Quatschmacher
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I’ve included direct links in the amended original post.
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Sorry, that was my mistake! I shared both the FI and C4 versions of this patch on the respective C4 and FI platforms: https://auraplug.com/fidatabase2/downloads/only-on-paper/ https://neuro.sourceaudio.net/preset/ZzaOJACaMw https://neuro.sourceaudio.net/preset/U1nCGeVgKY
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Here’s an interesting exercise: same line played on a Moog Subsequent 37, C4 and FI. Sadly I didn’t match the volume levels properly which makes it seem like the FI is weaker than the others. https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/DQbpZBKtTppoppVY8 https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/uu1Ky3v1iDc4ujH67 https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/ReySVmgchkcLcups5
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Nathan’s videos with the FI are old v2 ones. The tracking and sound possibilities have been greatly enhanced since then. What do you mean by “basic synth sounds”? Bear in mind, some lines on records are made using polysynths in unison mode which allow the stacking of many oscillators on a single note (up to 48 in the case of a 16-voice, 3-oscillator synth). Neither the C4 or FI will be able to get close to that kind of craziness.
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It’s not so much quick jumps. It’s possible to play pretty fast semiquaver lines, the key is to make sure the previous note is muted before following note is struck. The only artefact as such is a product of the FI’s fast tracking: it spits out the last-played note as soon as a trigger is detected but the time it takes for the pitch information to be read is slightly longer (as it needs to “see” a full waveform before pitch can be determined), so you sometimes hear a pitch blip as it jumps to the correct note, this is more noticeable with bigger intervals.
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If you can point to particular demos (better still, point to which patches were being used) then I could potentially match them and compare and post a blind test.
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That’s really not the case. The C4 will glitch if not played cleanly and clean technique enables getting around on both pedals equally well. As a testament to that, I leaned Greg Phillingaines’ line on Chaka Khan’s version of “We Can Work It Out” which has some fiendish licks in it and I recorded it using both C4 and FI and both pedals performed about the same.
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I’ve written fairly extensively on the relative merits of each over the last year. Read my posts on here, Talkbass and The Gear Page. Just a few days ago, I posted some examples of sounds that each does that the other can’t on the C4 thread on Talkbass. @CameronJ has it right with the interface, Source Audio is really slick in that regard and has been why the C4 has taken off in such a big way since it was launched last August. SA is also very marketing-savvy. However, C4 still can’t touch the FI when it comes to oscillator options and precise envelope control. What do you mean by “organic”? If you mean it lacks the tuning variances and natural phasing of analogue, it’s very easy to program these in. Tracking is pretty similar on both pedals (though is quite patch-dependent). My honest opinion is that it’s totally worth it and justifiable to own and use both.
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OC-2 vs OC-5 from Janek. Incidentally, his personal OC-2 is the one MXR used to make their Vintage Bass Octave.
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@Daveybm responded to my wanted ad for a Stingray hard case within a couple of days of my posting it. He had a brand new one. He duly sent me photos of it upon my request and, as he didn’t have any feedback here, he directed me to his eBay feedback, all of which was good. We sorted all the details really quickly and he got it packed back up and posted off the same day. I’ve just received it today and it’s absolutely as described and I couldn’t be happier. I’d have no hesitation in recommending Dave and would be happy to trade with him again. I hope this is the first of many smooth transactions for him here on Basschat. Many thanks, Dave; I can now rest easy knowing my Ray is safe in its case.
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And as for headstocks, this is a prime example. MIDI bass is a brilliant thing but if using a classic design, why mess with it like this?
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You’ll hate this I spotted in an eBay ad a while ago (see photo below). I nearly threw up I quite like mine, I did try to disguise the J pickup (see photo below): I tried to put my white pickup cover to good use (see photo below). It’s painted with the same paint as the body. That’s the first single-cut I’ve liked the look of.
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I have two Laklands but am with you on the bridge shape.
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For anyone interested in this, replacement Stingray mute pads are available from Strings Direct, part number M05113 (for the four-string set) for £3.49 plus postage. It’s not listed on their website so you’ll need to email them. They also have the entire assembly with the springs and screws, which is listed on their site: https://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/search/stingray-mute Enjoying the old school vibe now:
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Do have a read of the FAQ section of the online v3 manual first. I detailed the process pretty clearly there. You can download all the patches I’ve shared so far here: https://auraplug.com/fidatabase2/downloads/quatschmachers-collected-free-v3-patches-rev-2020-10-05/ Won’t be able to load them all on as I think there are more than 99. I suggest auditioning them first once you get the pedal, which you can do via the editor (it loads a single one into the edit buffer). Once you’ve decided which 99 you want to burn to pedal, that’s where the process is slightly convoluted. If my description in the manual doesn’t clear things up for you, I’d be happy to guide you through.
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No video tutorials as yet, I’m afraid, as I’ve been unable to get together with @GisserD to record our planned session. I could potentially talk people through via video chat though.
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No sound card is necessary. All sounds are generated on the pedal - the editor simply sets the parameters of the pedal. Buy a Roland UM-One MK2 to connect the pedal to your computer and save yourself the headache. Pedal works just fine on a pedalboard with other pedals. Ideally you need to feed it a clean bass signal (post-EQ, post-compression works fine).
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New patches up: https://neuro.sourceaudio.net/user/quatschmacher
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You could use the onboard EQ or an external EQ to help.
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You could hook the pedal up to audacity or any other program with a dB readout, choose a desired dB level and resave patches with the adjusted main volume slider in the editor and rewrite the files to the pedal.
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Lakland Skyline 44-64 P/J Natural. Sold pending...
Quatschmacher replied to GreeneKing's topic in Basses For Sale
What are you basing this on? The USA Lakland PJ I ordered is single coil J. -
I bought all their first 6 albums a few months ago after hearing another track from that record.
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Just received a fender hard case that I bought from David. Absolutely top job on the packing so that it arrived safely. Quick turnaround, prompt and friendly communication. I’d have no hesitation in dealing with David again. Many thanks!
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Thanks. Looks like it maybe just a bit to tight for me to put behind my door - too much risk of bashing the protruding bit of bass body. Thanks for taking the trouble to provide the extra photos.
