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[quote name='bobbass4k' timestamp='1330722114' post='1562326'] The current paltry 10-pedal board: [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/bobbass4k/2012-03-02_20-47-13_179_York.jpg[/IMG] I sold my Groove Regulator because I wasn't using it, now it looks like I'm starting a band where a filter would be very useful. D'oh. I don't wanna get one I've had before though, so I'm thinking of importing a xenograph. [/quote] Get another GR - They rock!

I should start to get my head into using the terms 'modulation' and 'modulating' in different applications. Chorus is a modulation, a Wah is a filter that can be modulated. :-)

[quote name='1976fenderhead' timestamp='1330719026' post='1562255'] ... can call ANY alteration to tone modulation, EQ, fuzz, compressor etc are all modulations because they alter what you hear. [/quote] This is exactly what I mean when I talk about modulation in general. [quote name='1976fenderhead' timestamp='1330719026' post='1562255'] So in my opinion there's not only the less important question of semantics, that the definition of modulation refers to LFO-induced alterations, but also the more important question that 'dialing down' a targeted part of the spectrum is very different from changing its properties by throwing another signal at it. The signal modulates it, the filter filters it. [/quote] I got to understand it all from a synth perspective. I never really used the term 'modulation' until recently. In fact before I made a point to start really understanding effects I didn't really know the relation between chorus, phaser etc etc. I see it in terms of VCO's, Filters, LFO's etc and classify them all as modulation - including FM (Frequency modulation) and pushing fuzz into wave forms that create interesting textures. I appreciate this goes against the masses interpretation of a modulation effect, but I'm not the only man that thinks in these terms. Anyway, when I get around to doing the blog post I'll discuss it in terms of both my application and the way in which manufacturers (and most folk in music circles) refer to them, like I have with the other stuff. In fact... I'll make reference to this very conversation! :-) I totally understand your disagreement of my stance on modulation and when talking about it in general it make sense I refer to LFO's as modulation and filters as filters. I save the rest for my own little world

[quote name='1976fenderhead' timestamp='1330712816' post='1562133'] er isn't wah a filter? [/quote] It is a band pass filter. When it starts being moved by your foot, or by auto-wah functions it is a filter being modulated. Modulation comes in many forms and is not really a 'effect' in itself. We class Phasers, Chorus etc as modulation and envelopes as filters but really they all come under the modulation 'family'. If we want to classify them correctly then a wah would be a filter and chorus, flanger, phaser etc would be LFO's. Then both could be considered 'modulation-type' effects.

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1330701238' post='1561871'] Ok, i'll be watching this forum for the link. My wah is a 3Leaf GR, it's a Lovetone clone and no expression, just plain simple auto-wah. [/quote] I know it well - It's on my pedalboard as well. My fav' envelope filter. :-)

Cheers buddy! Wah is a modulation! Depending on what you have, I'd assume its a band pass filter controlled by expression pedal... :-) LFO's and the like can take some real exploration so I thought I'd work on a run down of all the 'basic' styles of modulation and LFO's and how they react to low frequencies etc with some listening examples... Gimme a week!

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1330555147' post='1559499'] WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???? haha . One monster cab, coupled with a monster pedal board and a B-E-A-utiful bass. The extra 10hz lower this can does really makes a difference I think in getting super big clean lows. Not that the Compact is lacking. The BigTwinT is the perfect full range solution and Alex is super confident about his tweeter not blowing. even with Shep's sonic abuse! [/quote] I've thrown my all at it and that Tweeter is going strong! Very impressed!

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1330688358' post='1561539'] Great reading Shep! I also use my comp in the end (signal path on my sig) and find it's the best place for it to tame all the spikes generated by the fx. I use the EBS because it doesn't add (much, i suppose) volume to to signal when you play softer so that helps keeping my dynamics intact, i only need compression to soften the spikes. Keep posting more of this great stuf and share the links with us, congratulations [/quote] Thanks bud, really means a lot that folks enjoy reading this stuff. Post your reply on the blog as a comment as well - it encourages others to post! :-) Hopefully soon my blog posts will also be shared with the new 'Blog' tab at the top of the forum as well. I think the next post is looking like it will be Modulation vs Bass Frequencies...

New blog post a few of you may enjoy: [url="http://www.sheponbass.co.uk/blog/2012/3/1/signal-chain-basics-part-ii.html"]Shep on Bass: Signal Chain Basics, Part II[/url]

Neither could I! The bumpf about it is a bit rubbish. Basically it's a few tonal tweaks. From what I can tell those differences are very minor on a bass but stand out a little more with high end sound sources. I would describe the digital delay settings of the iB Mod version to have more attack and be a little choppier (though analogue and tape settings seem to be the same), also the modulation settings seem to be crisper and more refined. They are quite minor though! I'm told the panning and ping pong settings are the most changed versions but as I'll be using it in mono it doesn't effect me. I imagine the 'regular' version would impress me just as much. I'm not sure but I think the standard version only outputs tempo in milliseconds too (I forgot to check when I played them both) where as the iB version has MS and BPM options.

Just received my TC Electronic Nova Delay (iB Modified edition). WOW! I think my Boss DD-20 just got replaced!!

I like to support BC an all that so I thought I'd ask the community before I take it to Dan @ Music Inn or Colin @ Dave Mann. Some audible static issues/possible grounding work on a bass. I have exhausted every option at home and with my limited electronics experience, including EVERY bit of advice from others I'm every thread of the last 2 years on Basschat with folks asking for help over 'similar' issues. So anyone do this for a living in the community near by? Shep

[quote name='ShergoldSnickers' timestamp='1330415787' post='1556925'] I reckon that's about as close as it gets to a sublimely versatile rig. [/quote] Pretty much. The Genz is warmer and less hi-fi than I'm used to, but it has waaaaaaaaay more BALLS than I've ever had from an amp before and the sound just seems to really owe itself well to this cab. They are a fantastic pairing.

Yup - impressive mate. Fancy putting my board together in pictures? See you in a few years

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1330385588' post='1556782'] It's this one [/quote] Yeah thats the one I had. Sounds wicked. Maybe my amp/bass etc though too. Let us know how you get on in the band. Reuben! I supported them on main stage at Nottingham Rock City some years back. They were pretty awesome that night, but I was preoccupied with the fact I was playing on the same stage I'd seen all the bands I'd idolised playing on. Cool stuff.

Have you used it with the band/live yet? I loved mine for jamming until I needed to be heard in a mix....

Great set up Eskimo - Though I'd hate to see you try and stomp that Xerograph! I have some incoming additions to the board so should have some new pictures soon...

[quote name='Darkstrike' timestamp='1330383269' post='1556738'] With the Hipshot quick loading bridge, you can swap strings in like 2 minutes, not a big deal, IMO. [/quote] Agreed!

Always up for that. We are doing some European dates with 'Alright The Captain' later this year (check em' out if you have not already) and hopefully we'll get on the rad with them in the UK too. Quite a gap to cover between Nottingham & Aberdeen though!

[quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1330379693' post='1556634'] To be honest, let me play the roscoe and pedalboard and i'll be your wife! hahaha! [/quote] Interesting. I usually just say bring some biscuits to the studio and all is good. You're really keen! Currently running the Roscoe > Pedalboard > Genz Streamliner 900 > Big Twin T. BOOM! Find yourself in Nottingham anytime soon and the door is always open. For you to have a few hours trying stuff out, not to be my wife!

[quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1330378236' post='1556589'] I vote you move to Aberdeen dude [/quote] Ha. I'll see if I can escape the wife :-)