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Yep I believe we said that earlier

I presume they’re referring to the Roland GK2B pickup as multi channel, which it technically is, but it will only output that latency free to a Roland GK device or a ‘breakout box’ which will output each string separately but the box pictures doesn’t look like such a device. The other way it’ll work is through a MIDI device but there’s a bit of latency as that requires pitch to midi conversion (the Roland pickup is often incorrectly called a midi pickup)

For me it depends on the instrument, and it takes time to get used to the feel and sound sometimes. If I’m slapping rounds on a 70s Jazz one day then I pick up my P with flats it feels like I’m twanging bands on a box, but after a little while the ear and fingers get accustomed to the quiet majesty and expressive tone of the silky little sods.

I have never tried both on the same bass, but from memory Tis feel a bit rougher under the fingers, more like a metal, and are quite floppy. Once strung up they are nice and woody sounding and comfortable to play. I really liked them. The only Labellas I use are the light ones, which feel very similar as far as I remember. Don't think you can go wrong with either.

Very kind of you! Thanks! Not really; the bass signal is going into my VB99 but the ‘patch’ for my bass is basically clean, some limiter set for a high threshold that helps the bass sit nicely. The amp sim is ‘super flat’ and I’m pretty sure nothing is more than a tiny bit away from dead centre. When I play this bass somewhere else it sounds the same into a different desk or amp 👍🏼

I don’t see a stingray anywhere. Sort it

Here’s my SB1 with Labella 76fx strings. Tone down about half way and vol backed off a bit.

My Mutron has taken over. I really thought it would be hyped up and (after a couple of previous experiences) just had to check one out for myself, making sure I could return it. I didn’t! I love everything about it, it properly lives up to the reputation. It just sounds so warm and greasy. I did a thread with a sound clip somewhere. What I like most about it is using it in high range, which leaves your bass sound quite neutral u til you dig in or accent notes which get seamlessly dripped in funk in a way that just feels so ‘musical’ which I know is one of those stupid words like heft but it just works!

I actually sold the pedal and bought it back again because I realised that it was a big mistake (and I’m sort of helping Franco design the new version). Good question re the filter on its own. I spent some real time with it today because I’ve never spent long enough learning what the range and attack knobs do because they definitely interact in an unusual way. I’ve got it dialled in just right now with my stingray. It’s been great comparing it with my other filters - I can get pretty close to the high band squelch I like if the Mutron (I usually use high mode) and I really like the way that it responds with a very quick decay. It’s quite easy to go wild and it doesn’t do subtle as well as the Mutron which just sounds warm and greasy all the time. I’m finding the octaver tracks better than my OC2 actually… again it sounds a bit different to my ears, maybe less synthy and a bit sharper. The ‘synth’ knob (square wave) gives a crunchy edge. Used solo with dry signal only it sounds like a fuzz, quite looking forward to trying that live. Three pedals in one…

Just googled it, actually they're .039, .056, .077, .096; that 0.01 makes all the difference 😄

I usually play Elixir 40-95s tuned to D, so like low tension and low action for a bit of clank. I suggest you give LaBella 760FX a try, they're 39-100 or something like that, and feel very similar in tension to the rounds on my other basses. I haven't tried the LTFs but they're probably a good shout, too.

I think jazz with some drive. 70s spacing. Fresh strings

I’ll be up all night looking

It also adds fuel to the hype train whilst helping them remain elusive and expensive!

They’re simply asking the buyers to fund the upfront costs because for some reason they have a cash flow problem. Once the parts are bought and the pedals are made they’ll sell alright. Pretty standard practice but I’m surprised an established builder needs to do that, although maybe it goes to show just how small the operation is.

I’m in Pennard first week of June, just subbing in case anything is arranged!

Could be quite a stylish way to unload at a venue with some practice

Hi mate tbh I haven’t used them much and not for a while. I’ve been using over ear cans for so long that they felt a bit weird at first but for use live they should be just the ticket. I’ll make sure I take them next time and give them a whirl.

Ah yes I forgot about that requirement! Well good luck. I always prefer digital compressors for the faster attack and lack of noise mostly, and as I tend to use them with a high threshold and high ratio I'm not swayed by one that 'sounds' like anything. But I'm 100% behind you on losing for something really niche, as I do the same with pedals, particularly preferring pedals that take batteries. The Aguilar looks worth checking out but I've hard good tings about the Xotic apart from the noise level.

How about the Spectracomp if you like the Hypergravity?

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Look who's back!

Yeah definitely. I’m actually going to Sheffield quite a lot for band jamming so I’ll let you know when we’re planning the next one. Any time you’re over York way let me know