Pookus Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Though I'm quite happy with my Ashdown ABM EvoII 900 sound and features. I have grown tired of it's appearance. So I have decided to redesign the case and interface. (Note to readers I have a degree in art so it should look ok!). I will also rename the various functions. In my research on Eqing - I found words that describe what each frequecy does to the sound of a bass. So as there are 7 frequency controls on the amp I decided to give them a name relating to what they do to the sound. I got this far - any comments / suggestions? • Bass: ±15dB @ 45Hz Depth • Middle: ±15dB @ 660Hz Mid Range • Treble: ±15dB @ 7kHz Brilliance • Slider 1: ±15dB @ 180Hz Boom • Slider 2: ±15dB @ 340Hz Clarity • Slider 3: ±15dB @ 1.3kHz Attack • Slider 4: ±15dB @ 2.6kHz Upper Mid I like the appearance of old testing gear / Orange Amps etc. I will create a new case for the chassis to fit in so I can extend the control panel upwards and reconfigure the layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 (edited) I think that if you're planning to personalise your amp, then surely asking other people for their opinions kinda defeats the object? Just do what looks good to you. Name the knobs and sliders after varieties of seabird if that's what grabs you. S.P. Edited March 18, 2010 by Stylon Pilson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pookus Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 [quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='778914' date='Mar 18 2010, 05:55 PM']I think that if you're planning to personalise your amp, then surely asking other people for their opinions kinda defeats the object? Just do what looks good to you. Name the knobs and sliders after varieties of seabird if that's what grabs you. S.P.[/quote] Yeah thanks What I'm fishing for are any suggestions / opinions / solutions / general discussion / shared experiences / things to look out for / resources etc Then you come along and wee on my firewirks! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earbrass Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 [quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='778914' date='Mar 18 2010, 05:55 PM']Name the knobs and sliders after varieties of seabird if that's what grabs you. S.P.[/quote] "Yeah, sounding ok, but you need a bit more gannet, and you want to scoop the petrels right out" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pookus Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 [quote name='Earbrass' post='779922' date='Mar 19 2010, 03:53 PM']"Yeah, sounding ok, but you need a bit more gannet, and you want to scoop the petrels right out" [/quote] I dialled in some more cormorant - cutting though the mix nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 [quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='778914' date='Mar 18 2010, 05:55 PM']I think that if you're planning to personalise your amp, then surely asking other people for their opinions kinda defeats the object? Just do what looks good to you. Name the knobs and sliders after varieties of seabird if that's what grabs you. S.P.[/quote] To be fair I think SP has a very good point. The terms you're using are subjective and what you might call one thing, someone else may describe differently. Just look at all the different ways "growl" in presented on this forum If those are what those frequencies mean to you then go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pookus Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 [quote name='josh3184' post='779957' date='Mar 19 2010, 04:17 PM']To be fair I think SP has a very good point. The terms you're using are subjective and what you might call one thing, someone else may describe differently. Just look at all the different ways "growl" in presented on this forum If those are what those frequencies mean to you then go for it[/quote] They are terms employed by a mixing engineer - relating generally to the frequency ranges of the Ashdown controls and their effect on the sound of a bass guitar. So if my bass is sounding a bit too boomy - I can cut the 180hz range (boom). If I want more clarity - I can boost the 340hz range (clarity) and so on. So the terms are not in my opinion arbitrary. I think it will be useful for me anyway - like you say. Thanks for your input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 [quote name='Pookus' post='779995' date='Mar 19 2010, 04:46 PM']They are terms employed by a mixing engineer - relating generally to the frequency ranges of the Ashdown controls and their effect on the sound of a bass guitar. So if my bass is sounding a bit too boomy - I can cut the 180hz range (boom). If I want more clarity - I can boost the 340hz range (clarity) and so on. So the terms are not in my opinion arbitrary. I think it will be useful for me anyway - like you say. Thanks for your input [/quote] No worries, I look forward to seeing the results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLondon Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 [quote name='Pookus' post='779995' date='Mar 19 2010, 04:46 PM']They are terms employed by a mixing engineer - relating generally to the frequency ranges of the Ashdown controls and their effect on the sound of a bass guitar. So if my bass is sounding a bit too boomy - I can cut the 180hz range (boom). If I want more clarity - I can boost the 340hz range (clarity) and so on. So the terms are not in my opinion arbitrary. I think it will be useful for me anyway - like you say. Thanks for your input [/quote] IMO Ashdowns are boomy anyway so you might want to rename the amp! IMO the upper mid and the mid range don't go along nicely with other names you have like clarity, deep etc. If yo're planning to make a new enclosure for it than good luck, you will need a lot of it with the sliding controls! Cheers Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pookus Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 [quote name='JackLondon' post='780820' date='Mar 20 2010, 02:52 PM']IMO Ashdowns are boomy anyway so you might want to rename the amp! IMO the upper mid and the mid range don't go along nicely with other names you have like clarity, deep etc. If yo're planning to make a new enclosure for it than good luck, you will need a lot of it with the sliding controls! Cheers Jack[/quote] I'm thinking of replacing the sliding controls with rotary ones. You are right about the upper mid and mid ranges. I can't think of what to call those yet! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protium Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Pookus' post='780923' date='Mar 20 2010, 04:56 PM']I'm thinking of replacing the sliding controls with rotary ones. You are right about the upper mid and mid ranges. I can't think of what to call those yet! Cheers [/quote] "Clank" and "fizz" for the upper mids/treble Edited March 20, 2010 by Protium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pookus Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 [quote name='Protium' post='780983' date='Mar 20 2010, 05:59 PM']"Clank" and "fizz" for the upper mids/treble [/quote] I'm liking the clank and fizz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Upper mid is usually honk IME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pookus Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 [quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='781830' date='Mar 21 2010, 05:35 PM']Upper mid is usually honk IME [/quote] Yes!! Honk!! Could use symbols like on Orange amps - a horn with a bulb symbol for honk . Sub could be a submarine etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 [quote name='Pookus' post='783695' date='Mar 23 2010, 05:15 PM']Yes!! Honk!! Could use symbols like on Orange amps - a horn with a bulb symbol for honk . Sub could be a submarine etc etc[/quote] Puffin could be a picture of a puffin... S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pookus Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 [quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='783705' date='Mar 23 2010, 05:25 PM']Puffin could be a picture of a puffin... S.P.[/quote] Gannet @ 45Hz [url="http://www.birdfoto.fsnet.co.uk/biscay/gannet.jpg"]http://www.birdfoto.fsnet.co.uk/biscay/gannet.jpg[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 [quote name='Pookus' post='779937' date='Mar 19 2010, 05:03 PM']I dialled in some more cormorant - cutting though the mix nicely! [/quote] Can hardly bring myself to say this, but surely a Shag would do nicely for a big fat bottom end..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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