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[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1391384353' post='2356659'] Do we really imagine that people watch some handheld smartphone footage of a concert and think to themselves 'that was good, no need to see them myself now'? I doubt anyone in the industry is really stupid enough to believe that sort of argument, though I accept it's a convenient and headline-grabbing way of putting a figure on their supposed losses. Fact is, people will click on a crappy YouTube video if it's there but won't really care if it's not there. There's no lost revenue involved. [/quote] I much prefer a shaky, sh*t sounding video of a gig to an official HD, high quality version where I can here I don't just get to see the back of some blokes head, or a tiny stage in the distance...makes me feel like I'm actually there.

[quote name='vsmith1' timestamp='1391418620' post='2356785'] RSE = as stated above is the Realistic Sound Engine. In GP 6 you can turn on and off the RSE sound banks by using either F2 or menu Sound>RSE. You might want to check the Audio Devices in that menu just below as well. If it is choppy then are you sure that there's no other process chunking away - so see what the Activity Monitor shows up. Do other audio apps behave or could it be a Mac OS-level audio issue? [/quote] I tried GarageBand yesterday, as it was the only programme I could think was in any way similar, no problems. I opened GP6 up today and it seems to be working fine... Thanks for the tips and advice, I'll bear them in mind if it occurs again. Cheers

Cheers Liam, it's under preferences on a Mac. Switched it off, closed down and restarted GP, still no good though I think there must be an issue with the Mac as I, welk my wife, fixed the laptop. A similar thing happened with Tuxguitar on my mac I seem to remember

It's 6.1.2, the original. My wife has found a repair for the laptop, a 'cleaner' file from GP. That seems to have resolved the problems there. The Mac however What's the RSE? If you excuse my stupidity

I have GP6 installed on my Mac and on my Windows laptop. (It comes with a 5 machine license) Today both machines are suffering problems, neither will play back GP files. On the mac it just sounds as if someone's hitting their head on a piano and on the laptop as soon as you press play it says it can't open and says to shut the programme down. I've also noticed that the notation won't display properly, it's all misaligned and has 'font missing' all over it. According to my laptop GP6 is an incompatible program. I've uninstalled and reinstalled and run the repair update for GP6 and nothing works. I'm at a loss. It seems very bizarre that both machines are effected.

I've just picked up a DBX166A. Does a nice job and was cheap. The compressor on the Zoom B2 pedal I had I could never get on with

Thank you both. I suppose really I knew it was more bother than it was worth I'll get a set of trucks in stead

As with most things in life, it's just best to fiddle with your knobs until you get a satisfactory outcome.

I'm toying with the idea of replacing the drivers in my Ampeg cab (B410HLF). As with most older 410s it's not light. I was thinking of putting some Neo drivers in it but haven't a clue what would be a suitable replacement. The cab measures 650mm(H)x580mm(W)x450mm(D) The ports are 65mm(H)x260mm(W)x260(D) - I think. Currently it's a 4ohm cab. I'd like to keep the character of the cab, it's got a lovely amount of of low end. Cheers

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1391171864' post='2354046'] Every band is different. As bass player you should really try to fit into a certain frequency range that either complements or contrasts with the other instruments. Of course, the frequency range available will depend on the type of instruments in your band and subtle things like how the drummer tunes his/her kit, the sound that the guitarist(s) favour(s), whether you have a keyboard player with a wandering left hand, etc. You can only really find your frequency "pocket" by playing together with your band. The "pocket" will also vary from room to room and even little things like changing strings can have an effect! From my point of view (shared by many) I like my bass tone to "fit" with or into the overall band sound. There is no point turning up and insisting that "this is my sound, this is what I have always used" when you sonically disappear into the drum kit and the keyboards or rhythm guitar! If you want to be heard, and want to complement the band - you may have to change your sound quite radically. Usually, what sounds good at home or in solo practice, sounds poor in a band context. Too much bass muddies up the mix, but too little makes the band sound weak (if you are playing on backline only - through a decent PA you will get all your bass end through the FOH speakers anyway). Despite what others have said, mids are your friend here. They can give definition and the [b][i]impression of[/i][/b] volume without actually having to turn up. Bass amps do not handle bass frequencies very efficiently, so unless you have a massive amp and lots of speakers you will not hear much low end anyway. Choose your mid frequencies carefully though, as they can sound harsh, scratchy, shouty or nasal (aren't there some great words for describing sounds! ). Get it right though, and you should be clearly audible and able to add to the overall mix In reality, only trial and error will help you find the frequency pocket that works for you and your band. [/quote] ^this, a lot.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1391111810' post='2353490'] We often refer to electricity as being a 'positive' and 'negative'. We have two wires. Often the screening (or 'earth'...) is used as one of these wires. Ordinary guitar jack cables are like this; the signal goes through the centre wire, and flows back via the screening (also called 'ground'...). All well and good, and inexpensive, but when we need to use longer cable runs, such a s a 'snake' multipair from stage to console at back of hall, these inexpensive cables pick up interferences (hum, transient spikes...). To reduce this pollution, the signals goes through two distinct wires, which have a common screening. Neither of the signal wires go to earth; they are seperate. Where two pins sufficed for 'unbalanced' jacks, three are required for 'balanced' signals. Microphone XLR cables are an example. The material using balanced signals will typically be designed for receiving low-level signals, independant from the earth screening. The pins, impedance etc are designed to cater for this. That's the role of the DI. Any clearer..? [/quote] Perfect explanation, thanks. I won't have a puzzled look on my face when someone mentions it next

This is my Basschat rig. The amp I bought from Dave Vader, the cab from Rasta and the Compressor from Discreet. That just leaves the EQ unit and rack which I bought new. Gallien Krueger Backline 600 Behringer Ultragraph 1502 DBX 166A Ampeg B410HLF It's loud! The addition of the EQ and Compressor has made the amp's on board overdrive channel sound a lot better and is now usable. As Dave said when I bought it from him, it can be a bit pants. Now it's vastly improved. [attachment=153667:20140130_180144.jpg] [attachment=153668:20140130_180203.jpg] [attachment=153669:20140131_112613.jpg] [attachment=153670:20140131_112622.jpg]

Definitely get to see your Dr as soon as possible.

What does balanced signal mean? Most often referred in respect of DI.

I looked at building a 1212/6. The cost of the drivers alone put me off. Unless you really enjoy, and have time for the actual building, then you can pick up a very good commercial cab for similar or less money 2nd hand.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1390862572' post='2350740'] Same applies here Jack, I get paid in the punk covers band, don`t in the other two, but enjoy all bands equally. It`s my hobby. Blokes playing sunday morning football as their hobby don`t get paid (I don`t think?) so I consider it very fortunate that I can get paid doing my hobby. [/quote] Say for a minute your thing is sunday morning football. There you are and a few dozen people roll up to watch you play. What if the owner of the pitch thinks s/he can make a few quid by charging those spectators a fee to watch your game...and then, he starts selling refreshments to the spectators and making some more money. S/he then employs someone to take the money and sell the refreshments. Who's not getting a cut from the money made from the entertainment? Jack let slip how he regards music as an occupation as he has a 'grown up' job. Being a musician isn't a grown up proper job?

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1390851775' post='2350444'] Outstanding work gents. So nobody here plays music because they enjoy playing music? If you're not getting paid, it's no fun, right? Ah well, must just me be then. Again. [/quote] Why does having fun in your chosen occupation preclude you from being compensated for it?? Is there something immoral or unethical about having fun and earning money? I play because I love music but sometimes it's not fun. Sometimes I'd rather stay home, watch the tele, eat biscuits, drink tea and annoy the wife by farting all night - but then I get the times where I get lost in the whole music thing and farting isn't so appealing

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1390848427' post='2350347'] Nige, I ignored this bit first time around but now that it's been re-quoted (approvingly) I feel I have to point out the elephant in the room. The plumber isn't plumbing because he/she likes plumbing and because plumbing is fun and sexy and fulfilling and leads to a great social life and some really cool experiences. They do it for the money. [/quote] There are many non-musicians who enjoy what they do that get paid. My brother, for instance, is a designer, he loves his job, has met some very interesting, fascinating and sometimes famous people doing it and has been to some jaw dropping places in the world to work. Should he do his job for free simply because he enjoys it and has had some great experiences doing so? The answer is no, hence to elephant int the room falls flat on its arse

Throwoff has seen them for £373

I can see how if one was expecting Fender to create a line of amps that cloned Genz Benz one might be dissappointed. However, I don't think Fender were ever going to do that. The cabs are black boxes with silver cloth grills, like many other cabs. The heads, I think they're ok, probably a bit of a marmite product I suppose. I've used the previous Rumble 350 combo and the 410 cab with the 350 head...no complaints from me, a really good sound especially considering it's not expensive.

Look good and probably sound good, but...the spec listings on the site are rubbish and confusing. I can't see a speaker config for the Rumble 500 combo

Wow. Love the orderlyness of the innards. Great that it's got that sound you've been hunting down. 70kg? That's more than I weigh

Huge thanks Pete, and dots are great . Cheers.

Anyone know where I can get my grubby little hands on a bass chart/transcription for Piece Of My Heart by Janis Joplin? (or the original by Erma Franklin) Cheers

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1389488657' post='2334824'] That's how 99.99% of the population of the planet earn their living. Why are artists (musicians, poets, authors...) so different..? How does a farmer, growing inedible green-purple carrots, get to sell his wares..? Answer: he doesn't. The end product (physical or not...) has to have some interest in the eyes of others. If I write rubbish songs, I wouldn't expect to earn a living from that, and to prove [i]that [/i]point, I don't (or didn't...). [/quote] Farmers get paid for simply having land. It's nationalised industry where the capital is in private hands. Furthermore, farmers who have in a lot of cases inherited their farms can now earn 10's of thousands by leasing the land to renewable energy companies. Money for no effort at all.