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Pirellithecat

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  1. Still researching!!  
    Had a look at the Zoom B1 4, and waded through the info on most of the devices mentioned. 

    Most demos spend lots of time going through all the different settings, how to create patches/scenes etc.   
    However, no real demonstrations of using the  pedals in a practical gigging situation.  

    I suspect I need the maximum number of foot switches so that I can avoid having to scroll through settings/menus whilst playing live.   i.e. a "Stomp Version". 
    So it's a limited number of specific effects and a limited number of "scenes". I'm a little concerned about scrolling through menus to get to the correct scene between songs/verse/chorus/intro/outro during a gig. 

    I've asked my son to bring his Pod Go up for Christmas as this has a  high number of footswitches.   I'll have another go with this and report back.

    Thanks for all the info - a little project to pursue whilst Strictly Come Dancing (insert own pet hate here .....) distracts the rest of the family over the Christmas break!   

    HoHoHo!   

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  2. Thanks for all the comments!  

    I guess I am rather  lazy, but the App/PC interface on the Mod Dwarf looks really intuitively easy to use - and would be great for setting up sounds for particular tracks.  S'manth - thanks for the pointer.  Thinking about it, I do use different effects in different parts of the same song - usually it's the intro or chords to fill out parts in "quieter" sections, and it would be great to be able to continue to do this without adding a pedal.   I guess one could have different scenes for different sections ????? But I wonder about the ease of finding them in the heat of the moment......   Do other  units have a similar "pictogram" style user interface on the PC/app??      

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  3. I realise that this topic has probably been done to death ..... but ....... I'd like a "pedal" to provide a number of "scenes" for live gigging use.   Covers band so lots of different styles (from Creedence Clearwater to Ghost, via Miley Cyrus) and no time between songs to fiddle/reset pedal settings.  
    Don't want to scroll through lots of options, just want a simple device to allow a couple of different EQ's (two basses so be great to be able to swap without having to tinker), Octave, Chorus, Compression, Drive,  Synth/organ plus a Tuner (muted signal when using) which can be combined, where necessary, to provide a tailored sound specific to a particular songs.  A volume pedal would be nice too.  Not too fussed about dozens of different amp/cab sims, but would be nice to use for practice so Aux in, Headphones out, plus a D.I. 
    I've had a go on my son's Line 6 Pod Go, but it's far too complex for me and provides far more than I need.    Thought a HX Stomp or maybe the Zoom B6n might do the trick but even they seem way over-specced for my rudimentary needs. Just need a set of buttons on the floor, maybe displaying the name of the "Scene".

    Is this unrealistic or am I just being lazy?? 
     

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  4. Pair of black baffle Vanderkley EXT 112's.

    I'm not the original owner but have had them for around 5 years.   Played a couple of gigs but used for rehearsals only for the last 3 years.  Still great speakers, and in pretty good condition.  Use Mesa Subway cabs for gigging and I've finally realised keeping these for rehearsals is a bit decadent! 

    @14kg each they are really light and surprisingly easy to carry/transport and make a great "stack". 
     

    Will deliver them within 100miles of Kendal - (or meet up to exchange).       

     

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  5. Just as a reminder ........ the OP was looking for answers concerning whether IEM's might be the solution to helping him hear the vocals, especially as the mix only contains vocals.   I'd say, give an ambient Mic a whirl (plus IEM's) - I don't think you need to invest much in terms of an expensive mic,  I used an old Samson vocal mic (12 years old and picks up everything!).  I guess you'll need a mic stand and that's about it.    

  6. Prior to investing in a H4N Pro, I thought I'd try an old Mic to capture the  live sound.  as we're all in the mixer anyway it's no more hassle than adding another device so I thought why not.   
    Worked surprisingly well! 
    Tried it again at last weeks rehearsal this time just with vocals in the mixer feed.   Again really surprising benefit.    Re-instates that live feel and lets you pick up the vocal chat off mic.  The ambient Drum sound is really helpful and again is surprisingly "present", especially the kick!  

     

  7. God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
    In light of which I shall, 
    - endeavour to get guitar(s) (and bass) to FOH, as advised
    - continue to negotiate the stage sound levels down a little.   
    - chill out and improve my IEM approach
    - look for a new band, sell PA and get on with enjoying playing bass. 

    Sorted 🤭   

    Thanks everyone.
     

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  8. 1 hour ago, Bill Fitzmaurice said:

    Insist that his amp be on a tilt back stand that aims the speakers at his head. If there's going to be suffering from his volume let him be the first to experience it. As for the ear plugs, if they're not buds to hear the monitor mix he's playing too loud. The backline should only be pushing the stage volume, not the room.
     

    They should all be in the FOH, bass included. High pass the bass and keys, if any, so the only thing in the FOH from them is the higher directional frequencies that need to be there for even distribution across the room. Also try aiming your lower cab towards the drummer, so he can hear your mids.

    Thanks Bill.

    Working on it!!  But still resistance as the baked in belief is that it's not possible to get "that" sound without driving the guitar amp/ cab.

    And the ear plugs are just that!  And the cab has a slanted top baffle!!    I'm doomed,🙄😓

     

  9. 4 hours ago, TimR said:

    If that is the setting he likes then mark it with a pen on his amp. Not a sharpie or anything indelible. 😆

    Then next time balance the band to that. 

     

    Our guitarist has his always set at the same point. Rehearsal, practice or gig. 

     

    As long as its not overpowering the stage. 

    I'd be deaf within a month

       ........ Problem solved I guess 😀

  10. A bit of an Update ..... and a question. 
    Been "implementing" the changes outlined in this post. 
    The GOOD STUFF
    All instruments in mix but only Vocals and Kick/Snare to FOH. 

    Reducing Stage Volume and ensuring better monitor positioning makes it possible to control feedback.  It's very difficult to get the idea over that, if one feed is too loud, it's better to reduce it rather than increase ALL the others to get the balance right.   But,  I guess, he who has the mixer can overcome this!! 

    Using new Shure 215 IEM's (via Xvive U4) which are excellent in reducing Stage Volume (for my ears!) .
    Used an ambient mic (an old vocal mic with poor noise rejection!) on a mic stand positioned just above head height and "aimed" to catch as much ambient sound as possible.   This really does make a very big difference in the "feels like I'm playing live" experience and could become the main "feed" into the IEM mix with some additional bass to help hear the notes better.  
    Last night's gig (pic), worked really well (for me at least) certainly to start with.

    The BAD Stuff
    2/3rds of the way through 1st set it all fell apart.  Finally dawned on me that the Guitarist had turned up both guitar amps , "only a smidge", 'cos from his position, with his ear plugs in, he felt the sound was a bit thin and he couldn't feel the guitar. And anyway (I kid you not) the punters walking in front of the band didn't flinch so we weren't too loud!!

    Question
    Any good way to stop this happening .....  or tips on how to tackle it?  
    Or ......
    Anyone need a bass player, with great PA set-up, somewhere in the North West!!😂

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  11. Great Amp. Great Condition.  Used as back-up to main gigging amp so relatively light use. 
    More photo's if you need them, but the Amp looks like new.  The footswitch has some signs of use (and has velcro on the base). 
    I'm torn between selling this or my Genzler Magellan 800 - I like both, but something has to give to fund route to better IEM for my aging ears!   If this doesn't sell then I'll sell my Genzler instead!!  
    I have the original box so could post at cost, but if you're within 100 miles of Kendal I might deliver it for a few kWatts of electricity for my EV!  
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  12. Tried a Zoom Q2N-4K at rehearsal this week.    Promising. 
    Set up unit on top of a mic stand in the "audience position",  sent Headphone "out" to mixing desk, mixed this with the vocal and bass feeds and sent via Aux Send to my wireless/in ears.   Worked fairly well for a first attempt.  
    I don't think the Q2N-4K is the right tool for me though, as there would be a debate about video vs sound etc. and I don't need the hassle. 
    However, the H4N Pro, (although more expensive) would work alone using one of the mic inputs for the bass, mixed in with sound from the onboard mics, freeing up an Aux send.  ........... 

     

    Might be too late, but this plus in ear might do the trick, combining the need for IEMs' for sound isolation from a noisy stage whist keeping that "live" feel. 
    I might just try a stand alone mic first, but the Zoom solution is very flexible and tidy.   Thanks for the pointer Dood!

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