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I've not tried NinJam even though I have been a Reaper user for over 20 odd years. I've heard that KazamJam does something similar and may be worth taking a look at.

Great idea! I have sub’d to all of you now! My own channel is woefully short of material as all of my video reviews appear on the page of the magazine that I work for. If you wish to follow me (because I am setting up my own video rig right now) I am here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWb_ePdvfjaGvPhM2Fzb4CA The Magazine is: https://www.youtube.com/user/iguitarmag and here’s a shortcut to (nearly) all of my bass videos! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgYvPDvHf3Y&list=PLF3285qKMRQac1DgPAJeHcX9Rl57CUILr

I'm sorry, I had to do it

I'll do more soon!

I am amazed! I could never describe why I preferred not to use tapered strings and often found I would talk about intonation or "something up with tuning" high up the low strings. So, its not the intonation after all! Well, I guess I ought to get these tried out then!

The foot switch is just brilliant! So simple yet SO effective. Its rechargeable too and will do 200 hours on one charge apparently!

In fairness, I do have huge hands!! - Its definitely not a huge amp head though.

Its only a quick vid, but it's a good place to start - I should have added that the 175hz control is very useful at adding punch, so I adjust that in conjunction with the 60Hz. They almost make up a double stack as there is some cross over between the two. (Hence why 2dB change actually has a much larger effect than a single control being moved the same amount.)

QUICK AND DIRTY VIDEO! @three @bassfan and all, You might need to boost these settings a little and it does sound different with a CN or HDN cabinet. These settings suit the HD cabinets and there is a lot of low end coming off my kit in this room.

Haha, yes, BassChat has ended up costing me a whole bunch too!

ahh... ok.. ummm, i forgot to add that he was shouting "wibble wibble!" with two pencils up his nose!

I also had it explained to me in person by the person who designed the control.

One of the biggest problems that is encountered over and over with cabinets that can "go low" isn't always the cabinet causing the problems. Especially if it is a premium made device designed to "go low". It's just reproducing what is being sent to it. I seem to be the only person who mentions this yet it is SO obvious to me. I've said the same for years. Al is right on the money concerning using a (variable) HPF as this can help fix a problem that shouldn't be there in the first place. Allow myself to..err.. explain.. myself. We know that many bass cabinets have a steep roll off in the lows. Let's use the 8x10 fridge as an example, a sealed cabinet that has a roll of starting around 50hz depending on brand etc. -That's actually handy as it acts as an HPF in its own right with respect to this example. Here's the problem. Practically every active EQ on bass amplifiers uses a SHELVED bass control fo the lows. It may be centred at 80hz, but EVERYTHING is boosted below that point, including troublesome sub frequencies. But, as I pointed out above, that's less of a problem if the cabinet's shortcomings are actually helping keeping those sub frequencies at bay. (Even though that energy is being wasted) Enter a super-cabinet capable of reproducing much lower frequencies and that shelving bass control becomes a pain in the asinine. Too much low boost on the amp, pedals and bass swamps the stage with subs and the mids become less defined. Your drummer sat to the side of the cabinet at ear level will hate you. * One solution? It is better to cut non-shelved frequencies (usually the mids) rather than boosting the highs and lows that are usually shelved. The Barefaced BB2 is a superb cabinet, but with anything, it's knowing whats going in to it as well as what it is capable of reproducing. *Mix Engineers often hate taking a post EQ signal from an amp DI (if the amp bass has been cranked in order for the bassist to make up for a cabinet's shortcomings), because what would then be sent, untreated to front of house (with big subs) is more work for them to reign in. I've tested the theory and although it was fun seeing subs drawing ungodly levels of current from the power supply, it simply was OTT for anything other than levelling buildings.

I'll see what I can cook up for you later! The settings will be for my own bass which is far removed from passive pickups, but I might grab my P bass over and create something too if I have time I love this amp. @Bergantino Audio knocked it out of the park with the original version but the amount of software updates you can load on since are just superb. I also love that if you do an update and don't like it, you can just revert back to the previous version you did like without interrupting progress! - That said, I am yet to do that as every update has been a very positive one.

Now THAT is one for the Famous Basschat Quotes thread. (I've tagged you in it).

I’ll have to dig my ‘fat valve amp’ settings out for you, you’ll be surprised how this amp can deliver that punch. It’s all in the clever DSP!

Wow! Walshy! You legend! What a gentleman!

YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!! Congratulations!!!

I don't have a "real" job. I'm a musician ha ha! I'm also a journalist, a session musician, a private music teacher & does-stuff-on-video-for-money-er (gear reviewer). I'm also available for gear demonstrations should any brand need them done.

I haven't read the whole thread in detail, but if it helps to make you feel even worse about your situation (sorry) I can tell you that out of hundreds(?) of basses I have played and reviewed, the Viking is up there in the top ten easily. Superb instrument. I also really love the BE 5 models too. Are you really responsible when its comes to money? My 'go to' in the past is to hunt around until really long interest free credit card deals come up. The last one I snagged was a massive 42 Months! Get the card, make the purchase and HIDE that damn card. DO NOT touch it. Give it to a family member or even just cut it up. As an example, £2500 / 42 comes in at a much more comfortable £60 per month and you have the option of paying off a larger chunk when you do the lego lottery / do some dip gigs for a year or two / sell some kit etc etc. Good luck! I too wish I had some spare cash as there's a few second hand things I wouldn't mind off of BC right now!!

I will be reviewing this. It’s practically a must.

If you look closely at this oldie picture, wheels on the bottoms of the cabinet and then stacked sideways. In my mind this also made sense as the ports were in a vertical line up one side. Just like the Big Twin II, for example. Ahhh, I miss that ole rig!