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The XLS is crowns 'Budget' amp, when compared to the XTi range (which you will hear many more positive comments about). The XLS amps are fine, but should only be compared to other lower range amps IMO. They are expensive for an entry level amp though as they are better than many cheaper ones and you pay a little on top for the name. The Peavey is highly regarded as it is very well made and reliable - In performance terms it seems that the IPR is more comparable to the XTi range according to feedback online (though not as feature packed).

Saw you boys the last time you were here in Notts. Good stuff!

PN-2 for the win. The tremolos on the Eventide ModFactor and the Line6 M series (particularly the 'Panner' setting) are also very good.

I don't think it exists. I can't imagine it having enough of an audience for a manufacturer to make one. A mod or custom is the way - maybe mod one with a jack input to add a momentary switch alongside the onboard foot switch?

I have to say that 51m0n knows his stuff. He has recently helped direct me quite a bit on a similar search. My budget, like yours, started pretty small but after trying stuff out I opted to sell off a pile of instruments and other stuff to raise the funds for something that will last a lifetime. Simon has pretty much covered all the main contenders, but I'd like to add that I have made a point to try most of these out in some capacity over the last few weeks but contacting people and studios who have them. I thought the extra legwork was worth the effort and most studios seem very open to showing off their gear for 20 mins. At the cheap end, most people seem to opt for the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, while is has some impressive features for such a small package, it's preamps are pretty rubbish IMO. Sound wise, in the cheap range nothing came close in sound quality to the Mackie Onyx Blackjack. It's pretty featureless in comparison to a few others, but the preamps sound as though they should be in a more expensive interface. There are ALOT of products in that cheap-mid price range, but if I was on a budget I'd be buying the Mackie. The next jump to the true mid-professional interfaces is all about MOTU range. The 4pre and Ultralite Mk3 Hybrid both clock in between £350 and £400 and around £250-275 on the 2nd hand market. For a little more you can get the Track16 and breakout box which gives you serious options. For this money they are amazing. Both have different pro's and cons and both have arguably the best on-board features of any interface of any price, though the control system is a little complex on the Mk3. I would say the preamps in the MOTU are a touch darker sounding, particularly on vocals, compared to other pre's around but I couldn't really hear that on a bass. I very nearly went with the 4pre (as I didn't need the fancy DSP in the Mk3 and 4 mic pres at that price is impressive!) as the next price jump is quite a lot BUT the quality jump is also great and I managed to find buyers quickly for the stuff I was selling so decides to take another step up. The next jump is, IMO, into real pro sounding kit, jut with a reduction in features. The new Roland stuff sits here but I was unable to try it and reviews online are mixed, so I disregarded it. If you're a PC user re only thing you should consider is the RME Babyface. It's annoying that it is breakout cable only for it's I/O but it's SERIOUS quality. If you are a Mac user, the Babyface is also an option, along with the Apogee Duet 2 and the Audient ID22. The Duet has become the go-to pro interface for mac users and it sounds excellent, but I experienced some digital interference that I couldn't shake (a friend lent me one over night). He has no such problem but I couldn't solve it. A look around online revealed others that had the same problem, leading me to believe that it is very environmental/set up sensitive. That put me off, though others swear by it. Many even claim they prefer the Apogee pre's to RME ones. The Audient is pretty new, and I couldn't find one to try myself, but did spend some time with a guy on Skype who had one trying a few things out and I was blown away. The pres are bloody amazing, the functions are impressive, the mixer software is awesome. Mind blowing. It's not PC compatible yet, though apparently it will be soon. The last jump for home interfaces is really all about the RME UCX as Simon mentioned. That thing sounds incredible and is comparable to the quality in real top end studios. It is very expensive but will last a life time. The Apogee Quartet is even more expensive, but general feedback online is that side by side is looses out in preamp quality to the the RME (I'd assume that meant the RME Babyface would beat the Apogee Duet 2 if you could A/B them side by side). I'd have loved an RME unit, but couldn't justify the price of the UCX. The Babyface's breakout cable-only set up really bothers me so I'll be going for the Audient Unit (only set back being it doesn't have MIDI I/O) and intend to place my order this weekend. Given this is still new to the market I'm excited to see what future firmware brings. I have to be honest and say that I am still tempted by the MOTU Mk3 (or Track 16) for the extra in/outs and MIDI even though I know it's not quite as nice sounding. I'm 80/20 in favour of the Audient. But I digress - if I was on a budget I would get a Mackie Onyx Blackjack and be very happy. Shep

Hey folks, I have seen, and would like for muly self some studio foam tiles in different colours. These are available in the USA in quite a large range of colours, look at the options in the photos on this eBay listing - http://bit.ly/1eKmlKZ I would like some, but from a UK supplier so I don't need to pay crazy shipping costs - maybe in the EU as it would at least avoid customs. Anyone come across them anywhere? I have found some electric blue ones, but that's it. I'd quite like the Purple ones in the listing I supplied (I'd go with a grey/purple mix) but will consider other colours. Note: I'm not interested in the crazy priced purple Auralex stuff!

I am VERY keen to trial my Big Twin T next to a new Big Twin 2. I would really like a serious A/B test. Very excited to give one a whirl Alex.

I'm very surprised that it worked. AC does not have a polarity, so no worries there, but it's rare that a DC unit can take AC without dying. If it survived and worked fine then I'd say you didn't hurt it - if you'd done damage you'd have known at the time. Just don't do it again!

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1372758865' post='2129483'] ...I'm also really liking the stuff that Shep is putting out at the moment through his KADE project ([url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/210249-new-live-electronica-ep/"]details here[/url]). Gotta love Basschat for the new music that gets signposted on here [/quote] [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1378456347' post='2200444'] Awww cheers man! Also meant to say I will check out Shep's new music too, I really like what he does, great ears. Sadly we still have no plan to get out of town yet, but if you ever plan to come down here, I'd be delighted! [/quote] Awwww guys! I only just stumbled over this. Big compliments. I'm blushing (so are my ears ). Big basschat love!!! ... Oh, and the Kit Richardson record is stunning!

Awesome stuff. Glad this got resolved! It could have been anything really. One screw from the grill or holding the driver in just a tiny bit loose, or, like you said, putting the driver back like you did meant a cable was no longer touching the back. Either way - If it's gone, it's good!!