lowdown

A very nice set of videos from Alain Mayrand, looking into the John Williams score. Worth subscribing to, he adds new episodes quite regularly. Enjoy. http://youtu.be/-jqhBNAJr88

I have a UR22, and it works great, really solid, both Audio and Midi. It runs at very low latency as well. Not sure what DAW you use? I run it with Cubase, so can use the zero latency hardware monitoring, which means I can run ar higher buffer settings (more Software synths and VST's). Maybe that function works with other DAW's as well. At that price, IMO, all the interfaces pretty much sound the same and do the same thing. Not had any ASIO problems, and there was an update recently. I have just updated to W10 and it runs flawlessly on that, although Steinberg did advise to wait, so maybe another driver update on the way? I would save your money, unless you want to get into RME interfaces.

If you are having a Saturday morning 'The Whispers' groove, might as well drop this one in. Very nice Bass line. http://youtu.be/pEmX5HR9ZxU

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1438936479' post='2838726'] I'm glad it goes before and not after... otherwise that would be "CMY BLX", and that's definitely not something I want to see so soon after breakfast. Yours not mine, that is. I'm obviously familiar with my own [/quote] I get the feeling KingBollock will be along soon.

[quote name='Old Man Riva' timestamp='1438889534' post='2838499'] If there's a four string solo to be done then I much prefer something like this from Willie Weeks than any shredding/slapping/tapping/gonzoid/80-notes-a-second type of affair... from Donny Hathaway's live album... 8:06 to 12:16 - fun, fat, funky and pours like aural treacle out of the speakers [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUNz3A1cVus"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUNz3A1cVus[/url] [/quote] That one always (usually) goes down well with Bassists. Another fave of mine - Marcus Miller (18 at the time). Timing, well phrased and articulated, relaxed and played with confident ease from beginning to end. And if I dare, 'melodic and lyrical'. Not exactly tearing it up, but that's what makes it nice on the ears (IMO). Solo at around 02.48 http://youtu.be/_2or5RqfyIc

Yep, I suppose there is a lot of pinching, scrolling and swiping. I find it ok for sketching, but quite limiting for anything serious. But I am sure there are folks on here who manage with no problems at all.

Just been working in Barcelona (assistant) for the last two weeks, 'Cubasis' and 'Notion' for iPad came in very handy for sketching out. Both programme files were then imported into my desktop versions on return. [size="2"]http://www.steinberg.net/en/products/mobile_apps/cubasis/start.html[/size] http://www.presonus.com/products/Notion-for-iOS

[quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1438778019' post='2837138'] I want to hear good music. If a bass solo sounds good then by all means! I don't care at all what instruments are used to make nice sounds. I care about the nice sounds. [/quote] Yep. Some musicians have an ear for playing melodic, lyrical solos (applies to any instrument), or indeed, melodic playing in general. Some musicians, well, can never do the above in a million years, but that doesn't make them bad musicians, they often shine in another way (well, sometimes).

No problems here. It also kept all my tweeks and disabled services, which was sweet. Straight forward install over W8.1 with the media creation tool. Didn't even ask for my Microsoft product key. Also, I did not have to re-use/ re-enter any serial numbers or product keys for any of the listed software. I thought this list might be of help to some (all working). Cubase Pro 8.1 + internal synths and FX Steinberg UR 22 USB Audio/Midi interface. VSTI's VSL - Instruments Pro and Ensemble5 Kontakt 5 latest version Omnisphere 2 Stylus RMX Trillion Rob Papen Preditor Cakewalk Z3TA+2 Cthulhu Reaktor5 Serum Spectral VST's All FabFilter bundle Ozone5 Replika Valhallaroom Kickstart VolumeShaper A1 stereo control and triggerGate Proximity Cakewalk CA-2A All x64 using an i7 and 32 gig RAM. Before the install, I took notes on a project I had been working on. CPU was at about 45% - now at about 40% RAM was just over 20 GIG - Now just over 19 GIG. I don't know if it means much, but it looks like a slightly better performance under W10. All in all - Worked out great for me.

Are you going to just record audio? If so, the Scarlett's will be fine for your budget. But if further down the line you want to start using virtual instruments and Midi, all the Scarlett's mentioned above have no Midi I/O's. You will then need a USB Midi controller, so if you are using a Laptop you might be limited with available USB ports. Better (IMO) to buy an interface with midi I/O and a five pin din cable for your controller. You are covered for the future that way. If you have plenty of USB ports, it won't be a problem.

Anyone made the plunge yet? My boys have, with Studio One V3 and Presonus hardware, various VST's and all running like a dream I am going to give it a go today with Cubase 8 and Steinberg UR-22. Although Steinberg say hold off for a while, there seems to be great reports and success with no or little problems being reported. If all goes well, I will post up a list of software used and working/not working. Two other PC's in the house have been upgraded from W8.1 with no problems, and are running great.

Well done Discreet (and everyone else). A good bunch this month.

Nothing wrong with "Fly Me To The Moon", in the right (and left) hands of course...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8P-aw-Qu84

80's was a great time for me. I was particularly into a lot of singers from over the pond. George Benson, Luther Vandross, Al Jarreau, Anita Baker, James Ingram, Chaka Khan...endless really. Also a lot of Quincy Jones productions, all with the top end LA and New York studio players. The American, so called super groups (rock) went well down with me. Plus never ending TV theme music. Chick Corea, David Sanborn, Dave Grusin, George Duke...etc. Like I said, good for me and a lot of good challenging Bass lines to play. http://youtu.be/ur8ftRFb2Ac http://youtu.be/cjqOsYRQI0o

I had a Quad Capture in the past. My version had a software compressor and a limiter. (On the software control panel). http://www.rolandus.com/community/roland_users_group/1500 If they are turned on, it might be the problem. Your input signal might be hot, but what is going into your DAW might be quite a reduced db level, with little or no transients.

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1437045287' post='2823048'] I can still remember how I felt the first time I heard The Great Society's (later Jefferson Airplane's) White Rabbit. [/quote] I love that tune, although my preferred version is the George Benson/Don Sebesky version. I will check your posted version out a bit later

When I first heard this piece, it was a hairs standing up on the back of my neck moment. It still fascinates me and grabs my attention. Aaron Copeland. [media]http://youtu.be/4NjssV8UuVA[/media]

One of the better (DAW) Apps for Android is Audio Evolution Mobile. It has support for a lot of third party vendors. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.extreamsd.aemobile&hl=en_GB In many ways, similar to Cubasis on the iPad (and that is superb).

Got this album - David Sanborn on this track. Some serious players on this album, including Michael Brecker.

Just a heads up for Logic users. One of my boys uses Logic, and has got his eyes on this. It is for use with multi timbral synths or using multi midi tracks and/or key switching for articulations. Condenses it all down to one midi track with no clutter in PRV and score view editing. http://www.skiswitcher.com

Why is it a pain for you, just being curious really.

I use Steinberg E-Licenser and iLok and have not had any problems at all. Although, to be honest, I wouldn't like to use them on a Laptop. On my desktop, they are plugged in the back of my machine out of harms way. My Steinberg dongle also stores my VSL licenses, and my iLok is the second generation - So maybe the problems are with the earlier version(s).

Here you go. My attempt at the picture this month. https://soundcloud.com/garrycribb/floating-around

You have to get inside the clients head, they usually say one thing and mean another (not always of course). At the brief (as said above), try and get a musical directions. It's always do-able. But sometimes another composer my come up with a better idea that's do-able. If it's a cover or rehash, do they want the same tune in another style from another period at another tempo? Orchestral, EDM, Rock etc. Questions, ask questions, and be very polite about it.

[quote name='Colonel36' timestamp='1436521206' post='2818785'] Now this guy certainly doesn't tip tap. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75Nv_3cwl10[/media] [/quote] His Rhythm section partner in crime, didn't tip tap either. Bass at 10:00. (I believe it's Russ Stableford playing Bass). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlPc3i2_Kps And the 'Muppet Orchestra' website. http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/The_Muppet_Orchestra