Doc H

15 hours ago, HOOK said:

Overthinking...perhaps.  Have you checked out any of the Darkglass profiles?  I just took a look...they're out there.  And there are ridiculous VST profiles that come stock with the Kemper.  I have a hard time thinking the Kemper wouldn't suffice in one way or the other.

Yeah, I have. Even tried to profile the Darkglass Infinity that I have. It doesn’t quite sound right though. 

6 hours ago, Jim Roseberry said:

We play a fair bit around Central OH.

Our bass player used to carry an Ampeg bass amp (which was run DI out to FOH).

He now uses an Ampeg preamp.

With proper sound, monitoring is never an issue.

We've played shows opening for Night Ranger, Dokken, Brett Michaels, Lynch Mob, etc... as well as many smaller shows... and Kent's P-Bass always sounds good.

Nobody misses the Amp. 😉

That’s it exactly! I hate lugging around what I don’t necessarily need. I’m just one of those guys that likes being Johnny on the spot when the stars don’t line up and the PA is crap, there’s a house bass back line and that amp is crap….. but there’s a cabinet that could get me half the way there. 
 

I’m probably overthinking this. 

6 hours ago, michaelhanson said:

Maybe this is a silly question, but as another Bass player who also plays guitar when needed, won’t the Kemper capture a Bass head and cabinet well?  

I ask because I have seen other players use a Helix, Sansamp or even now Tonex has captured Bass amps and cabs. 

For me my Bass came out of my Markbass head direct out and to front of the house most of the time.  I usually ran it low volume through the cab, even while going to the mixer, just so I could feel some vibration.  
 

 

Yes the Kemper would. But I just can’t get it to replicate the way that the Darkglass  Infinity sounds. You’d think that wouldn’t be a problem for the profiler. But for some reason I just can’t get it dialed in. And like guitar, for me tone is part of the feel that inspires how I play.

There is that one off gig every once in a while where the PA is…. Well, not all there but there’s usually a back line where the amp is crap but there’s at least a cabinet. I currently have a Positive Grid modeling bass amp that will fit in the back pack. But you know…. Sometimes you just don’t find out till you’re there. and I guess I’ve gotten an infatuation with the Darkglass.

I’m thinking maybe a call into Seymour Duncan might be in order tomorrow. 

2 minutes ago, Notes_Norton said:

What's your EQ IQ?

Which ear?

Hmm.... So Avid gets bought and less than a month later perpetual licenses are offered once again. I must of missed that press release. I've been on a perpetual license for the last 7 years. 🤔

(I was going to drop this question on the Talk Bass forum but the musicians there seem to be rather against the idea of playing without a cabinet). I've gone with a Kemper for guitar and really have it optimized for what I play. All good there.

I'd like to do the same with bass and I am looking to center everything around a Darkglass Infinity preamp. Its got everything I need for a plug and go rig. plus I use it already for recording bass in the studio.

Here's the rub. For the Kemper I'll be toting a Seymour Duncan Power Stage for those instances that I need to power a cab (this is happening less and less with IEMs being affordable and most venues not arguing about supporting them anymore). But I come to a dead end for the bass, with the only option I can find being the Ashdown Ant. However this would mean using the Ashdown preamp that's built-in (maybe - if it doesn't color the sound I've already gotten with the Darkglass).

Is anyone aware of a throw it in a backpack Class D pedalboard power amp that would support the frequency range of a bass?

32 minutes ago, craigb said:

They started blaring opera (the kind where they fat lady sings) into their parking lot.  Made a big difference! 😆

I found this both humorous and interesting. 
 

McDonalds after 17:00

On 10/31/2022 at 2:37 PM, craigb said:

A golden would never leave a smelly present. 
 

ok maybe. Our Gracie would leave some smelly farts and smile from the relief. 

16 hours ago, Bapu said:

I wanted to replace my mid-grade drum overhead mics to these:

 

But I got this instead:

 

First off I, got mine brand new for $954 with tax and shipping on reverb.com.

Why would I get one mic in place of two? Well on deep dive the Sphere can actually operate as a stereo mic when positioned directly between the front and back capsule.

And, the software emulates the Coles, so I 'get' the Coles sound for less than a third of the price. And I get to sell my two Sennheiser condenser mics for a little mo9re cash back.

Nice Ed. I hope it brings many hours of recorded joy. 

1 hour ago, kennywtelejazz said:

 

                                                       

🤣

I feel your Pain Wibbles

                                          

                                                       What I wanted :

    

                                                              What I got :

Kenny

Kenny, think of it this way, the dog will never sue you for half of your music gear outta spite. 

2 hours ago, Bapu said:

I'm not familiar with that one. What brand is it Doc?

Ibanez BTB745

21 hours ago, bitflipper said:

Yes, Geddy was quite the talented gymnast, playing the Taurus pedals, synthesizer, and singing all at once. At least nobody's gonna expect that from me.

Alex had a set of Taurus pedals on his side of the stage too. (I worked several of their shows when I was with Bill Graham Presents). Crafty little devils, weren't they?

13 hours ago, kennywtelejazz said:

 

  Woah !What ever that sandwich is , it's a real Pecker Wrecker !          Yeah that could be me in a couple years if I'm not careful .

               

 

Kenny

It's bigger on the outside than it is on the inside. No it's not my Tardis I'm speaking about. - Doc

On 10/26/2022 at 1:27 PM, paulo said:

"Very cute indeed. Until they grow up and start using my lawns as their toilet."

S.Strummer 2009

I confirm that the quote is accurate and attributed to Strummy.