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For a mic, there's not much wrong with a Rode NT1-A (£160 from Thomann, with suspension, 'pop' shield and lead...). For pre-amp, a good 19" rack 'standard' is the DBX 286S, (£140 from Thomann...). A smaller format, 'tube' pre-amp could be the Presonus TubePre v2 (£124 from Thomann...). Good luck with the project.

Good afternoon, Sida , and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

I think the 'trick' here is to have the Fx in parallel to a 'dry' bass, and blend in what's required, so that the original bass is still there. Disclaimer: that ^^ is only theory, as I use no Fx for bass, usually. (... and I'm a drummer, so ...)

Good afternoon, Lever4Ever, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. (... but you knew that anyway..! )

Good afternoon, Mike, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

If you mean 'music' in a commercial sense (ie: as a vehicle for pecuniary gain...), it's not a 'given' in any case. It's never, historically, been anything more than a sideline for a privileged few, with rich patrons. In recent times (since recording, really...) it's taken a popular bound, but it's really the exception, not the 'norme'. There have always been popular musicians, but these were local folk singers or troubadours, not gaining more than a crust. Is the Golden Age over..? Possibly; how many public roller-skating rinks are there in your town..? This time last century it was all the rage. TIM moves on, and in mysterious ways.

It was originally listed at 12 billion, collection only, but they had no takers, so re-listed at the lower price, including shipping. ...

But do they charge fees..?

Sorry; it won't happen again.

Here is my contribution to the September 2020 Basschat Composition Challenge, inspired by a picture chosen by the previous winner: NickD..! Strange 'inspiration' this month, reflected in the title. The metaphysical Wild Ramblings of a Tree, faced with the Immensity of the Universe. What place for a Conifer in the Big Picture..? Is there reconciliation, or at least some comfort, in the vastness of the Unknown..? Superior Drums, Toontrack bass, Roland keys... All the rest is disparate samples, gleaned from my bulging folders and molded into shape, to fit pitch and tempo. Several instances of Ozone, for each genre, and a final spit'n'polish with Rich richness. Best played slightly loud (but not too loud, just the same..!) Thanks for listening, if you already have; if you're about to, enjoy.

Crossed wires here, I think (if I may...). I believe that by 'for clarity', he means 'to clarify my original request as regards p/u placing', nothing to do with having a more clear sound. I'm happy to be wrong, but that's how I read it.

Good evening, Todd, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Columbo..?

Good evening, AD, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Yes, I gathered that from the 'gurning'. Some of the finer points escaped me, though. (When I say 'some', read 'all'. And scrub the 'finer' part. ...) Ambiance assuré..!

Good Stuff for a Good Cause. I hope the lyrics had little importance, though.

Good evening, CB, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

It's customary to indicate attempted humour, including satire, sarcasm and/or scepticism with an appropriate Smiley. Personally, in these circumstances, I usually use ''. Other Smileys are available.

Even Jaco needed four..!

Ah yes, I recognise the drum technique. Record at 15, play back at 3.75. An old Pink Floyd/Nick Mason trick. Not sure that the video was shot 'live', though.