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With the arrival of the B-stock TC Ditto x2, the pedalboard is - for now at least - complete. I still need the power supply which should be here next week. I went for a Cioks DC5 which will attach underneath the Pedaltrain. I’ve used EBS flat patch cables to connect it all together, they’re really nice quality with a low profile plug that doesn’t take up too much room. The first pedal is a Darkglass B7K, used primarily as a preamp, the distortion settings are fantastic though. Then a TC Electronic Ditto x2. The stereo signal from the Ditto goes into the fabulous Mod Devices Dwarf, which is also stereo and allows for each side of the signal to pass through a different chain of effects. The next two pedals are a Neunaber Immerse V2 reverb and an MXR M300 reverb. These two pedals are also stereo. There’s also an Ernie Ball VPJR volume pedal too, that’s not in the photo.

SW has played there a few times, I saw him there a few years ago. I’m surprised he didn’t opt for there too.

Poltergeist?

Oh yes! Fabulous song.

I’ve always preferred the sound of his JDs to the Status basses. I’ve never liked the sound of TE gear, I do like the MB sound though.

Ah right, I’ve never been there tbh. I’m guessing they’ll add more dates later - in fact I’m certain they will. I’m definitely going to go.

Go through the official PT website. https://porcupinetree.com Register with them to receive news etc. They’ll then send a link to the presale through Ticketmaster. The prices don’t look anything like those mentioned.

Definitely this. I’ve never seen PT, despite being a fan for at least 15 years - Deadwing. I think a lot of the bass on his solo albums was him, with NB reproducing them live, though Tony Levin appeared on Insurgentes. He will I’d have thought need another guitar player Live, maybe Wesley will be brought back?

I think it'll be good with Nick on bass - assuming of course that he does play.

I took a screenshot for you.

It gives you a list of dates at about the 15 second mark. I’m sure they’ll add a lot more though. I’ve seen SW twice, they were fabulous gigs. I think PT though will eclipse the solo shows.

Yes, I got the same email from Burning Shed. SW played most of the bass on Insurgentes, there was I think just one track that Tony Levin played on.

I think you’re absolutely right.

Yeah, I like his laid back approach.

He is indeed. There was a video of him in sound check for Pineapple thief, he’s amazing. Check this out. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CVqO66yjkan/?utm_medium=copy_link

I know. I’m guessing he’s played on some of the tracks - it’s supposedly been ten years or so in the making. Then Steven Wilson has played others, unless they’ve all be re-recorded. I suppose Nick Beggs will be playing live, I do like him.

New music, and a tour. https://www.instagram.com/p/CVurzu0I8hC/?utm_medium=copy_link

He wasn’t very old, just in his 50s. I believe he had cancer.

As a composer/sound artist I can kind of see where they’re coming from with this. I can understand too why someone might want this particular library. It certainly isn’t worth risking your health/life to obtain the recordings though.

My electric bass was built in Italy, my double bass is Chinese. My amp - PJB Compact Suitcase - is American but I think built in China.

You often get software like Ableton lite bundled with kit that you buy. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Novation-Launchkey-MIDI-Keyboard-Controller/dp/B086N4W81X/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=midi+keyboard+ableton&qid=1634595948&qsid=258-2841329-2559210&sr=8-13&sres=B0038YX3BS%2CB002M8GBDI%2CB08D6YNZMW%2CB08R63H9LD%2CB01EN0FWUU%2CB0886ZPWC8%2CB08QKHNSZ2%2CB00IJ7FGSC%2CB01BDMKK1W%2CB086N4W81X%2CB00IWVWUWA%2CB01MF9EJPG%2CB07DDN4PYD%2CB0952ZV659

If I understand right, then yes, that will work. I use a MacBook running Logic Pro to do the processing for my solo bass stuff - I’ve used Ableton live too a few times, Logic work better. Bass into the interface - I use an older generation Apogee Duet, a Focusrite will work perfectly - that’s connected via USB to the MacBook, the headphone/monitor out from the interface into the normal input an amp or a PA. There’s no latency - I’m not sure why there would be tbh.

I follow him on Instagram, I’ve found the same - though I have to admit to not liking RHCP’s music. I like his playing and his attitude to playing and life in general.