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I have bass and other instruments (keyboards/synths, drum machine, fx, etc.) going to the mixer. Aux/bus go to the audio device for multitrack recordings. Several stereo outs from the audio device go back to the mixer too. This allows me to mix on the desk both "external instruments" and channels from the DAW. This way I can also use external fx, eq and other outboards on DAW outs.

I was just pointing out that some audio interfaces have these capabilities. Personally I love mixers and use them, with an audio interface. But it's all about the use case. Certain scenarios don't require mixers, others don't require audio interfaces, some need both.

Some interfaces have eq/comp on their ins/out

yeah, I remember reading about that months ago on this thread. I just now saw the thing on BD and thought I'd share it

it seems like BassDirect have the Spector Legend X in stock, for those interested EDIT: it's pre-order, available in Summer 2023

Depends if the mixer has multichannel in/out via USB (ie do you also get multichannel playback from a DAW?). And if that's a requirement you have

they still playing???? (I'll see myself out)

It's a rare example of a six string short scale bass tuned 1 octave higher with light gauge strings on it

let's spice this up then https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/50-greatest-bassists-of-all-time-1003022/ this should prove that Macca is not the best!

Whaaaat? Marcus Miller of course, mate! Just kidding. I think you're right, no way one can name THE universally acclaimed best bass player.

I really like the way he plays bass and love his basslines. They are little compositions, not technically impossible, but hard to conceive if that makes sense. I also read somewhere that The Beatles recorded the bass almost for last. And this makes me think they considered it "another voice" part of the composition, a bit like a voice in counterpoint.

Sanding them is the way to go for me. Just with moderation though How's the B string? Tight? Sonically coherent with the other strings?

What bass though?

I was thinking it should be relatively easy to find pre-mad ones too. But I didn't check yet though.

I have to admit, 6 string basses are interesting beasts Never had or played one. I only had a cheap 5 string bass early on in my journey, but I then moved back to a 4 string again. My main concerns when I think about 5 or 6 string basses are: - how's the E string compared to a 4 string? - is the B string too different tonally? I'd be interested in hearing people's thoughts about it.

One other idea popped up in my mind, I could try swapping the EQ pots with detent ones. Something like 10 detents could be nice! I wouldn't know where the flat position is, but I'll have reference points anyway.

I suppose, and I might be totally wrong, because Jazz and Blues are well decoded genres with their rules and structures (to be bent as well) and that makes them good for teaching. I would like to see more courses about other genres, but I suspect that they would be mainly about learning songs rather than studying the theory behind them. Something that is quite valid, don't get me wrong, but I struggle to imagine a 12-20 lessons course on these genres that isn't mainly about learning songs. Don't wanna be that guy, but I'm pretty sure that jazz would prepare you quite well for that

I personally don't know neither the guy nor his band, but it looks like he does that for living

Also, this is generalising quite a lot. I met a lot of people from my area that started playing trumpet, trombone, tuba, etc. just to find job in marching bands, that is still a big deal in a lot of places in Italy. They ended up liking music, but their driving factor was finding a job. Why would it be just aimed at amateurs?

This doesn't really have anything to do with the topic I was addressing: "why there's mainly jazz, blues and funk on SBL". You could be studying on SBL (or anywhere else) even after 10y playing the bass. Actually that's the case for a lot of people afaik. Then, the "online vs in-person" thing is a totally different matter. I would generally prefer the in-person experience as well, but that's not always possible. Also, there are situations where the "student" is mature enough to be able to learn online without needing anybody to check on them (ie the 10y experience thing mentioned above).

For some people playing an instrument is their job, and like with every job, some training might be necessary, one likes it or not. There are things that it's easier to learn when you go at the source, and jazz is the source in a lot of cases. Ska comes from there. It's like studying Latin, you might find it redundant, and for a lot of people it is, but for those interested in studying languages and linguistic is really useful.

I see where you are coming from and I totally respect your opinion, but what I'm saying doesn't have anything to do with tastes. What I meant is that studying these genres is the equivalent of studying grammar at school. That said, like with other things in life, you can happily live and be a successful musician without ever touching them. I was just trying to say this is why these genres are there as courses and others are not. Tons of musicians have studied them but neither like them nor play them, it was simply part of the learning journey. Again though, it's not mandatory.

I agree and disagree at the same time about the diversity thing. Yes, the genres mentioned above are not really there, if not in the form of seminars, workshops or interviews. It is mainly jazz, blues, R&B and funk, but I think that (without wanting to justify anyone) there is a reason behind that, and it's because from an educational point of view these genres can be considered as the foundation. They are the starting point for so many genres and sub-genres such as rock, soul, neo-soul, etc. Again, it is kind of biased I agree, but it is because it's a school after all, and like with other schools a lot of effort is put in the basics (ie Picasso's training allowed him to draw like Rafael, and only after he started breaking the rules and coming up with something totally new).

ok, in this video it says that the FX send, not the return, uses the valves

it seems like the FX loop uses the valves too pic from https://orangeamps.com/products/bass-guitar-amps/terror-bass/