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  1. dave_bass5
    Ok, so with an X control. Isnt that an extra box? How is that an extra device, but that apparently you don’t use one 😂 Please post the link to how much adding the wifi adds to the box. Why getting so stroppy? Its not the weekend yet 🙄
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    Can i ask how you use the XR18 without a tablet or computer? Obviously you can plug in and it will work, but i cant see any way of controlling it without another device. The QT is self contained by the looks of it.
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    As a cut down mixer maybe you are expected to add your own WiFi router if you need to use that, and save money if you don’t. This is not like the XR where you have to use an external device.
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    My lot are similar. Ok with doing their mixes but hardly ever get around to it. I always save everything after each gig, and generally it’s close enough next time that they don’t need to bother. They normally ask me to turn things up and down, which is fine but i do also tell them they need to do it to really fine tune it. I then get the ‘how can i do that if im playing’ questions. Its easier for me as i have the main ipad on close by, not sure how a guitarist can do it while using two hands, but our IEM mixes are static so, once set they reply get moved on a gig to gig basis. When i got my XR18 i labeled everything up, colour coded the sockets and printed out small diagrams for everyone. Pretty sure some of the band are both colour blind and illiterate 🙄
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    We don’t rehearse that often, but this year we had a dep bass player and currently a dep singer so have done maybe 10/16 this year for various reasons. They band do like to rehearse. While mine do have their own mixes, only me, Dawn (not the sep singer)and the drummer do any adjustments at gigs, and only vary rarely.
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    I’ve never thought of plugging the speakers directly in to our desk. I normally just use two channels with everting flat and panned hard left/right. They are powered so i could. Might do that next time.
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    Best advice i can give is take it a rehearsal or two and get used to it. Also let the band get used to it. The more familiar everyone is the smoother things will go at the gig. I always take mine now, as there is always something i need to tweak or figure out. We just run the stereo out in to the studio’s desk.
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    I used to use a small Roland recorder strapped to the singers mic stand. Now i place it as close to the drum kit as i can, as this seems to bring in the ambiance of the stage better for me, especially the snare and HH etc. We have 5 live mics on stage so i get all the on stage chatter as well.
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    Same here. in fact it's not only purchasing but setting them up that im left to do. Last gig (on a very small stage, there are 6 of us) one of my guitarists decided to put all his guitar cases on stage, right in front of a light that id just brought. other gigs he tends to kick them out of the way when he turns up late and has to set up his giant fan and pedal board. I dont think everyone in bands has what it takes to come across in a professional way, which drags the whole band down.
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    In the past ive found that rehearsal studios normally have people (or someone) that can do basic electrical repairs like this. Ive had a coupe of pedals brought back to life like this. Just a thought.
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    If it’s just the jack then I’m sure you don’t need an authorised service centre.
  12. dave_bass5
    Im the same as far as menus vs knobs go. I loved the Q-Strip when I had it, and wanted to get another when I went back to bass, but they seem to have jumped up in price quite a bit. Was tempted to get this Ibanez at the time, but it still didn't quite match what the Q-Strip has going for it. The issue I tend to have is when the knobs are so accessible I tend to waste more time tweaking them. I find the multi FX type of pedals are more set and forget as it's not as easy to adjust while playing. I must admit ive kept the EQ flat on my amps for decades, so not knocking anyone at all, it just struck me that Pre amps are so popular, and a lot seem to offer not a lot more than some amps.
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    It's funny isn't it. Here on Bass chat (and Talkbass etc) we seem obsessed with Pre amp pedals. It's like no one uses EQ on the amps themselves. Im just as guilty of that, and while I get they can offer more EQ/drive options, I hardly read any posts about built in EQ on amps. "Got a tone issue, get a pre amp pedal" Still not right, add another .Then do the gig with a basic sine wave rumble 😂
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    We have two of these on the floor at the side of the stage. Really impressed with how bright and how much of a difference they make on smaller stages. We use a bar set up with the usual thin LED Pars as well, and two LED par’s on the floor at the front. We got ours for £45 each during a sale. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CFHFKP93?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
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    Maybe, but i didn’t 🤔
  16. dave_bass5
    Why didint you exchange it or send it back. it’s not a common thing IME. I gigged with a few Squiers for over 10 years. Never had any tuning issues or failures other than the odd pot crackle as i sweat a lot. Even the late great Herbie Flowers used a Squire. Saw him play it when he did Ward or the worlds at the O2.
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    Another vote for the Squires. I’ve got on of the origial CV60’s and it has outlasted other Jazz basses ive had. Squier are well made these days and the necks are really nice. Id vote against the Sires. As much as i loved my frist Gen it was heavy with a chunky neck, and as the briefings mentioned preferably passive id say look for passive basses rather than active and not use it.
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    Said no one on Basschat....ever 😂
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    Same here. Not needed to use any EQ at the desk, although my IEM receiver has a few sound profiles so i do use one of those.
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    Yes, i use memory foam tips. While theSen’s are small enough that they will stay put, which is a revelation, i still dont get quite the isolation i do with the foam tips.
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    I was about to go fill in with customs as i could never get a good fit. I matter what i used. Tried a pair of the 100’s and they at was that. Well, i did end up with the 400’s, but fit wise these were exactly what i was needing.
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    If standing 4 feet from a drummer you would hear him even if the IEMS were off. The way I see it is only2ms latency between the actual sound and what theIEM delivers. So pretty much both arrive at the same time.
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    Id love to see where the Evri ones end up 😀
  24. dave_bass5
    To be fair, my ‘stereo’ is mainly delay and a bit of reverb. I don’t have much panned left and right as such, but the sounds change too much when using mono, and I dont want to use mono IEM We tend to play small venues, and mix for the dance floor. Most of the venues have a stage that spans the width of dance floor, and we position our speakers at each side. I’ve walked to the back of the room and the keys ( and rest of the band) sound really good, and while even i can’t tell the keys are in stereo, i know they sound as they should. The only one sound where panning is used in earnest is the Arp on Hungry like the wolf. I can tell that’s jumping around nicely from the dance floor if we sound check that one. It adds a nice bit of movement to the mix.
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    I found out about these during the first lockdown. I was just looking for a controller for my son to use and came across the DX. After a few days I loved it so much I got a MODX, and that was the end of bass playing for a while. Problem with the DX is I just wanted something go could sit on the bed and work sounds out with. While I could get Piano type of tone out of it, I just didn't like anything else (loved my old DX7 back in the day, but after hearing FM-X, the old 4 operator system just sounded pants to me). Managed to swap it for a CP and found that to be perfect. I even got a travel bag for it. Of course once I got that i never touched the Reface again. Still sitting in the wardrobe waiting for me to take it out somewhere 😀
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