cheddatom

There's an input gain setting on SVX at the bottom. If this doesn't help get a decent soundcard (known as an audio interface).

You can't put anything in line between the amp and the speaker. It would depend on the features of your amp.

Kenny - yeh, you could do that but only if your laptop's of good enough spec. I'm sure you could download a "trial" to see.

Yeh, i'm talking about running it along side lots of other VSTs with automation on a mix file with 50+ channels, so one plug-in taking up 10 or 20% of my cpu power kind of sucks.

[quote name='benwhiteuk' post='401210' date='Feb 5 2009, 04:29 PM']It’s always a good idea to have the tuner at the start of the chain so the signal isn’t affected by any other pedals - more accurate tuning.[/quote] You could say the same about any pitch-tracking effects. I reckon most tuners won't be significantly affected by other pedals, unless they're modulation pedals that're turned on.

I would deffinitely have the exciter after the punch factory as the comp could reduce some of the highs you put in with the exciter.

[quote name='MacDaddy' post='400615' date='Feb 5 2009, 01:34 AM']Electric Larger-land? [/quote] Sounds dangerous.

Sounds like a chorus but could be a sublte phaser. Chorus and flange are basically the same thing, and you can make all three sound like each other. I don't think there's many modulation options on the zoom to go through so it shouldn't take too long. I'd get mine out and try to make it so I can tell you the exact patch but i'm a bit too busy sorry! I'm sure another nice Zoom owner wouldn't mind.....

Aaaaah, I see. You have to go through each module using the knob on the far left, and turn them off by pressing the two little switch buttons (can't remember the name for them) at the same time. When you have all modules off you should have a 100% clean sound to work with. EDIT: If it were up to me there would be a "clear patch" function on there so you could create a 100% clean patch quickly, but going through the modules isn't so bad, and once you have one clean patch, just copy it to loads of others.

Have you looked in Maplins?

The best advice would be to read the manual but..... Now that you have your "natural" bass sound, copy that patch to a number of other patches. Do this by pressing "save" (or whatever it is) once, then change the patch number, then press save again. Now you have a few patches that all sound the same with no effects on them. For the Octave, turn the far left knob to the synth module, then select the harmonizer or whatever it's called, then use the knobs to adjust the level of the octave and the level of your dry effect. Then press save, twice. Done! It's all that simple really. What is a little difficult is the 2 char display. It means you really have to read the manual or that little chart that comes with it so that you know which codes refer to which effect. To change the expression pedal assignment you have to turn the module knob (far left) all the way clockwise and then change the setting. If you've selected pedal wah it could be set automatically, but you might have to set it manually. If you have specific problems I could maybe offer more specific advice...?

[quote name='alexclaber' post='398962' date='Feb 3 2009, 02:23 PM']Only if it's a regulated SMPS which I don't think it is.[/quote] I don't know what that is! But I do know I have several AC-DC convertors that have american plug on and I just put an adaptor on the end. Am I risking anything? In particular two laptops and a 9v DC pedal supply.

Can't you plug the american psu (with an adaptor) into the mains? That should work.

I bought a Delta 1010Lt soundcard from Tony. As soon as I paid it was in the post and I received it the next day! Very well packaged too. Cheers!

[quote name='EskimoBassist' post='398590' date='Feb 3 2009, 08:36 AM']Perhaps the worst idea ever, so please try not to shout, but if you still have the part, and you are careful...SUPERGLUE?[/quote] It's not a bad idea. If you get the glue to stay in the centre, you should be able to attach any shaft you want and turn the pot.

Cubase crashing every time I want more than one SVX running is the last thing I want! As soon as I get my new soundcard i'm going to build a slave PC to run all my plug-ins on.

[quote name='MananaMan' post='396173' date='Jan 31 2009, 03:01 PM']cheddatom : yup, although you could try fiddling with your buffer size - not really recommended though as you'll trade latency for processor power.[/quote] I don't have any latency issues so are you saying that if I decrease the buffer size I will get more cpu power? But I might get some latency?

[quote name='clauster' post='395417' date='Jan 30 2009, 02:23 PM']It's made by IK Multimedia who IMHO produce the best (and therefor resource intensive) VST plug-ins known to man.[/quote] So my issues are not surprising and the only thing I can do is add processing power?

[quote name='dood' post='395195' date='Jan 30 2009, 09:41 AM']Blimey! Really? No, I haven't found that to be the case. I'd been using it with an XP Pro Pentium 4 HT with no issues and then on an XP Dual Core box with no probs. I havent got a new version that supports Vista yet, so can't try it on my 64bit OS.[/quote] Yeh, when i'm using cubase, I have the "VST Performance" monitor on, which is like a level meter for CPU usage. Running a standard mix projrect for me would be about 20 channels of mono audio, routed through 6 group channels, running between 10 and 20 VST plug-ins as well as EQ and stuff. My system is an Althlon Mobile running at 2.2GHz (overclocked) with 3 Gb RAM and a fairly fast IDE HD. My soundcards are M-Audio Deltas. Normally the meter will be showing at around a 3rd, jumping up and down as and when I adjust things. When I turn on the Ampeg plug-in, the meter jumps up to 2/3!!! Possible explainations anyone?

I use it as a VST plug-in quite a lot, but it totally sucks my processing power so sometimes I have to arse about bouncing down the bass track with the ampeg processed onto it, if you know what I mean. Does anyone else find this?

[quote name='photographymatt' post='393600' date='Jan 28 2009, 12:54 PM']interesting box, can it do effects? the line6 seems very basic but would do what I want. how much space does it have?[/quote] It doesn't do effects, not sure of the memory capacity. It's very small in physical size. I tend to put it on "auto record" and just mark the occasional riff. I use it on average 30 minutes per day, and I only leave it plugged into the computer for 10 minutes while I copy the files etc. This gives you an idea of the amount of time it can record for, and the amount of time the battery lasts for. The Zoom H4 has always looked great to me, but I have a proper recording set up so this little line6 dealy is just what I need and nothing more.

[quote name='PapillonIrl' post='392744' date='Jan 27 2009, 02:14 PM']Vocal PA support only ? How big is this stage ? Will it accommodate a 7 piece band (inc. keyboard rig and 4 piece brass section) ? Thought this was a bigger place. Cheers, Nathan[/quote] Maybe i'm wrong about the PA as I have a vague memory of him trying to get a DI out of my amp. I doubt they'll have many mics for your brass section! It'd be best to try and get hold of the soundman before you leave for the gig to sort it out. You will be cramped on the stage, especially if there are other bands on filling it with gear. I could hardly move and we're a three piece.

I've been using a "line6 backtrack" which my girlfriend got me for christmas. I record all my ideas on it, either with a mic, or plugged in. Then once a week I put them onto the computer and listen to them all and cut out the good bits to show to others or work on myself. I'm not sure how much they are. I love it so much because the quality of the mic is simply amazing for the size of it.