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[quote name='eude' post='360740' date='Dec 22 2008, 10:05 AM']Back on topic, your headless bass is making me GAS so damned hard for a headless 6er of my own, I think I might have to stop checking this thread till I can afford a deposit!...

Cheers,
Eude[/quote]


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Someone say something?

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='360138' date='Dec 21 2008, 11:56 AM']I went to see Jon on Friday on my way through to a Leeds gig and managed to get a few shots of the instrument.

He still needs to deal with some blemishes and flatten back some overspray but I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.



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Beautiful!!!! Absolutely!!! The top looks amazing - in 'real life' I reckon it's mouthwatering!

[quote name='flychris' post='355337' date='Dec 15 2008, 08:24 PM']I use a complete Tecamp Rig, (shown [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=27218&view=findpost&p=338832"]HERE ![/url] )

and with a little comment [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=27218&view=findpost&p=340845"]HERE ![/url]

If you need more informations, don't hesitate !

I already had different contacts with Thomas Eich, which is very professional...
I have the good adress to contact him directly if necessary...[/quote]


Nice ;o)

Yes, I have chatted with Thomas too. It's always great to ask a question and get a useful response from 'the man at the top'!

Have you checked out our Groove Library forum yet?

p.s. - as has been mentioned already, on a laptop, do yourself a favour and disable any communications hardware that you aren't using, especially WIFI. (Not just the software!)

[quote name='WalMan' post='356935' date='Dec 17 2008, 01:44 PM']I have tried changing settings as Ped says, switching off everything I don't need (like the internet connection, firewalls & virus checkers) to no avail.

When I am recording using the USB I normally set the input in Tracktion and then mute the output of the track the POD/BOD is going into. With headphones on from the POD you get the live sound of the POD, with no latency, and the track for monitoring, and you will probably find you do not need to set any offset on the track. Once you have recorded you can then unmute the POD track output to hear the mixed playback (and if there is any offset to the backing you are playing along to just zoom in on the view in tracktion and slide your bass track back as necessary.

I am thinking of getting a UX2 to get around other problems experienced recording ......[/quote]

The UX2 comes highly recommended from me! - I'm using it on *gasp* a laptop with Vista 64bit ultimate and it is excellent. The tone direct monitoring allows latency free recording and the quality of the recording is fantastic. I am currently using Reaper 64bit as my DAW, along with Cubase and Superior 2 and all but Cubase seems to be fine.. though it maybe down to the fact that my version of Cubase *shouldnt* work with Vista lol ;o)

[quote name='NancyJohnson' post='355017' date='Dec 15 2008, 01:51 PM']Heh. Photoshop, five minutes. Now it's worth keeping.
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ha ha ha! brilliant!

Yep, I must admit, I dont usually buy ot, so yes.. may I have your spare copy? Want some P&P?

Dan

[quote name='uptonmark' post='340679' date='Nov 29 2008, 06:30 PM']came across this while browsing on the inter-web computer thingy-mer-jig

[url="http://www.rainrecording.com/vista/"][color="#FF0000"]VISTA-INTERFACE[/color][/url][/quote]


Ahh yes! Useful, but I have found that it is a wee bit out of date, as I know that Vista drivers have been released for at least 2 products on the list, if not more. Good find though mate!

[quote name='uptonmark' post='340035' date='Nov 28 2008, 08:12 PM']and line 6 (gearbox has to be open to use interface)[/quote]

You use Gearbox or Podfarm in the same way as you would use the controls on a POD. It's just a graphical aplet for accessing the massive library of amps / preamps / cabs - and bypass modes. Both peices of software are free with the UX2 and are not detrimental to the interfaces operation.

[quote name='ednaplate' post='340732' date='Nov 29 2008, 07:57 PM']I've been looking at the Line 6 UX2 myself and I'm wondering the difference between the red faced UX2 and the black faced one on the Line 6 website.[/quote]


Talking to my mate who has the red face version and I have the black one, we both got different software.. (I think I got extra free maybe, where as he would have to pay for a download).

[quote name='Bassmonster' post='346188' date='Dec 5 2008, 10:06 AM']maybe mines will be finished by then [/quote]


Woo hooo!!!! No word from Jon yet on li'l Doodle. I'm hoping an update will be forthcoming soon! Can't wait!!!

[quote name='bremen' post='346244' date='Dec 5 2008, 10:57 AM']And they built a VW Camper out of grass[/quote]


Hey.. like... wow maaaaaaaaan, my ride is....oh wow! a tree maaaaaan! Lets go hug it!

[quote name='bremen' post='346315' date='Dec 5 2008, 12:20 PM']My EMG-P is definitely quieter with the bridge grounded. Try both and see which is quieter. Can't do any harm.[/quote]


I have to agree, If I use lots of compression and distortion, having the bridge earthed helps to keep the noise down, picked up from stage lights etc.

The reason that it is suggested that you don't need to earth the bridge (and strings) is that with these active shielded pickups, there is no need.. oh.. and there's a 'shock hazard'. If your bridge and strings are 'earthed' they are connected directly to your amp (to over simplify), thus should your amp go pop and send a nasty voltage up your guitar lead, you are more likely to get a nasty 'bite'. - Well, EMG dont want to have fingers pointed at them when something goes wrong, considering the litigious compensatory society we live in these days; So 'no bridge lead' it is.

I have heard of cases where amps have gone wrong. Though each of the cases that I found out about were all amps with either valves in the first stage of the preamplifier, or indeed a dedicated valve amplifier. This leads me to believe that a failure in a signal valve had sent the HT voltage (sometimes as low as 40V all the way up to 360V for example) out of the input to the amp. I have never heard of a solidstate amplifier doing the same. If it was indeed HT leakage, then *most* if not all solidstate amps are pretty safe, as integrated circuits and similar SS components need much less voltage to do the same job as a valve.

[quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='324103' date='Nov 7 2008, 11:56 AM']It probably gives him a bit of extra positive publicity, but judging by the build times that people are reporting, it sounds like extra publicity is probably quite low on his priorities list right now.

S.P.[/quote]


Heh heh!! Yes S.P.! I reckon he currently has enough work to keep him going right through till next December!

[quote name='markytbass' post='342738' date='Dec 2 2008, 10:33 AM']I didn't think for one second that we would get anything out of it.[/quote]

Oh absolutely.. as per usual they are quick to advertise what looks like they are giving with one hand.. yet you just know they are takin' it all back with the other elsewhere. The old addage 'if it looks to good to be true....'

[quote name='Danbass7' post='339292' date='Nov 28 2008, 09:49 AM']I use a Ux2. Its awesome, best interface i've used.


The model up from it is a waste of money though, its just the same with some garish dials on the front (:[/quote]


Surely the model up is the UX-8 - that has 8 inputs instead of a stereo pair that the UX1 / 2 have.

[quote name='arabassist' post='339001' date='Nov 27 2008, 10:30 PM']Hello,

= "Oh bass is so easy,

......[/quote]

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It has been quite a while since I have received such meaningless derogation!

How are they getting away with sticking Fender on the headstock! Surely thats a bit naughty!

Read my USB woes here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=29945"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=29945[/url] with ref to Vista

However.. I reckon the line6 is awesome.. infact on Vista, I would go as far as to say go for the UX2! Very happy with mine!

[quote name='chris_b' post='337177' date='Nov 26 2008, 12:48 PM']Hi Alex,
I've never used a cab with a "tilt and roll" system, but I imagine you would need a foot plate as people will use their feet to push or kick the cab over onto the wheels. Also the bottom edge and some part of the back of the cab might need some extra protection as the cab will probably be dragged over steps and up stairs.[/quote]


My Epifani UL-610 has a tilt and roll system.. It's a 'big' cabinet. I find that I have never needed to 'get a foot in' in order to get it to tilt back. I think it maybe something to do with the six rubber feet on the bottom that stops it sliding when you grab the cab. However, a kick plate is defintely a practical solution. Maybe even some skid plates for those who like to shove cabs along the back of their cars/vans.

I would love to hear your cab with my Shuker Alex.. especially to listen to the low F# response and detail in the upper strings. I like the idea of the 'Big One' with the tweeter, as a full range cabinet. I think a pair of those cabs would make a great set up!

[quote name='Raggy' post='337095' date='Nov 26 2008, 11:27 AM']Its down to gripping too much. I get it occasionally, just relax your grip a bit when it happens and you should notice a difference.[/quote]

Can also down to bad picking technique too. You *can* actually play down on to the string too hard at the wrong angle. If you multiply this movement by the amount of times you hit the strings in an average set, it's not surprising that discomfort will be felt.

[quote name='uptonmark' post='336246' date='Nov 25 2008, 01:57 PM']thanks for the detailed reply....and the simplification


[b]multiple?? .....bass in one input, mp3 player in the other[/b]

record it, then bung it on a cd for my bruv to have a little listen, he`s a guitarist so it aint gotta be demo quality [/quote]

I reckon, instead of plugging your MP3 player in and recording that AND your bass together, using most multitrack recording software (I use REAPER) you can copy the MP3 track to the computer and just import it into the session as a stereo track that you have full editing abilities on.. such as simply changing its volume. You'd be able to play the track over and over, or sections of, without the need for the MP3 player at all. Your interface would only need one input and assign it to a track in the software to record on to. The software would play the MP3 for you and record your bassline at the same time. I hope that makes sense!

Reaper is a free download and it is free to use as an 'evaluation'. You'll get a nag when the program opens. I LOVE this bit of software!

[quote name='uptonmark' post='336246' date='Nov 25 2008, 01:57 PM']looking at this too [url="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop/flypage/product_id/27674"]http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop/flypage/product_id/27674[/url] as you can download vista compatible drivers

any info on that?

cheers

mark[/quote]

Sorry, I'm not familiar with that one... I'd google for reviews, or find out if there is a user forum, if the company have a website. I realise that's teaching to suck eggs a bit!

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='301363' date='Oct 7 2008, 01:21 PM']Cheers buddy.

This is the one that came with it originally.

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Just in case it hasn't been made obvious in the thread for anyone who needs an Alesis PSU. The output of this one is AC, not DC. The majority of pedals, such as Boss for example run on 9v DC. For the non-techies, the tilda '~' next to the voltage is the symbol for 'Alternating Current'.