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You don't need an XLR converter to go 'DI', just change the output of the HX Stomp to Line level, and if the desk you're going to is worth its salt, it will have a 1/4" Line input on each channel, boom, done. It has decent SVT/Sansamp models on it, as well as a bunch of other cool Bass stuff. Tuner is good too. Si

Fully agree that, being somewhat of an update of their old M5, it's now essentially a budget H9. Interesting, but then the Helix range has always been a bit of a mess from a marketing perspective.....as good as they are of course. Si

So they've basically re-released the M5 but with the HX engine. Apparently the M5 was popular in studios where you only need one effect....'apparently', but I can't really see that this was the use-case for this as they also now have the HX Native multi-effects VST. I guess at £250 it puts it in the 'boutique pedal' category, but with a LOT more functionality compared to many of those types of pedals. But it's a dangerous game....the 'boutique' market is mostly analogue and quirky digital pedals, not these utilitarian multi-fx type offerings. So yeah.....not exactly sure who this is for?! And that is from someone who loves my HX Stomp! *EDIT* Link is dead now, and Line6 website isn't updated, so looks like Sweetwater did a little leaky leak. Si

It seems to me that, based on the fact that he’s a monster player, and playing funk music is literally his job, it doesn’t surprise me he nailed it very quickly. I like Cory Wong, it’s good fun and impeccably executed, but it also seems about 30% chops/hits/sparkle & 70% grooving around 3 or 4 chords. So again, no surprise a player as good as Vincen smashed it IMO. Si

Sam bought an amp from me, great comms & easy payment. Cheers Sam! Si

MXR Bass Chorus, thank me later! Si

Awesome, thanks, good to know! Si

Hey all, I don’t suppose anyone has a spare UK adapter (the bit they supply that slides onto the power supply)? I’ve managed to mislay my adapter it seems. Line6 seemingly don’t supply that piece separately and instead want to sell me a new £55 power supply 🙄 Cheers Si

You'll probably find that if the larger I/O interfaces are setup on a Windows/MacOS computer with regards to Focusrite Control, their I/O routings etc, they'll work fine on a Linux system. The larger I/O are also class compliant, but as you say, it's the bridging software that will likely be the issue here. Depends whether someone wants to chop and change their interface settings/routings, or whether they're happy to 'set and forget'. Si

I've not used Linux, but having spent a fair amount of years in the Audio Interface industry, it's usually the case that manufacturers don't specifically test/support Linux (as you've no doubt found out). That said, any interface that is class-compliant (ie no driver required on Mac) should work fine, as long as it's not reliant on any bridging software for routing/setup etc.....as that software probably won't have been tested/supported. Si

I would say, unless you're playing acoustic gigs, 500watts is the minimum you'd want. Bear in mind that you usually don't NEED 500 watts, but it's way better to have headroom spare (ie watts that you don't need) than ragging a 100watt amp to its limit at every gig. Markbass are a safe bet, as are the Fender Rumbles. A note on combos though, let's take the Fender Rumble 500 as an example. The amp is rated at 500watts at 4ohms (two speakers/cabs), the combo is of course only one speaker/cab (ie 8ohms) and the amp is rated at 350watts at 8ohms. All this to say that you won't be getting 500watts out of the Fender Rumble 500 combo until you plug in an extension cab. Without having done any research, it would stand to reason that combos that don't allow for an extension cab will advertise the actual wattage you'll have access to (ie the amps 8ohm rating)....it would be pretty unforgivable (and probably illegal actually) to advertise the 4ohm wattage of the amp and not be able to utilise it. Si

Nice, thanks! Si

So basically I want to learn the basics of setting up a bass…primarily truss rod adjustment. I can restring, adjust action and intonation reasonably well, but truss rods scare me. i learn best when being shown, so was wondering if there’s someone near High Wycombe who is very knowledgeable on the subject who might be able to give me pointers? This is purely so I can tweak my own gear, no interest in it as a commercial concern. Cheers Si

Orchid designs do a Micro DI. Only downside is that there's no Thru on this version. UK based and they can do any custom shop elements too. http://orchid-electronics.co.uk/micro.htm Si

I'm really loving the look of that Black Dimension, the spec really speaks to me for heavier music, not to mention I've always wanted a Spector! (literally, it was the 'boutique' bass hanging up, out of reach, at the music shop when I was a kid). Interesting. Si

Yup I have that one, it's very interesting! Si

The thing is they balance well, which is half the battle when it comes to weight. So yeah, I frequently do 2+ hours with mine too. Si

9.5 is decent for a Lakkie 5er, same as my 55-01. Si

I follow them on on Instagram, seem like pretty fun designs. Get the impression they are one-offs, made by someone who, very much knows what they’re doing, but kinda does it as a hobby rather than an ongoing commercial concern. They certainly look solid in any case! Si

Essentially, Modern Vintage (the brand) put out some excellent basses. The MVP62 was amazing and I was gutted to sell it on (had to buy a house didn't I), but would love one of their 70's spec P's at some point in the future. Probably the Mocha one haha. Si