Pinball

Judging by the quality I think the prize this month has inspired people to up there game but I think that we're all learning as a result which is cool.

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1353590304' post='1876335'] Aww guys Of course it would be incredible to win a custom bass, but I can happily say that what I've gained from writing and recording this piece is something that is beyond all the winning and losing and competition. I've made some music that I love, it was enormous fun and very challenging, and frustrating at times. I am 100% better as a musician for it. There is some superb music in this thread that caters to a lot of tastes, someone will win, and they'll fully deserve it Thanks again, you are very kind [/quote] That's what its about!

[quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1353541212' post='1875983'] Ok! here is my effort. It's been a slog having to do it in small snatches (oo-er). I may possibly remix it if when my ears have settled down tomorrow if i don't like the mix, but might not get time. Its in two parts. It's called Scooby (voo)doo! oh yeah it's a couple of seconds over, is this ok? [/quote] Love this, you manage to cover lots of musical genres. [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1353543979' post='1876008'] Ok here's mine. It was FUN! You Can't Touch Me Now (or .. The Day of The Dead Demon Fiddler) [/quote] OMG another great track!

OOh forgot about the Ricky, my first chance to try one and I was impressed. I now understand the attraction. Thanks for bringing it along

Hi, reloaded my entry. Please ensure you link to the right one as I'm off-line for several days from Friday. You can compare the two versions on my account but its the one with "bc" at the end that I want to enter. The reverb, vocal and echoes are better. Competition entry is here: http://soundcloud.com/mole-music-1/love-rat-bc Thanks for the advice.

Lots there to admire, the Blue P hit the spot for me, as did the Leviinson. Your Sandberg was great Captain, the Hamer sounded massive, the Yamaha was nice and the fretless were all were gorgeous, the overwater and your Squire-Ithe list goes on. don't think I played an instrument I didn't like. My only regret is that I didn't get to the corner to try the Fenderbird or Joes basses

It looks like it would be cheaper to buy an older version and then upgrade.

Thanks. I'll check out Studio.

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1353348531' post='1874070'] If you happen to get bored of it in the meantime though... I'm only round the corner! Definitely beats all the Fender jazz's I've played which would actually put it at number 1 in all of the basses I've played. [/quote] Wow thanks, I knew you rated it high but thats amazing. I have to say that also rate it up there. It almost wasn't mine after the meeting as Captain Rumble bought the case it was in and thought the guitar may be included-nice try!

[quote name='Captain Rumble' timestamp='1353345343' post='1874003'] You should'nt have worried did you see the tatty old Sandberg that Pinball bought with him Dont know why he bothered [/quote] I noticed there weren't any pictures of it-too old and tatty. Never mind if it made everyone feel superior with there shiny basses thats a good thing The smartest thing about it was the case and I don't have that anymore! Maybe I'll smarten it up with a lick of paint for the next one me-thinks!

OK thanks, horses for courses! I'll just check around and see what I can find.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1353331597' post='1873679'] Your audio may also suffer from compression artefacts which will not only reduce sound quality but can cause other problems, such as a perceived difference in mix levels compared to your original master: [/quote] OK I'll check that out. I spent a lot of time EQ'ing this time and didn't really notice benefits. Is thee are argument for keeping it simple to keep the file sizes down?

Thanks. I can't remember what I did but will know for the next time. May revisit it.

Hi, I use garage band and am looking to upgrade to Logic. My question is which one? Is there much difference between Logic 8 and Logic 9, then there is Logic Studio? Logic express? I don't expect that my needs are complex as I'm using a simple interface and normally record one track at a time. My logic for picking logic is that it should tie in with all my existing mac software pretty easily. Any advice would be much appreciated.

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1353327598' post='1873595'] Just working on a final mix. Unsure how loud to make it - some of the entries so far look like they've been squished for every ounce of volume, and the devil on my shoulder says do the same... while the angel on my other is pleading for me to preserve the dynamics and not squish it down to a flat sausage shape. I hate this last stage of making a track! Decisions, decisions... [/quote] Hmm that's interesting, I'm not entirely happy with my track because I seemed to loose some of the atmosphere when uploaded to itunes/soundloud-by that I mean stereo effects of the echoes and the balance between vocals don't stand out as well as they do in the masters. Any advice on that?

As others have said, thanks for organisers and to you all for bringing such fine gear. So much there to like, I loved some of the home builds and bitzas. All of the instruments I tried were excellent, which just re-enforced to me how each guitar is an individual and that you have to look further than the name tag. There were many that I would love to have played more. It would be nice to finish up with a list of who brought which instruments.

[quote name='Captain Rumble' timestamp='1353188565' post='1872659'] just make sure you bring that UMBO [/quote] It shall be done! Even though I need to raise the action a bit for my taste it may suit others..

Not sure if there is space in the car for this but if anyone wants it I (we) can try and bring it. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/192244-aluminium-bass-case/page__fromsearch__1

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1353165423' post='1872309'] Interesting opener! [i]"Hey girls, keep your manholes covered"[/i]. Nice playing and groove throughout. It's got a kind of 70s feel that I really like. Cool backing vox too - you sing a great falsetto [/quote] haahaa yes thanks, It was fun to make. I had to look it up as I thought a falsetto was a type of Italian tomato! I practice with my cat like this every day. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqqQXbPIoeU[/media] More seriously I was wondering why it sounded retro and two things came to mind: 1. The selection of Drum kit in EZ Drummer (in the past I often used electronic kits) 2. Because I use (often prefer) passive driven guitars rather than actives. Also I'm no spring chicken myself and it is a retro style song. I like the result-which isn't always the case with my own stuff. Note: the complement on playing are appreciated as I'm working hard on my playing.

Here's my entry. Hope you like it. http://soundcloud.com/mole-music-1/love-rat

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1353056133' post='1870942'] oh f***! i just realised i have nothing to create a drum beat with other than apple loop... [/quote] I used a box of slug pellets as a shaker last month-thinks out loud maybe that is why I didn't win haahaa