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The advice from the review is a good starting point... Our very own guru 51m0n and other's have said it depends on the player, the desired effect, the bass used and the technique you're employing on the song etc. etc. What you want the compressor to do dictates how you set it up. If you just want a basic compression... Aim for 4:1 or more or less to taste, Slow attack, fast release and set the threshold 5-10dB's or more/less depending on how it fits in for your playing/desired compression amount. From a basic setting you could tweak the attack until the compression effect is very apparent (possibly too much by this point) so back it off until it's at a point where it's not as apparent or where you're happy with it. You could play with the release time so that the metering is returning to zero after each note or on every other note but again it depends what you want it to do or what you think you want it to do and if it's sounding how you like it. If you're using some slap techniques you may want to change things up to make it work for that style or if you're changing bass it may need tweaked again. Record a loop and use the controls in real time to hear whats happening. All part of the fun! The actual specific settings won't be that important so use your ears and discover what its doing as a unit. Compression is kinda personal so what works for one may not work for the other!

I thought I had you 😀

From the review you posted... "There’s no real need to stray from the basics with either guitar or bass: stick to soft knee, normal side chain and fast timing and it’s just a question of tweaking the ratio and threshold to taste then playing with the gain and EQ for balance. Hiss never becomes a problem, and dialing in some gritty tape saturation can be a great way to further energise a clean tone." I can already hear the reply with the usual excuses "creative home use"' 'personal enjoyment' , 'get to grips with in XX months' etc. etc. I get that one has to consider the value add while exercising due diligence and focus on the strategic execution but opaque management jargon aside don't be a craddock, just take it to a gig plug in. Go with the basic setting as listed above (maybe leaving the tape saturation out initially). Then step on and off through the gig and hear what it can do. If you like it leave it on, if you don't like it turn it off. I call it Blue Sky Thinking I'm sure half of bass chat will support me when I say... Do it! Do it!

Some rick-ups in a jazz will be bangin!

I should say I thought the head stock was boggin not the bass.

Looks like someone designed that with a hangover! Absolutely boggin'!

Me! Nah of course it wasn’t

http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Gruv_Gear_straps.html BD have them in stock 👍 I hear good things about the Dave Ellefson strap very adjustable!

Is the Yamaha passive? Heavier basses can be a drag - no pun intended. I thought you were on the lightweight quest as I know from experience there are some great lighter weight 5'ers out there. Have the Ibanez's been relegated to back up duty these days?

@Al Krow Meant to ask how did the new Spector do on the gig? You mentioned that you'd get it out for a trial.

I was gonna say the DGTC has Bass LoMid HiMid

Yup

Losing My Religion - the one with the mandolin and Everybody Hurts were massive REM tunes and they’ve had much success before and after these two tunes.

The cab sounds good! Nice and clear!

See from about 5:35 on this clip to help with setting this up.

its saying video unavailable - might not be fully uploaded yet? Have you just posted it this morning?

Cheers fella

Parallel mixing and setting the crossover should retain low end with any effect chain on the stomp. It’s all how you set the signal path so low end loss with dirt or any effect becomes a non issue once one figures this out.

If the stomp doesn’t have a synth engine is it fair to compare it to pedal which does? Comparing delay or drive makes sense but if an effect isn’t listed in the stomps modeling or effects list then it can’t really be criticised. It’s like saying a zoom has built in drum loops so it wins? Just an observation.

Solid advice!

Thanks man! It is pretty tasty and you’re always welcome to try it again any time.

I live in Edinburgh and while this sort of gig might be great for a local it’s still a royal p-iss take considering the cost of admission. In theory none of the military bands are getting paid but as civilians there should be remuneration as they wouldn’t be on the pay role or recruit your band internally for active or retired personnel.

How was the box park gig? I recall you saying it was a ‘big space’!

Looking forward to the clips. Have you been go pro’ing gigs? Our singer has just bought one and we have a few track done

I’m possibly wrong but on a two pick up bass with both pick ups on you’ll get that mid scoop be they a JJ, PJ or even two MM style pick ups. That’s been my experience over the years. I’m sure there’s some ‘science’ behind it!