paul_5

Sorry for the delay, the kids are feeling a bit poorly this week. I'm sorry to report that using the score function in PT 10 is just as clunky as the MIDI tracks in the arrange window. Not a fan. I suppose I'm just used to Sibelius, and I can see that it could be useful, but you've really got to keep altering the snap value to input notes of differing lengths - keyboard shortcuts could help, but I'm still not convinced. For everything else it's the balls.

It'd probably end up like Trigger's broom though...

If you just want a cheap version of Sibelius (which, to be honest, I find myself using more than Pro Tools) then the 'Sibelius First' is available to download for £80. Doesn't do everything that Full versions of Sibelius do (no ossias for example) but really good 'conventional' scores. I miss some of teh more advanced quirkier scoring options, but I couldn't justify the expense.

iit's ok if you want to look at MIDI files as a score instead of coloured blobs. Not tried writing in the sibelius mode though, for that sort of thing I use erm, sibelius. It might be better than I think - I'll have a proper look at it tonight and get back to you.

I've just had to upgrade to PT10, and I'm absolutely loving it. The bonus with PT is that you can now use any interface (I think up to version 8 you had to use the Digidesign thingy, which limited you to 2 tracks - unless you wanted to spend 4 figures). The audio engine is brilliant quality, and that was the deciding factor in convincing me to move from Cubase (which I had been using for 20 years I might add). The workflow is really quick too, it's not really a DAW that gives you too many options to be distracted with (unless that's what you want). One word of caution though, if you're doing predominantly MIDI based stuff then PT ain't the best for this. It'll do everything, but the GUI when sequencing with MIDI is a bit of a pain in the arse.

[quote name='Nibody' timestamp='1332321673' post='1586468'] [attachment=103087:DSCF2946.JPG] [/quote] Ooh look, a random note generator (the one on the left).

Cool, setting VCR as we speak .

[quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' timestamp='1332234114' post='1585053'] The only thing stopping me is that it is a 74 and it is nice to keep it as original as possible - sometimes that passive bass sound can be quite nice! [/quote] No mods, just drop the new bell plate straight in. It's got a bypass switch too, so if you really want to play passively then you can. I I reckon I should try to get a job selling these things!

[quote name='Musky' timestamp='1332203457' post='1584921'] And then read Theadore Adorno Meets The Cadillacs to put it into some perspective. [/quote] Agreed, Adorno can get a bit single-minded... I probably only think that way as a consequence of Capitalist indoctrination though.

[quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' timestamp='1332191970' post='1584699'] Seriously thinking about putting one into my '74 jazz now!! [/quote] Don't think, feeeeeeeeel!. East pre's in a Jazz are incredible. I've put them in both of mine and wouldn't be without them.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1332197232' post='1584821'] Yes, sorry, I mixed them up. Here's Casady's version: [/quote] sigh, you should never, NEVER have more knobs than strings.

Chances are, if pop music (in its definition as 'music that isn't classical' - another problematic adjective) is truly 'authentic' then you've never heard it. Dubstep started as 4 or 5 mates making music that they liked, then with in a couple of years it's being used to advertise Weetabix. You could do a lot worse than finding a copy of 'On Jazz' by Theodore Adorno - all of his arguments against perceived authenticity (or pseudo-individualisation, as he called it) ring true in today's musical market place. There's nowt new.

Best way I've found to file frets is to get a big bastard file and rasp them buggers until you're down to the wood - then glasspaper and laquer should so the rest...

I know you're probably bored of hearing this, but the For Sale forum on BC is brilliant, honest traders, instruments that are set up properly, generally a free cup of tea if you meet in person, and it's also better for the environment! Failing that, you could place an ad in the 'Items wanted' forum and see what that gets you. Other than that, support your local independent music shop!

RHCP version of 'Higher Ground' is always good for a giggle. Perfect for nailing octave playing too. I don't really play too much slap, so don't really have that long a list to go through.

[quote name='leftybassman392' timestamp='1332026625' post='1582385'] BC Rich-type stuff - what's the point? [/quote] Erm, being pointy! In defence of BC Rich, the mockingbird isn't a bad looking thing, at least it's got a [i]couple[/i] of curves.

Looks a lot like a Cort "Kay" bass. There's a fella here with two of them... [url="http://http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2010/08/photography-and-couple-of-cort-kay.html"]http://http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2010/08/photography-and-couple-of-cort-kay.html[/url]

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1332016963' post='1582240'] [/quote] it's like playing a piano sideways without the keys. Why would you?

[quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' timestamp='1332017868' post='1582260'] Jesus how old is Bluey looking now!!! [/quote] probably less old than Our Lord, but you never know .

Dunno, looks like an '80s bass, some sort of Aria or Westone style machine.

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1332016363' post='1582226'] I borrowed one of those BC Rich things the other day for a practice. Don't try and sit down and play one. Doesn't matter how hard you try, some part of it will dig into your thigh. Damned uncomfortable! [/quote] Honestly Marvin, brain the size of a planet and you couldn't see that coming?

Little Angels first album - Don't Prey For Me. Blast from the past. [media]http://youtu.be/uZxiTZQT028[/media]

Anything spiky - BC Rich etc... [attachment=102783:Widow-WMD-Bass-W5WIBO.jpg] I've got a bit of a soft spot for some of the Jackson stuff (both the basses and the band) but a pointy headstock is my limit. [attachment=102785:2855582000_frt_tbn_001.png]

My version [i]is[/i] a train wreck. Must. Try. Harder.

Yeah, in the mix they sound like simple lines, but it's only when you start to really analyse what Bernie did that you realise just how good a player he was. Those lines are easy to play, but tricky to play WELL. stick with it though - dead notes are really useful in all sorts of places, so it's a technique that's worth persevering with. Best of British to you, sir.