cheddatom

I think it's obvious isn't it? That's why people go to see a live performance, is to get the visual, as well as the sound which they can hear at home.

Then you'll have a software-synth problem!

you have a pedal problem!

I thought you wanted to apply the pedal effect to the output of your vbass, to do that you'd have to use the Aux. I thought another cool option would be to blend them using the 3rd channel ... hadn't even considered switching between the two! That's a bit more difficult. Is there a mute switch input for the Vbass? If so you could wire that to the switch on the pedal, or to a switch in a TB loop (pretty easy, just two solder points), still have the pedal going to a third channel, but when you kick it on it would mute the Vbass

I don't think you'll get to control the level of the Aux send on that mixer so you may struggle. If you could just run it parallel to the Vbass using a 3rd channel that'd be simplest I think

I can't see a manual on the downloads page but it does say it has aux sends. Usually you would plug the send into the input of your pedal, the return into the output of the pedal, and then use the aux-send knobs on the channels you're using to mix in some of the effect. I would try that and see how it works, it might be cool! But it might be better to run the jack output of your bass to the pedal, and to a third channel on the mixer.

why not go from the vbass in to the pedals? Or do you really like the stereo sounds? Could you run the jack output from your bass into the pedals and have them in parallel? If you had an AUX on your mixer, you could apply the pedals to both L and R channels, yeh. What's the model of your mixer?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1376150539' post='2170289'] [b]...[/b][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#000000] Other features include an Effect Loop with a Mix 50/50 switch (for parallel or series operation), ...[/color][/font][/size] [/quote] Does anyone find this feature useful? I've seen it on a few amps. I love a blend control with my effects but I hardly ever set it to 50/50. It seems to me they could put a blend knob on there just as easily as a switch, and it'd be much more useful.

I find that even when I play un-plugged, slapping is quieter than plucking and picking. Maybe there's some slap technique where you can get the strings to resonate in a comparable way? But for me a pedal or two is the answer. I like compression on slap as it gets rid of any nasty spikes (another hint at my appauling technique?). I happen to love the sound of distorted slap, so I use a dirt pedal to do the compression.

Men Imitating Machines were amazing to see, definitely going to see them live in a couple of weeks. Also tayste's board is tayste!

[quote name='tayste_2000' timestamp='1376163751' post='2170474'] Quick question as my lift seems to have let me down, I've got this showing as about 2 miles from Kidsgrove train station does that seem about right? Thinking I'll just train and taxi it around, it will mean I won't have the B-15 though, but can do a good few other toys [/quote] Sorry, only just seen this. Kidsgrove is very close, can't find a Kidsgrove station though, longport station is 4 miles away

Just in case anyone gets lost, my number is 07967 088 317

Sorry to hear that Sam, hope she's OK

I have to take breaks when in the studio to avoid this. When playing with, and watching most bands I use ear protection, and I think you all should. I do play with a folk band who are quite quiet and for that I rarely wear ear protection - only when we play a venue where they have the monitors very loud.

Cool read... I don't have sound here at work. What does the fader pedal actually do?

I've invited all the local bassist I know, as it looks like there'll be plenty of room. I think 2 or 3 (who aren't on BC) may join us

I saw an osteopath about similar problems. They said they couldn't really help me - that I have wirsts too thin for my tendons. They did give me some exercises to do to help strengthen my wrist, which is supposed to help. Hold a heavy tin and rock it back and forth so you keep flexing your wrist. No idea if this is applicable to your problems but it sounds like a similar thing

The address is: [font="arial"][size="2"]HILL TOP BUSINESS CENTRE, [/size][/font] [font="arial"][size="2"]TALKE PITTS, ST7 1PW[/size] [/font] [size="2"][font="arial"]You can find it from that post code on google, there's a map here: [/font][/size]http://rifffactory.co.uk/recordings.html Depending on where you come from, I guess most of you would come down/up the A500, then take the A34 towards Congleton. It's a straight road until you get to a big crossroads with traffic lights. The A34 continues on to Congleton on the right, but you want to go left. It takes you up a hill, and when you're almost at the top of the hill (maybe half a mile from the cross roads) the business centre is on your left. It's a very tight turn to get in. Once you've turned in you go up a ramp, through some big blue gates, drive to the right hand side of the big main building and there's a smaller separate building - that's me. Anyway, I'll try and put some signs up or something to make it obvious.

I'll nick one, she'll never know!

I can record no problem. Filming may be an issue, I got my girlfriend to do videos with her SLR (she's an ace photographer)

all confirmed! This should be ace

Relegated to a tiny room, tiny crap speakers, rubbish screens... But I shouldn't complain as I've recently finished my proper recording studio...

Some nice sounding gear here, can't wait! If you're interested, there's a little video tour of the studio here: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8spYxvWHAEo[/media]

1pm is fine. There are 3 or 4 steps leading up to the front door, no ramp sorry! I have a large collection of pedals and a couple of nice 6 string basses. I'll bring a guitar in case.

[quote name='64k' timestamp='1374080977' post='2145110'] Ok, lets settle on the 11th at Cheddatom's studio. Could you confirm Cheddatom, and I'll amend the opening post to this thread Also maybe an Admin could change the name of the thread to say 'Staffordshire Bass Meet Up - 11/08' [/quote] Sunday the 11th, confirmed! I shall provide tea, coffee (instant cheap crap as I don't drink it) and some biscuits. Anything else required? What sort of time are we thinking?