ianrendall Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 (edited) If you could invent something to help your musical endeavours, what would it be? I’d invent a snare drum that only reacts to drumsticks and not outside acoustic interference. Edited October 5, 2018 by ianrendall 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Something that blocks out the internet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 (edited) Easy! A recording machine with one of those pads you stick to your skull, and it records the phantastiblime songs that your brain comes up with and plays inside your head. As this is a good machine, it'll also write down the dots in Sibelius or similar so you can edit them and build upon them. I've wanted this machine since being a child, and I'm 62 now. If someone invents it, I'll pay 350 quid if need be... 😁 Edited October 6, 2018 by BassTractor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 An autonomous double bass that gets itself to the gig so I don’t have to get it in and out of the car. Then further on a development so it plays itself and I don’t even have to turn up to the gig. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Something a bit more down to earth from me....straps that enable you to strap your (bass) head to the speaker when transporting them on a barrow/truck. A smaller version of the ratchet straps Truck drivers use to hold their load in place. There must be something similar out there already but I can't find it....or should I just get in contact with Dragon's Den? Actually I was right: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-5m-x-25mm-Blue-RATCHET-TIE-DOWN-Claw-STRAP-800kg/112781398897?epid=11013928676&hash=item1a424b9371:g:sDoAAOSwATtabgDI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 @TheGreek wouldn't a couple of bungee cords do the job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 32 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Something a bit more down to earth from me....straps that enable you to strap your (bass) head to the speaker when transporting them on a barrow/truck. A smaller version of the ratchet straps Truck drivers use to hold their load in place. There must be something similar out there already but I can't find it....or should I just get in contact with Dragon's Den? Actually I was right: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-5m-x-25mm-Blue-RATCHET-TIE-DOWN-Claw-STRAP-800kg/112781398897?epid=11013928676&hash=item1a424b9371:g:sDoAAOSwATtabgDI I bought these all in a pack ,the ratchet straps would be ideal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 The machine from Joe90 - I think we'll load up the John Paul Jones tonight, professor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 11 minutes ago, BreadBin said: @TheGreek wouldn't a couple of bungee cords do the job? Bungees might be "good enough"...I would trust these more.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 The ratchets in the set I bought have plastic coated hooks,so less chance of scratching the equipment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 A grip strap (whatever it's called?) would probably do. I have two that I use to strap my mic stand & guitar stand together for easy transportation. The guitarist uses a couple for the PA stands and his mic stand. I think they came from Wilco I've cut mine down and re-sealed the cut edge with a cigarette lighter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I would invent a glove that syncs up with your brain that makes my hands to do what I'm actually telling them to do!! 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Everything wireless with no power needed 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Does that mean you could stay at home and play the gig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Just now, TheGreek said: Does that mean you could stay at home and play the gig? Yes or at the bar (down the road) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 On 06/10/2018 at 19:53, Norris said: A grip strap (whatever it's called?) would probably do. Confirmed. I've used two of those per 30 kg kayak on the car roof, and have driven 100 mph through Germany with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I think they're called 'Cam lock straps' and yes, I use them all the time with kayaks, surfboards and paddleboards on the roof of my car with no problems. A lot easier than ratchet straps, which, quite frankly, are a pain in the Aris. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 On 06/10/2018 at 07:16, BassTractor said: Easy! A recording machine with one of those pads you stick to your skull, and it records the phantastiblime songs that your brain comes up with and plays inside your head. As this is a good machine, it'll also write down the dots in Sibelius or similar so you can edit them and build upon them. I've wanted this machine since being a child, and I'm 62 now. If someone invents it, I'll pay 350 quid if need be... 😁 Does it do TAB? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Automated reliable band mates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 21 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said: Does it do TAB? Sorry, no. It only does Pepsi Max and some energy drinks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 On 10/06/2018 at 18:53, Norris said: A grip strap (whatever it's called?) would probably do. I have two that I use to strap my mic stand & guitar stand together for easy transportation. The guitarist uses a couple for the PA stands and his mic stand. I think they came from Wilco I've cut mine down and re-sealed the cut edge with a cigarette lighter Cam straps - used to use them for fixing giant banners to football / rugby stadiums. They're brilliant, as strong as ratchet straps & less bulky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 On 05/10/2018 at 21:06, ianrendall said: If you could invent something to help your musical endeavours, what would it be? I’d invent a snare drum that only reacts to drumsticks and not outside acoustic interference. That would be rubbish! The snare rattling with the other drums gives the drum kit part of it's sound! I do turn mine off during the intros to songs etc as it just rattling along with a bass or guitar is a bit annoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 How about a piece of plastic or metal which you could hold between your fingers and use to strike the strings on your guitar or bass.....I'm thinking about something that looks like this: ...but what would I call it??? a "Pick"? Maybe a "plectrum"?? What do you think?? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, TheGreek said: How about a piece of plastic or metal which you could hold between your fingers and use to strike the strings on your guitar or bass.....I'm thinking about something that looks like this: ...but what would I call it??? a "Pick"? Maybe a "plectrum"?? What do you think?? Oh no! Not again!! A 'pickstrum' ? Edited October 8, 2018 by Teebs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 44 minutes ago, TheGreek said: How about a piece of plastic or metal which you could hold between your fingers and use to strike the strings on your guitar or bass.....I'm thinking about something that looks like this: ...but what would I call it??? a "Pick"? Maybe a "plectrum"?? What do you think?? I can't see it catching on, especially in that colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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