own thread in the effects forum! A decent video set explaining compression and how this compressor works!! (including PARALLEL compression)[/b] [url="http://www.tcelectronic.com/Files/Products/C300/default.html"]http://www.tcelectronic.com/Files/Products/C300/default.html[/url] Manual should you wish to peruse:- [url="http://www.tcelectronic.com/media/C300_US_070307.pdf"]http://www.tcelectronic.com/media/C300_US_070307.pdf[/url] Feel free to ask any questions and PM me with any interest. [quote]Main features C300 Dual engine compressor or gate High resolution input and gain reduction metering Precision gating – ultra fast and click free Balanced 1/4” jack I/O Threshold LED indication True dual mono, stereo or serial operation 16 source specific compression presets 16 gate presets sidechain tailored to match input source High-end studio quality Instant operation – select source and go! Full on gating and compression mode Multi-band compressor for maximum transparency Digital S/PDIF I/O - for digital console connection Dual band expansion - for non-percussive sources Parallel compression - add extra punch to your drums Precision de-essing Presets Composite Use the composite preset when you have a complex or many faceted signal like a full-mix signal. You can use it in compressor mode or in expander mode and it delivers true multi-band processing. That means that the C300 does the work for you – what was previously a complex operation has now become a simple operation thanks to the optimized composite preset. Female vocal The female vocal preset is tailor made for high pitched vocals. Use it as a compressor or expander to bring out the sonic qualities of your taste. You’ll immediately be amazed about the audible perfection you can attain with this multi-band preset. Male vocal Male vocals can become a bit muddy due to their lower pitch. For optimal clarity and performance, you should apply this multi-band expander or compressor preset, which will bring out the true essence of your vocals. Voc. Choir If you want your backing vocals to stand out, while preserving the group like character that a band of singers have, the Voc. Choir preset will do the job. Use the compressor to control the gain of your source or use the expander to lower the noise floor. Speech For pure speech and oratory signals, you should use the Speech preset. It is optimized for signals with a lesser dynamic fluctuation than what you’ll find in e.g. vocals. The preset is a true multi-band preset in both compressor and expander mode. Bass guitar One thing that all bass players hate, is unintentional muddy-ness to their sound. The bass guitar preset will make sure that your bass is smack in the face. Apply this multi-band compressor or expander for great results on your bass sound. Now you can avoid the low frequencies triggering your compressor and retain the sonic qualities of your entire signal. Electric guitar Most often electric guitars have no problem getting through in the mix. But sometimes the sonic quality could be better, as the signal easily gets to loud or unwillingly distorted. The Electric Guitar preset works wonders as an expander/compressor in true multi-band mode. Acoustic guitar Acoustic guitars have a subtleness that is delightful to listen to. Yet sometimes subtleness is interchangeable with a lesser presence in the mix. The multi-band Acoustic Guitar preset gives you a compressor that will preserve the original subtleness and evenness of your instruments tone, and an expander that will lower the noise floor. Horns/instrument A horn section or for that matter a solo sax, can be quite a hassle to get just right in the mix. Apply the Horns/instrument preset and take advantage of a true multi-band expander/compressor. Use the compressor to align the difference in volume that you will find in e.g. a fast riff as compared to sustained tones. Piano/keyb Synthesizers, stage pianos and acoustic pianos have a huge pitch and dynamic range. That makes it genuinely hard to find just the right level for such instruments in the mix. For exceptional control and equality you should apply the Piano/keyb preset. Percussive A full set of percussion instruments has a huge dynamic range that is very difficult to control. With the Percussive preset you can avoid any surprises that powerful and darker percussive instruments might dish out, giving you total control of the dynamic range. Toms Tom toms span from small and higher pitched sounds to large and lower pitched sounds. Their relatively high attack and short decay times requires advanced mixing techniques. With the Toms preset you have a specially designed full-band expander/gate and compressor that will do the job. Bass dm The bass drum plays many different roles. Depending on the style of music, you want it to be hard and powerful, full and punchy, or fast and furious. The Bass dm preset is a full-band expander/gate and compressor, which will make it easy to fit your bass drum to your favorite style and control it in the mix. Snare dm You’ve probably already experimented with the sound of the snare drum, in the quest for that signature sound that some of the world’s great drummers are known for. With the Snare dm preset you’re on the fast track to making your snare drum sound exceptional. The preset can be used as either a full-band expander/gate or a full-band compressor/limiter. Hiss-Cut Sometimes you might get a bit of hiss from an incoming source, especially when external devices are linked into a larger setup or if different electronic formats or ground policies are connected like consumer standards connected to professional equipment. To counter that you should use the Hiss-Cut preset. It kicks in when there’s no or next to no level on the input source, ensuring no noise in quiet pieces of the music. This preset is only featured in the gate/expander mode. De-ess1 The De-ess1 preset removes all unwanted s’s that some microphones or singers have so much trouble with. You can use the De-ess1 preset in compressor/limiter mode only. It aims at a certain frequency range and it perfectly counterparts the De-ess2 preset. Hum-Cut As explained in the Hiss-cut preset description you can occasionally experience problems with hum in an incoming signal when you connect different types of devices. In quiet moments when the hum becomes a problem the hum can in a smooth and easy way be eliminated by using the hum-cut preset simply by adjusting the parameters. The preset can only be used in gate/expander mode. De-ess2 The De-ess2 preset removes all unwanted s’s that some microphones or singers have so much trouble with. You can use the De-ess2 preset in compressor/limiter mode only. It aims at a certain frequency range and it perfectly counterparts the De-ess1 preset.[/quote] [url="http://www.tcelectronic.com/c300.asp"]http://www.tcelectronic.com/c300.asp[/url] Yours for a mere [b]£70[/b] + insured shipping or free pickup. (Price adjusted from £100 as per cm261's post below
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Hey everyone! I'll be posting up some backline news very soon - but in the meantime, my F1 is now redundant! - I was definitely thinking about keeping as a spare, as it is an amazing amp - but there really will be no need. So, I'm going to let it go for what I think is a great price. Included is the original packaging and manual bits n bobs. PLUS £25 worth of rack mount kit I had to buy seperately. My F1 has some scratches on the bottom that are minor but I have to mention, you may wish to see a photo of. The scratches are purely cosmetic, so no dents or dings and can not be seen when the amp is racked or sat on top of an amp. (Obviously not affecting the operaton of the unit.) For more information about the specifications, connections etc see here:- [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Mark_Bass_F1.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...rk_Bass_F1.html[/url] [url="http://www.bassmerchant.com/item_detail.php?product_id=36&category_id="]http://www.bassmerchant.com/item_detail.ph...mp;category_id=[/url] [b]Soooooold[/b] + insured shipping (or pick up) PM me ;o)
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[quote name='Finbar' post='573708' date='Aug 19 2009, 12:38 AM']4 way mounted into my rack. I can now power my power amp and preamp, as well as my pedalboard all from one plug socket. No more scrabbling around the venue for a 4 way because I forgot mine and the venue only anticipates the bass player needing one plug socket! Bit more expensive than using cable ties to fix a 4 way in, but I'm really happy with it [/quote] That's really cool! - I simply cable tied a multi socket dude thing to a 1u blanking strip - but that looks much tidier! NICE!
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[quote name='pantherairsoft' post='573453' date='Aug 18 2009, 08:49 PM']Found this on an interview website... [i]That's the style I play. I'm a drummer. I'm a drummer on bass.[/i][/quote] I actually like that description. cool!
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[quote name='eude' post='573428' date='Aug 18 2009, 08:31 PM']Man, I love your bass! Eude[/quote] I love alll these basses.. Shuker really does tick all the right boxes!!!
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[quote name='Mikey R' post='573433' date='Aug 18 2009, 08:32 PM']I was waiting for that! [/quote] Darn! I must work harder on my material lol lol
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[quote]Dood from Korn[/quote] Dood don't play in Korn, he play in [url="http://withinthevoid.com"]Within The Void[/url]
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Update time!! Well, sat ready for me to give a huge amount of abuse is this little Active beauty! and this chirpy little chap [quote]ISP Technologies presents its newest edition to the rapidly growing Bass Vector family. Now you can get the same great Bass Vector performance, in a smaller and more compact package! Combining the low frequency extension that only an 15” driver can achieve with the natural, extended (but not brittle) highs of dual 8” drivers, the Bass Vector 115 cabinet achieves a balance of depth, impact, and definition that makes 4x10’s sound lifeless in comparison! Available in active and passive versions, a single active cabinet delivers 600 watts to it’s speakers. When an additional passive cabinet is connected, the amplifier delivers a total of 1000 watt RMS to the two cabinets. The total system power can be further increased by adding additional active and passive cabinets. There is a limit of 1 passive cabinet per active cabinet. The ISP Beta Bass Preamplifier is the ideal ‘head’ for the system, or the active cabinet can be used with other bass heads when driven from their line output, and the passive cabinet can be driven from virtually any powered bass head. The high performance 15” driver is complemented by an advanced cabinet design featuring optimum volume and a large, deep tuned port. This helps to minimize the non-linear behavior and reduced low frequency output that small ports produce. The cabinet is tour grade, with Baltic Birch plywood construction, dadoed joints, extremely durable rubberized polyurethane finish, metal handle, and casters.[/quote] [quote]LF Driver: 1 x 15 inch, large excursion, 450 watt rms. HF Drivers: 2 x 8 inch, high sensitivity, 250 watt rms. Sensitivity: 98 dB @ 100 Hz, 102 dB @ 1KHz (1 Watt at 1 meter). SPL: 125 dB at 1 meter, long term. 129 dB at 1 meter, peak. Frequency Range: 35 Hz to 5 KHz (-10 dB). Freq. Response: 45 Hz to 4 KHz (+- 3 dB). Amplifier Power: 1000 W rms, high current DCAT, fan cooled. Power Required: 5 Amps x 120 VAC typical, 10 Amps max. Construction: Baltic Birch Plywood, extensively braced. Finish: Rubberized Polyurethane. Dimensions: 30” W x 19.25” H x 18.75” D (without casters). Weight: Active: 104 Lbs., Passive: 89 Lbs.[/quote] I have the kit on loan for a bit - would have liked to have gotten the 18" 1KW version - but this will certainly be fun to play with ;o) Expect a full review soon!
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[quote name='owen' post='568652' date='Aug 14 2009, 09:03 AM']Very occasionaly I play through d&b rigs. I did a function gig once where they had hired in a rig because we said we could not bring our own. We arrived to find a Midas desk and a d&b rig. We had to set it ourselves. Never have I enjoyed such genuine, across the spectrum headroom and clarity for the whole band. When I played louder (5 string DB so I had plenty of dynamic range to play with) it just got louder, but the rest of the mix was not compromised in any way. It was like taking cotton wool out of my ears which I had not realised was there all those years before. And this was with a couple of 12" cabs. I really could not believe what I was hearing. They use their own amps and spk controllers obv. Heinously expensive mind you![/quote] The kit looks really good - I've also been checking out the Martin Audio stuff as well. - But as you say - serious money! Would love to just hear it though!
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I would highly recommend the BassChat Bass bashes! A chance to try pretty much any bass on the market (if the owners are ok with, of course) - a day spent with other people passionate about bass and, when it comes to testing out gear - no spotty guitar-only shop staff oiks trying to impart their lack of bass knowledge on you! ;o)
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[quote name='alexclaber' post='569120' date='Aug 14 2009, 03:10 PM']I'll have the port plugs soon - that supplier is out of stock but its imminent. And regarding frequency response, on-axis it's pretty damn flat up to 4kHz. There's a bit of a [b]bump from the lower midrange downwards where the speakers couple [/b]and then there'll be some wiggles due to the baffle size as you go lower. But all in all its pretty good and even across the whole 50-4000Hz passband. I do want to do some proper measurements of everything soon but it's a time-consuming exercise. And you really need a lot of measurements to paint an accurate picture - in my opinion half space on-axis on its own just doesn't cut it. Alex[/quote] I was just reading on the Martin Audio site, they have a passive full range cab with a 2x15 in, where the 15" cones work together up to a certain frequency, then to counteract the problem you speak of, only one of the 15's takes over for the midrange frequencies, then the treble unit takes over for eveything above. A neat idea?
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[quote name='stevie' post='568486' date='Aug 13 2009, 10:42 PM'] [OK, Dood?][/quote] I don't have the problem - but yes - that's much better.
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[quote name='stevie' post='568453' date='Aug 13 2009, 09:53 PM']Dood, I haven't received your pm, but I think I'm entitled to raise questions about the statement Bill made yesterday claiming that his product outperforms all other products of its type. Especially as he provides no basis for all of his assertions. It looks like a midrange horn to me and I said so. Now, I'm quite happy to be proved wrong. Alex and I haven't always seen eye to eye, but that hasn't stopped us having a friendly relationship and I respect what he does.[/quote] I couldn't find the past PM in question to send again, but the point still stands. Having an opinion is fine, thats not a problem. Just be aware of your audience - and if you mean something tongue in cheek for example - try using emoticons to give substance to your post as it appears easy for people to misunderstand your 'posting style'. Ok, move along... nothing to see here, back to the topic.
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[quote name='TPJ' post='568269' date='Aug 13 2009, 06:33 PM']Stevie, what are you talking about? Bill is an accomplished engineer who knows what he's talking about. Every time he offers advice all you can do is come up with a lame insult and usually no constructive advice or facts to support what you say. If you go to Bill's sight he and lots of other people with years of experience can help you. They don't generally hang out here becasue of people like Stevie who talk bollocks.[/quote] Hmmm yes, I have Pm'd Stevie about this with ref to treating Alex Claber the same as well. - Stevie - this ain't cool.. 'If you haven't got anything good to say......', I think you know how the saying ends.
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[quote name='owen' post='567972' date='Aug 13 2009, 02:09 PM'][url="http://www.dbaudio.com/en/systems/"]http://www.dbaudio.com/en/systems/[/url] Mmmmmmmmm [/quote] Hmmmmmm! Interesting! ;o)