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I bought a Steingberg U12 which came bundled with a version of Cubase, just because that's what I used to use on my Atari when I was a young 'un. It keeps offering me a 50 Euro (approx £50 nowadays🤣) upgrade, but for my purposes (Rough Drum/Bass/Guitar tracks for the band to develop) the free version that came with the interface is plenty. It pretty much sets itself up when I switch it on, so is dead simple to work with. I also ended up buying a cheap midi controller keyboard to just for ease of using the VSTs, drumkits, whatever, that came with it.

The first one that came to mind was Time Out, but that's already mentioned above. While I love Mingus's Ah Um, the Mingus album I listen to most isn't a proper Mingus album. I'm not a huge Jazzer so I don't know if that's sacrilege or not. But Nostalgia in Times Square by the Mingus Big Band (a bit of a Widow approved tribute band/official custodians of his back catalogue type thing), is a wonderful collection of music IMO.

Interesting (we think) originals 3 piece project looking for an interesting Guitarist. Sometimes noisy & stompy, sometimes a bit funky, sometimes a bit bluesy, sometimes just odd. No rigid genre rules, but generally groove based, if we can make it work it happens, if not we change it or bin it. Lots of songs already sketched out, just waiting for the 3rd piece of the puzzle to fit into place. I think it would suit someone rocky/bluesy and soulful with a wide range of musical tastes, but who wants to stretch out and do something a little different. Taste and imagination over outright technique. Ideally you'll be as comfortable soloing as you are just laying back into a groove or playing with textures and effects. We want to keep it to a 3 piece so there's plenty of space to stretch ourselves, and to keep it simple from an organisational point of view. Everybody will need to sing a bit, so the ability to hold a tune is important. You'll have reliable gig-worthy gear and know how it works, and ideally you'll have your own transport. We're in our 40's and don't care how old you are. Rehearsals at Mill Hill Studios, currently taking advantage of off peak rates on weekend mornings but we can be flexible. Usual stuff... in the interests of keeping it fun, no massive egos, drug problems, heavy duty attitudes, Nazis or Brexiters, thanks. If it sounds like it might be up your street, or you know someone who's street it might be up, drop me a message and we'll look at getting something together.

That is hideous! Absolutely awful.... .... and yet strangely I desperately want one!

Less facetiously, Jack is spot on about going with what you know... stuff from you, and what I've found really useful (seriously), when I know what I want to say but not quite how to complete a phrase, is googling 'what rhymes with (insert last word of previous line here)'. There's usually something that fits the bill.

'Just pick phrases you like from other peoples songs and stick them together without a thought for logic, grammar or copyright.' (Noel Gallagher, 1994 - Probably)

Brilliant thanks.... Even my Bass Soul Food says 200mA, and there can't be much to that.

Thanks! I've been reading a little since I posted. I had wondered why the hell they would put 9 outputs on a section with 500mA overall, I think my lowest pedal is rated 150mA alone. I'm guessing that a trial and error approach is the way forward.

I apologise if this is a massively dumb question, but... Do pedals draw their full stated current when disengaged? The situation is this. To use everything I want would be 50mA over my 500mA 9v output capacity (TRex Fuel Tank Classic), but 200mA of this is the EHX Freeze, which would be mostly off, just used for the odd drone. Also has anyone experienced the consequences of running slightly over, should I just do the sensible thing and change my kit, or is it a relatively reasonable risk? Thanks in advance!

Most of the dissent seems to be around it not doing much... For me it does exactly enough, as an always on pedal. I've also found with a bit of tweaking it gives me a great overdrive for g**tar when I'm putting together demos for the band.

Back on topic.... What a weirdo JD is. What kind of idiot would want to bang out a terrific body of work, make a few bob out of it, and then choose living comfortably and quietly with his loved ones over hanging out with industry types, hobnobbing with the terminally shallow and sucking up to the press.

Worst. Combination. Ever! 🤣

Mingus Big Band at Ronnie Scott's last night. 15 of them on that tiny stage and what a sound they made. Made me almost weep to think of the nightmares of getting just 4 people to play well together over the years. 🤣

I hated episode 2.... And now need a Wal. 🤣

At least they knew they were lucky, or they always came across that way. I can think of loads of popular beat combos that are no better, but think they're serious musicians.

He did want to skip that whole episode, but sod that, they were fun in an era that was so up it's own @rse. I've caught them accidentally at a few festivals over the years and they're still fun... surely that's as valid as anything else?

Someone rubbish I hope... I'm still in Stanmore, changing at Wembley to go and meet the Mrs at Northwood.😂

I'm going Thursday, but it's gonna be a rush. Meeting the Mrs from work out in Middlesex at 7 then getting down there as quickly as we can. I'm guessing their stage time will be at least half past eight, so should be fine, but I'm guessing we'll be missing some interesting support.

It was a great day... Many thanks to all those responsible for making it happen! I must admit that Corduroy pretty much passed me by when they happened, I must find time to have a listen after hearing Richard's lines. A great speaker too, warm and entertaining. We arrived too late to get a card for the shootout so just remembered favourites, strangely enough mine was the old Aria P bass. Just goes to show... Erm... Well I'm sure it shows something. 🤣 Jabba's basses though... I'd have gone just for those alone!

After a slight incident with Brian Downey's band, and too much beer, I've yet to drag my aching head out of bed.😂 Definitely coming... Definitely gonna be late. 😊

Thanks chaps. What supplies do you use?