TimR

I have a Chauvet Obey 40. It's only been used at home so far but I did use one in a band about 20 years ago and setting up 5 simple chases and using the 'rate' slider to vary the speed of the chases was all I needed. Select a different chase each song. About to buy some WiFi transmitter/receivers as the amount of long cables that have to be run and packed up. It'll pay for itself in cables and time. Currently only DMX control is 4 mini spotlights linked together with one as master (and sound to light) and everything else is just sound to light solo. It can look a bit manic.

I have 4 8" led Par Cans 4 mini Led spotlights 2 Moving head lights. We have a laser with coloured lights in it as well. I link the 4 mini Led lights together spread across the front to illuminate the band. 2 of the par Cans on stands either side. The 2 moving heads linked together and they mimic each other in reflection. It's ok but the sound to light just means random flashing lights all over the shop. I also have a Chauvet Obey 40 controller. I've played with the controller at home with everything connected but it's too many cables to connect. Next purchase will be WiFi DMX transmitter and rechargeable receivers. My plan is then to take everything off sound to light and program some simple chases where everything is a bit less manic. Will leave the moving heads in auto as programming sweeps with them is challenging using the Obey.

I am eagerly awaiting his forthcoming video where he quotes from a load of old blokes on one of those old fashioned forums, and finally answers the age old questions; What bass is best for metal? Which is the best Jazz or Precision? Rounds or Flats? Can I mix cabs and heads?

I went to the tip today with a load of polystyrene. No one asked for it. I Didn't even ask for it, it came around a cupboard my daughter bought. If you wanted it, too late, it's gone.

This is a really good demonstration of exactly what rubbish is. One thing that, to one person, is no longer usable, or fit for purpose, so they are going to throw it away. The same thing, someone else would possibly be prepared to buy from them. The real question is; whether Jean-Luc has thrown it away, sold it, or put it in their spare parts box... I see this sometimes at the local council tip. Wonder why people are throwing things away that look perfectly useful. And I'm sure there's a perfectly good reason for it, but you're not allowed to buy and sell things at the tip. Although I have seen people taking items off people as they're emptying their cars. So is it rubbish, or is it ready to be recycled? A lot of rubbish music seems to have been recycled by various people.

Ha! I have Lozz's Keeley compressor, which I bought from him 4 years ago. It's brilliant. Always on.

I am not tiny! I am still in. Truss rod adjusted last month - seems the saddles are at the lowest they'll go. Still plays well.

A friend of mine died last month. 65. Our drummer is going in for stents next week. 60. A manager at work had a heart attack- has been off for 4 weeks so far. Stents fitted. 48. Stay safe everyone.

What is B doing wrong that is preventing you from progressing? Where do you hope to progress to and when? Is everyone else 100% on board and capable of committing to playing at that new level? The best musician is the one that can make the gigs.

Yes. Quite. 2022 post so presumably post pandemic. Venues were trying anything to recoup losses back then.

A search for 'lift up arms' with Office Chair, Gaming Chair, musician's chair comes up with a few ideas. https://amzn.eu/d/0rmqpAr Gaming Chair https://www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/modul-Studio-Chair-Black-and-Grey/5889?origin=product-ads&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22258054978&gclid=CjwKCAiA24XJBhBXEiwAXElO3xJyDdPbrq7F3sGRBxa_hAq3q-dlTLleDRrYUjB-6z0xhpQ1o7LIhRoCn7kQAvD_BwE Think the IKEA one isn't going to work as ideally want the arms on and off. And the Herman Miller ones are what we use at work. Keeping hold of a working one is impossible. I'm considering chaining mine down. 😬

Looking to replace our home office chair. The current one was selected by my son as a computer gamer chair. It's been heavily used and abused and needs to go. I'm looking for something that I can sit and play bass on. ie removable arms or arms that can adjust well out of the way. What are you using?

Many many years ago... http://www.thomann.de/gb/keith_mcmillen_batt_o_meter.htm

The artists will have to decide which sellers will give them the best price for acting as ticket agent. Otherwise there won't be any ticket agencies.

Aklot currently £32 on Amazon.