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[quote name='Earbrass' timestamp='1405087241' post='2498750'] So let me see if I've grasped this....what you're saying is that to sound "really good", you have to play "in a good way" (or "well" as we say in English). Wow, man, that is deep. [/quote] Well...It made me snigger.... And to top it, I was going to say something deep myself (at least for me). But with you on the prowl....I think I will Tacet...lol...

[quote name='gareth' timestamp='1404488587' post='2493160'] [IMG]http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/garethadavies/Bob%20Collum/leighfolkfestival20142_zps3abbec0c.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] Is that at Leigh-on-Sea? Looks like the railway line behind.

I believe one of Basschats Oligarchs has a nice little sideline that can help you out. [url="http://media.photobucket.com/user/jamest52/media/turdpolish.jpg.html"][/url]

£9.00 introductory price. This sequencer app is real fun. If you want Dub Step, EDM or any type of Electronica, this is worth a go for the iPad. Sampling Akai style, inter app with other Audio apps. You can copy & paste Audio from Audiocopy 2.0 (free app). And upload straight into Soundcloud etc. http://www.akaipro.com/product/impc-pro

Just been reading about this, great musician. Very sad indeed.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1405088308' post='2498758'] That is SUCH a quintessential Disney sound. [/quote] Yep......They have captured it spot on.

Well......These folks seem to know what they are doing.... [media]http://youtu.be/QQ0CZB_DUzE[/media]

[quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1404863257' post='2496578'] Boney M were totally dreadful and formulaic Euro Pop - their strings sound really was the bottom of the barrel. [/quote] That string sound of the time, was not unique to Boney M. It was the typical "Disco Strings" that was used on many tracks both sides of the Atlantic. Small string sections swamped in ambience and with the use of Flange and Phasers, double tracking etc playing themes and motifs. The "Munich Disco" sound was not unlike Motown in ways, a factory product. There was a bunch of session musicians called "Munich Machine" including a few Brits who played (very well) on a ton of stuff. A bit of info here about the players and artist they recorded for. http://rateyourmusic.com/artist/munich_machine

[quote name='Bassnut62' timestamp='1404845968' post='2496368'] George Duke - Brazilian Love Affair....what an album!! Supertight beautifully produced funky latin fusion stuff, filled with sunshine and love....nice!!! [/quote] I love that album. There is also some good (Brazilian) pop on there as well as the Latin Jazz themed tunes.

[quote name='nuno1959' timestamp='1404840697' post='2496299'] just tell me then where can i buy ''my pwecious'' ( USB3 preferably.. ) [/quote] Well first things first, USB3 is pretty much a no go at the moment. USB3's would be good for moving lots of audio channels with that extra bandwidth, but most USB2's handle plenty of audio with the bandwidth available to them and world wide they are used in their millions, so they do work....lol.. Secondly I only know of one USB3 Interface, and it ain't cheap....about £1700.00. The MADiface XT, but a stunning interface. http://www.audiomedia.com/reviews/0011/-rme-madiface-xt/1048 http://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/musikmesse-2013-rme-madiface-xt-is-the-worlds-first-usb-3-0-audio-interface-573725 Not sure what your budget is, but if it is on the good side of say £500/600, I would be looking at the RME range. Very solid ASIO drivers, stable MIDI and great Audio conversion, and a company that are universally a big hit. http://www.rme-audio.de/en_index.php But I am sure there will be folks popping in who can recommend something highly rated on a lower budget.

Bob Babbitt on what happened regarding recording credits and payments (who played what). "War" is an interesting little mess.....lol.... http://bobbabbitt.com/Bob_Babbitts_Site/Whos_Playing_Bass.html

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1404754141' post='2495448'] Of course, I can't know how it sounds on your system, but my uploads are less 'sharp' than the original version, and this, consistently. I think it's inherent in the Soundcloud treatment. I'd very much like to hear that I'm wrong, and that there's a way of retaining the original sound. Anyone with more experience on this subject, please..? [/quote] This is worth a read Dad. Particulary No7 (LUFS), these measurements are what I have to pay attention to in the main. http://www.justmastering.com/article-mixingformp3.php

[quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1404692735' post='2494810'] You would have been hard pressed to hear much Motown and Soul back then other than the big hit singles like Baby Love etc. My recollection of tele programmes other than Ready Steady Go, Top of the Pops and Thank Your Lucky Stars was of Nina and Frederick, Val Doonican and the like - and The Spinners (not the Detroit ones). Totally MoR The early/mid 60s was very much an era of tinny sounding music with particularly tinny sounding guitars until the Hendix/Page/Lee/Green era of guitarists. Motown had exciting bass playing (this is how I recalled it as a lover of what was called 'progressive' music at the time - most of my mates turned their noses up at Motown as mere pop music - incomparable with the likes of Floyd, Cream, Fleetwood Mac, the Nice etc - and Motown tended to have a skinhead audience along with Reggae - Motown Chartbusters Vol 3 was a particular favourite at the end of the 60s... There was also a Caribbean audience - but skinheads were totally associated with street violence so liking Motown was not an option for most hippyish music lovers of that time) . Things were no doubt different in the US, but even there Motown would not have got played on mainstream radio in the mid 60s because the country had racial segregation which pervaded its music industry/radio also. [/quote] Pretty good summing up really. The music was there, but you had to hunt it down. Specialised Coffee bars/ clubs etc were the real places to get a good diet of hip music. TV and Radio really was force fed LIGHT entertainment. My parents would regularly visit certain record shops up in the West End or West London to get all the latest incoming American offerings. So for me in my teenage years (60's) it was all Jazz and Motown in the house, any (what was considered cool) Rock music would be listened to around friends houses when their mums and dads were out.

[quote name='SubsonicSimpleton' timestamp='1404292388' post='2491124'] but I'm woefully ignorant about traditional latin music, latin jazz fusion and whatnot, so was hoping for some guidance on artists/albums even online learning materials. [/quote] You are not ignorant at all if this track is drawing your ears in, in fact you are spot on. The Bass on that track is very much the starting place, and a lot would be learnt from it. Feel, note placement and rhythm in traditional form right there for Cuban style (well one of them). Any Funky Latin Bass line would evolve from that groove (Cuban 3:2 or 2:3 clave). Some basic Bass chart ideas. http://www.nzmusician.co.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/668 Basic Clave chart here. (Drum& Perc). http://www.formedia.ca/rhythms/1clave.html If you liked that track that you posted, you might well like the videos below as well. Afro Cuban All Stars Big Band. A nice live feel. http://youtu.be/bZ2mJehaNbE http://youtu.be/QS6LX0trgio

[quote name='jakenewmanbass' timestamp='1404554790' post='2493655'] I've actually got a session tomorrow!! [/quote] But are you sure? It may be just another dream.......

[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