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Post by DrFurry on May 9, 2005 17:09:37 GMT
I think there should be a big geek meet and we can play with each others toys  Ok...that sounds rude ;D But there is some bitchin' stuff in there I'd like to try out! ....just off to read a review on the Boss HF-2. BTW anyone know any good phasers that don't sound too digital? I've got one of the current Ibanez phasers, the PH7. Like their delay pedal, it doesn't sound too digital like the Boss ones, it's surprisingly analogue-sounding for a mass market pedal. I played it next to one of the old AD99 and really it wasn't worth having to pay double the price for the AD99. I got mine in Canada for 30 bucks secondhand, dunno how much they'd cost over here. Failing that, maybe try the Electro Harmonix Small Stone, it's got a nice sound to it as well. |
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Post by cadd on May 9, 2005 17:31:30 GMT
Re playing over backing tracks. Both the Crate Amps I own have a phono input. Just go to Richer Sounds and get one of the phono leads for hooking personal equipment up to an Aux input. You can hook up your CD/MD etc and play your backing stuff through the amp while on your knees in front of it, head thrown back, eyes closed, foam dripping down the corners of your mouth. You can probably play your guitar while doing this as well.
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Post by Mills on May 9, 2005 17:32:37 GMT
Lots of bands use iPods for that these days, or minidiscs, or a sequencer device like a Groovebox, which can do drum tracks and synth too. That'd be dangerous, I might start drifting into Drum "N" Bass territory. I'll just rig up my portable cd player and press the buttons with a pointy stick attached to my big toe. |
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Post by Mills on May 9, 2005 17:34:11 GMT
Cadd, good plan, I'll go look at my amp, see if there's said hole.
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Post by cadd on May 9, 2005 18:03:30 GMT
On the Crates it's the usual double input on the front panel, same as an Auxiliary input on the back of a hifi. Just get one of the leads that have one smaller plug on one end and two normal sized ones at the other.
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Post by John Brainlove on May 9, 2005 18:28:24 GMT
Never use a CD player to run a backing track for a gig, it's not stable enough... as soon as it gets to gig volume they skip like crazy, no matter what you put under them... even offstage. Even minidiscs can skip if there's too much bass.
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Post by thomfa on May 9, 2005 19:25:13 GMT
I dropped my (acoustc) guitar the other day (the strap fell off, I'm not a retard) and the nut broke in half. Took it in to the guitar shop today and they said just stick it back together with superglue. I've done this and its holding up fine so far, but they said if it breaks again I'll have to spend FIFTY POUNDS  on a replacement nut. Does this sound realistic? I had a look on ebay and there were nuts going for £2-£3. Also if the nut does break again is it worth getting a new one? The guitar itself is only worth about £150-£200 and I'm thinking of getting a new electro-acoustic anyway. |
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Post by cadd on May 9, 2005 20:12:14 GMT
Check the size of the windows on the shop. If they're big they can see you coming a mile off.
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Post by DrFurry on May 9, 2005 20:40:22 GMT
Re. nuts. It does depend what you get. I had my Epiphone upgraded with a spanking bone nut and it really did make a huge difference to the sound, perhaps more than the pickup change in the bridge position did. By the osund of it, you're pretyt much into the idea of a new guitar (and what guitar player isn't into the idea of having another guitar?!?) so perhaps going witha pre-slotted plastic one on Ebay is a good choice. I refitted my crappy Strat and it was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be.
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Post by Senses on May 10, 2005 7:29:15 GMT
TY for the advice - I'm gonna check the Ibanez one out!
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Post by Senses on May 10, 2005 8:56:52 GMT
Also just thought one of our guys wants to experiment a bit with synths. Anyone know any good ones to start with? We're just wanting to add some layers into the music and have it there as a tool to experiment with
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Post by thewitchisdead on May 10, 2005 15:46:32 GMT
Depends on your budget, but investing in a laptop and a midi controller is a great way to start playing with synth sounds, and with the quality of vst instruments coming out it'll be cheaper (and a lot lighter) in the long run.
In terms of classic synths though the following are the ones that i always hear mentioned:
ARP odessey
Farfissa
Moog
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Post by cadd on May 10, 2005 16:01:24 GMT
Casio Tonebank. The whole of the music on Half Man Half Biscuits £19.99 From Argos is recorded from one of these and the song title gives you an idea of their value, although they're obviously priceless.
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Post by Smileadelic on May 10, 2005 16:03:35 GMT
Depends on your budget, but investing in a laptop and a midi controller is a great way to start playing with synth sounds, and with the quality of vst instruments coming out it'll be cheaper (and a lot lighter) in the long run. In terms of classic synths though the following are the ones that i always hear mentioned: ARP odessey Farfissa Moog I concur in everything you just said ;D Crazy VST instruments are where it's at. Like the Delay Lama (which, incidentally, is every bit as cool as it sounds). Get yourself AudioMulch and some cool plugins, and a decent soundcard. Run a sample or two through the Granulator. Press play. Enjoy! |
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Post by thewitchisdead on May 10, 2005 16:20:49 GMT
I LOVE the delay lama,
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Ok...that sounds rude ;D
on a replacement nut.