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[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1391671231' post='2359880'] Paradise Theatre by any chance? I have that one too. [/quote] Yep, thats the one. Actually its not that bad, i can listen to it now, but back then i wasn't really in to that tripe of music. I also had True Colours by Split Enz album, for the same reason. Back then i used to like buying this sort of thing, and it did help get me in to music i might not have bothered with.

[quote name='Skybone' timestamp='1391604103' post='2359025'] Didn't know about M-Audio not supporting equipment for Win 8, was looking at the M Track as a possibility as well, but with my new machine running Win 8.1, it sounds like it's one to avoid. [/quote] Windows 8.1? Is that the leaked ISO or beta? Its not due out until about April i believe.

The one and only time i ever brought a Styx record was because of the lazer etching. Lovely to look at, not so to listen to lol

Sorry, to be clear i meant for my Delta sound card, i expect the USB stuff will still be supported.

Ive just replaced my ageing Delta 2496 card with a very nice Focusrite Scarlett 2i4. I was going to go for the 2i2 but like the idea of the mix control on the 2i4, as most of the time ill just be playing along to iTunes for learning songs etc, so dont want to have to open up a DAW just to do this. I also wanted the pad buttons as i had read that the inputs could be easily over driven. After a few tests i dont really need the buttons, the signal level from my bass is low enough to work fine, but i guess its nice ot have this extra control. The Focusrite stuff seems to have a very strong following, and even with just a few hours play with mine tonight i can see why. So far its been rock solid and perfect for my set up (which includes my son needing to use the PC) As already said, it does come with Ableton Live lite. Ive not bothered with this as i have the full Live 9 suite, plus Sonar X1 and the 2i4 worked perfectly with those first time. Ive always thought internal sound cards were better, and i had a M-Audio Fast track that was a nightmare to use a few years ago. With M-Audio not writing any new drivers, specifically for Windows 8 i felt it was time to move on. If on a low budget the Behringer interfaces look really nice, and they are a lot cheaper.

Exactly why I don't use mine live. My shoes are too wide, and although I don't have any real wacky tones it's still a pain to have to watch my step (pun intended). I might investigate the new zoom boxes that Dan posted about in another thread. Looks more useful for me.

I've got one of these and although it's not a problem putting it in any wall I want I'm too lazy to drill holes in a wall. I just put it up on the side of a wardrobe. Easier to drill in to the wood. Just an idea.

Hmmm, owning both the B3 and 60B i can see me getting a B1on to replace both boxes if the price is right. Having tired to gig with each, i found the B3 to work well but the foot switches are placed just too close for me so i dont use it for gigs, and the 60B is really only used in a rack style rather than on the floor. Cheers Dan, more money to splash out ;-)

Having used both a BDDI and B3 at the same gig, and also now using a 60B id say the Zoom boxes do a very nice BDDI but there is a difference, and neither Zoom boxes nail the BDDI tone as close as even the BDI21 does.

Bringing this back to life as im still looking for something to go in the bridge position. Ive been using a Fender Super 55 and although it is noiseless, and balances very well with my Fralin, its just not quite the tone im after. not quite burpy enough. Im probably going to get the new GBZ EMGPJ set in a few months when they are available but id like to try another split coil jazz pup before then. I am even thinking of going back to the stock VM Jazz pup if i get really bored over the next month or so.

Sounding great is what its all about at the end of the day. I must admit im not over the moon with how my Fralin sounds, even though i know most people love this pup. I think im definitely going to change pups in my PJ again, but i might as well wait now until the GBZ set are out.

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1390668933' post='2348163'] He did lose his "Geezer" tone for a few years though (I'd imagine ever since he's been a Lakky boy) ) and these pups seem to have brought it back for him. Shame he (probably) didn't use them on the last album coz his tone on that was utter pish. Those Selects are among the best that EMG do - articulate and loud. Don't tell everyone though or they'll be the next big thing to be hyped out of reality. [/quote] Well the Lakland does have EMG's in them so maybe its a bit closer to the real thing that it used to be. Im not sure if there were stock when the bass was first released. You dont hear much about Selects these days. Im not sure why though. I guess they are budget versions of more expensive pups and get the same reaction as Squier basses. I tend to associate them with a modern, hi fi tone. i guess that comes form me using them back in the 80s in at least two white headless basses lol. Ive never really considered getting them since i got back in to playing.

[quote name='mep' timestamp='1390651026' post='2347890'] Bollox. Just fitted some active PJ EMG's to my Charvel 2B. We already do paranoid and are working on War Pigs. [/quote] I wouldnt worry too much, im sure most of that tone in the video is coming from his playing and rig. After all, he hasnt always used them. On the subject of EMG's i dont think ive ever owned a proper one, but I have had quite a few basses with thier Select pups in that i really liked. In fact my headless bass has two Select humbuckers in it and i love the tone from that.

I was looking at that Lakland bass earlier and noticed it had EMG's on it. This seems quite a departure for Lakland. I wonder if these are the same pups.

Yeah, not what you might expect from EMG IMO. I dont have a need to sound like Geezer but its definitely a tone i can work with. Price looks pretty reasonable (based on the USA price of course).

Sorry if his has already been discussed, i dont come on here much these days. Ive just noticed these are due out in a couple of months. I was looking to change the jazz pup in my PJ (again) and was going ot go for the usual options but im going to hold out for this set now. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcKRho-h2_c[/media] [url="http://www.emgpickups.com/gzr-pj.html#info"]http://www.emgpickups.com/gzr-pj.html#info[/url]

[quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1390480846' post='2345833'] But the point is that if you want a quiet home then don't move in to a home close to an established live music venue [/quote] Maybe in an ideal world, and i really do get the point that this guy knew it was a venue, but if people are living close to a music venue the venue should take some responsibility and help alleviate this situation. It seems its not the noise itself, but the volume of it that is the issue. Noise pollution is not something that most will tolerate these days, and a lot of places are having to compromise by getting sound meters in. Its not ideal for anyone but if this venue is so close to peoples homes they should do whatever it takes to bring the noise down. These houses have been built close to the venue, and people will live in them. its a sign of the times im afraid. A compromise has to be made.

Signed, even though i live in London and cant here it lol. I do think if a music venue is operating in a close residential environment they should be made to do as much as possible to ensure the noise is not an issue for those that choose not to want to hear it. I do hope they can stay open but its not so silly that someone wants a quite home.

[quote name='DorsetBlue' timestamp='1389868286' post='2338769'] Always used Photobox myself, never been disappointed. [/quote] Yep, same here. Funny thing is i work for a printers and run the large £150,000 colour machine we have, yet i still go to Photobox for all my prints

Cheers. I think im still in a good mood after last nights gig, it wont last lol.

No problem. Its been sitting around for ages unused and i know ill never use it again. Ill have a look for it today and hopefully post it out tomorrow. No need for any payments, ill get it posted through my firm :-)

Forgot to add, if i can find mine you can have it if you want it.

I brought the cable when it first came out. Its over priced although it works The problem with it is that its just an input, and takes over the headphoe socket. So although it works fine for a tuner you cant hear anything back so usless for recording.

I hated the iRig interface when i had one. It seemed very noisy and not at all what the ad's promised. I was forever having to adjust levels and my playing style just to get a useable tone. I splashed out on the JAM, its not cheap but it was much nicer to use and a lot more fun. The tone is a lot more solid sounding, and with less latency. I can understand you not wanting to pay that much, i was the same, butt he hassle the iRig caused almost made me give up on doing this sort of thing. I love the Apmkit software, it has some really good rig and IMO its the best of the lot if you are looking for authentic tones, although the GK app is pretty nice as well. Since getting my ZoomB3 ive not touched the JAM, but now i have a new ipad and iphone it doesn't fit anyway.