dave_bass5

Ive been using Cakewalk by Bandlab (Windows 10) for a few weeks without issues with my Yamaha MODX. I use this as both audio and midi interface. I can record midi tracks, and then use the MODX to record them as audio. The MODX works as an audio device. A few days ago i brought a Scarlett Solo and thats working fine outside of Cakewalk, but as soon as i launch Cakewalk it becomes the default audio in/out and the Yamaha gets grey’ed out. Midi is still working (this is over USB), but i cant bounce the midi down to audio unless I physically disconnect the Scarlett. I also have Cubase Elements 11 and have no such issues. Either can be used without effecting the other. Just wondering if anyone knows a setting that needs to be changed? I’d like to go over to Cakewalk full time but not if i have to do this each time. Thanks for any help.

Yeah, it’s built really well. Very robust looking. Surprisingly large and heavy as well. Makes you feel like you got your money’s worth. When i first got mine i had a jam with my mate. Me on bass, him on guitar. We both went through the separate channels on it and fed two amps, one each. Quite cool having two independent channels. I’d still say the Q/Strip is better, but its not programable and costs about the same as the SA pedal. (Maybe more).

Sorry, cant ad any more than ive said already. For the money, and for bass, i think its a better option over the SA, but you can get a Zoom multi fix for a lot less and have way more EQ on tap,

Go for it lol.

The audience will never notice the difference 😂

No. Only nickels. I find steel too bright.

Oh no, not me, I meant getting it done by someone that knows what they are doing. Like a few others I’m happy to do the electric’s and change the hardware, but that as about it. I just don’t have the correct tools, and it seems pointless getting them for a one off.

Ive got a Lakland JO maple Jazz neck sitting around that ive been thinking (for the past 5 years) of getting de fretted. This thread has reminded me. Might do something about it next year.

There’s a guy on FB selling a load of these. Looks for Mick Mason 😂

Thats how i play at home, but last Christmas i got a 25watt Fender Rumble LT25 combo. Really nice little thing with a digital front end for amp sims and built in FX etc. Problem is, i still prefer the private practice experience of headphones. The LT25 gets my vote, but its double the budget. Although there are plenty of small combos around i think its worth spending a tiny bit more (£150) and getting something that wont put you off. Any other option would be something like a Bluetooth speaker with a line input. I use one occasionally in the living room, fed from my Zoom B1, and it actually sounds very good.

I’m not sure where the pages are, but i had the BB435 early March and sent it back when we went in to lockdown. The short version is, i had a P34 and liked it very much, but i also have a Fender P bass and was always torn between the two. I couldn’t settle on the P34 while i had the Fender (and the Fender is never going anywhere). To me the Fender sounded more like i wanted a P bass to sound. Nothing wrong with the P34, it was close, but didnt have the ‘fender’ vibe that i already had. I also owned for a very short time a BB435, and it blew me away. Much closer to my Fender for the P sound. More ‘woody’ and less processed compared to the P34.

As AK said, Its not just a leap in quality. They sound different. No better, no worse. Even the low end BB’s are bursting with quality, Dont think you will short change yourself buy saving a bit and not getting a higher end model. Give me a BB434 over a P34 any day of the week. My reasons are well documented on here.

This bass looks like my old one, only i never upgraded the pups. I had the same preamp put in and also the toggle switch. My first real 5 string and still one of my favs as far as playability goes.

Which might not actually stop him though. I get the impression its common knowledge that he is doing it amongst his mates, who don’t seem to care.

Ah Brass. No thanks. I don’t like brass nuts. I guess its a nice feature if you are struggling with action at the nut end though.

There are many good ideas ,on paper, out there, but the nut is one of the things that doesnt need re inventing if its working perfectly fine already. I know some brands have unique parts on them, but i don’t buy in to all that expensive upgrade stuff is better if the basic versions are working as they should. Must admit ive never heard of the just a nut before though. Ill go and have a look.

Doubt it. Whats wrong with most nuts (😂)? Sounds a bit like Dingwall PR 😬

Easier to just file the slots if they are a problem.

My P34 was like that. Noticeable higher at the nut compared to my other basses. Not unplayable in the slightest, and only really noticeable because my Fender is very low, but now you mention about stiffness i did think the same when i had mine. It was just never an issue as far as playability went....at least, i didnt consciously think so.

Ha, ive just brought my son a set of add ons for that system for Christmas.. Ill get him to build me something 😂 Actually i think ive sort of cracked it. I have an old Korg N5 that I didn’t want to use, but apparently it will transmit on 32 midi channels. All i need is a normal Midi cable and to program it so its transmitting on the right channels. Its not ideal, i was hoping I could use a much lighter keyboard, but it will do until i find something more suitable.

I normally get my strings (and have been doing this for years) from Strings Direct, but through Amazon. As i have a prime account it works out cheaper than using the SD website.

Thanks for the reply. I dont need to specify the channels, although that would be useful. The way the MODX works is part 1 is channel 1, part two channel 2 etc. I can move the sounds around to different parts, so they aren’t set in stone. Ill just disable the keyboard control for the midi controlled parts. I’m using splits already, but wanted to use a midi keyboard so i can use the full range of each sound and stop using the splits. Its only basic Piano/organ with Brass on the midi keyboard. Nothing fancy and i want everything controlled from the MODX, except maybe pitch bend and mod, so no need for mapping controller stuff etc. Ill look at those you mentioned.