PauBass

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[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1391902728' post='2362586'] Had a word with one of the guys from Fender about these at work. Theyre basically all the Genz Benz innards (components) repackaged. Looks like a really nice little range to me :-) [/quote] Yes, I also spoke to someone from Fender and as was told the same

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1390878108' post='2350857'] Here's a site to get anyone started, with a fair selection of vst instruments, effects and treatments... [url="http://www.vst4free.com/"]Vst4Free...[/url] The quality is variable, but as it's very easy to try out and discard if not up to scratch, there's not much to lose, really, and there are many very good ones. All are free; although it is considered polite to donate if they're found to be worthy. Which are the good ones..? Aha..! Good question, but I can't answer that for you. It's all down to taste and style; for instance, I'm an old fuddy-duddy, and tend to go for classical instruments such as woodwind, brass or keys. Others will prefer 808 beat boxes, or glitchers (what the heck does a glitcher do, anyway..? ) for composing trip-hop techno acid house jungle beats and such. Here's a couple that I found suitable, just the same... [url="http://www.vst4free.com/free_vst.php?plugin=DVS_Saxophone&id=187"]Saxophone...[/url] [url="http://www.vst4free.com/free_vst.php?plugin=AZR-3&id=277"]Drawbar organ...[/url] [url="http://www.vst4free.com/free_vst.php?plugin=Crash_VSTi&id=1124"]Cymbals...[/url] I forgot to mention earlier that, in order to get the best from many, if not most of these instruments, a keyboard is almost essential. I use a tiny M-Audio Mini32 Keystation, which is inexpensive and very compact. Anyone able to play keys would doubtless benefit from a larger model (61 keys..?), but all will have their own 'take' on that, so I won't expand here. There's plenty to try out there, and there's not much on the TV these days, so off you go... Hope this helps... [/quote] [quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1390863559' post='2350768'] Dad appears to be on it with the drums , though I have a midi drum machine that I can record as audio , I use [url="http://www.sonomawireworks.com/drumcore/downloads/"]drumcore free[/url] for my laptop which runs Reaper 32bit but on my PC I use EZdrummer for reaper 64bit which I paid £18 for. both are relatively easy to use after a bit of faffing but once you get the hang of one of them they work in a similar way . you can pick a loop and drag and drop it into place . [/quote] [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1390859779' post='2350681'] Have a look here for drums... [url="http://www.hydrogen-music.org/hcms/"]Hydrogen...[/url] [/quote] Great! Thanks a lot!

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1390859523' post='2350674'] Keep 'em coming, although Skol will have to get his promised '101' thread into the arena soon..! If you already have a DAW, keep going with that, whilst still looking around. Most DAWs do at least the minimum, so should be good. I'll try to cobble up a list of links to 'helpful' stuff a bit later on this evening. Watch this space... [/quote] Thank you very much!

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1390858815' post='2350649'] There's a ton of variants here for reply. A couple of ways that I've used; there's many others that will doubtless get added. The first recommendation I'd give would be to have a look at '[url="http://www.reaper.fm/"]Reaper[/url]'. It's a programme for recording on a PC (Mac, too, I think...). As a source, one can choose between audio files, 'live' input from instruments, 'virtual' instruments or MIDI commands. There are a heck of a lot of treatments delivered (EQ, compressors, echo... the list is long...) for treating the various sources or the final mixed tracks. A simple source would be ones own instrument. Whilst it's possible to simply plug in to the 'mic' input of the PC, an interface is better. As I'm very 'minimalist', I use a simple cable which adapts jack to usb (Alesis, costs about £12-15...). Works a treat. For drums, there's a number of programmes for generating drum loops, either completely artificially or from samples. Some can be quite complex, but many are very easy to manipulate for at least a minimum of backing beat. Virtual instruments, such as strings, brass or keys can be had similarly. There are free versions, or one may choose something a bit more costly but with greater possibilities. Most PC's have at least a minimum of MIDI implementation, and can already play General MIDI sounds. Reaper has a MIDI editor to set these off as an easy way to start. The web is awash with a multitude of sources for sound files, too, for using as 'loop' material, or integrate into compositions. The sky's the limit... There, I think I've covered enough to at least whet the appetite. The subject is vast, and I certainly don't have all the answers (far from it...). All here will be more than willing to help out further, though. Ask away... [/quote] Yes, I've heard about Reaper, at the moment I use Mixcraft because it's very easyand I already have a Line 6 UX2 interface. I'm use to recording my playing along to music tracks but that;s it. Any recommendations for free, to start with, drums, virtual instruments and sound files?...sorry for all the questions.

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1390858160' post='2350626'] Drums are available as virtual instruments , midi or even drum machines , as are most instruments to be honest , it took me a fair bit of hair pulling to learn the recording process but all of a sudden bits sink in fine and it seems to make sense . I mostly put my instruments through a simple audio interface straight into the computer and overdub them. [/quote] [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1390858367' post='2350631'] Easiest way to start is to use a pre-written drum loop and record something over the top of it. Which reminds me that the 'getting started at recording' thread that we've been promising is long overdue! I'll make a start on drafting something ASAP which will answer exactly these sorts of questions... [/quote] Lurksalot, I quoted you on my previous post but for some reason didn't appear on my post....strange Anyway, thank you both for your advice. Yes, getting that [b]'getting started at recording'[/b] thread would be great! Any suggestions for virtual drums, please?

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1390777059' post='2349493'] Thanks for the participation in the voting; next month, no false modesty..! Cut yourself some slack and have a go..! The level..? Complimentary, and appreciated, but you're quite certainly capable of doing what I, and some others here can do. We are not all high-flyers (for my part, I'm not even a bassist..!). Try it, it's great fun, and excellent motivation for learning all sorts of stuff. Up to you, of course, but don't feel intimidated. Give it a shot..? [/quote] [quote name='AL-the-Bassman' timestamp='1390852349' post='2350458'] Go for it , the more people involved the better it gets you to think outside the box on random subject matter, its a great exercise [/quote] I don't even know where to start! I'm fine recording bass but that's about as far I go How do you go around drums, guitars? Do you record them yourselves?... and other instruments I hear on some of the recordings?

I've just listened and submitted my vote...well done to you all! I've been thinking of giving the compositions a go but the level has been set so high

[quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1390756995' post='2349098'] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/224784-boss-dd-3-digital-delay/page__pid__2308396#entry2308396"]http://basschat.co.u...96#entry2308396[/url] PauBass never sold his DD-3, maybe make him an offer? And do more instrumental bits! ;-) [/quote] Yes, my Boss DD-3 is still available if you want it...and you know you want it

[quote name='topheteatwo' timestamp='1390578059' post='2347166'] Any preference on what delay? [/quote] A Boss DD-3 will get the job done really well, I have used mine for a log time and never had the need for anything else.

[quote name='tayste_2000' timestamp='1390511427' post='2346334'] See we need a 3 way deal, I get your 4x12, 0175westwood29 gets my 8x10 and you get his 4x10 and some money moves around. You wanted a 4x10 right? No? well please [/quote] Good idea!...wait, I don't need a 4x10 cab

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]"...i get the ampeg is mid heavy and have used this cab before but wondering if there's something more suited to me, needs to be able push the deep lows i need, but still have nice highs"[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]You are describing word for word what the Bergantino NV412 is all about! [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Compared to an 810 or 610, the NV412 has a more extended low and top end whilst still retaining a nice mid punch. It makes your effects sound so much better, specially overdrive. distortion and fuzz....And it's loud, very, very, very loud![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]It weights considerably less than an 810 and it's very easy to move around.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Just to clarify, I'm not saying all this because I have mine up for sale, only offering my advice because I think it's exactly what you want in a cab.[/font][/color]

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[quote name='Marsy' timestamp='1389692903' post='2336891'] Berg nv610 sure, but dont forget the Berg nv412.. [/quote] I've had both, the Bergantino 610 and 412, I kept the 412 as it sounded better to my ears, still plenty of mind punch but with a bit more highs and lows, it also handles even more power than the 610.