Dr Tony Balls wrote: Sun Jul 30, 2023 6:14 am

GuyLaCroix wrote: Sat Jul 29, 2023 10:24 pm That and a Big Muff. Can't hang with it.

Have you tried one with a tone bypass?

Like the little wick switch the bass muff uses? That pedal is alright.

I know IEMs are a very useful tool, but seeing a band that was once a dynamic, energetic powerhouse play as a metronome perfect reproduction of their album, and seeing the whole band with IEMs, I just... I don't know. I haven't seen a band using ear monitors blow me away, just haven't

Meanwhile

man...I could see this but as a sound guy I absolutely love it when a band uses IEMs (although if I'm doing their monitor mixes too, I've noticed they can be extra fussy about getting everything just so).

In the band I'm in, I'd love it if Josh would start using them as he's the kind of singer that always wants his monitors turned up to feedback and then brought down slightly...which is always going to mean he's still going to eventually get feedback at some point during the set.

I have to wonder if this is not more a coming-of-age thing and less the IEMs. Bands that were once energetic have a tough time maintaining that vibe after another couple of albums when they have a little more tour money available to buy an IEM rig (a good whole band rig will be several thousand dollars).

Although it could be a fit thing where they're afraid to do anything that would shake them out of their head, but that really should never be the case if they chose the right surround. Again, more on the band.

IDK, give 'em a yelp review

To me it comes down to..

seeing a band that was once a dynamic, energetic powerhouse play as a metronome perfect reproduction of their album

..which I've seen without IEMs too. The fear of messing up and not taking chances is what makes the show boring IMO. Like, we already own the album, give us a show.

danielruder wrote: Sun Jul 30, 2023 1:56 pm

dontfeartheringo wrote: Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:36 am

Dr Tony Balls wrote: Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:33 am

Do you really need haptic feedback on something you just did by moving your leg and foot against a pedal/beater/head combination? Seems like you can feel that just fine.

Buddy, I have been SCREAMED AT because the Thumper wasn't functioning *perfectly.*

I'm not gonna name any names, but some drummers don't hear so good. Remember not to crank those IEMs, kids. Once the little hairs die, they're not coming back.

I recently worked at a big fancy rock show with a drummer from big fancy rock bands. I believe his biggest credit is White Zombie, or maybe just Rob Zombie.

This dude had IEM's + texas headphones (two monitors on each side) + a sub + FOUR thumpers duct-taped to his throne.

You may be surprised to know he still wanted more low-end.

That's because he's deaf. Probably couldn't hear someone slam a door on his head.

Garth wrote: Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:39 am
I have to wonder if this is not more a coming-of-age thing and less the IEMs. Bands that were once energetic have a tough time maintaining that vibe after another couple of albums when they have a little more tour money available to buy an IEM rig (a good whole band rig will be several thousand dollars).

That's likely a more apt assessment!

GuyLaCroix wrote: Sun Jul 30, 2023 2:17 pm

Dr Tony Balls wrote: Sun Jul 30, 2023 6:14 am

GuyLaCroix wrote: Sat Jul 29, 2023 10:24 pm That and a Big Muff. Can't hang with it.

Have you tried one with a tone bypass?

Like the little wick switch the bass muff uses? That pedal is alright.

The "wicker" is a bit different. In my experience what many big muff haters really dont like is the big muff tone stack. Bypass it or change it something more standard and its a whole different beast. Its what I did on the second PRF charity build a few years ago. It tends to un-Muff a Muff.

Roland MC-101.

Analog Way Video Switchers, or more exact, the Web RCS control interface and order of operations. Never has there been a more blatant display of the ideological divide between user and GUI developer in all of existence. What a horrid monstrosity! "Crop" resizes, and "Size" crops the layer. Horseshit.

All Roland gear made in the last decade.