Paul S

Ta, I'll give that a go.

This is definitely doing my head in. Last night I was all set up for the Jamkazam and according to the meters my output was within the acceptable limits, green lights across the board. Except no-one could hear me and I couldn't hear anyone. I've spent most of today uninstalling the Behringer ASIO driver, reinstalling it, changing ports, changing settings. Each step involves re-booting. After several attempts it seems I can only have the driver set up for mp3 playback and recording by leaving Jamkazam out of the equation. And if I try to fiddle with the settings for Jamkazam nothing at all works. So to preserve my sanity I have made an executive decision to abandon trying to get Jamkazam set up. Should be able to rehearse 'properly' soon enough, well in time for the one ad only gig that is booked.

I hope you sipped from opposite sides.

The Temperance Movement.

I have a Jamkazam rehearsal later so will leave it well alone until after then.... no point tempting fate

Been listening to a lot of Los Lobos recently. Talk about a talented band - they aren't all about La Bamba! It seems they can turn their hand to most styles just perfectly. Here some gorgeous jazzy blues.

The thing is - it did work and now doesn't. And it does work in some circumstances such as playing my bass through it or in Jamkazam. But playing back music has now stopped. No previous one, only the sound card that was installed in the pc. And when I change to the Behringer it just freezes when trying to listen to music. Thanks for this. I've found a few references on Google for 'Create Aggregate Device' so will investigate.

Thank you, Tony, that is a kind offer and one to consider when the time comes I think for the moment I'll continue to enjoy the old pup in there.

I'll start by saying I have no idea what I am doing. Right, got that out of the way. I have recently started using a Behringer UM02 as my audio interface. Got it plugged into the back of my pc via USB and I downloaded the right Behringer ASIO driver. Seems to work just fine with Jamkazam after some tweaking. Got it connected to a powered speaker unit and use this for home practice, either with the speaker or headphones. I also have the original powered speakers that I was using with the pc. At one point I did some recording in Audacity and that worked. Also, at one time, I was able to play back music files/YouTubes on my pc via the Behringer - could switch between this and the other powered speakers. Useful as I could listen to mp3 files and play along on headphones via the front of the Behringer. But the last few times I have tried to play music/YouTube or record all I get is white noise. The music or video kind of stutters along while it crackles. I go into my settings and change the default back to the pc speakers, no problem. Go in again, change the default to the Behringer, there is the problem again. Does this sound familiar? Is there an easy fix? Can it be explained in words of one syllable or less? Muchas gracias!

Just downloaded it - didn't know such a thing existed! Thanks chaps 😊

No better recommendation, thank you ToneRider it will be.

I've not tried Toneriders but they absolutely read as though they might be a good choice. Not expensive, either. How would they compare with, say, Entwistle PBXN which are my current favourites?

What I think I will do is enjoy the bass with these pickups fitted until such time as I decide to move it on and then swap it out for something else and sell the Fender pup. Possibly. 😄

I have TI flats on mine. Their shortscale are 32".

Brian will make you one and he is a/ quality and b/cheap. An unusual combination. https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/earlpilanz/Pickguards/_i.html?_storecat=19640124010

Can't you just twiddle the knobs until it sounds right?

32" scale Precisions do exist but you'd probably do best looking in Japan for one. I managed to get one from someone on here then imported a couple more. All gone now, of course. If you like the precision look and sound but are considering 30" scale then you could do a lot worse than a Harley Benton PB Shorty. Almost unbelievably mine sounds like a vintage Precision bass. Played and set up well straight out of the box. I was intended to mod it when I bought it, upgrade various elements but, actually, once I started to play it I realised I don't need to. Don't be put off by the ridiculously low price.

Enjoyed this. Same outfit as your Level 42 tribute?

I learnt with a pick and default to a pick for faster lines or where I want more precise control over the notes. Dunlop 1mm black nylon. Sometimes I'll use the fat end of the pick for a different attack. Increasingly I am using my fingers, especially in my blues band. Often with that 'typewriter' type style for funkier blues. Very occasionally I'll use my thumb. Sometimes my fingernail. Depends largely upon the song.

I certainly hope they come over again. I was astonished. SSJ 'emptied the tank' as they say, couldn't have put any more effort into the performance. I still wouldn't be interested in sitting down and listening to a studio album, mind you - it is all about the live energy.

Aren't they! Mrs S had seen them some years back and when they were last over here (2019?) I went along to keep her company. The only tune of theirs I knew was Springsteen's 'Fever' and I was expecting to be bored rigid. It was actually one of the highlights of the year, they were absolutely fantastic.

Mrs S and I were at a Level 42 gig at the Indigo2 on their 30th anniversary tour when they recorded a DVD that night. Front row of the balcony. We bought the DVD, didn't catch a glimpse of us.

I got it back today after needing some wiring issues sorting out. This is the first time I have had a go on it with my favoured strings - TI Flats. Sounds fantastic, got some real bite to it.

The variable for me is the bass I'm using. Other than that everything else is pretty settled now. Fingers or, usually, Dunlop 1mm tortex pick. One of any number of basses, all passive, all strung with TI Flats. Boss WL50. TC Polytune 2 TC Spectradrive with 'clean boost' patch and stock compression. Then either DI into the desk for the PA or, for home/rehearsal, into ART 732A

That's quite exciting! I wonder what it is doing in there?