Steve Browning
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I've had my 15" version combo for many years and it still sounds awesome. The radiator makes a big difference to the sound.
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I'm sure you're aware of the Roger's Profanasaurus definition of 'double bassing'.
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Disappointing for sure. I have to say that Martin came into the shop on the morning he was due to go on holiday, to sort out a bass cab I'd bought from them. Service at the other end of the scale. Fully understand your stance though.
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Likewise. I can move about when I'm playing but remove my bass and I'm immobile.
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A question regarding the XR18 and saving settings. Can I set up a theoretical gig and save it as a starting template? Say, 4 vocals with LPF set at 100Hz, Kick and bass set at 40Hz etc. I could save that as a kind of theoretical line up and create that as a starting point. My plan would to do the equivalent 'file, save as' for each new venture. If that makes any sense? That might save time for eacxh new line up.
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Beautiful American Bass surely 😉
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I played in a band that toured the North East as a Dire Straits tribute. Very rewarding musically. That Knopfler is a genius. The van was a bit of a state. It was covered in rust patches. We named it Speckled Jim after the pigeon murdered by Lt Blackadder. After the last gig in Blyth we had to drive home, putting in almost as much oil as petrol. We got as far as Guildford and just started to allow ourselves to think we'd get home when Speckled Jim had the last word and conked out.
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Ah, the band van. I played in a soul band (with Jim Zimmer, as it happens). We had a 6 wheel Transit that had belonged to a motocross team. It had a Zephyr engine (3 ltr V6) and auto box. I was the driver and had driven around Portsmouth picking up the rest of the band. The gig was about 25 miles away. Great gig but as we left the pub car park, the gearbox gave out. Only reverse was working. A voice from the back suggests I reverse back to town and drop everyone off! They were serious.
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Same here. If anyone knows Jim Zimmer please let me know. And before anyone says, yes he could have been framed for something.
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Ok. I stand corrected. In the meantime, check out Anggun.
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I didn't actually remember any details (and hadn't even noticed anyone being particulary vociferous about it). I recalled it being more about how he didn't play this, that or the other tune 'properly' or why something else wasn't much good. Not entirely sure of the relevance of something said at a stand-up performance. While a rampant atheist, I might be tempted to put forward the notion 'let he who is without sin'. Let's face it, we revere other bass players who have been violent towards others, and others are likely (as was common in earlier times) to have been (legally) paedophiles.
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Indeed. It took some BC'ers only a matter of hours to drive away Guy Pratt when he joined. Personally, I love the voice of Anggun. She is Indonesian and sings in French and English. Her songs Snow On The Sahara and (especially) Eternal are both sublime.
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Just glad to hear you're pain free. Our health is always our most precious asset. -
These are remarkable basses for the money. GLWTS. -
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Welcome back. Pretty good scene in Basingstoke.
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I've got the external router, the Android tablet, the ethernet cables and usb/ethernet adapter plus all attendant software. All I don't have is the mixer itself, at the moment. 🙂
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I kind of looked at these options but went for the XR18 because 8 of the inputs on the XR16 are jacks. Not very flexible. That said, I await delivery so have no practical experience - yet.
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All the very best to you, in whatever decision you reach. You really never know what may be round the corner.
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Having gone for a digital mixer, it's time to let this go. Firstly. Why so cheap you ask? Two reasons. I am happy to let it go to someone here at a good price and second - it has a foible! Everything works BUT the display screen for the DSP effects displays random characters rather than the actual number. Not very helpful to begin with, but they all work and it is set on 53 (reverb). If anything else is needed you scroll through until you have the one you want. It's not really much of a pain when you're used to it. These are the features, as described by Alto. 10 XLR inputs with DNA(TM) microphone preamps Dynamic compression (channels 1-6) 3-band EQ with sweepable mids 4 aux sends; pre/post switching on sends 1+2 60mm faders with mute and PFL/AFL solo functions 100 Alesis DSP effects USB audio connectivity with level control Balanced XLR, balanced/unbalanced 1/4†outputs Headphone out with independent level control Switchable Phantom Power It's housed in a live-in Castle flightcase. Feel free to ask any questions. It's not really a practical thing to send so collection is best. Happy to meet up if that helps. Pics of actual unit added. Big price drop before Ebay. -
Thanks both. Interesting. At least I've only wasted £4.59 if I don't use it.
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Just jumped into the digital world with an XR18. Delivery is 4 weeks away and I am busy watching tutorials. I am going to use an android tablet and external router. Set up will be done by ethernet and use will be a mix of ethernet and WiFi. Mixing Station seems to be the favoured software and I have downloaded that and bought the appropriate license. Looking forward to it with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. The Alto 1604 will be on its way shortly.
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You were in the Wiggles? 🙂
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What will a tariff war do to instrument prices ?
Steve Browning replied to edstraker123's topic in General Discussion
VAT is after the Duty so the actual increase will be 30% on a 25% increase. -
What will a tariff war do to instrument prices ?
Steve Browning replied to edstraker123's topic in General Discussion
Cast your mind back to covid and the lack of processesors for amps. I suspect they'll get 10% going into the US and maybe 25% coming into another country. Maybe the UK eventually.
