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Here's a photo of my HX Stomp with the WIDI Jack (small blue thing, top L corner of the Stomp), a MIDI Baby 3 controller and a Pedalnetics Helauxy Duo. This is how it all works: The Helauxy Duo is connected to the EXP socket on the Stomp, and gives me Foot Switch 4 & 5 on the Stomp. I use FS5 as my 'scroll down' command (via the WIDI Jack) to OnSong on my iPad. This scrolls the page down, or if it cannot scroll further in that chart, it goes to the beginning of the next song in the OnSong set list. The WIDI Jack is connected to the Stomp's MIDI OUT. It recieves MIDI info from the Helauxy FS5 > Stomp, and sends via Bluetooth MIDI to OnSong on my iPad. The MIDI Baby 3 is connected tho the Stomp's MIDI IN. There are three functions - PRESS I use to alternate stompbox mode & snapshot mode, SHORT HOLD I use to alternate play view & scroll preset view, and LONG HOLD I use to go to tuner. I hope that explains how it all works clearly. OnSong has lots of MIDI functions to choose from (PC, CC etc) including 128 SONG SELECTs but I've never used that function myself. As I have over 1200 charts in OnSong, 128 isn't enough for me to use in that way. If you can manage with 128 songs or less, that might work for you @Cliff Edge

I control an iPad from my HX Stomp via Bluetooth MIDI with a WIDI Jack. https://www.thomann.co.uk/cme_widi_jack_din_5_midi_bundle.htm?msclkid=4378f7436f9515e9fe9b90b76414017b

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I just sold a bass wireless set up to Tim. He was easy to deal with and I'd be more than happy to trade with him again. Definitely recommended. Thanks again Tim.

I bought Ian Allison's Vintage Synth Pack too. I think it's great. Now that I can see how he does things I have used elements of his presets in my own and I'm very happy with the results.

Ah, my bad, I missed that crucial bit.

I just bought a couple of these and I'm very happy with them. https://www.thomann.co.uk/thomann_rack_case_4u.htm

I’ve been using a Baby Sumo for a few years now with my Berg HD112s. My board is built around an HX Stomp and I’ve not been wanting in volume. Tonally, it’s the best rig I’ve ever had.

Nik came round to buy a cab from me. It was an absolute pleasure to meet him (and pooch Millie), hang out & talk music and bass for a while. I definitely recommended him as a great BCer to know and trade with. Cheers Nik, and thanks. Alex.

I recently joined an old school rhythm & blues band, and for those gigs I’ve pulled my Streamliner 900/Bergantino HD112 rig out of retirement. Bass > cable > amp > cab. It does sound pretty good.

Amir just bought a SA Hub from me. He's a nice guy, great comms too. Recommended. Thanks Amir.

Also, if you’re like me and hate the way the Behringer app works, Mackie’s Master Fader is a dream to use.

I have a DL1608. It was my main mixer for maybe 5 years until I upgraded to a UI24R in 2019. I love using it, the Master Fader app is simple to use (you can download it and play with it offline, without any feature restrictions) and I still use it regularly when my SQ5 would be overkill. It’s great for small corporate jobs, duo/reception sets or pub gigs. The only downside is that on my model, the pre amps are physical pots on the mixer, you can’t save or recall their settings. And I never have got the 2 track recorder to do any recording. No biggie on either count though. Aside from that, the EQs are warm, comps sound ok, it has VCAs too. Also, if you play break music (in my case, Spotify) on the iPad inserted into the docking tray, it appears in its own channel in the app and that doesn’t use up one of the 16 inputs. I have an Apple Airport Express router for wireless control. That’s never let me down either. Such a great little mixer. If you have any specific questions, fire away.

I am looking for a reasonably busy function band that needs a new bass player. I run a decent function PA system too, so a bass & sound gig is no problem. I'm also open to depping as I have 30 years experience playing in covers & function bands, my repertoire is huge. And I sing BVs and the occasional lead vocal. I live in North london and I'm willing to travel. My PA is also available for hire. It's good quality - tops & subs, high end digital mixer, wireless mics, wired & wireless IEMs, lighting, haze, multitrack recording too. I can handle corporates, functions, pubs, DJs, DJ live & parties. Cheers, Alex.

Unless everything is going through the PA there will always be some compromises. But even a modest outlay these days will help get you through a gig (and protect your hearing too).

I have an MA400 that I use for pub gigs. Very handy little unit that can mix 2 audio signals so you can blend in the FOH mix with your bass signal. Get some KZ AS10 in ears, upgrade the tips to Sonic Foam SF1 for a way better seal & fit, and you'll need a short headphone extension cable. All in around maybe £80.

And you can download a ton of other captures on it too.

I have the larger one. I bought it from the used section for a song. I don’t much like any of the effects on it but it did get me out of a fix on a gig, just using it as a clean pre amp with the on board DI. It didn’t sound too bad at all. And for that reason it stays in the back of my van as very handy back up.

I tried a few Tonex captures of the Noble and found one I particularly liked. But the Regal model on my HX Stomp is my go to pre amp now. My basses have never sounded so good. I’ve never had the opportunity to play a real Noble so I can’t say how accurate the digital ones sound, but I love what they do for my tone. A Tonex One might suit your needs. The Radial J48 has sounded really good in some recent YouTube DI shoot outs although it costs around £250, a little above what you want to spend.