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Post by flashart on Jan 9, 2017 11:19:00 GMT
I'm playing my little Fender 245sce into a Boss DD500. I like the fingerpicked sound but it's strummed sound has too much " percussive clank" . I know that is desirable in some styles but I'd like something smoother sounding.
The Fishman pickup has a pickup/ body blend control which helps a little.The DD500, while just a delay pedal has a billion tweakable settings. Or do I need another pedal? EQ or Compressor? Any help would be gratefully received.
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Post by flashart on Jan 5, 2017 17:54:42 GMT
Because I'm an old rocker at heart. You can't beat a bit of Blackmore.
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Post by flashart on Dec 3, 2016 12:01:57 GMT
I'm a big fan of PMT in Brum. The staff are always brilliant to me. Funny, patient and well informed. Big stores offer more choice. They obviously are in it to make a profit but I have no problem recommending them.
Unlike the "other" chain store in Brum...
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Post by flashart on Nov 30, 2016 17:53:16 GMT
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Post by flashart on Oct 17, 2016 12:02:29 GMT
This is currently a hypothetical question at the moment*, but if I wanted a handbuilt nylon string tuned down one whole step, how would correct tension be achieved?
Is it a longer scale length or a longer string? ie from bridge to tuner post? Or doesn't it matter?
*Funds a bit tight dontcha know, can I pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today?
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Post by flashart on Oct 10, 2016 14:54:04 GMT
Because I swore to only use my powers for good, here's my guide to how I make MIDI backing tracks without a keyboard.
MIDI is digital music made by small electronic elves. They read traditional sheet music which I create using the old but excellent and free Musedit program for Windows, or Crescendo for Android. This can also can be written within other music programs using a piano roll.(For those moments when you can't get the staff)
Once you have your written masterpiece, save/export it as a MIDI file. You will then need another program called a DAW.This will allow you to play and arrange both MIDI and audio files, as well as allowing drum patterns and effects to be added. For Windows, I find that Sonar is the DAW that is always open. While for Android, I use Audio Evolution. Open the DAW and create a new project.Add a MIDI track and import your opus into that track.
Okay, here's the genius bit.Remember those elves? They need instruments to play. You find these in something called VSTs.A VST is a synthesizer that mimics instruments or other sounds.The range is astounding.Some are free, some are eyewateringly expensive.So once you have put the work into writing the original score, you can audition it with any instrument ,or sometimes group of instruments ie a string quartet, or even noises and effects. So now your dream of sonata in Gm for tuba, dog barks and assorted screams can now be a reality.Point the midi file at the VST and play.
From this point you can change tempo and key, or simply use this as a backing tracking to record your audio. Then save/export the whole lot as an mp3 etc.
As with any process, there's a learning curve. What I've found is that most programs will do over and above what you require, but sometimes it isn't immediately obvious how to do it.
Hopefully, that little taster may encourage some to dip their toes.My main use is to write synth "washes" or textures to provide atmosphere behind my guitar and harmonica noodling.
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Post by flashart on Oct 5, 2016 15:13:07 GMT
I bought an Eko 12 Ranger Custom a while ago. Solid spruce top, very low action, a lovely player.I bought it as my teacher had one when I first started learning and I think I'd also seen Jimmy Page with one.I know it's an often overlooked brand, but I wonder if anyone else regularly uses one?
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