MrDinsdale

Yeah the input levels are more use for side chaining so like the noise gate example you can adjust the threshold relative to the device input rather than the noise gate block input level. Super handy for higher gain patches. It’s really fun for modulation though so when you dig in hard you can have parameters react differently. I set up some fun tape delays where digging in harder past a certain level would give more Wow and flutter etc the harder you played so the effects are a little more dynamic.

I can’t find any videos on it but one cool effect was using the Slicer effect but using an assign with the Internal Pedal set to a sine wave to control the “Pattern” parameter which results in a random sounding glitchy stutter. Great for building lofi patches. There’s some great examples of the kind of weird effects you can create here:

Here’s a good example for configuring a far more effective side chained noise gate via assigns. It allows far tighter control of threshold based on input levels: The QC has something very similar with sidechained compressors and gates however there’s something nice about having this level of control. if you’re creative, you can get some very cool effects out of it by utilising some of these assigns.

I wonder if this was a newer feature because I’m sure the option wasn’t there previously.

Oooo that’s good to know, totally missed that option!

Ahhh I assumed the GX would be the same as the GT which gives quite a few options for assigns.

A lot of multifx I’ve tried support some form of parameter assignment to midi and physical switches/expression pedals however I’ve not seen any others (or at least worked out how to do it) that allowed parameters to be assigned to input/output levels or oscillators etc.

The only one I’ve found that let you do stuff like binding parameters to input levels or oscillating waves was the MOD Dwarf. The Dwarf was way deeper in what it allowed but with a significantly steeper learning curve. The Dwarf also allowed you to do crazy stuff with its CV system allowing to set random value generators and stuff like that.

Oooooo that’s interesting! I’ll try it again in that case! I haven’t updated it since I got it so maybe that’s it, I think the change between the release version and updated one were only to volume knob so can’t imagine there’s any change to functionality!

Parameter assigns are great wish more multifaceted had similar functionality. Being able to tie parameters to input level or to waveforms is very cool, especially when you want to do something a little out of the ordinary.

It doesn’t I’m afraid, just the input of the bass. Not sure if there are any camera apps that would let you record the built in mic at the same time but it definitely doesn’t record Bluetooth audio.

For me anything over 1k is an expensive bass, a big consideration though is how replaceable it is and how much attention it would attract. My main bass is a Schecter P4 Exotic which I’ve modded with Turner Pickups, the bass + hardware is over 1k which makes it a luxury item (not considering the time to route new pickup cavities and making a custom scratch plate) for me but I know if anything happened I could replace it or at least get something similar. It’s also fairly inconspicuous, just a P with some funny pickups and Schecter isn’t a super desired brand to my knowledge. I don’t really mind taking it to gigs even though it’ll make me nervous leaving it around backstage etc from time to time. My Alpher bass (in production) will cost significantly more and will be a one of a kind with a long lead time. It’s going to be a lot more flashy too with a very figured burl top etc and looks expensive. It won’t be accompanying me on any gigs!

He actually got on stage and played a few songs with a band I’m filling in for next month so I’ve got a little extra bias. Just seems like a top chap.

I think the thing I like about Danny is beyond the brash Yorkshire humour is a genuine love for music. I do enjoy his deep dives into some of the ridiculous stuff that’s happening in the music industry, glad someone’s talking about it and not dancing around the subject.

Diversity is good, it’d be sad if all entertainment was middle of the road enough to appeal to everyone. There’s an insane amount of content and entertainment out there which is immediately accessible thanks to the internet. The overwhelming majority has no interest for me either, if I don’t like stuff I just move on, there’s plenty for everyone.