Dropzone

Seen quite a few ads for truths which I take to mean several are unhappy with them. Shame as some behringer products are very good value.

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I have heard good things about the KRKs but they are heavy on the price. Don't want to spend bucket loads as I may be rubbish at recording. I will probably do my usual thing of waste loads of money on cheap stuff and then decide I need to spend on more expensive stuff. Still, it keeps me happy ;-)

Hi Waldo Sending you a pm. Ta Mike

Thanks for that. Been trying to email someone in Aberdeen on Gumtree, but they are not responding so I guess they have gone. Hey ho, back to the search ;-)

I work at County Hall next to the library. So happy to meet up if that is easier ;-) I actually live in Boxgrove but I doubt many on here will even be aware the place exists (and they are better off for it)

Hi I would be interested in having a read as really enjoy Squeeze. Bizarely my name is Mike and I live in Chi but I am not Chi Mike ??? Thanks Mike (Dropzone)

I am on the South Coast between Brighton and Portsmouth. May well be interested in the stands. I have an Alesis multimix desk so no need there. I have heard quilts are good as well and probably cheaper to buy new from Tesco's than second hand ;-) Like the idea of a sofa and was going to put one in the room anyway. Many thanks Mike

Have yet to look at the damping. Once I have the monitors and the room set out, that will be my next task. I am not sure which way I will go, but I know it will be cost related so as always I will be looking for best bang per buck ;-) I will check out the 50s and 80s and see which meets my needs. Many thnaks Mike

I have heard good things about the Yamaha's which are looking favourite at the moment. Will be in a big shed (6m x 4m) that will have damping stuff nailed to it but that is about it Thanks Mike

Hi Gang I am trying to set up a home studio. I have a desk, a computer, leads etc, but having tried some PC speakers, I realise I need to splash out on some reasonable monitors. Cash is a bit tight so looking to spend no more than £200 on something active. What would you guys recommend and what should I really stay away from. I will be recording metal and middle of the road rock and accoustic stuff. Many thanks in advance for your advice. Thanks Mike

I suppose the other thing is to remember is that an audition is like an interview. Not only are they making sure you are suitable, you are making sure they are suitable. If you get the offer, it doesn't mean you have to accept, or if you do accept you can make it on your terms. It would be interesting to know which band it is? Good luck

I would say go to the audition as you have learnt the songs but spell out that the communications so far have been poor. From what I can read you have only dealt with the manager not the guys you will be playing with, so they may be a great bunch of guys and the gig an absolute dream.

You should have told him that he obviously liked it and asked him if he wanted to buy it? And you could give him 10% off for cash.

Hi Gang My band, Dropzone will be playing Nu metal covers and a couple of originals at the Admiral Drake, Mile End Road, Portsmouth on Friday 25 February. This is a relaunch of the band with our new guitarist after six months off due to injury. Would ge great to say hi to a few fellow bassers. I have included a copy of our set list. See how many of the bands you can guess? Winner gets the chance to buy me a pint at the gig or to get up and play Mustang Sally with the band ;-) Ta Mike LAST RESORT LAND OF CONFUSION SUGAR GOING DOWN TEENAGE DIRTBAG – SMOOTH CRIM / BEAT IT NO-ONE KNOWS SO LONG IN THE END TAKE A LOOK AROUND HEAD LIKE A HOLE ZOMBIE WEEPING SORE PHSYCOSOCIAL CHOP SUEY BODIES FREAK ON A LEASH VODOO PEOPLE BREAKSTUFF DUALITY SABOTAGE BRICK IN THE WALL

It is possible but choose your venues wisely. We play slipknot, korn, limp bizkit but we do save it for the second set. We play more palletable stuff in the first set and then wallop them in the second. We only play venues that will accept what we are willing to play. We did the whole playing what the audience wants to hear but that made us just an average pub band. We were no longer happy to sacrifice too much. However we still do a couple of numbers that kill me slowly inside to keep the punters on side, so you have to pay the piper to some extent!

Bought a strap from raggy. Great condition, great price, fast delivery and great communication. Many thanks Mike

I try and break songs down into other songs that I know better even if it is for just a chord change / preogression. Eg from a start point if I am dropping 4 frets then 5 then up 7 then I remember it as Alone by Heart or sometimes doctor doctor by UFO. Or From a start point drop 5 up 2 down 4 is with or without you by U2 etc etc. Just my way ;-)

OK I'll take the bait For a million pounds I would let Gary Glitter play with me!!! Almost everyone has their price but it is different for all of us on different days. If I was skint and needed cash to pay the rent then I would do most anything. If I was flush then I would hold out for what I wanted. Just my tuppence ;-)

The Jeff Berlin has low and high filters, although I am not sure what they do, I just twidle until they sound ok. We do go down very low for some tracks. I am just waiting for a brief cash flow to clear then I will be in touch. Is there a current waiting list? Ta Mike

Yes, just down the road in Sunny Bognor. Essentially when tuned to A there is just a wallow of sub bass and clarity or punch. Do you have somewhere where I could bring my combo and try your range out? I suspect the answer may be a new amp as well but would like to try with the JB first. Ta Mike

I think I am getting resigned that my Jeff Berlin Combo on its own is not loud enough for gigs, provide clear lows and have the tone I want (But this may be due to the lack of volume). So my question is if I were to go barefaced with the Jeff, which one should I go for and is it likely to give me a good overall sound? Thanks Mike

Many Thanks Mark Ta Mike