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  1. dave_bass5
    Damn, very tempted. I’ve got thier 2.4ghz version and it’s been fantastic. Not sure I’d get much more out of the 5.8 system for the extra money though.
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    No, im not talking about the intro, im talking about the verses. You are correct about the intro.
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    Recently got back in to playing bass and have a few gigs coming up. Ive had to relearn a lot of stuff, but surprised at how well I remember it. H2H is one of those ive played 1000's of times (we still do it in my main band where either play keys), but last nigh i isolated the bass from all the songs im learning to give me a chance to play along with the originals without a bass line there. When I listened to this bass line it sounded different to how ive been playing it. I check UGT and YT and everyone seems to play it the same way as I do. It's the run ups in the verses. E, F#, A, B that repeats at the end of every second bar. The isolated bass track sounds like he is playing G# instead of A. Cant believe it's taken me decades to realise this. It sounds wrong got me only because im used to playing the A. all the tabs and videos ive seen also play the A. Can anyone confirm the above? I know the audience won't notice etc, but if it's wrong its wrong. This is the stem taken directly from the single version https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7gqwmalcjdpxj099vzd4p/Untitled-4_1-02-Bass-.7.wav?rlkey=3ka7ez6kfprk6gbv9vcqkvok0&st=434zn5ji&dl=0
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    Ok so ive given up for now on this. It may or may not work, problly would, but at this price im not going to chance it until ive tried a few cheaper options.
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    Ok, i think ive got it all sorted. Got home from work and put a few drops of superglue in the slot while the kettle was boiling. Left it for an hour and re strung. Perfect!!!. I didnt bother filing anything, it just seemed to work fine without that, and i took the paper out as well. Im going to put some new stings on over the weekend so will have a closer look to see if it does need anymore attention. This will be fine until i can get the nut replaced. Not sure how long the glue will last, but as i dont change strings much im sure it’s not going to wear out anytime soon. Thanks again for all the tips.
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    I dont use it to recreate anything, and couldn’t care less about any amps from the past, i just like the tone and how it warms up my sound. Ive had the MKI, the MKII and have also owned the VTBass DI and Paradriver V2 over the years. I never pay any attention to the PR blurb that tells you how wonderfully accurate these things are, i just like what they do for me. In fact ive never owned any of those amps you mention, but yeah, most amps dont have a blend. I use the 1/4 out in to the front of a bass rig, or sometimes via the return. I have always dont this and know it works for me. I was hoping the FR might be a way to have my usual BDDI tone with a bit of Chorus and filter on top, from just one box. Its not a big deal, i was just asking here in case i was missing a way to do with without a dedicated Blend knob. I might even give it a go anyway and see what i can come up with. I guess at the end of the day, for me the BDDI is an EQ pedal that does what i need.
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    Thanks, that's a long way of saying no, but I appreciate the response. Ive been using a BDDI for a good 20+ years. I really struggled at first, but once I figure out the Blend knob I love what I hear. Used it was pretty much every bass ive owned. In all the reviews of the FL they mention the song soo the BDDI and VTBass, but this seems a bit skewed. I understand the BDDI sound might be there, but that all depends on how you use the BDDI in the first place I guess. Obviously this is more a personal issue, I just like how the BDDI sounds when I have my setting dialled in, but even now I struggle to use it if the Blend is all the way up and im using a rig ( I use full blend at home though).
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    The guy in that video is only 27 😆
  9. dave_bass5
    Good idea, cheers.
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    What type of baking soda is good for metal? 😂
  11. dave_bass5
    Cheers. There is already a piece of paper in the slot. I was getting buzz from behind the nut a while ago and that cured it, but now i get a bit of buzz on the open E string and can see the string is sitting really low. Fretting at the 3rd fret pushes the string on to the 1st fret.
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    Thanks. interesting thread. Hoping to get this done at the weekend. I'll report back if and when I do.
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    Yeah, but if the core tone is not what I can use, it's not worth the cost for me. I can make use of the Filter and Chorus, would never use the Sub-octave or fuzz, but would use the VTBass side occasionally I suppose. Without a way to back off the BDDI tone its not for me.
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    Thanks for the replies. The plan is not to fill the whole slot, just pack it out at the bottom by a mm or two, although im sure to get to that I will need to file it. I have the wife's baking soda and the glue, I'll get some sandpaper and should be good to go. It's only a plastic nut and if I bodge it up too much I'll get a new one fitted. Should really do that anyway but I need the bass at home for the next few weeks while im learning some songs for a couple of gigs in July.
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    Ok, i know the FR has the BDDI tone circuit, but most players i know that use a BDDI have the blend turned down to less than half. I’ve not been able to gig with it full up, but love the sound at around 10 o’clock. As the FR doesn’t have this control, does that mean it’s pretty 100% the sansamp tone. With my old VTBass DI i would use the blend full up so that side isnt a problem. Appreciate this has probably been covered but i cant find anything. The reason im looking at the FR is for the BDDI tone and Chorus. Otherwise i might just be looking at the SH1.
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    Yeah, i thought this was quite a common practice. Obviously with superglue and not just left loose 😀 Thanks, ill bare that in mind.
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    My E is a bit low and ive decided for the first time that im going to have a go at fixing it. I’ve seen how to do it using Baking Soda, and im confident in doing it, but have a question about the file i need to use. Ive seen recommendations for Welders rods, and have looked these up on Amazon. The question is, do i need to get something that is the same, or almost as wide as the slot itself? All the Welder’s rod sets seem to be very narrow. Is it a case of just using a narrow one and working my way around the slot with it? Thanks for any advice.
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    Im always nervous of leaving something muted when we go back on, so I have my XR18 set to Mute/unmute all by any of the mute buttons. FOH stays on and the iPad playing music does as well, but the band are all muted with one button (and it can be any of the big red buttons).
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    thanks, that's helpful. I watched a few YT videos last night and think ive got the hang of it. Im assuming the P16 will already be set up for 1-1, 2-2 etc as default, but I know where to look if it's not. I quite like the idea of not having to plug my IEM transmitter in to the XR18. I have a small power pored at my feet so this can sit down there. I will need to figure out how and where to put the P16. I know it will go on a mic stand so I can do that, but im looking at a more compact solution if possible. One thing, can I route the FX returns to the P16 like I can thew Aux channels? At the moment we have a vocal reverb for FOH, and use a second for the IEM mixes. EDIT: i see you did mention FX already.
  20. dave_bass5
    Hmmm, that makes sense and yeah, i guess that could be a problem for some. Cheers, I’ll report back what i think when i get mine. Have just ordered it but using slow delivery so might not arrive until next week (seeing as it’s EVRI, maybe never lol).
  21. dave_bass5
    Ah, so instead of the LED’s on the old one, the HQ version (which is what im intending to get) has the actual button flash? This is what im talking about. So pressing one will turn it red and it’s selected? Seems simple enough once it’s explained to me. Thanks
  22. dave_bass5
    Ah cool, thanks for the info. I think what threw me was seeing images of the HQ with multiple buttons lit up green. Wasn’t sure why. It does look like a cool device, im going to get one maybe over the weekend or next week.
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    Jumping in here about the P16. Never used one, never thought id find a use for one, now I want one. Im going to order one tomorrow, and will read up on it etc in the meantime. I get what it does, but I have two questions. 1. I assume I dont need to do anything at the XR18 end other than plug a Cat5 cable in? Can I now not bother plugging my IEM system in to the desk, and just plug in to the P16? 2. I get that the buttons along the bottom represent 16 channels coming from the XR18. Say I want to turn one of the guitars up, do I have to click on that channel button and move the volume knob? what im getting at is it looks like I have to have the buttons enabled first to get the sound going to the IEM's, or do I mute what I dont want to hear, but all the buttons will un illuminated unless I engage one to adjust its level?
  24. dave_bass5
    Actually both my guitarist’s only use 1x12’s. One also uses a multiFX that goes directly to the mixer as well as his amp. The other has his amp mic’ed up.
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    This is what I find. Although our backline could fill the rooms and we'd get told to turn down, having the band turn down a bit and putting just a bit though the PA seems to give a better mix, without really getting any louder (or at least, not too noticeable). Unfortunately, as I pretty much have to do the sound from stage (basically set and forget but I do have the iPad close in case I do need to change something), I dont have our lead guitarist in the PA as he still hasn't got his levels sorted out, nor feedback control), and I dont want to risk that through FOH.
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