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[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1496213085' post='3309522'] Stir it Up - Bob Marley and the Waiters A little Bit of Love - Free Google on Reggae Woman - Stevie Wonder Lol, I've left the autocorrect versions intact as they are funny [/quote] Haha....... I have seen the Bob Marley one before, but 'Google on Reggae Woman' is a new one...

Great update for Reason, although the VST addition is only for VST 2.4. VST 3 is the current version, supporting Multiple Midi ports, suspension of FX and Instruments when no signal is passing through etc.... https://www.steinberg.net/en/company/technologies/vst3.html I am curious why they didn't use version 3 (all/most other DAWs are) rather than the older 2.4. Maybe coming in a future update? Even so, opens things up for Reason users and the big Sample libraries out there, along with some of the excellent Synths etc...

I too agree with the OP and Barking Spiders (above) Apart from his stunning playing, he has pretty decent composing chops (quite a few tunes and some film scores under his belt). He is also a very good arranger and producer. After all his years in the business, he is still in demand, so a cool cat really. I think he is top, top musician. (my opinion of course). Playing (one of my favourite Instruments) Bass Clarinet here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAvtD0XxzT4 A 'Hip' Groove with some top improvising all round. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXS4qSZS6zE Doing his thing as 'band leader'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MVbXfdDA_w

Chuck Rainey and Bernard Purdie. A stripped back version of Steely Dans 'Green Earrings'. Delightful, funky, in the pocket playing. http://youtu.be/Dxjhkrl-DLg

Claus Ogerman and Michael Brecker. (Cityscape Album). Fantastic album. http://youtu.be/NHgAh_WlhiE

Used to listen to him a lot when I was younger. 'Jessica' is a real classic. R.I.P

[quote name='aguacollas' timestamp='1495885423' post='3307333'] [url="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x31lra_spain-chick-corea-72_music"]http://www.dailymoti...-corea-72_music[/url] One of the best to me. Stanley Clarke is amazing here. [/quote] Yes, I love that version. But, has there ever been a bad version of that tune ? (Al Jarreau live with Steve Gadd and Joe Sample is a cracker).

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1495844740' post='3307083'] It's a memorable Melody, it's a middle eight changing to the relative minor or major, it's the key change up a tone to the last chorus, it's a well tried and tested chord progression (just think about how many songs are based around Em G D A) [/quote] Blimey, if someone had put all those together, into one song, they would have made a fortune in 'Tin Pan Alley'. Oh wait.......

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1495785796' post='3306497'] I have a '94 Korean Squier Jazz, a battered thing that sounds fantastic (the electronics are all replacements, however...). My favourite Jazz of all the ones I have owned including 3 75RI Fenders... the thing is it's a Jazz neck (I like chunkier ones best) and rosewood for fingerboard (while I prefer maple). So I ordered a new neck for it... and it would need a logo. I simply had a replica made, down to the serial number: [/quote] And nothing wrong with that at all. I hope you are going to call it 'Triggers Broom of Doom'.

http://youtu.be/lSUk8bSVHYc

To many to mention for me. I could list many Anthony Jackson groove lines. But I am going to throw Greg Phillinganes into the mix with his Keyboard Bass Synth lines (literally loads of them). This one is a particular favourite of mine. http://youtu.be/lfa7NjQx5fk

The Jazz Woodbines.

Davie is great, he plays well. His 'Surf' playing with the 'Fidget Spinner' is a bit of a laugh.

Not really bothered about what's written on the headstock of my Fender Jazz look a like Bass. But, I must say, Sadowsky NYC looks just fine.

There is a vendor plugin within ST1 V3 called 'Pipeline'. Using Pipeline is the usual procedure when using external hardware FX. It helps with controlling latency and phase issues. You can't drag the Apollo fx straight into the 'bin', because it is not a VST or VST'i. Try looking at this short Presonus video, it might explain things. (On anther note, I think Presonus are just about to release an update, one of the issues addressed is the high CPU use and spiking that is affecting a lot of folks). http://youtu.be/q_gweD57AQk

[quote name='Jus Lukin' timestamp='1495287620' post='3302730'] Kinda puts that Maruszcyk video thread in context, don't it?! [/quote] Indeed.

I think the guy plays well. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feICBWaxuhg[/media]

For me, it's just a (Pro) musician demoing a vendor Bass. Just part of the job discription I take it for what it is, and that it is just a player improvising on the spot. Some of it good, some a bit messy. No big deal, it works (IMO). Actually, plenty of his YouTube Ensemble playing is good, in fact very good. He can certainly 'Groove' in a band situation. On a couple of videos, his soloing seems on the money as well. More than likely why he is an Endorsee (He knows what he is doing). Good luck to the guy.

I presume this is the meter reader ? If so, yeah, I share your horror. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltmIJTWEeXs

Are you talking about this, or something else ? https://help.uaudio.com/hc/en-us/articles/206780533-Using-Hardware-Inserts-with-Apollo-Twin

Steinberg VST Connect Pro. (One of you has to use Cubase though). https://www.steinberg.net/en/products/vst/vst_connect/vst_connect_pro.html

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1495041837' post='3300821'] The standing up is really important is it? [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW5CKoaIZJg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW5CKoaIZJg[/url] [/quote] Haha.... "Rhythmstick" album. It don't get any better than that. Sitting, standing. I think AJ can play standing on his head.

Wojtek is just messing on that clip, I am sure we have all done it at home. A bit of freedom with the tempo, pushing, pulling, breathing, movement, that's what folks do when in solo form. When playing with others, he seems to fit the bill quite well, it seems. (I enjoy his playing). http://youtu.be/VVnehUZJlxA

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1494942848' post='3299807'] Can anyone suggest something like this that DOESN'T need the full version of Kontakt (HOW MUCH?!)? Have a few songs that could benefit from these sort of sounds. Total newb at this sort of stuff though... [/quote] I believe there is a free sample player knocking about on the web that might load Kontakt libraries and patches. IIRC, Dad3353 has this, so he would possibly know more about it. Hopefully he will come along, if not PM him.

[quote name='Mcgiver69' timestamp='1494931683' post='3299636'] [b]- Sennheiser [/b][b]Drumic'a[/b][b]:[/b] This is free drum kit that uses Kontakt, this won't stop after 15 mins like most free Kontakt libraries. It is a whopping 9gb but sounds great and you can select among 3 mics to tailor your sound. Can be bussed too. Website is in German so you'll need Google Translate, just register to receive your activation code. http://de-de.sennheiser.com/drummica [/quote] Ok cheers. Might check this one out. Regarding free Kontakt libraries timing out after 15 minutes. That only happens in the free Kontakt player, not the full version of Kontakt. Something to do with the vendor not supplying a license, and the reason I think, is that it will cost them a fee to Native Instruments for a license for the player version, but not the full version. EDIT: The reason this VST has a license/activation code is, it was given away with a magazine or maybe a small fee originally .....But anyway, free now for both the NI samplers. Thanks for the link.