dave_bass5

Fantastic. As funny as the Bross documentary 😂

Video is up.

Maybe there’s a hole in the top of the pod 😂

Yeah, just watch the levels. Might be better to go in to the amp via the FX return if you have one.

Just to be clear, only the USB-C model’s can do this. Which is fine for both of us, but thought I’d point it out. Also worth mentioning Cubasis as an alternative to GB. It’s much more DAW like, but for messing around GB has it all.

Sounds like a good sex life 😂

Well with the Focusrite having a nice headphone amp I’m not really bothered about the missing headphone Jack. I didn’t think there would be much in it when I got the Solo and compared it to my old 2i4, but I could hear a slightly nicer’ sound out of my iPad through it. I put the solo up for sale just before that, but withdrew it quickly. Slightly better latency as well with the Solo. Just check in Cubasis as it’s 2.34ms. That’s a bit better than on my PC.

Yeah, thats how it used to work but since Apple stopped putting headphone jacks on things (iPhone 7 onwards) it gets a bit more complicated. Thats why the Solo is a better option as it has the headphone amp/jack.

That looks cool and i had considered that at the time i got the solo, but the lack of headphone out and control put me off. In fact it states its not compatible with devices that don’t have headphone out, so not ideal. It seems its one way only (in), so you would need a small Hub to hear anything.

Ive never used that version of the iRig, but I’d say yes anyway, as i hate the HD version i have. I will add that both do the job, so it really depends on what you think is lacking. There is no set up or drivers to do, it plugs in using one cable (if you have a USB-C ipad) and just works. The ipad is more powerful than my PC (which runs Cubase pro fine) so latency is very low. I do find that sometimes the ipad doesnt recognise it, so i take the cable out and rotate it. That shouldn’t be necessary but it seems to work. Not too often, and once its connected its 100% stable. I used this set up, in to Cubasis 3, to record the vocals and bass on the soundcloud tracks i posted.

Thanks very much, i had more fun mixing it than playing it.

My first ever remote collaboration with someone. Actually my bass player who is doing the guitars, and a singer he knows, He forced me out of retirement to play the bass. First time ive played bass since July last year. I did all the keys as well. More an exercise in getting to grips with Cubase than a musical masterpiece. This one is with my bands singer.

Dot agree. For you maybe. It can be helpful knowing where someone is based when chatting to them.

I’ve always though it’s not only logical, but common sense to put your location in your profile. Locations like ‘In my living room’ or ‘outer space’ etc sound stupid and are of no help to anyone. Really not clever at all It should be mandatory to put a proper geographical area in when you join up, even if you embellish it. IMO of course.

Haha, no, but i will now 😁

This brings back memories.

I thought they were out in Middlesex. Definitely southeast England though. Actually i just remembered it was the bass combo i had. Damn, now i have to try and remember what the amp i was thinking about was. Bloody old age lol.

Yeah, the GK wall was amazing back then. I had never seen GK gear before. I got the first 1x12 stereo combo (cant remember the name, made of metal but very small), pile of poo, but looked good lol. I think there were the only dealers of Alligator gear. I loved the green and black look, and the knobs that lit up.

Anyone remember Allbang and Strummit? I remember getting my first GK combo from them, and an Aligator head for keyboards. I really liked that shop. They some good gear high end in there, like ‘real’ Steinbergers. One and only time I played a headless guitar.

Haha. And ill just add, i still don't get the whole ‘roadworn’ fascination with guitars and basses......and now spoons 😂

And plastic for the annoying spoon slappers 😂

Well after experiencing all that as well, I’m with you that you can just get on with it and not let it get to you. Some days it does, others it doesn't. I think I've plateaued to a certain degree. Saying that, having your guitarist watching a bloody football match on his phone during rehearsals is going a bit too far (as was telling us he won’t gig on the nights his team were playing). My band options are limited, in that i dont drive, so I’m pretty much stuck with what i have. Ive been doing it too long, and on here for long enough, to know its not unique to me. Maybe not quite the norm, but norm enough to know i could well end up in a worse situation if I walked.

I had a copy of the first LP signed by the band after a Marquee gig. No idea what happened to it though.

So WOBHM then 😎

I think he is playing with me now 😂 Haha, just kidding, mine doesn’t even use notes 😬