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if I wanted something simple, i'd get a compressor and set it always on, but so that it just lightly touching the attacky peaks. Then, get an EQ pedal and set this to a mid boost before the compressor. Turn that on when you wanty to get fatter. Last time I gigged was with 12 pedals and I thought that was simple!

This is my dream pedal: 3 band dirt pedal. Band 1 is compression with attack, threshold, ratio, and crossover to band 2. Bands 2 and 3 are distortion which goes from grit to fuzz like a way huge red lama, with a crossover in between. These have level and "drive" controls, as well as the crossover between the two. What would make this a truly amazing pedal would be if you could add individual attack controls to the dirty bands... so that would be 11 knobs, probably a stupid idea

As a drummer... Hitting drums less hard yields a different sound from them. There's no denying that fact. However, a good drummer should be able to get a usable sound at any "level". One band I play in are quiet, and also very dynamic, so I use light sticks and sometimes hot rods, and I play with a lighter touch. I can't get the same beautiful wack out of my snare as when I play hard rim shots all the time with my rock band, but who cares?! It still sounds good.

that looks like a sh*t load of fun!

i want to try some new strings. I play 6 strings and like to have a nice heavy B string, at least 135. That sounds pretty specific to me, so i'd like to narrow my search down on strings direct by "bass strings" and "6 string sets" and then "order by guage" or maybe order by price or whatever. The only sub categories on this site seem to be based on brands rather than actual requirements, and the sorting function doesn't work. I'm finding it extremely frustrating! Am I using the site in the wrong way or is it just crap?

If you're the type of guy to regularly subject himself to jam-nights, you probably do think your clip-on looks cool! Sorry, just joking Dave, whatever works for you

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1338392785' post='1673838'] I don't think a clip-on is as uncool as a strap-on! [/quote] well you could whip them off a lot quicker that's for sure

[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1338388588' post='1673731'] Or a clip on tuner and a volume control on your bass *broken record* [/quote] I've not used a clip on tuner so I don't know about it's multitude of practical shortcomings, but I would imagine it makes your bass look less cool

yeh my (latest) bass will stay in tune for weeks of gentle practising, but as soon as I start really playing I will inevitably knock a string out. you need to be able to tune on mute at gigs, and that's why you need a tuner pedal!

he slammed the door on her hand?!? That's your mum! I would suggest several courses of action but this is a public section of the forum

[quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1338381748' post='1673562'] Ah feck. You're right. Well I'm trying to persuade her to let it go. [/quote] Well, good luck. If not 2nd hand Peavey PAs come up quite often

[quote name='RFH' timestamp='1338381269' post='1673554'] I think having a mom with a PA is pretty cool. [/quote] Indeed! to be honest if this was me i'd have bought my mum a replacement by now! You don't really think you don't have anything to do with it? Even if you didn't realise it at the time, you kind of assured your mum it would be fine, which IMHO makes it your responsibility. Sorry!

I like to look at it from a production/mix point of view. When you're in the studio, you might use layers of guitars to add or subtract depth and dynamics. Also in the studio your bass would normally be compressed and the level automated (boost for chorus or heavy riff or whatever). I try to replicate my approach in the studio using effects. So, instead of having to have a 2nd guitarist, I create a "thickening" effect with distortion, some modulation, and some EQ. Instead of hiring a soundman to learn all of our songs, I can use pedals to boost the low end where it's needed in the sounds, and likewise to compress the bass and automate the levels if needed. On top of all that I love to create weird noises. Some of the music I play is a bit atmospheric, and while a low end drone can be very nice, it gets a bit boring after a while. My whammy and feedback loop help me enter much higher registers. Much like the high C on my 6 string basses, I feel it gives me extra room to play and be melodic in these atmospheric situations.

It sounds like a great opportunity for some experience and networking. Why not just do it for fun? It's a shame if you thought you were creatively involved, and obviously that's going to sting at first, but i'd just try to move on and take the opportunity you have.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1338308491' post='1672509'] No you don't. [/quote] Well, not if you're not gigging. I tune up by ear at home but that's no good if my guitarist is tuned slightly out with me. EDIT: Sorry, I shall stop posting in here!

[quote name='bremen' timestamp='1338302563' post='1672386'] I like a tiny bit of octabass on a fretless, haven't felt the need for much else. [/quote] go on, try a bit of dirt, you'll never go back!

lol, how many times will people ask this. What is "need" in music anyway? You need a pedal to tune up. Then you need a pedal to reign in any very harsh peaks. A pedal to bring out those glorious high mids and one to boost your booming lows. Another couple of pedals for your funk, fuzz, filter, phaser, flanger... Of course you need some imagination as well otherwise you'll be standing behing a bunch of great bass tones and thinking "I only wanted one good sound"

I would use the amp which has your favorite pre-amp. Take the effects send from that amp to the input of the effects unit. Then one output of the effects unit goes to the effects return on your favorite amp. Another output of the effects unit goes to the effects return on your 2nd amp (bypassing this pre-amp). Simple?

Well I've made my first attempt at a sale on here recently and although there are no takers it's going quite well. I've had advice on pricing without drama, i've found out some more about my bass and some very friendly discussions with interested parties. Absolutely no low-ball offers even though i've been trying to encourage it. What's going on?!?

Yeh I would say option 1. You will want to play with the order of your wah/filter/dirt until you find what works, but having these at the start of your chain is probably the best option.

[quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1337709559' post='1664379'] Finding a good room where you can let rip is (that you can afford) is a complete swine. [/quote] Sorry, yes, I forget how lucky I am!

I've been using real reverb from my room on vocals recently and it sounds so much better! If you have a "roomy room" it's probably cheaper than any hardware. But obviously there are free plug-ins such as 5i's recommendation

I'm not sure if I can do any test or anything. I could do sound samples but my pre-amps are probably rubbish and obviously the sound source is subjective etc. I saw them recommended in Tape Op and decided they were too cheap to not try

yeh the matched pair of bullets is what I have. I've been using them as overheads and they're great. I actually prefer them to the condensors in the Red Audio drum set.

[quote name='Jimmyp28' timestamp='1337645016' post='1663513'] check out karma mics [url="http://www.karmamics.com/shop/K-6-Ribbon-Microphone/"]http://www.karmamics...bon-Microphone/[/url] Also if you can get hold of a SM7, I know people how use that for loads of different things. [/quote] I was trying to remember their name yesterday. I have a pair of the bullet mics and they really are amazing for the money IMO