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From Wikipedia, which shares my understanding of a side-chain: Side-chaining uses the signal level of another input or an equalized version of the original input to control the compression level of the original signal. For sidechains that key off of external inputs, when the external signal is stronger, the compressor acts more strongly to reduce output gain. This is used by disc jockeys to lower the music volume automatically when speaking; in this example, the DJ's microphone signal is converted to line level signal and routed to a stereo compressor's sidechain input. The music level is routed through the stereo compressor so that whenever the DJ speaks, the compressor reduces the volume of the music, a process called ducking. The sidechain of a compressor that has EQ controls can be used to reduce the volume of signals that have a strong spectral content within the frequency range of interest. Such a compressor can be used as a de-esser, reducing the level of annoying vocal sibilance in the range of 6-9 kHz. A frequency-specific compressor can be assembled from a standard compressor and an equalizer by feeding a 6-9 kHz-boosted copy of the original signal into the side-chain input of the compressor. A de-esser helps reduce high frequencies that tend to overdrive preemphasized media (such as phonograph records and FM radio). Another use of the side-chain in music production serves to maintain a loud bass track, while still keeping the bass out of the way of the drum when the drum hits.

I think "side chain" is an input. You use it to trigger the compressor. I think you need a splitter, which would be good anyway, you could use a crossover and turn your two channel comp into a 2 band compressor.

[quote name='SteveK' post='295545' date='Sep 30 2008, 03:56 PM']Seems BC needs a forum for the under 12s.[/quote] I think that's a bit harsh. I haven't been posting here because I know absolutely nothin of Jeff Berlin. However, the accusation that anyone who doesn't like the attitudes he portrays and/or disagrees with him is just jealous, is far more childish than disagreeing with his attitude to the point of dislike IE I haven't seen any evidence of jealousy of JB, just people saying "he's single minded" "he thinks he's always right and no-one else is" etc. Pointing out his sh*t taste in trainers could be called childish, but it's obviously meant in jest.

[quote name='deksawyer' post='294792' date='Sep 29 2008, 06:46 PM']Yes, I agree, but I've been noticing a big trend lately where there's an increasing number of f*ckups by companies who don't give a sh#t! Look at the time/hassle/stress the OP has gone through. With SC now long gone, there's no excuse not to be using your local music shop. D.[/quote] My "excuse" is my negative bank balance and reluctance to face the populus of Stoke. Some online retailers are good, and others are bad. It's not as though they've formed a cartel of bad customer service, they're still all in competition and competition should force bad retailers to improve or close.

Where in cheshire are you based?

Before our drummer left, and I was actually playing my bass, I was 100% happy with my tone(s) and my ability. I think I could have got the same result with different gear, but it worked for me, and every time we played a gig it felt euphoric.

[quote name='deksawyer' post='294597' date='Sep 29 2008, 03:30 PM']Sorry to be blunt, but next time, go into a shop and buy/order it! D.[/quote] You should be able to order online without any issues, as many of us have many-a-time.

My whammy XP-100 does a good Tool chorus sound on the detune setting. I would agree with Les Claypool and Dirk Lance - both very much influenced my use of effects. Obviously the bassist from Muse, and from RATM also.

Do they mean 8 x 9v with 500ma each? Or 8 x 9v sharing 500ma? The latter wouldn't be great!

[quote name='lowhand_mike' post='291796' date='Sep 25 2008, 02:25 PM']wow i really gotta get me one, sounds like a giggle[/quote] +1 I want pics.

Is there a bar? Is it £1/pint?

[quote name='OldGit' post='291536' date='Sep 25 2008, 10:06 AM']Hang on ... a bass related post? Who are you and what have you done with Teri???? Nice one Teri, thanks! Clearangel looks like a shopping channel rather than a dealer .. [url="http://www.clearangel.net/Home.aspx"]http://www.clearangel.net/Home.aspx[/url] EG their Zoom B2.1u page points to 10 possible suppliers of the product, not listed in price order doh! so the cheaper one ("sound control" 0)) is at the bottom.. Still it's a start..[/quote] Thanks OG! I was looking for clearDASHangel all morning due to MrsT's poor spelling! (and thanks to MrsT for a well meaning post).

That looks great! I would prefer it with a black plate though, and yeh, I would love to see a 6 string version!

[quote name='crez5150' post='290689' date='Sep 24 2008, 11:15 AM']Oh god we're not going back over this again are we....?????? [/quote] I have no idea what he's on about. If you play for applause you could get applause, but you could get booed. You could get paid, or you could get fobbed off. You could get wasted, or you could drive home. You could get laid, or you could get dumped. You could take inspiration from the applause and create some amazing music, or you could continue to bash out classic covers. What is your point Bilbo?

[quote name='metaltime' post='289766' date='Sep 23 2008, 11:22 AM']Yeah i no ive been on the look out but ive found it really difficult to find them. But your right i need to get some.[/quote] They generally only come out around christmas time AFAIK. It would be good to know of a shop that stocks them all year round.

He shouldn't have a lyric book IMHO. The singer for the PEs always wants his lyrics to read, but we tell him "no, f*cking learn them" so he tries his best.

If it was just a snare close-mic'd track clipping, then I would leave it. As it's the overall 2 track stereo recording, I assume it sounds quite bad? Any limiter should be able to sort it. I don't know what plug-ins you get with Audacity, but there are lots of free and "free" VST compressors around.

I had an e-mail from a dutch customer, and it said it came from "Fantasy Coons". Can someone translate it please because I feel really racist every time I laugh at them and probably wouldn't if I knew what it was.

[quote name='tauzero' post='287146' date='Sep 19 2008, 10:54 AM']No, just a Superfly editor, a computer, and a USB lead... You can set compression attack with the editor, so you could experiment with that and see if you can get it limiting the peaks a bit better.[/quote] Wow! That's pretty cool.