WHUFC BASS

[quote name='51m0n' post='1213896' date='Apr 28 2011, 03:51 PM']The best bit about the headphones and 112dB thing for me is it removes the room from the equation. Not having areal monitoring space set up means that this at least gives me a definite platform to work in.[/quote] That's pretty similar to what the Focusrite Saffire 24 DSP does with its VRM (Virtual Room Monitoring) software. Its a pretty neat idea as it goes and with the right headphones you can get some really good mixes going. For headphones I'd recommend the Beyerdynamic DT880s. I've got a pair and after reading the reviews, these come in a close second to the Sennheiser HD650s for a lot less sterling.

Played through one of these and a H|H 2x15 a while back, and with the "valve sound" option switched on, it sounded bloody good I thought. For £3.70 this is an absoloute steal.

Good choice on the monitors and (you probably don't want to hear this) but where you went for the: 1 x Presonus FireStudio Project Audio Interface 1 x Rode NT 1A Mic Vocal Pack I personally I would have gone for the 1 x Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 DSP 1x Rode NT 2 Mic Vocal Pack Works out roughly the same price. Anyway, enough of that sh*t! LOL! Are you going to be recording guitar ? I would also get hold of an SM57 for cab mic'ing. I don't really buy into the using two mics (condenser and directional) for guitar cab mic'ing. I think the SM57 does the job admirably on its own. I've just set up a studio in my spare room and have recorded my bands second album in there. Quite happy with the results and of course it saves £££££ on going into a pro studio.

Focusrite Saffire Pro 26 ? Surely you mean the Pro 24 ?

[quote name='Dropzone' post='1203502' date='Apr 18 2011, 12:37 PM']The HM80s are getting slightly better reviews due to the better bass response. Decisions decisions[/quote] That's what I use - there are two types, the HS80 and the HS80m. The HS80m is a smaller version. They're great monitors, fantastic, flat sound which in conjunction with a decent set of headphones you can get a great mix. I use the Focusrite 24 DSP with the Virtual Room Monitoring software which will give you a number of scenarios through headphones (professional studio, Hi-Fi, flat screen TV and a number of various monitors.) I use this in conjunction with the HS80s and have achieved some great results.

Couple here may be worth looking at: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pair-Yamaha-HS-50M-powered-monitor-speakers-/110673347197?pt=UK_ConElec_SpeakersPASystems_RL&hash=item19c4a5427d"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pair-Yamaha-HS-50M-p...=item19c4a5427d[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Yamaha-HS50M-Main-Stereo-Speakers-PAIR-/300543960390?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item45f9d0e546"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Yamaha-HS50M-Main-St...=item45f9d0e546[/url]

Yep, looks like Traben are no more. Shame really I love their basses. Wouldn't really play anything else. Personally I think the Havoc is a great sounding and great looking bass. They really got things right with their Chaos range of basses (not sure about all the others) and for Metal / Punk / Hardcore they knock most other basses into a cocked hat.

[quote name='Bilbo' post='1035453' date='Nov 24 2010, 08:00 PM']Found another one! Produced by Paul Gray of The Damned [/quote] Great track, reminds me of early Saxon (as does the other track) which I suppose was contemporary at the time.

[quote name='s1ater' post='1196860' date='Apr 12 2011, 02:36 PM']alesis monitor 1 mkii's [/quote] Seen a lot of good and bad reviews on these, looks like you are either a big fan or a big hater. Also, I've found that the Behringer Truth monitors are generally hated by most.

This is the only pic I can find of an actual model in the flesh...

I've only ever owned three Yamahas, an RBX200 which I bought new when they came out, a BB1100s and a TRB5. All were well built quality basses. Build quality was superb, as is the case with any guitar made in Japan. The trouble was, there basses out there that just certain things better. I sold my TRB5 to get a Traben Chaos Core which does the Hardcore / Punk / Metal thing better than any other bass I've ever played. The TRB5 just didn't do it for these genres for me.

I've got a set of Yamaha HS-80s which I bought second-hand off here. Great active monitors and I use them all the time, in fact I've mixed and mastered my bands latest album on them in conjunction with using a set of Beyerdynamic DT-880 headphones. So a big thumbs up from me for the Yamahas. I've also just splashed out on a Focusrite Saffire Pro24 DSP which is an double pre-amp with several monitoring options built in for mixing and mastering with headphones.

[quote name='JeSuisSkeleton' post='1188020' date='Apr 4 2011, 05:42 PM']You're right. Logic Studio comes with all of the Jam Packs built in. I only really use the drum loops myself; I don't have the means (or the skills) to record live drums![/quote] Me too, I'd love to have a go at recording live drums but I just don't have the room - or the understanding neighbours. I get away with my 5150 cranked up pretty loud, but I think if I had a drum kit going full pelt in the house, not only would the cats have heart attacks but the neighbours wouldn't be too impressed.

Depends, if its just drums you want, then I'd recoomend Beta Monkey drum loops. Lots more variation, cheaper and they're recorded by a real drummer in the studio. If you're going for all the keyboard, guitar and bass loops too, then I'd see if you can get a copy second-hand.

Got the Rhythm Section Jam Pack and its pretty good. Sound quality is excellent. I only really use the drum loops but there's many guitar and bass loops in there. I think they're also compatible with Logic if I remember rightly. The only trouble is I've found that if you find a particular set of drum loops that sound good, there just isn't enough variation. Minor gripe if your only using them for one or two songs. There's also plenty of midi loops which, if you have a decent sample programme you can really get some good variation going.

Is that the price in the bottom right hand corner of the tag ?

Kent Armstrong Vintage Hot pickups take some beating. Probably the punchiest P-bass pickups I've ever used.

1. Traben Chaos Core 5 2. Traben Chaos Core 5 3. Traben Chaos Core 5 4. Traben Chaos Core 5 5. Traben Chaos Core 5

[quote name='4-string-thing' post='1178811' date='Mar 27 2011, 09:30 PM']Do they still do those curries in little boxes? They were ace, I loved 'em! [/quote] The only curries before or since to have raisins in.