TimR

Yes. You can still dance if the singer and guitarist are all over the place. In fact in some genres I'm sure that's normal.

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1438533631' post='2835226'] Maybe it would be less of a curse and just accepted that what was earth shattering to you was different to others, and stop trying to make the point to people who disagree! [/quote] With respect. This IS an Internet forum. And Blue is American.

[quote name='bassbiscuits' timestamp='1438511697' post='2835005'] Saw a band play at a party last night and they had a reasonably decent set etc but the drummer was shocking. It took me a song or two to work out why none of it was hanging together properly, and the feel of the songs was all out as a result. Regardless of what the rest of the band did nothing was going to disguise that. My missus told me to stop being so rude about them. [/quote] The big question is; what did the audience think. I've seen bands, I've even played in bands with shocking drummers. The bass player seems to be the only person who knows what's wrong. Sometimes the rest of the band know there's something wrong but not what it is. The bands never seemed to get re-booked but there was never any feedback why, even though the floor was filled. Music is an odd thing sometimes.

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1438521456' post='2835115'] The explanation of sensitivity of new house electrics is higher than the older ground spike seems to make more sense. I remember years ago being told that you should only earth one amp in the loop when using PA systems to reduce earthing loops. Not sure whether it was genuine or not tho. Dave [/quote] That's a completely different situation. That's gross loop hum. When a loop is created through the building's mains into an amp, through the instrument lead, then into the mixer/keyboard and back into the building via the mixer/keyboard power lead. In that case the loop needs to be broken at the instrument cable using a ground lift device. In this case noise is being injected from the building's earth somehow. Or there is airborne noise that is somehow not being drained down to a proper earth.

He did that and the noise went away. The worry is that they've taken the earth spike away and his mains are now earthed through the spikes in the other houses. Which sounds to me is exactly what has happened.

A band I used to be in has recently set up as a limited company. The whole lot. Submits accounts, bank accounts, directors. I say recently, they did it a couple of years ago. No idea why. They're finding it a right hassle now. I can understand the idea of a joint account. The best way is just to have a normal bank account. It's not like you'll be doing anything other than paying in one cheque and then paying out 4 or 5. No huge numbers involved. No messy payroll bacs or anything else. No corporation tax or VAT. Just keep accounts so that the rest of the band can see it is transparent. I can't think of anything worse than getting a cheque for a couple of grand into your personal account around about payday, all starts to get messy.

[quote name='Slipperydick' timestamp='1438465328' post='2834760'] 'Interference' would be more of a harsh buzz than a hum. [/quote] If it goes away when he disconnects his earth and there's nothing on in his house then the 'hum' must be being induced through the earth via a source outside his house.

Earthed back at the substation and picking up interference from your neighbours.

A huge amount of guidance in the studio.

They may have. They were only a few weeks behind. Whether they rode on the back offer English pop wave you'll never know. Were they as prolific? Like most things the product had to be right first but as most originals bands find to this day, you need to push the product in the right areas. Perfect storm describes it very well. Especially when you look at all the other bands who were around in the 60s. If the Beatles had been the only band and there had been no other bands, they would have simply disappeared. I think taking the Beatles in isolation and crediting them with the explosion of music in the 60s may be why they're quite often regarded as overrated.

They were only able to take the U.S. By storm because they had a back catalogue ready to go. They managed to book the Ed Sulivan Show for three shows straightaway, something that relied on the rapid uptake of TV. Even from their day as a cover band at the Cavern club they're a very good example of how to successfully market a band/product. They took what was available to them at the time and very cleverly pulled it all together.

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1438267050' post='2833067'] I have, and it's not mentioned at all. Have found my old A/B box and tested it so will go with that into the L(mono) as pointed out, it will also cut the instrument not in use. Easier all round. Thanks everyone for your "input" (see what I did there?) [/quote] Page 20. Number 3.

[quote name='Nicko' timestamp='1438248779' post='2832827'] You mean thers another E. Where is this secret note you speak of? [/quote] It's on the second fret on the D-string.

I don't think so. My dad was 25 in 1964. He had been playing in bands since the 50s. Mainly piano based trios but there was rock'n'roll before the Beatles came along. The Beatles were just very cleverly marketed.

Ok. Assuming you have the mixer switch in the correct position the stereo pair are mixed before being sent to the busses. So just plug one instrument in the Left and one in the Right. You'll have to adjust the level at the instruments to mix properly. http://www.whitelight.ltd.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/emx512sc_manual.pdf

Edit: Just read the manual.

It's guaranteed to empty the dance floor. We dropped it after 5 times trying to shoehorn it into a set and force people to listen to it.

Ah. Ok, I didn't realise there was a later version of the H4. .

The H4n only allows two tracks recorded Simultaneously. Does the H6 allow 6 then?

It may be because FFS are quite popular. Otherwise I suspect it's a tune not many of us under 50s know.

[quote name='pjb13.bass' timestamp='1437729294' post='2828514'] Oh it's simple yes but so so effective. I've also thought that you wouldn't really have to change it that much...just do the horns section on an overdriven guitar and add a solo? [/quote] Possibly. The trick with all cover versions is to strip them right down to acoustic guitar and vocals. If it works then build it up from the ground only adding what's really required. Then you'll find out straight away which songs are good and which ones rely on too much production that you'll never be able to replicate. That's the best way to sell it to your band if they're philistines who can only understand something if they hear it first.

[quote name='pjb13.bass' timestamp='1437728292' post='2828503'] So I should just let people make a point and eschew my right to reply? [/quote] No. Just take the high ground. There's a general undercurrent amongst 'proper' musicians that pub bands are just a bunch of lazy has beens going through the motions. Just ignore it. They're either trolling, bitter or jealous. It may stem from the erosion of well paying pub gigs.

[quote name='pjb13.bass' timestamp='1437728738' post='2828508'] ... Totally agree about Lady Marmalade. Never played it live at all but would love to do it as a rock number. Wicked bass line! [/quote] It's quite straightforward. I really tried to give it some feeling but it was like fighting with a Scaffold board. Watching people try to dance to it was quite humorous. We played one gig with a proper drummer and had about 3 people ask for our card at the end. Which never happened when the rock drummer played. Hey-ho.

We do Superstition, as do loads of bands no doubt. I don't think we do anyone's version of it. You can probably do any song you like in any style you like as long as you've got the lyrics and melody there. A previous function band I was in did Lady Marmalade. However being in a function band where the drummer could only play disco or rock was fairly limiting and any funk numbers we played had all the funk bashed out and just turned to rock anyway. You'll probably find loads of bands play Stevie Wonder's - Higher Ground.

Yes. I've played at least 5 of the songs off that list. Particularly 'I'll be there for you' bombed. Mainly due to the drummers lack of ability but it was a really difficult tune to get the band to agree too as well, so maybe the drummer wasn't interested enough in the first place.