moley6knipe

It’s already here… the forthcoming version of Logic for iPad Pro has some REALLY good AI bass playing built in. Their drum algos are already great, so with some machine learning they’ll only get better.

Thanks folks… a better quality box has been sourced which… is better but not perfect. We’ll go with that and if the speakers die I don’t need them in a gig until October 😀

Thanks everyone! I’ll have a read up some more. Much appreciated, and sorry for slow reply, been flat out busy this week…

Lordy yes indeed it’s a five string Ric! I’d missed that. It’s a beauty @vmaxblues!

Hi - hoping to gain some thoughts from the hive mind on this PA thing I have. Have need to run small a couple of active Yamaha MS speakers from a cheapo battery pack that gives AC out, in this case 80,000mAH / 300w. This thing: http://www.sbaoh.com/h-pd-20.html When the speakers are powered via the AC outlet on the battery pack, at full charge (I assume it'll be the same as the battery drains), the amp in the speakers is buzzing. Here's a quick video on my OneDrive... https://1drv.ms/v/s!Arjk5eAqeURchJAPy1CG_CVBsVbMDg?e=fJcWBQ When plugged into normal wall AC no such issue. It's obviously because the speakers aren't getting the sort of AC they like... but any thoughts on whether it'll cause damage for 2-3 hours of "not anywhere near full bore volume" running? The Yammys are in good health, the audio sounds fine - exactly the same whether powered from battery or mains - it's 100% an electrical circuit thing. For completeness, the gear is: Battery AC out > short 4 gang extension, powering: Bluetooth to 3.5mm TRS socket adaptor (powered via your usual phone charger thing); Active DI box (9v DC power adaptor); 2 x Yammy speakers (2.5m IEC power leads). Thanks!

Jon Haire on guitar! If you play guitar in this part of the world you know Jon. He’s probably fettled your guitar. He’s beyond awesome and a thoroughly excellent human!!

Hats off to all of you who play this fiendishly difficult stuff in odd tunings! Can’t get my head around it. Been ages since I’ve had some metal in my life… I’m going to have a good listen to some of this stuff whilst I’m doing my cleaning tomorrow 🤣🤘🏻

It is tough… my band of 20 years is fizzling out. Two gigs booked this year (both a bit crap, one unpaid) and a not very inspiring rehearsal last Sunday. A decent number of gigs booked with the other (not as much fun) band but we’re moving house next year and the added distance will knock that on the head. Dunno if I can be bothered starting again at nearly 50…

I love the mini Peterson. Wish it was available when I was purchasing!

Seriously though, that’s a really nice thing there. Something massively satisfying about a Boss pedal

“Final form”!! 😂 No such thing on here! Mods! Mods!

Some lovely boards here. @stewblack takes the “never even heard of that one before” award for me, which is always an excellent internet rabbit hole to head down! @Berserker - yeah the MS range is excellent, isn’t it? If you can think it, there’s probably a way to do it with one of these!

Massive admiration for any fellow BC’ers that do pit work. That’s some proper skill. The show I’ve been op’ing lights for this week had a lad on bass who used to play with my lad in the school soul/concert band. He was awesome. Like: 21, still at uni, but as good as any bottom end I’ve heard in a west ender. And in my household, that’s a lot of west end shows seen! Good work @scalpy!

Nice set up Daryl. Pumpkins aren’t that big this side of the pond!!

It does look good! A haze machine is an excellent investment, just presents lighting nicely. I’ve been operating the lighting desk for a local theatre company this week and I’ve had a REALLY big one to play with.

There IS something satisfying about how a Bart pup ages, isn’t there? Which is weirdly niche! My 18 yo BTB with USA Barts has all sorts of finger wear, and a satisfying groove from where I anchor my thumb!

I know you shouldn’t have to, but draw it in Word or something and send them a PDF?

That’s really cool! That tuning with my bands would force me on to all sorts of dusty, untraveled parts of the neck!

To add: with my main band, there’s two guitars and piano/organ/synth (you won’t know him, but he’s called Kevan and he’s a devastating keys player) so when it’s solo time for the lads I tend to drop below E when the key permits. Doubling Kev’s keyboard bari stabs on Mustang Sally with the low C. If you’re doing Brass in Pocket and Summer of 69 properly you need the low D. If you play any modern Country from the last 20 years there’s a good chance it’s a fiver. Etc. I love 5!

Absolutely this - nail on head. I’ve played fivers only for at least 23 years if not more. With my main band there’s a lot of call for low B, C and D and with the other band there’s a LOT that’s easier to finger and sing harmonies over if I’m rooted around the fifth fret. For me too, that’s the main appeal. Nice analysis @lozkerr !