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[quote name='Weststarx' timestamp='1404378032' post='2491981'] I rarely see an Overwater in music shops which means they don't sell - which there'll be reason for. [/quote] Overwater basses sell just fine, the high end (and custom) versions usually come directly from their gaff up at Carlisle, a good service for their strings as well. http://overwaterbasses.com

I thought the "Latin (American) Music" term just described any Spanish and Portuguese language genres. Then geography wise you then get into the localised styles, Tango, Merengue, Salsa, Bachata, Bossa, etc etc, and of course all the various Cuban Rhythms.

[quote name='jakenewmanbass' timestamp='1404416188' post='2492517'] Yep, I've dreamt I have to sight read classical piano!! ARGGGHHHHH! [/quote] A Facebook reply... "At least you're still getting called for sessions"........lol......

[quote name='sprocketflup' timestamp='1404414560' post='2492497'] I have a similar thing but its in the lucid world not the dream one, where I come off stage thinking I played really well, and then a few days later I see a vid of the gig and the horrible truth hits me....... [/quote] Ah.....The world of nightmares......

A keyboard player friend of mine has an interesting Facebook subject going on at the moment, about being booked on a session/ gig on an Instrument that you CAN'T play. The thing is, it's only a dream. I have had this from time to time, being booked on Trumpet (which I can not play at all). Standing there in a full section (both Jazz & Orchestral). just making horrible noises, and not one person saying a thing. I am not sure what this is all about, anyone else had these dreams?

Michel Camilo (mano a mano trio live here), (from the Dominican Republic) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szmeI3HjGNU Edit - Beat me to it from above.

[quote name='RockfordStone' timestamp='1404390781' post='2492201'] if i get any time [/quote] You don't need any time, just as loose as possible will do, to go with the noises you get.

Good advert for porn sites for the unstable. Are you a "Perve with a Curve" ?

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1404388592' post='2492163'] Thanks basically, I'm using a corner desk , which is rather small for my requirements . Was thinking of a long white desk , about 6' long . Then I thought that a cupboard may be tidier . [/quote] There you go.... Just a matter of bumping up the thread. Plenty of folks will be along to help out with ideas. Your vision will start to come together...lol....

What Bilbo said............lol..... Listen, listen, and keep listening. Funkyifying the Clave, is a good book & DVD for getting your teeth into (funky) Latin, that is If you are having trouble getting to grips with the style(s) ear wise. And it will not be something you will grab over night. http://youtu.be/x42JE5mZWH4

Not sure why you want a cupboard? Why not just get a (DAW) desk? Personally I just went to IKEA with some measurements, and got a couple of mix and match units. There are purpose built DAW units but tend to be expensive. You first need to check out how much space you have, and the ideal spot in your room for monitoring, convenience etc. To get some ideas I just went to few DAW forums and looked at their Home Studio (porn) threads. Good place to start is the Basschats Home Studio thread, http://basschat.co.uk/topic/212756-home-studio-porn/

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1404219095' post='2490413'] Notion's the software advertised by Esa-Pekka Salonen in the iPad Air advert, that does look really good, and it's something I'm planning to get when I get an iPad. [url="https://www.apple.com/your-verse/orchestrating-sound/"]https://www.apple.co...strating-sound/[/url] [/quote] That Orchestra app looks Interesting. Re Notion. If you do get it, it's worth Investing in the extra sounds. The sound pretty good, (not up there with Spitfire Audio of course , but very useful). The sampled articulations work well with the notated articulation markings.

Although I use Sibelius for work, another package well worth considering (and it is up there with Sibelius and Finale), is Notion4 (£40.00). [url="https://shop.presonus.com/products/notion-prods/Notion-4"]https://shop.presonu...-prods/Notion-4[/url] It is very easy to use, incredibly stable with a very simple work flow. (worth checking out the tutorial videos they have, and on YouTube). I use Notion 4 on the iPad for my own personal use and it works a treat (about £11.00, or £21.00 for all the in App purchases). If you purchased Notion4 desktop @ £40.00, you qualify for a crossgrade offer to Sibelius 7.5 full version @ £160.00, (so, total of £200.00) and a saving of around £200.00 on the full version. - Worth considering... If you are after free, then MuseScore seems a safe bet, plenty seem to like it.

Mid 90's I started using Will Lee sig from Dean Markley, and loved them. To my horror they stopped making them (so I thought). Then I found out that they just renamed and re packaged them. (Dean Markley Electric Bass SR2000 Super 5 String Will Lee, .047 - .127) Still use them to this day. Thomann have been my saviour for these the past five years or so, I tend to by a few sets at a time. Hopeless trying to get them in the UK. I feel your pain man.

[quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1404043896' post='2488697'] What's wrong with solos? [/quote] None in my book, I love them (all Instruments). It was just a tongue in cheek quip from me (I can't get BC emoticons on my iPad for some reason). Cory Henry is just great. http://youtu.be/aMRgsxF1jJ0

I know solos are the work of the devil on Basschat, and possibly need to be cleared with the mods first. But this keyboard solo (in the middle) is just fantastic (my opinion of course). http://youtu.be/L_XJ_s5IsQc

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1403899074' post='2487603'] very fast, [/quote] Does that mean he finishes the gig before everyone else then? Packed up and long gone before the last number? If so, sounds ideal......lol...... Groove, swing, phrasing for me. Someone who listens to everyone around him/her. Can't be arsed with all that "I play in front/behind" "it's more organic", That's just sloppy hippy nonsense.

Morning folks, voted (well yesterday). Plenty on offer this month all with different approaches, and all well put together. Been a good listen - Great stuff people.

Clambering over trumpets and trombones, working my way past tightly packed music stands, treading on musicians feet, avoiding end pin cello spikes, usally in the dark while trying to avoid falling into the bell end (or a bell end) of a giant tuba and never to be seen again. [URL=http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/gwcmusic/media/n9427377_33942880_7606_zpsedbc636f.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p657/gwcmusic/n9427377_33942880_7606_zpsedbc636f.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Other than that just walk on and pick up my bass and wait for a "1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and", even if the tune is in 3/4.

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1403089827' post='2479595'] Test: Excellent! Thanks folks [/quote] Very nice, but he really does need to see the Dentist.

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1403087353' post='2479559'] Haha, yeah, my dad's alpacas. So did you copy that into photo bucket? [/quote] I clicked the link, that took me to dropbox, then saved to Photobucket. In Photobucket, copied the URL link and pasted into my post. Might be easier ways, but works for me.

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1403083381' post='2479501'] [url="https://www.dropbox.com/s/16bb6cbt9zbrh4o/100_2199.JPG"]https://www.dropbox....4o/100_2199.JPG[/url] [/quote] Good one. [url="http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/gwcmusic/media/100_2199_zps7a922088.jpg.html"][/url]

When someone above said "Left-winger Arsehole Numpty!!!!!!!!!!!" I presume they where talking about Wayne Rooney? In that case it might be better placed in the "World Cup 2014 - Party Time" thread.

[quote name='Jus Lukin' timestamp='1403013580' post='2478844'] As with any joke, I'm just recycling it! [/quote] JL, I am glad you said that, Hopefully it will stop some PC misery guts hopping along to tell you it was kinda funny December 1963.

[quote name='the boy' timestamp='1402911987' post='2477707'] What else did he say? I often trim posts the morning after. Very wise indeed. Lol [/quote] So do I, Well it was something that amused me.