dave_bass5
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Yeah, just a bit lol.
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Thanks. Ive had the Source Audio stuff in the past but never really gelled with them. Too many options, and quite expensive.
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No question they have their uses, but a few years ago we were all convinced we HAD to get one to hear a big improvement. Many found they had no need for one. -
I recently got a Blood moon from TC Electronics and love it, but there is an increase in volume when engaged. Can anyone recommend one that has a level control at a below £100 price point? Ive had a TCE Helix before and liked that, can't remember if that would do the trick or not. I just want one that I can set the output level on when it's engaged. Thanks.
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Assuming you had an audible issue with handling noise and thump in the first place. This was the issue I didnt have, but was convinced I did.
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Ive never felt that either, but I do get caught up in the hype sometimes, especialy if it's something I feel could benefit me. HPF's definitely one of them. There have been times where im just reading posts and see a throw away comment of something and it just clicks, I have to get one. Sometimes it works out, sometimes not.
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A few more. Sadowsky DI. Does it actually do anything? Had it and quickly sold it after finding out it was pants. I read so much about how among it is, maybe mine was broken 🤔 KZ IEM's. Didnt like the sound, didnt like the fit. More drivers the better also seems to be a myth.
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Yeah, those two in the Nux work really well. The Nux is the first time ive been happy with using IR's. I only want the IR for home use, but I have used it with a rig and it sounded great.
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Funny enough I got the SGT-DI to replace the Nux, but after 30mins I decided it wasn't for me. I had a noise issue with my wireless system and at the time put it down to the SGT-DI being faulty (its wasn't), but also wasn't too keen on the tone. The Nux was almost perfect for me, but I wanted more control over the drive side. IT works well but its a blend and its a bit tricky getting the drive to not increase the overall level by much when engaged. I got the MB3 on a whim, it's not one id thought of before, but ive been very happy with it. No noise issue at all for me, and I do all my home practising with headphones at home so would notice it. I still think for home/headphone use the Nux is better for me, as it has the IR's, so that's when I use it. It's small so sits on my desk. Id be happy to use the MB3 for this as well though. I thought the MB3 looked quite boring before getting it, im used to using a BDDI which is quite coloured, but with the Nux and MB3 I can finally hear my bass properly. The MB3 isn't clean to my ears, it's still got a bit of roughness to the clean channel although that might be the bass. Ether way, very pleased with it.
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Anyone remember the Sue Ryder bass frenzy years ago? That was BC hype in full swing 🤣
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Oh yeah, BF cabs. Had a couple. They seemed nice but i didn’t keep either long. Looking back i think i assumed they were fantastic even though i didn’t personally like them much. Oh and i guess a big one is FRFR. Couldn’t wait to get away from that one.
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A Bass. I wanted to be a bass player so figured that's a good thing to own......😂 Compressors -BC flavour of the month to blame. HPF - BC flavour of the month to blame. This to me was the biggest item of the Emperors new wardrobe. A Pedalboard - Didnt realise I needed one until I got a few pedals (see above). OD/ Fuzz / Synth - Made me forget I wanted to play bass parts. Tubes - Not sure why I even considered these. After an almost 4 year gap from bass, I now realise all I need from the above list is the Bass. Admittedly I have Drive and Comp in my Microbass 3, but these aren't required for me to enjoy playing bass.
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I LOVE that pedal. Really nice tones, has 3 built in amp sims and 8 IR's, which to my ears are better than anything else ive used IR-wise. I sent my firs tone back as I wanted to try other things, but quickly realised I made a mistake. Recently got an EBS Microbass 3 to replace the Nux (this has drive and comp), but decide dot keep the Nux anyway, and find I use it more ay home than the EBS.
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Yes, i feel the same. From the IEM’s I’ve owned or tried, more was definitely not better for me.
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I use comply tips all the time. Even on my airpod pro’s.
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Same here. KZ's have no use to me as the fit is terrible.
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I too have been going this route recently. As much as I love my headphones, and they are easier to take on and off if I get interrupted, I fond my IEM's to sound 'better' when im playing along at home. I think my headphones might be a bit too flat for general music.
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Andertons have become my first port of call (after Amazon) for music gear. Good prices and ive sent a few things back over time and it's always been smooth, quick and hassle free. One day I will go and visit them as they aren't too far.
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Ive always liked Chorus on bass, in the right songs, but recently I rediscovered phaser, and, oh my.........😂 Still got a Boss CB3 at home, and have had various Chorus pedals over the year, but now I use phaser in a lot of songs that I really shouldn't 😇
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Id still trust the WS-90, but will avoid using it at home. Ive only really just started using it with FX so maybe its always been like this, but until recently i had have no issues at all. Always thought it looked ugly though. For reference, here are the 3 i own side by side.
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I got the Xvive A58 system today. Im very impressed with it. It's shorter than my Lekato WS-90 by a noticeable amount, but a bit deeper. It fits on my P bass much better and doesn't stick out like the WS-90 does. They are even more compact than the Xvive U2. Im sure my WS-90's are either faulty or just not very well shielded (guessing the second). No issues with how good they sound and are noise/dropout free as far as what I hear on headphones and through as rig, but ive encountered 3 situations where they have cause other equipment to produce noise. The latest one I discovered tonight when I have the receiver plugged in to my Blood Moon phaser. When I engage and disengage it there is a very loud noise. Much more than there should be. No issue with either of my Xvive systems. That, as well as the disruptive noise I got when using the Ampeg SGT-DI, and if I put my hand hear the receiver when its off and plugged in to something means they will now just be a back up for live stuff.
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How was Your rehearsal last morning or night ?
dave_bass5 replied to nilorius's topic in General Discussion
Well he has been playing for over 40 years I believe. Ive only known him for 3 of those. I joined the band and I had a lot of work to put in. I was happy to put the work in to get them up to speed, but it seems he is so stuck in his ways that it will impact the band getting gigs. Having played the club/function scene for a good 20+ years I know the standard thats needed. All are competent players, but struggle with the fact that thy have to be professional about it if they want paid gigs. -
I seem to have a lot of dropouts at home with 2.4ghz these days, so try and avoid using my older Xvive's if I can. It seems the WS-90's aren't shielded well, but I dont get drop outs. Hoping the A58 will be the of both worlds.
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How was Your rehearsal last morning or night ?
dave_bass5 replied to nilorius's topic in General Discussion
I have as well. He also has a tuner that can mute, it's just that he doesn't see the need to. -
How was Your rehearsal last morning or night ?
dave_bass5 replied to nilorius's topic in General Discussion
Had a good rehearsal last night, but one of my guitarists still thinks it's the 70s. Small Marshall combo with a stack of Gain and drive pedals. Sound was good when playing (although really too heavy for most of our songs), but my god the noise when we stopped. Its sounded like there was a rain storm in the studio. I just dont get how he (or anyone else) can have that sort of noise when not playing. I have all the answers to how he can stop it, and if I ask him (got to the point where I was telling him) to turn if off he would, but totally clueless to the fact that he needed to. Even worse, I was the only one that this bothered. Dreading the next gig.
