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Maybe it might be an idea to start a thread with links on free Kontakt patches, for both the full version and the free player version. There is a ton of interesting stuff out there.

When you say 'horns or brass', are you looking at Orchestral or Pop/Jazz/Funk etc? There are various excellent libraries out there specialising in the above, and quite expensive. Do you have Kontakt full version? If so, the Library that comes with it, has a reasonable selection of the above (plus a lot more other Instruments - over 40 gigs worth). Also there are a ton of great freebie patches on the net that will only work with the full version, including horn/brass patches. Kontakt 5 (full) is currently on sale at the moment (50%). https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/samplers/kontakt-5/ If it's ready made loops you are after, someone should be along shortly and point you in the right direction. I have heard a few Brass loops in some of the monthly Comps, more than likely free as well.

Yep, great stuff. There is a fantastic version of 'Mountain Dance' halfway through that video. (I think it's the same concert). Dave Grusin is one of my favourite musicians, and he always had top, top players around him.

JRR Shop. I use this place quite a lot for downloadable products. Always very cheap, and you usually get extra discount at checkout. Even without Black Friday, there are always good deals going on. I chat on line sometimes (VI Control) with the guy who runs it - Top bloke and very helpful. [size="2"]https://www.jrrshop.com/features/specials/[/size]

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1448580371' post='2916686'] love this record. [/quote] Thought you might.

You can't have CK thread without this http://youtu.be/ymuWb8xtCsc

Hook line and sinker.

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[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1448546259' post='2916324'] Are they any good for metal ? [/quote] If you bow them with a chain saw, you should be fine.

Aria Sounds. Some really nice sampled Instruments for Kontakt. The London Symphony Strings @ £99.00 is a real steel. Lovely, lush sounding sections, with plenty of articulations. http://www.ariasounds.com

[quote name='chardbass' timestamp='1448465308' post='2915669'] the Brecker sax break out of "Move Me No Mountain" into "Naughty" is so beautiful and on the money. What a tone- he's so badly missed. [/quote] Yep, fantastic!! Was only listening to Steps 'Live in Japan' today. Brecker...outrageous (silly thing to say - they all are really) [size="2"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjFfu7HKOro[/size]

Voted - Good stuff folks.

[quote name='TKenrick' timestamp='1448452907' post='2915504'] This is also a great track from Naughty with AJ on bass, I did a transcription of it a while ago which can be found [url="http://www.freebasstranscriptions.com/basstranscriptions/"]here[/url]: [/quote] Great stuff! Some nice (accurate) transcriptions on your site.

A few things to take into account. The charts you have been sent, could possibly need pencil markings when you turn up to rehearsals, things can change: Cuts, amendments, notes need changing, repeats added or taken away, dynamic markings etc. Plus if something goes wrong up on stage, the MD might need you to jump to a new section/bar number, or indeed go back. Depending on what show or panto, the issue of the iPad glowing in really dark scenes. It's not unheard of for directors, producers or lighting teams to place Blue gel over music stand lights. If you get lost on a paper score, there are visual landmarks and cues that can get you back on track, with iPads you are stuffed really. What about any charts with DC or DS al Coda? Charts with repeat bars going BACK to the page before? - It all needs checking out in depth before hand. I have used an iPad on gigs for chord charts if needed, and that works fine, but in a Pit, I would feel uneasy about things going wrong. Good luck with the show.

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1448203473' post='2913617'] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOm34SVz2K8 1986 [/quote] I was wondering when that was gonna turn up!...Lol... Might as well throw this one in. http://youtu.be/BUCKZFaAUFI

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1448153689' post='2913386'] not from Naughty but this is an all time favourite. fantastic bass from Abraham Laboriel [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZEMoXjl-Xg[/media] [/quote] Yep, AL on electric Bass, although most of the Bass lines are David Foster on Moog Bass. It's such a brilliant arrangement. I love the way the tune modulates to accommodate Charlie Parkers original recorded four bar break, very clever stuff. Top, top playing and singing all around. I read somewhere long ago (IIRC) that Marcus Miller was in his teens when he recorded 'Naughty', and before the famous Pre-Amp was put into his Bass. It certainly sounds like a very Passive Jazz Bass. The OP should open up the thread to include favourite CK tracks. It would run for years...Lol... Certainly one of my favourite singers.

http://youtu.be/lfa7NjQx5fk

Although the album was released in 1979, this track didn't hit the UK charts until 1980. Does that count? Narada Michael Walden (Killer Bass line and tricky to nail). 02:50, there is a breakdown of just Bass and Drums, and the Bass really jumps out http://youtu.be/dFSB_tbHb6Q

[quote name='christofloffer' timestamp='1447233665' post='2905898'] i did try to manually knock the track forward but i couldnt get the movement fine enough. it annoyingly steps quite a long way and i havent figured out how to get it any finer. [/quote] That sounds like you have 'Snap to grid' on. You can move/nudge files as close/sample accurate as you want. Check your manual for where to look for the snap on/off icon. Sonar LE will be more than good enough for your needs. It's the Audio card (or lack of a decent one) that is causing your problem. As said above, Asio4all drivers will help a bit. Still better to get an Audio Interface (USB), with Pre-Amps built in, in most cases this will include Midi I/O. Around the sub £100 mark should get you something decent and more than ample for your needs.

Blimey, sublime Arco technique and lovely playing! Just been to his website, I think I am going to get one of those CD's, maybe both. Every now and then, this board throws up some gems, this is one of them! Thanks for the links.

I think he plays well. True, yer, he gets (slightly) out of sync a couple of times, but no one died. He phrases well. Great job of promoting the Cymbals. "It's sh*t". I never get why people post up videos digging out other players, with these kind of remarks.

[quote name='davegriffiths91' timestamp='1446921151' post='2903544'] Thanks for the replies everyone. Have purchased the fake book app which is great for all the chord charts. I am gona look for some books so I can start getting my head around reading. Any suggestions on beginners books for reading that are bass orientated would be smashing! [/quote] This place (online) is excellent. One year subscription is $34.99, but really good value for money. Any clef, any Instrument, full band/Orchestra scores, any key, any time sig. Also generates progress reports, if you are into that. [size=2][url="https://www.sightreadingfactory.com/pricing"]https://www.sightrea...ory.com/pricing[/url][/size]

[quote name='Jecklin' timestamp='1446907185' post='2903412'] Sorry, Sorry I said I wouldn't do it...... [/quote] Quality and glad you did.

I don't use live but, it sounds like you have a high buffer setting. Or, Live is using the Realtek drivers. You shouldn't need to use the asio4all drivers. The Focusrite drivers should be up to the job. Have you looked at these videos? I think it's a nine video series. It should help you understand a bit more. The guy is using Mac, but does reference PC options. When choosing the input, just use the Focusrite option. [size="2"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtE5hjF8Hb8[/size]

[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1446740453' post='2901951'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh_Qg4CbM8Q&ab[/media] [/quote] Ok, cheers