Rich Lennon

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1493123974' post='3285783'] Hi Rich, As it happens, I'm a member here, and also work for Focusrite, so I can answer a couple of questions here It depends which iTrack product you're referring to really, I think you're either referring to the iTrack Solo or iTrack One Pre. With either of them, you do not need to use a DI Box, as they each have an instrument input, the Solo as a separate socket (1x XLR, 1 x 1/4"), the One Pre as the middle part of the combo XLR port. You could then look at using an Amp sim within Garageband on whatever DAW you're using if you want a particular sound. The One Pre is an evolution of the Solo in a different form, and so as such, the One Pre benefits from a higher gain range on the instrument input etc. But the Solo does allow for simultaneous recording of a Mic and Instrument (i.e. both inputs) if needed, the One Pre is one Mic/Instrument at a time. As you mention, you can then use a DAW on your iPad such as Garageband, Cubasis or Auria to multitrack record your instruments. Any other questions, just ask Si // Focusrite Media Relations [/quote] Thanks - that's really helpful. One further question - would routing via an amp/DI box still work, or am I reliant on amp sims for tones?

I [i]think [/i]I'm posting this in the right place. I want to start doing some very basic home recording to let me demo up ideas, and since I don't own a laptop I've been looking at ways to use my iPad and avoid the extra expense of buying a new computer. From a basic bit of research it looks as though I should be able to us the Focusrite iTrack to record guitar and bass (guitar via my Blackstar HT5 with an emulated speaker output, bass via a DI box into the XLR connection on the iTrack) and program the drums on Garageband. Has anyone got any experience with that kid of setup? Or an alternative approach to recording on an iPad? Thanks in advance.

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[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1490977562' post='3269586'] Oh yeah - there is a new EHX Operation Overlord pedal, an overdrive for guitar and bass with blend and 3-band EQ. Fits within budget, and just might sound awesome (not heard bass demos yet!). [/quote] Just had a look. Love how they've filmed a demo with a keyboard but not a bass! I'll have a look at those two pre-amp pedals too, I've never owned one.

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1490948264' post='3269231'] try turning the output down on your bass? [/quote] [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1490947264' post='3269216'] One thing to note is that those SUBs have really hot preamps in them that can easily overload the front end of many a drive pedal. When this happens, especially the low end can get all compressed and bloated, so a blend can come in handy there. [/quote] Literally hadn't thought of this. I think it's a key symptom of GAS - your immediate solution to every problem is buying gear not really assessing what you have. Will play around with this - very useful thank you. Cheers for the pedal recommendations too, will look into all of them.

Nice demo, I just picked one of these up used and wasn't even planning to try it on bass but you've convinced me. Dumb question but is the blend control all the way off in the vid?

New here so forgive me if this has been covered a million times - do feel free to point me to the relevant thread or just point and laugh if that's the case. I have just bought a bass having played guitar for years and am trying to get a doom/sludge metal tone out of it (think Conan, Neurosis, Iron Monkey, Crowbar, Eyehategod, Electric Wizard.) I'm playing a Music Man Sterling Sub Ray 5 and the rehearsal room we use most often has an SVT and an 8x10 Ampeg cab. I have tried my whole guitar dirt box collection - Boss DS1, TS9, EHX Metal Muff, Boss HM2, Fredric Effects Green Russian (Russian Muff clone) and a Dunwich Cthulhu - and I don't think any of them is quite it. From a quick bit of google it seems that trying something that keeps some of the dry signal would be worth experimenting with - either a pedal with a blend control or an LS2 or similar. Can anyone give me a quick run-down of the pros and cons of those two approaches and any recommendations for either a dirt pedal that I can blend or any alternatives to the LS2 I should consider. Max budget of about £150, although if I can spend less that would be ideal.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1490878633' post='3268709'] If you find a good drummer, get me one too.. [/quote] Thanks, will do - I am not even that demanding about the good bit. They're like bloody hen's teeth ...

Hi all Just bought my first bass (Sterling Sub Ray 5) having played guitar for many years so I thought I'd pop along and join the fun. I play a range of things but mostly focusing on a doom metal project ATM. Currently looking for a drummer and a decent bass distortion with a blend control, thoughts on either very welcome! Cheers, Rich.