paul_5

Ooooh, nice Taurus!

I'm an artist. I've been to college and everything. Seriously though, I tend to write all the stuff too, so I've got a foot in both camps.

[quote name='WalMan' timestamp='1321022258' post='1434484'] Got hard disks full of those [/quote] Ooooh, a boxset.

I tend to write in Sibelius, then bounce the MIDI file into protools. From then on I'll just replace each part as and when the opportunity arises. Most of my drum tracks come from easy drummer, whether it's importing loops or a MIDI drum kit (I know, it's cheating, but in my defence, how many drummers do you know who are happy to switch between irregular meters all day?). The guitars are generally done by my brother in his lounge (nice, big room) using Mid/Side mic'ing (generally), then the keys, bass and vocals are done back at mine - usually at my kitchen table - from then on I leave them for a couple of weeks. When I go back to them if I still like the track/arrangement then I'll push it forwards, if not, then it's one for the "we thought this was all sh*te when he was alive, but now he's dead and we still need to recoup" album that'll be released 'post mortem'. What a happy thought.

"Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" by charles Mingus is just beautiful, one of my all time favourite 'slowies' also "Darling Nikki" by Prince.

"Evilive" by the Misfits. Appalling quality recording of some almost-falling-apart horror punk performances. The bass tone is superbly dirty and the attitude is incredible. Jerry Only used to have his bass tuned E,A, E, A just in case he broke one.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1320359183' post='1425962'] [size=4]They've seen it all before and played by better players so NO Jaco and definitely NO slapping![/size] [size=4]Try an arrangement of this: [/size] [/quote] Didn't Jaco do one of these already? http://youtu.be/Zd6DTRywF7Q

Ok, what's the deal with the LS2? I'm toying with upgrading my looper to one that has two independent loops, and will allow me to blend in the clean signal. Am I better off (though not financially) getting a boutique/custom jobby or is the LS2 "all that"? answers on a saucy seaside postcard please.

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1320590078' post='1428638'] This [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/119273-sold-warwick-streamer-ct/page__hl"]http://basschat.co.u...mer-ct/page__hl[/url] So I bought it last month It's the best bass ever. [/quote] I saw a picture of that on another thread recently, and meant to compliment you on that particular instrument Nigel. I'm not normally a fan of Warwicks, but that, sir, is a beauty. I'm more than happy with my 5 string Blade - one of the few constants of my setup - but I'd never say never...

I put a pir of the 5-string Ultra Jazz pups on an old squier a few years ago and the difference was like night and day. They cost me £250 way back when, but they were worth every penny. Toying with getting another set for my current 5 string Jazz...

Just taken delivery of RK's Aguilar Octamizer. Really nice bit of kit that's been really well looked after. Very quick sale without any hiccups. All round good egg etc... Wouldn't hesitate to deal with him again as I'm a very happy bunny.

Hi all, I've been booked to record some banjo tracks (I think it's "clawhammer" stuff) for a friend - well, more an aquaintance, banjo players don't really have [i]friends[/i] - does anyone have any tips for recording banjo? also, any banjo jokes would be appreciated - not by the player, but certainly by me.... Cheers, Paul

+1 for Ed Friedland's books (there's an "advanced walking bass" book too). Fantastic resources that I find myself returning to time and time again.

Hmm, good line, not sure it's the best line ever. anyone know how he gets that sound though? (ducks down and gets coat).

That U2 bassline. You know, the one that goes "dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum..." it's brilliant!