MichaelDean

Massive thanks for the code! Just put in my order. Need to book in for the appointment now.

Depends on the budget! I don't think anything under £300 can do parallel signal chains though (happy to be corrected on this!). Boss GX-100/GT-1000/GT-1000 Core, Line 6 Helix family are probably easiest to find under £400 that can do it. Mod Dwarf is a fairly niche product, it is super flexible in terms of signal routing, but you have to do all of your editing on a computer. Don't know if that's a deal breaker. Form factor will be something to think about too. How many foot switches do you want? Is an expression pedal useful? If you have an audio interface for your computer, you can try out the Helix plugin for 15 days to see what you think of parallel processing too. I found that I didn't like splitting by frequency on my GX-100. I couldn't find the right frequency to make it sound good to me. I much prefer having a bass effect and a guitar effect layered. Ive mixed back to pedals for my fuzz tone though. I've put a Mojo Mojo into a Bass Big Muff in blend mode in the effects loop of my GX. Sounds massive.

Looks like the HB-50 has finally been released. 34" scale, cherry or vintage orange. @neepheid anything look different to the prototype you had? https://www.thomann.co.uk/harley_benton_hb_50_cherry_red.htm

I think I might be the only one using one on here, looks like a good update for bassists though. All of the new preamps on the GT-1000 are now on the GX along with the slicer and feedbacker. UPDATE HISTORY [Ver.2.00] SEP 2024 Additional Functions 3 original BOSS high-gain amp types have been added to AIRD PREAMP. X-ULTRA Χ-ΟΡΤΙΜΑ X-TITAN 6 types of bass amps have been added to AIRD BASS PREAMP. STUDIO BASS SILVER TUBE CLASSIC BLUE SOLID STACK FAT TUBE DARK DRV 4 types of microphones have been added to AIRD PREAMP and AIRD BASS PREAMP. RBN121 BLEND A BLEND B BLEND C 7 types of effects have been added. SD-1 DS-1 SLICER HUMANIZER FEEDBACKER SITAR SIM AUTO WAH Preset patches that use the new types above have been added in P04-1 through P05-4. Please refer to the "GX-100 Parameter Guide" info in the [Owner's Manuals ]. Functionality Improvements Memory name is displayed in Play Screen when Control Mode view. When changing BANK(in WAIT1 or WAIT 2 mode), the memory name and the BANK number are displayed as destination. COLOR MODE has been added to HARDWARE SETTINGS. The default value for Auto Off has been changed to 20

I've actually got my first gig with it on Saturday alongside Godless Suns, Battalions and Witchsorrow (we're Hora). Really looking forward to using it live.

They also have their own drivers. If a takeaway doesn't have dedicated delivery staff and doesn't want to deal with hiring/firing, it means they can reach a wider audience.

There's no tube, I'm assuming that it's like having a fancy pedal in your head. I don't personally care though. Less potential for breakage and still sounds great.

Just adding my bits... scrumpymike - everything he owns unless he sells it between now and then Rich- Shuker 5-string, something else (will toss a coin on the day), Genz Benz Shuttle 9.2, Barefaced Super 12T cab. Kateplaysbass - Ashdown CTM-100 and LB212, Pawn Shop Mustang, medium scale ACG Finn, and maybe also ACG Recurve and Bass Collection 5 string fretless, since I'm thinking about offloading both of those Woodinblack - Bongo, because its lovely and uncommon, Acrylic bass, for shits and giggles, Chapman stick, Lava Me guitar Richard R - Brawley 5 string, as usual, HB 5 String thing with Roland hex pickup and V-bass COSM synth. BreadBin- something interesting chyc - Double bass, Ashbory Bass, GSS 06B400MKD combo, BC 112mk3 cabinet, and on the request any of Warwick Streamer fretless, Sandberg Custom 5 with Delano XTender, Sandberg TT Marcus Miller rip-off, BC 110T cabinet, , Acoustic Image Coda TRBboy - Frost Custom Basses PJ5 (my first build from scratch), Sandberg California TT5 Passive, possibly my customised Yamaha BBN5, Markbass Stu Amp 1000w, GR Bass GR 410+ (1200w, 4 ohm), a fairly unexciting pedal board 😅, & converted Trace 1x15" cab, if it's in a satisfactory state by then Stub Mandrel - Joyo BadASS & PJB C2, American Vintage II 1960 Precision & Squier 40th Anniversary Precision for side by side comparison. Teisco/Kay Tulip for sh*ts and giggles. Sire P10. obbm - '71 Jazz, '73 Precision, Sadowsky HPJ, Genzler Magellan 350, BF One10 x2, Pedals plus TBA plus raffle donation. Chienmortbb - Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass, Sire Marcus Miller M2, Bugera Veyron. LFSys Monza Cabinet, Zoom B2Four. JapanAxe - Fender Precision 1973, Fender Precision 1963 RI, Dingwall NG2 5, Dingwall D-Roc 4, Demeter VTBP-M-800D, Fender TB600, Barefaced Super Twin, Barefaced One 10, DIY Ampeg B15 clone, deal to be done on for-sale EBS HD360 30th Anniversary MichaelDean - Dingwall Combustion 5, 76 Fender Mustang, Revelation RPJ-77 (maybe? Still haven't finished that build 😅), pedalboard, Laney Digbeth DB500H, Zilla 212

My brother bought a b stock Taylor acoustic from Thomann. The frets were cut a bit too deep and the ends hadn't been filled. He liked the guitar so kept it, but probably spent the same money as a non b stock one getting it put right plus a setup.

@Tech21NYC might hopefully be able to help 🤞

The heads are class D, so they've clearly got a new version that works. I'd also be very surprised if they don't update the combo soon.

I'm just listening to The Stranglers (not sure I've given them a listen before, but as an '87 model, they were a bit before my time...) and I'm doubling down on my Digbeth recommendation. I think you'll be able to get right where you want to be with it as a one box solution. No, it isn't the smallest head out there, but it's not massive either.

The grabbers are coming in at £929, I wouldn't be surprised at £1200+ for a signature G3 based on their recent prices. https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/epiphone-grabber-bass-natural

I'd suggest trying a Digbeth head. I might be biased as I just got one, but the distortion is tubey in nature and the tilt control is a bit of magic. You can make it light or dark sounding with a twist of the knob, then fine tune with the EQ. 500W RMS too. It's plenty loud enough in a loud band. Seriously good bit of kit.

We're looking at triggering some visuals (videos, effects) with MIDI somehow. Does anyone have any first hand experience of doing this in an unobtrusive manner? And best software? It looks like there are bits of software that do it like Magic Music Visuals and Synesthesia. The thought I've had so far is to set up triggers on my GX-100 along with banks of custom patches for each song, so that when I hit a switch, it sends out a MIDI signal and the visuals change.

Lots of my friends were into Linkin Park, but I never quite got them. Heard the popular songs plenty of times though. She sounds great. Maybe the original vocal parts were in an odd range for her, but really? It sounds like she's doing a fine job. First live appearance with the band too. There's got to be some nerves with the crowd anticipation, even for a professional. The new song still has the LP vibe to me.

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Ah, yes. Missed that!

Go Go Penguin are pretty interesting.

Just a few more thoughts to add. Yes, it takes drive really well, but you can also get a lovely plummy sound out of it too. You can easily get a full sounding vintage 60's sort of a sound, or a more modern pop sound, but it's never too harsh. There's a smoothness to the top end that you don't get in some amps. Laney have really knocked it out of the park for me with this one. I don't think I'll be changing amp any time soon. Volume wise, I had it in mixed mode, each on about 3 or 4 out of 10 into my 212. Any more and it was too much. Lots of power available. It is also total a bargain at £399 in most retailers. They could be charging £600 and you'd still be pleased with the tone and build quality. The headphone out sounds great too, so I'm sure the DI will be of equal quality. I'll give that a try soon. Yeah, just so easy to get lovely tones.

We self published on CD Baby. At no point was there even an option to upload lyrics. It just isn't a thing.

Phwoar! What a sound. Love the amp. Loads of heft and a lot darker than my ABM, but you don't lose detail. It does just what I wanted it to do! It's the best class D amp I've used from that perspective.

Sounds right up my street!

I run a Zilla 212 in a metal band. It more than copes with the demand volume wise. In a past life I also ran it as the main signal for me at functions. I reckon the Hartkes are worth a punt. My only reservation would be that at 15.4kg for each cab, they don't seem that lightweight to me but it is compared to the rig you're currently rocking!

Last time I placed an order, I ordered on the Monday evening and it got delivered on the Friday. There was no tracking until the Thursday evening which was a bit excruciating as I was excited and I'm impatient!