dave_bass5

The first time I played keys through a big PA I got a shock at how much low end I had. I backed it off immediately and keep it in check these days.

As per another thread, im getting a bit of interference from my Lektao WS90's under certain conditions, or rather they are causing interference. So ive been looking at the two above. I know a lot of you use the Nux, but im not interested in that as I dont want to carry a case around. I prefer to just throw the thing in my gig bag. Im also not sue I like the auto off feature. From the spec I understand the Fender has up to 8 hours from a 2 hour charge, and the Xvive 5. Either is longer than I'll really need, but the 8 will get me through a rehearsal and a few night home practice. The fender has a quoted lower latency than the others. Any thoughts on either of those mentioned? im leaning towards the Fender, but its a bit more expensive.

I got the Mvave today but not sure I'll keep it. For one im now used to not using a cab sim with headphones, the EBS has a pretty good tone on its own, but another reason is the IR's I like seem to have a slight phase issue. They seem to have a very subtle hollowness about them. Also there is quite a big drop in high freqs. I will have a play with the EQ section (and the Hi Cut is full up/off), but the sparkle is gone. Still great value and I might keep it just incase I need it at some point, as the cost was pretty much nothing.

I get the joke, but I use my left had (with keyboard split) to do a lot of brass/string stuff. If the bass player wants to do that (and I know how some love those silly synth pedals) go ahead, otherwise............

I dont disagree with any of that, but that's not what ive been posting about.

I don’t follow your post, but no need to be sorry, you are welcome to your option of course. You finish off with a reference that I first made, saying it can be done with some thought. Well isn't that what it's all about, working together? I NEVER said the bass player should change a set in stone part to accommodate the keyboard player, but if a keyboard part is written for two hands then they need to be aware of it, and again, work together. Ive played keys in a band where the bass player never bothered to really work out the songs, and would clash with not only me, but the guitarist as well as his notes were off. Are we supposed to stop playing anything in the low register to accommodate this? Also having the bass player use a tone that works with keys is definitely a step forward. Too many bass players use a muddy tone that leaves no definition in the low end. Even kick drums can get smothered by the wrong tone. Then there are the other lot that insisting on playing all over the spectrum. As for 'no keyboard part is set in stone', that made me laugh. Again, blanket statements make no sense. There are 1000's of keyboard based songs where the keyboards are very much set in stone. Two we are doing at the moment are You do something to me and Angels. Are you seriously suggestion I change the parts because they are tow hand songs? I totally get the playing at home is different argument though. when I switched to keys and looked for some tutorials for some songs it was all piano stuff, no help for learning the actual songs for a band. That I totally get, but not all keyboard players do that and my argument is more against blanket statements.

Exactly. They CAN both work in the same area. Dont get me wrong, im not arguing that keys dont cause issues in some bands, but a blanket 'don’t let him/her/them/they touch the bottom octave etc is nonsense. Are we to limit how high a bass player goes on the fretboard because it's now in guitar range? Everyone needs to work together to get it to gel. Do bands with two guitarists insist one doesn't play anything because its in the same register as the other 😄 As a keys player in one band (admittedly im not very active with my left hand because im not really a piano player) I manage to stay out of the way of the bass. In fact on some songs I play a fill or run that the bass should play but doesn't. I must admit ive been in a band who had a piano player and yes, he was all over the low end, quite annoying until I sat him down and we worked it out. I made him listen to the bass line and re work his left hand. Never once telling him he shouldn't use it. it sounded great after that. It doesn't take a pro player to figure this out, just common sense. Not something everyone has though (no matter what instrument they play).

Change the bass tone so it cuts through. it's all about working together. Not all bass players are even capable of holding the low end down so I don’t agree the keyboard player must only use certain parts of the keyboard. Ive seen band with awfully muddy bass tones that ruin the whole mix and you cant hear the music clearly. If it's a piano part then the bass needs to remember that a piano is played with two hands and work with the keyboard player. I agree that a keyboard player should not be playing the bass part as such, but the low end can be multiple instruments and not just bass. Band's have had keys and bass in them for years, Look at Elton John/Billy Joel etc for example. All over the keyboard, but does the bass player not get heard?

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Actually forget that, I just saw the Mvave on amazon for £29 inc Prime delivery. Also noticed it can run off USB so I can leave it plugged in. Just ordered one. For me the best feature will be the Low cut. As much as the EBS does sound great through headphones, I can't quite tame the low end as much as the Nux did with its IR on.

I canceled the order for the IR loader, as I realised i dont really need it. Loving the EBS Microbass 3 just as it is. I cant see me ever going back to Sansamp now. It's not perfect, but it's as close as I can get with one box.

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I like that Ped, but not sure i'd get one if the back of your bass is anything got go by 😇😂

Not sure about a digital route, but if it's Jack in on the HX then this should work. you'd also need a splitter. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Certified-Headphone-Lightning-Earphone-Converter-White/dp/B09KMSS6PF/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2TOEJ8E75A4FI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.26rnV1QdHplIhYqjbG9PsShynly2kgaVAuiIi1eMZ8VPwAMyoFGQPmxCQQfD0t2a39TQbyhVxDOUS5wHzozMk5OLAy7nYeNTi8b4kmhQ6isKuih_wodTFHZHss9RwdHfq054XZXJKaKmRc_YfDgZjK5jYePJRhJM-8Y338BGArqfAsQw8hjb1hHYEbquW6glDglaBmX4gnS-_n7xjz9NAoA3Damja7ATsKv6B823tEs.0ObXaNlqo93IUC6nOodqy0ALrjmF6JVPSOwf_jdoYpA&dib_tag=se&keywords=lightning%2Bheadphone%2Badapter&qid=1753963194&sprefix=lightnig%2Bhe%2Caps%2C78&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

After a year with mine im still getting the on/off buttons wrong. I just can't seem to get used to them and always seem to either press the Connect button or try and slide the correct one the wrong way (and I know you slide towards the jack).

I think its easier to sound like Pino talking in Welsh than it is to sound like him playing bass 😀

Yeah, and ive been to many London studios where plugs are falling off the walls, lack of earthing on the amps and condensation on the walls etc. But those are manned so much safer 😅

Oh yeah, I tried those as well. Ive never been too impressed with any of the cobalt line.

Ive tried a few flats over the years. Not really my thing but I love how they feel. IT's were my fav's, I really liked the suppleness and smooth tone, although I still have a set of Chromes that go on every now and then when I want a change but can't afford any new gear lol. IIR I did try La Bella's years ago but found them a bit too old school for me, but I do like the sound of flats when others play them.

My thoughts are, what did Pino play before these came out? Surely those are going to get as close to his signature sound for a lot less.

Why's that? Obviously we can all pick and choose where we rehearse, but the Pirate studios ive used have already been pretty full when we have been there. never had any incidents (unlike with certain other studios).

I'd hate to live next to a pub or music venue, but wouldn't expect it to close down because ive just moved there. Some people are up thier own backsides.

Like mine and ill like yours.........🤔

Ive just had this happen to me recently. Got the Ampeg SGT-DI and although my WS90’s work fine most of the time, when the preamp is disengaged and the IR is on, my WS90 picks up all sorts of noise. Really loudly. Even when off. Cable and 2.4ghz Xvive’s are fine. Even with my EBS Microbass 3, just having the WS90 plugged in and putting my had close give a sound simply to when a cable is unplugged. When it’s on it s fine. Might be a faulty receiver. Again, no issues with the Xvive.

My point being, they could probably see if there was a fire or smoke. They could probably see in to every room, which is more than you could.