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[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1368342905' post='2075782'] Thanks guys. So is [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/VELCRO%C2%AE-brand-heavy-Stick--BLACK/dp/B00186Q7XY/ref=sr_1_29?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1368342946&sr=1-29&keywords=Velcro"]this[/url] the stuff to get then? [/quote] [quote name='PauBass' timestamp='1368345056' post='2075805'] I think this is the one they are referring to, it's the one I've always used and it works great! [size=4]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Velcro-Heavy-Duty-Stick-Black-VEL60241/dp/B00186Q9AK[/size] [size=4]I also tried pedalboard tape and didn't like it, fine if you don't need to move your pedals otherwise[/size][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4] when you take your pedals off the board the tape remains stuck together and will peel off from your pedals as Plunkrock has mentioned.[/size][/font][/color] [/quote] Those are both the same. Product. They changed the box last year. I have bought 3 boxes over the last 3 years, the first 2 came in the black and yellow box, the 3rd in the white and red (so assume that's the new design). If you buy less than 5m though you won't get a box. Make sure you get the self-adhesive version too as they make it as a sew-on too. As far as I'm aware, the loop side is identical to non-heavy duty Velcro of the same width (50mm), the difference is in the hook side. The heavy duty hook is totally different to regular Velcro hook, like a hard plastic with little razor sharp claws on it. You'll know as soon as you see it if you have the right stuff! If there's a big interest in the stuff I'll see if the place local to me will do a bulk-buy deal... Maybe I can get the boxes for £25 each or something...

I buy it from a local market stall, but its always been expensive. I bought some on eBay but when it arrived it was not Velcro branded. They argued it was, by it wasn't. The place I buy it from sell it at £6 a meter. There are 5m in the sealed box and they give you 10% off if you buy a box - so I got 5m for for £27. That's ALOT. Unless you are a total pedalboard whore like me, using a sensible amount 5m should last a lifetime.

Velcro branded heavy duty is expensive but blows the socks off that pedalboard tape. Be warned though - do not cover the whole of the bottom of your pedal or it ain't coming up! The heavy duty marked stuff is so strong we used it to stick a brick to the roof of our studio (it seemed like fun at the time!). It was still there when we moved out 12 months later!

[quote name='fumps' timestamp='1368088082' post='2072934'] Awww god!!! When I see this kind of stuff on here I start jumping up & down. As I'm at work I cant listen to the track.....grrrr This sounds really my kind of thing & I cant wait to give this a listen ! Shep by the way I'm loving your website. Your style of playing is really what I'm aiming for, The difference with your ideas to mine is multi tracking my bass guitar, then overdubbing my clean acoustic bass & filling a back shadowy deeper Electric Upright Bass behind it all to give it depth (If this makes sense?) The next step for me is that on Saturday I'm picking up a Portastudio so finally I will be able to do this with better results.....Shep you've really inspired me & what's more you have convinced me that I'm heading in the right direction. Cant wait to hear this [/quote] Dude, that is a HUGE compliment. Seriously. Thank you... Kinda makes all the hours put into the blog totally worthwhile. For someone to say they are 'inspired' by my music or ramblings is amazing. I hope you dig this project too! If you ever fancy a day talking pedals and can get to Nottingham, the studio is always open Many a basschatter ha already taken me up on it - offers always there. [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1368110471' post='2073333'] TUNE! Shep, that's wickid! I have no problem with the vox levels, I think it all settles very nicely in the mix. Great production. Do like Paul said and shop it around. What a great global project to be involved with! [/quote] Thanks dude! Soon as the EP is out we'll be spammin the living sh*t out of it Already doing some prep work on EP2 and it looks like 3 of the 4 MC's are confirmed for it. Another 4 countries on the books! We've also just agreed to a 'spin-off' EP as well. Turtle Handz (who did the tune we remixed in the link above) also features on a track on the EP. He loved the stuff so much he wants to a Turtle Zero collaboration EP, so that will also be coming... I'm expecting it to be something a little more like Death Grips than anything

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1367993645' post='2071929'] Oh, this is soo cool! I love the sinister feel of the single. The vocals sound like they are straight from the evil guy of some movie. Love the glitchy feel. Love that the vocals aren't caught up with being ultra polished. I think it's great BUT it is something that I need time to adjust to. It's so out there (not in a bad sense) that i'm utterly stunned by it (in a good way). Going to listen to it more, can't wait to hear more from you guys [/quote] Thanks dude. The vocals are VERY dark. Theres some EQ and some deliberate glitching of the vox going off too. Subtle, but in a way that we hoped would have that kind of impact. The EP is nearly done now and every tune is VERY different. I'd say 2 tracks were quite dark (this being one of them) and 2 quite upbeat and funky. I'm quite excited to get this out!!!!

[quote name='Left Foot' timestamp='1367968732' post='2071874'] well, I've got a sov BM pedal, for £55 not too long ago. I'm definitely thinking of selling it if those ones on ebay go for £200, and then look at the Wren & Cruff or one of the mentioned COG's. Just blows my mind! [/quote] That Sir, was a bloody bargain. They are very expensive due to rarety. You only need one or two famous folks to be using a old pedal and suddenly everyone wants one again. The modern alternatives are, IMO, much better, given the additional years if refinement and R&D. Plus, save you a truck load of cash!

Now, you may take me as biased, given it says in my signature that I 'endorse' them, but I am aware that Tom's (TG Flatline) COG Tarkin Fuzz is basically this very circuit with some optimised tweaks for bass. I've played both pedals and they are very similar. I'd be hard pushed to pick which I prefer, each has its own character, but I'd certainly say the COG pedal LOVES the bass. Given what Tom is selling his stuff for (waaaaay too cheap for the quality IMO) I'd suggest you check it out. I'd say it just like Eakimo above, but if you want a Sovtek, buy the COG and save SERIOUS money (and have a better made pedal!)

All the guest MC submissions are in, final mixing of the EP is on! In the mean time, here is a remix of a rather wicked HipHop tune by one of the guys featuring on the record. The remix was done by Waatu and was in need of a bass line, so I stepped in. Not officially a 'Patient Zero' remix... but it is really! https://soundcloud.com/waatumusic/turtle-handz-megamaeng-b-52

It's a great idea, but obviously not without risks. As long as trust remains within the community then it's great. It's also important that those of us that are more 'relaxed' about meeting deadlines and doing stuff when they say they will put some effort into trying and posting on the stuff to th next person! Sounds fun though. I've done this with a number if members already (you included) so you know I'm game.

Thanks dude! More soon.

Tuner. Octave down. Low Pass Filter. Moog MP-201 - If this broke I would cry.

That the beauty of personal taste, preference, and also how differently we all hear things. Not every bit of kit is right for everyone's needs/sounds/band mix etc. if nothing else, we just proved that fact!

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1367704269' post='2068675'] But can you put a synth on your pedal board and just kick in that one killer sound at your next gig? [/quote] Nope - but you can stomp on an equally good sounding synth pedal that's damn sight cheaper than £700!?

[quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1367692735' post='2068527'] Excellent! Source Audio Bass Synth would be interesting... [/quote] Agreed! I imagine a combination if parts of the current pedals, with some tasty new treats as well!

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1367594689' post='2067398'] Currently messing about with the following, just playing with some sounds for a project really, all changeable as usual Yes there's loads more power than necessary, but it's so I can add in stuff for experimenting off-board and just power whatever. Si [/quote] Thats very cool Matrix-esque enclosure on that board!

I sold mine for £80 before anyone took interest in them. The guy I sold it to all those years ago still has it too so I was able to play around with it again recently. I'm happy to say I don't regret selling it one bit (except for the bit about making lots more money off it now!). I know lots of people think it's amazing... but I'm not one of those people. I find about 2 or 3 usable tone in that unit and I can get those tones using separate stomp boxes for less money and with more flexibility. It's all personal preference I know, but for that money - christ, buy a Moog!

Pleasure man. Thanks for reading. In having a run on pedal builders over the coming months, more of a focus in that area. I have some awesome stuff lined up!

Time for another (well overdue!) interview... PLEASE BE AWARE - MY WEBSITE IS NOW CLOSED. THE INTERVIEWS CAN NOW BE FOUND HERE -> [url="http://simonpoulton.tumblr.com/sheponbass"]http://simonpoulton.....com/sheponbass[/url] I'm very excited to present to you Bob Chidlaw, the man responsible for the sound design and development of Source Audio's range of innovative effects. Bob Childlaw is a man with a varied technical background and huge love of vintage amplifiers and effects. So how does this background relate to creating genre defining digital effects? Have a look at what Bob has to say about it all...

I was about to post a link to Jarmans MIDI bass demo after a saw the post pop up!! You beat me too it

Sold a pedalboard to Lee. Easy transaction, top dude. Thanks! Shep

Indeed! Seems odd not having 5 Moogerfoogers anymore!

2 can play at this game. Thought I'd join in... I've scrapped the collection and pretty much just kept the stuff I use now, so while I've tried more pedals than I've had hot dinners, I've stopped hoarding! After the cull I am left with... [b][i]Noise stuff...[/i][/b] Aguilar Octamizer Boss OC-2 Octave Boss PN-2 Tremolo/Pan Boss SD-2 Dual Overdrive -Up for sale/trade COG Custom Meat Grinder Fuzz COG Custom Zohar's Phase Shift Devi Ever Super Massive Black Hole Digitech JamMan Stereo Eventide PitchFactor Fuzzrocious Broke Dick Peanut Gallery (Kid Paint) Moog Moogerfooger MF-108M ClusterFlux Moog Moogerfooger MF-101 Low Pass Filter Subdecay Prometheus TC Electronic ND-1 Nova Delay iB Modified TC Electronic NDY-1 Nova Dynamics WMD Geiger Counter [b][i]Utility stuff...[/i][/b] Ernie Ball VP Jr Expression Pedal Moog MP-201 Multi-Pedal Moog EP-2 Expression Pedal [sfx] Custom Loops Mixer TC Electronic PolyTune Mini TheGigRig QuarterMaster 4 TheGigRig QuarterMaster 6 [b][i]Other stuff...[/i][/b] Custom huge 2-Tier board Diago Showman Diago Tourman TheGigRig Generator, plus loads of distributors, isolators & adapters Around 80 solderless mini Lava Cable jacks I've recently moved on almost as many pedals as are still on the list (11 in the last month). I may have a few others hiding somewhere or on long-term loan to people that I have forgotten about, but this is what's at the studio at the mo. There are a few new toys from COG on the way as well!