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Yeah, literally a gain control (so can take a bass direct), and a volume. Perfect for putting a preamp (such as the Trickfish or Noble) in front of it 🙂 Si

I'm afraid I can't comment on the API Tranzformer or Basscis bpa, but I would absolutely describe the Minnow as clean and musical, in fact, they're the two big reasons why I bought it. As well as really being onboard with the ethos of Trickfish, where they've come from (lots of design elements from Mike Pope etc), lovely bunch of people running that company! I would have bought a Trickfish amp, but they're a bit chunky for me at the moment, so instead I bought a smaller power amp (GR Bass Preamp 800), and will run my bass through either my Minnow or Noble (on a different board) depending on the the gig and bass I'm using. Cheers Si

I do indeed work for Novation (and as a result, Focusrite, ADAM Audio etc). The patches should all be a similar volume, although of course if a patch is more focussed on low end, it's perceived volume through say some cheap speakers or headphones might be less than a patch that is more lead-line focussed (higher pitched content etc). From memory the main volume control is in the analogue path and so can't be saved per patch, as such I think probably the best way would be to use the mixer section and set the oscillator level (balancing as needed across 1, 2 and sub) per patch, and then save that patch. There's not a way of 'matching across all patches', but if you're just talking about going between a few patches for your live set or whatever, this is quickly achievable. For anything more depth, give Technical Support a quick call (PM me for the number if you need it), and they can go into a bit more detail Cheers Si

Where is the mini-mixer getting it’s signal from? The computer? Or the bass station? If from the computer, then because the BS2 can act as a midi controller, it could be triggering something, but that sound would need to be open in a DAW, although some sounds (like XLN) do have their own stand-alone GUI’s that can open separate to a DAW. Cheers Si // Novation

BS2 is an analogue mono-synth, and as such is not capable of piano type sounds...just to clarify that. As such, whatever you’re hearing is probably an erroneous tone from somewhere. Presumably you’re coming out of the Line out to go to your mini mixer? If so, if you plug in your headphones to the line out, do you not hear the tone similar to the headphone out? If not, it may be a cable or mini-mixer issue rather than the BSII. Si //Novation

Sorry, completely missed this. I have heard no chattering noise with mine?! Presumably there isn't anything on that video that speaks to what you mean? (and that I might have subconsciously filtered out of my hearing). But no, I think the MXR is excellent. I'll forever be an OC2 where I can, but the MXR does an excellent OC2 impression for the size, and the exact reason I'm using it here. Si

I basically haven’t started yet. This year has been a flurry of buying and selling in preparation for moving into my own place. Once I’m there (in a couple of weeks), there will be zero purchases......because it simply won’t be possible financially lol. Si

I’ve never quite understood the ‘hanging basses on the wall’ thing, with most houses going hot/cold/hot/cold constantly. Unless you’re particularly attached to the aesthetic, I’d leave them in their cases, creates a micro-climate each bass, more likely to hold their setup for longer. Sorry to not be helpful with your question, but just thought I’d mention . Hope you get it sorted either way though! Si

Ah apologies, serves me right for not reading further back. Si

Sure, but those are for purposes of wider-reaching legal implications....these are guitars lol. I work for a music gear manufacturer and we have the same ES/PP/MP production stages, while PP are usually representative of the final product, we don’t want them in the public domain for a myriad of reasons. But we don’t wantonly destroy them, they’re often just circulated around the office for internal use, or sometimes raffled off for staff with an agreement that they’re never sold/given away etc. Si

Do yourself a favour and just get a La Bella set of Flats Bass Direct have the 6's in stock it seems: http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/LaBella_Flatwound_strings.html Si

Never heard of Kali, would be interesting to hear your thoughts. Cheers Si

They’re universally well-thought of I believe, I wouldn’t exclusively base your decision on one thread on the internet lol Si

Just seen that Bryan Beller has reported that Mike Lull has passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. I haven’t noted this in the thread title, just as new details come through. But yes, very sad if true, clearly one of the most respected builders in the world. Si

I think the Vintage Octave is great, I did a quick comparison with an OC-2 a while ago if you’re interested. Obviously decent headphones/speakers are needed: Cheers Si

I'm sure they're great for some people, but seems a bit over-engineered to me. Limited space available for pedals because of the bolts etc. Si

Just another option, ADAM Audio T5V: https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/adam-audio-t5v-active-studio-monitors-pair Other dealers are available, this was just straight off my Google. Si (for transparency, I effectively work for ADAM Audio)

Haha indeed, although the rest of them are mini pedals purely so I can have the Minnow on the board really. Si

My new ‘fly board’: Trickfish Minnow -> Mooer Envelope -> MXR Vintage Octave -> TC Flashback -> TC Tuner The Mooer is temporary while someone makes a decent 1590a Bass Filter. The Flashback is running a Chorus Toneprint, which is actually very good! All on a Pedaltrain Nano and powered by a Cioks DC5 underneath. Very cool as gives me 4x isolated 9v and 1x isolated 12v for the Minnow! Si

Haha. Considering the money was technically expended last year, and your hand has somewhat been forced by external parties, I would probably consider this a yellow-card offence only. As you were Si

Other options: https://www.grbass.com/amps/pure-amp-800/ - ICE power module, standard in Bergantino, Genz Benz etc etc. 800 watts https://www.juleamps.com/shop/viewitem.php?productid=60 - waiting list apparently, Hypex power module. 500 watts Both are essentially just power-amps, so any preamp in front should do the job, although both can take a bass directly to it. Si

“How the heck did I end up with 4 Precisions?” Because you’re correct Si