cheddatom

[quote name='mewsie' post='169736' date='Apr 4 2008, 12:38 PM']sure, it would be good to try out other peoples pointy sticks, y'know. i've been dying to try out one of those custom-made ones with LEDs... x[/quote] To be honest I was joking, I didn't notice your avatar - you're obviously into your pointy sticks. Maybe you could bring yours anyway? Do you have a link to a pointy stick online boutique?

I can't wait to try the B9.2U, it's potentially all you ever need!

I tried one of those Tobias' in sound control and didn't really like it. I got my schecter studio 6 (or whatever model they are) for £300. I really like it, but i've only played about 5 6 string in my life and I own 2 of them.

yeh, good point. I leave a spare monitor mouse and keyboard at practice, and just carry the main box back and forth. Not everyone can do that!

£200 for all your pre-amps, interface, storage medium, and a hands-on controller is a good deal. It's not such a good deal if you already have a PC you're thinking of upgrading as you could put in an interface for £50 and get a rack of pre-amps for less than £100 and you have more flexibility with plug-ins etc.

You can never have enough dirt pedals!

Well, i've been tracking my band with bass guitar, drums, and vox through the PA. I've managed to move around some bass notes from the DI, and the bleed is no noticable. I've managed to move a couple of kick drums on the individual mic, and the spillage just sounds like a flam or something insignificant, and only if you're really hearing. Anyway, if you're recording band practices then tightening everything up with a fine toothcomb isn't really the point is it? I suppose it's about your approach to the recordings.

And Bob Rock - LOL

[quote name='metaltime' post='169497' date='Apr 3 2008, 10:32 PM']cheddatom definatley bring your board i would really like to hear that thing in action i wil bring mine as well should have quite a few nice things on there by then.[/quote] We have the same bass, but your picture looks the wrong way round! If I manage to make it down, i'll deffinitely bring my pedal board. I'll have to wire it up with the new PSU 'cos it's seriously noisy. [quote name='mewsie' post='169492' date='Apr 3 2008, 10:28 PM']how likely to administer a beating? beating is so 2007. i'm more into jabbing with some kind of sharp stick.[/quote] I have a wide selection of sharp sticks, if you want me to bring any down let me know.

I bought some cheap crap drum mics from Ebay, but it looks like you can afford better. I would buy a set of drum mics 'cos they work out at good value. Think about how many channels you want to record. You'll need 1 mic and/or DI for guitar, a DI for bass, (stereo?) DI for keyboards, DI from the PA for vox - you're already on at least 5 channels. To get a half decent drum sound, a stereo pair of mics on the kit is essential. Kick and snare mics are almost essential, and slightly less essential - individual tom mics. Ideally, if he's using 2 toms, you'll have 6 mics on the kit which you will need to record simultaneously with the rest of the band. I don't think 8 inputs are enough! As far as specific gear recommendations - I don't have enough experience really. I literally just went for the cheapest crap.

[quote name='paul, the' post='169467' date='Apr 3 2008, 09:43 PM']+1 with Bilbo's first post. I also get a little bitter about seeing clearly very talented musicians and technicians sounding a bit silly on a low-register electric fretted instrument when they could be virtuoso pianists etc. +more mean stuff I wont say. Tom's use seems sensible. Any specific songs where this use is noticeable?[/quote] As in me? on the [url="http://www.myspace.com/nologorock"]myspace[/url] there are two songs in particular "ghosts" and "fake smiles in the photograph" I think you could download them from [url="http://www.no-logo.co.uk"]no-logo.co.uk[/url]. In ghosts, it has a chilled out chorus with some 4 string chords, they could probably be done on a 4 string in some position quite high up. In Fake Smiles, in the chorus, I play 5 string barred chords, and then theres a "break down" which includes notes which are higher than you can get on a 4 or standard 5. Also, in Fake smiles I use the bottom string quite a bit so that song deffinitely requires a 6 string - but it doesn't sound like it's a 6 string (or a good bassist) it's just quite standard rock music.

Nice. If you're using the LS-2 as a blend, try the compressor in your effects blending loop with the dry signal uncompressed. You might prefer it! EDIT: Nice doesn't describe the effect your board has had on me! Oh yeh.

Well, the switch isn't as nice as when you step on an EH pedal and you feel it click, but if you can't tell when you've turned your pedal on...... I find everything from a light tap with my big toe to a large stomp with my heel will successfully operate the switch. I have my french toast in a loop, and it has no LED and you can't tell when you've switched it if you're not using the loop it's in, so I guess it is a tad annoying.

Theres a big new zoom bass pedal coming out that might have it?

I have a B2 and I'm quite embarrased to only just find out it has a slow attack. I'll try it when I get a chance.

I haven't used it but feel the need to defent the danelectro housings. They might be plastic but you'd have to be a fat f*cker that jumps on his pedals to break them - and you don't come accross many guys that size with that amount of energy.

Well, I won't be playing much 'cos My Name Is Mud is about all I can manage! It'd just be cool to see what these gatherings are like, and i'd love to try some different gear.

I'm thinking of going to this. I should get a diary so that I could actually write it down and say for definite i'm going. Is anyone else going from Stoke/ish? I'm much less of a tw*t in person - will there be anyone there who i've pissed off? And how likely are you to administer a beating? Ta. P.S I can bring my pedal board which no doubt you'll all hate, and my 6 string schecter. I would bring the bi-amp rig, but it's noisy and i'm sure you lot have some far better amps.

[quote name='Funkmaster' post='169039' date='Apr 3 2008, 11:44 AM']me and the singer do a version of Elvis Costello's 'Alison', just bass and voice which even thouigh I say so myself, I think is pretty cool. And is handy when the guitarist breaks a string! Should post up a recording of it sometime perhaps. David[/quote] Yes please David!

Pitch Shifter - Digitech Whammy - I bought an XP-100 for £70 and it has loads of extra stuff on there and sounds at least as good as the WH4. The WH4 is the current model which is quite expensive IMO. Slow Attack - This is something I really want. The only thing i've managed to find is a "build your own" Boss Slow Gear. It's built into the boss multi-effects as well but apparently their pitch shifting leaves less to be desired. Looper - As in a sample/repeat thingy? I'm sure there'll be someone with a bit more knowledge who can advise on a slow attack pedal you can buy and a looper that's good.

[quote name='Biggsy' post='168606' date='Apr 2 2008, 06:11 PM']Cheers guys, I'll defo try and find Dave.. Tom, you're always helpful mate, I'm pretty sure you've posted an answer to every question I've asked on here![/quote] Heh, just 'cos I try to answer questions doesn't mean i'm being helpful!