RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE

Just had a flashback to a blues band I joined back in 2005/6.. We used to practice in the guitarist/singer's basement once a week . As time progressed, he started recording us on GarageBand . Sounded quite good tbf . We were all mic'd ( including drummer) with each mic going into his computer . He managed to plug in my mini disc as well. I may have to dig them out. I'm a semi amateur when it comes to recording , but somehow have got some ' likes' on soundcloud . Annoying really , as I modestly used to make great cassette recordings of albums and radio broadcasts etc. it's a shame that recording instruments isn't as straightforward. I have improved with GarageBand over time , but I don't want to do anything too complex . That takes th3 fun out of it .

Only imho, but if you had a Mac or iPad , you'd be all set . Just plug interface in, drivers get recognised by Mac . Then use GarageBand . If you could download the pc equivalent of GarageBand , you'll probably get there once you've downloaded scarlet drivers . I feel your pain . Stick with it . Lots of good advice from Basschat already !

I think this seems to be where the issue lies. I use mac so whenever I plug in any audio interface or mixer , there is no need . P.c is more of a pain , only imho

I don't do Facebook . So for me , the trill is gone .

That would be ideal

Have you got an Apple Camera Connection Kit ? If so, try that .

You may be onto something there ..🙂

I'd say if you're playing in pubs that do that stuff already , then you'd be fine . If on the other hand you're trying to reach out to different unknown venues , you may find it better to list yourselves as the OJ band or something similar . i doubt if you're doing anything like Bryan Ferry's son , but Otis Redding may be thought of by the potential beard scratchers . possibly list yourselves as " in the style of Robert Cray " or whoever . Just a thought ..

Oh well, the term is nothing to with the likes of Richard Branson , Philip Green or Robert Maxwell then . Or Billy ocean .🙂

Me neither 😬

" Not suitable for metal" "Don't use a pick " "Most fretless players don't use lined fretless " These comments were in bass guitar mags back in the day . How times change ..

Have you considered the Moog Mariana iPad app , or the Moog minitaur ( hardware ) ? ?

This is one of my favourites 😬

Instead of my Black Friday purchase being delivered in jan 2025 ...it arrived yesterday via the Amazon ! Squier mini p bass £118.15 . Worth every penny . So I guess this is my best bass gear purchase of 2024. Condition immaculate , with no adjustment required . I can't hear any buzzing etc , but I am playing it low in the front room on my Roland Micro cube RX . I'm seriously thinking of ditchiing the long scales , and getting a short scale . A great little bass ..

The Bros documentary BBC4

The Anvil documentary

Hired Gun . Some kind of monster. ( If you disliked James and Lars, you would probably detest them now 🙂) The Jason Becker documentary is very moving .. The Hawkwind BBC 4 Documentary , and Fleetwood Mac ones are great also

Shocking shoddy workmanship there ..

That was really hard to watch in a sad way . You can see Nicko struggling . Bruce seemed to be as well imho. 50 years , huge achievement . Looking at this , I think they should call it a day .

Shame really . Awesome drummer and top bloke . Takes me back to when I was at home ( somewhere on time tour ) . Friends had a spare tkt at hammy O . They got chatting to Niko in the Duke of Cornwall pub next door . " get your A*se down here ! "Is what Niko shouted to me on the phone 🙂 so I did . Made it in time ! Seems sad to think of a replacement , temporary or otherwise . I'd say it'd be a British drummer fwiw . I do wonder how long they can go on for . Bruce looks gaunt with his own health issues , and his vocal range is more ltd obviously . They've done it all , but I wouldn't be too surprised if they called it a day within the next 5 years ,sad as it is ..

Thanks for the reassurance Reggaebass 😺👍. You made me laugh about the lamp , but I understand totally 😹 Something to look forward to ..😼

Getting a smaller bass for noodling about in the front room . A squier mini bass £118.15 . Usual price £169.99 Was thinking about an Ibanez mikro, or a solid body u bass, but this is cheap ( for a reason ) , and I couldn't I ignore . Arriving in the middle of January though ..

Great stuff! Saw the Tom Sawyer one also . It has reminded me to get the Behringher OBX Desktop synth next year . Or perhaps the GForce Oberheiim plug in. I tend not to bother with most plugins , but theis sounds good ..

I think I've mentioned my experience and thoughts previously . However ... Took me sometime to even learn a 4 string. Once I was gigging on a fairly regular basis, all good. I read long topics in the old Bassplayer mag 🇺🇸 Back in the early '90s . Treating the 4 stringers with baby steps . Very informative , and the thoight of ' if I get really good , maybe I should get one ' . Fast forward to around 2005 , friend said ' let's go to sound control .' ( new shop at the time in Totttenham ct Rd. So, I fell in love with a Schecter 5 string Stilletto Elite and purchased it . Cue the remarks from band mates in rehearsal ' you don't need a 5 string ' etc. I received sneering and snide remarks They didn't like its sound either . I managed to get to grips with it: quite easily. However working long hrs and being in 2 bands at the time , I was not confident of avoiding Les Dawson impressions so it stayed at home . This was due to me moving around on stage energetically . I just play at home now . I have a fretless which I took to a tech to tune B--E -A-D . I dabble in it now and again. I also have a Digitech Bass whammy which I use for effects . TBh, I think 5 strings are great ,and handy if you're confident on stage and less energetic . Having said that, if I were gigging now I'd just use the Bass Whammy and have done with it ! This is if you're not a regular in recording studios , and playing the Dog And Duck where most of the crowd wouldn't be bothered .