Commando Jack

[quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1339595287' post='1691123'] Well, she says she wouldn't stand in the way of me doing what I wanted to do and told me to do the gigs. I don't take her for granted though and wouldn't want to take the mickey. [/quote] Then you're in the clear and can do the gigs - sounds like a good opportunity.

e) Talk it over with Mrs Chaypup.

I'd certainly give it a go, I'll be the nth member (lost count after 4 badump tish).

I remember seeing the original a few months back where a real unidentified object did actually hit him. A pickle is more satisfying though!

I play them in using an electric kit. Currently its a Yamaha DTXpress IV which meant I had a little bit of setting up to do (press MIDI learn, hit pad, rinse repeat....). Before that I used a DD-55 which gave equally convincing results but wasn't as comfortable to play. With those setups I've had at least two producers ask how I recorded the drums and be surprised that they're programmed. By playing them in (keyboards is another option) you get all the human timing and dynamics of a real drummer and can clean it up if necessary with the piano roll editor.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1339155985' post='1684492'] I don’t use pedals. You don’t need them just because you are in a trio. [/quote] True, although I've found it really helpful to eq to fit the space.

[quote name='bremen' timestamp='1339153818' post='1684420'] You guys have had very sheltered lives if you haven't heard much worse than that! [/quote] I agree BUT that was because I didn't know the song (so shoot me). So I AB'd a couple of times and the general consensus is absolutely correct: a generously proportioned homicide has taken place. It's certainly not just the bass player's fault though - the bassline seems to be completely arranged around the fact that it's a good deal faster that the original. A w**kfest from all parties who probably thought "let's ROCK IT UP!!" A phrase which I am beginning to really detest...

Embrace the space! Basslines can be busier now that you've not got a second guitarist to compete with

Everyone's covered the basics for changing the drummer's sound and technique etc. Another solution I've seen that can work for some venues (usually churches) is perspex screens like [url="http://www.drumscreens.co.uk/tech%20specs.html"]these[/url]. The drummer plays at his normal volume, so you get the sound you admire, but the front of house volume is reduced and balanced through the PA. The drummer would probably need in-ear monitoring though, because the kit is really bloody loud behind the perspex. It would work for your typical wedding venues that are a stage at the end of a large rectangular room, but not for Bilbo's restaurant example obviously!

I love these - nice to see Ebay is not all scammers and ballache, and has some people with a sense of humour! "[font="Arial"][size="2"]So if you're looking to downgrade your instrument...." [/size][/font][font="Arial"][size="2"] [/size][/font]

That cab is not going to cost £0 to package up well enough for a courier. I'd say relist.

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1338367338' post='1673223'] have a full and frank with the guitarist and see what he thinks. [/quote] This would be what I think - Have a think about what you want, and when you know what you want have a chat with the guy to see what he actually wants. If it's something that can work, then go from there. Also, this is probably still pretty raw seeing as he only got back to you last night, so a bit of time spent fully processing what happened might be worth it. Don't act out of anger or resentment, whatever you do.

Wow. We're not all like that lol

So far 1 offer, I'd love to know what it was. £400K?

Thought it would be another Deep Sunshine post, glad it's not but Holy... Sometimes, as above, I think these people are just starting out and are unfortunate to end up on Youtube. Other times I have to chalk it up to the [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect"]Dunning-Kruger Effect[/url].

I love it - the guy seems to have a sense of humour and just wants shot of the thing. I loved the "I don't know why I included a pic of this". Hope he gets a good price for his balls-out honesty. Edit: the guitar cursor is cool and I like that he even references it in the description.

Just got a Proteus 2000 from Rabs - a pleasure to deal with throughout. Good communication and the unit arrived very well packaged.

The best guitar shop in Belfast is Starbucks because they have free Wi-Fi

I use their drum cases. Great quality stuff that has lasted a good few years now with little to no wear. Actually they look pretty much brand new.

[quote name='Johnston' post='1358563' date='Sep 1 2011, 10:54 AM']Does it eliminate one problem but introduce another?[/quote] Intonation trouble?

[quote name='janmaat' post='1356584' date='Aug 30 2011, 05:40 PM']I quite like this [url="http://www.thomann.de/de/alesis_multimix_4usb.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/de/alesis_multimix_4usb.htm[/url] Looks like it would be an easy way to make demo tracks on the fly any opinions?[/quote] I'm not sure what you mean by "demo tracks on the fly", but I believe this unit will only record 2 tracks at once. That would mean that if you had all 4 inputs plugged in to instruments/mics you would be recording a stereo mixdown of those tracks and you wouldn't be able to change it after. You get more flexibility from recording one instrument/vocal at a time. For £80, your best bet might be M-Audio's Fast Track. This is a 2 input, 2 output USB interface that has a direct monitoring function (helpful if you have problems with latency) and 24bit/48kHz recording. The "24 bit" is far more desirable than 16 bit because it gives more headroom and makes it more convenient to record. It also comes with Pro-Tools M-powered Essential, but you don't have to use this, as it's compatible with other programs. Simply using Audacity (an open source audio editor) might be more useful for you if you're recording single tracks.

[quote name='WILD FROG SHOT' post='1358482' date='Sep 1 2011, 09:49 AM']Thank you! That does make sense. It's a right PITA trying to play along to it though; at one point I was considering trying to tune down a quarter tone, but that's just getting ridiculous.[/quote] I have the same problem the odd time, but if you've got an mp3 of the song you can use [url="http://download.cnet.com/BestPractice/3000-2133_4-10794555.html"]Best Practice[/url], which is a freeware practise utility that lets you change keys and microtune. You should be able to get the track close enough to standard tuning to make it bearable. It's also great when you want to change the key of the song completely, even if it does sound a bit artificial.

[quote name='WILD FROG SHOT' post='1357374' date='Aug 31 2011, 12:06 PM']EDIT: On a separate note, does anyone know what is going on with the original version of 'Three little birds'; it sounds like it's between keys [/quote] When everything was done on tape, it was common for producers to speed up or slow down the mixed track to aquire the right feel. A small change in bpm would make the song sharp when speeded up or flat when slowed, though not enough to completely change key. Or it could have been microtuning to be in key with an ethnic instrument not tuned to 440 Hz.

I have a Boss DD-7, which I have found does what I need. Has a tap tempo mode with several different repeat settings (i.e 1/4. 1/8/ 3/16 etc), and you have the option of having a footswitch (although this is not required). The digitech hardwire DL-8 is also worth a look apparently, although I never got my hands on one to try.