Excellent point. I thought the EX was fine and hopefully can get it working again but I wouldn't say it was doing anything so unique or particularly interesting that I have really been missing it over the years.Curry Pervert wrote: Tue Dec 26, 2023 12:30 pmPrice seems ok-ish. But do bear in mind that being old, it could still fail at any time.Garth wrote: Fri Dec 22, 2023 8:48 am Korg Poly 800 on local CL for $300
I have an EX800 already and have loved it for quite a while despite its limitations but my unit developed terribly weak output and is unusable. Not sure if it can be repaired or not.
Lots of interesting things you could get new for similar or not much more money.
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472^ This is key.Garth wrote: Tue Dec 26, 2023 10:20 pm I wouldn't say it was doing anything so unique or particularly interesting that I have really been missing it over the years.
If I might be so bold, a couple of suggestions to check out. (apologies if you're already aware of this stuff)
If you want to stick with something analogue the Bass Station 2 is an excellent mono, or you could even get a decent sounding poly for similar money in the Dreadbox Nymphes.
For more interesting/unusual stuff, the Korg Opsix is a great take on FM with some extra twists, or alternatively the Arturia Microfreak packs a lot into a small space.
Dave N. wrote:Most of us are here because we’re trying to keep some spark of an idea from going out.
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473Yeah I got an opsix when they were getting blown out on the Reverb site. Still haven't cracked the code on FM synthesis yet but hopefully someday. I may get a Minilogue at some point instead.Curry Pervert wrote: Wed Dec 27, 2023 5:13 pm For more interesting/unusual stuff, the Korg Opsix is a great take on FM with some extra twists, or alternatively the Arturia Microfreak packs a lot into a small space.
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474Sophisticated AIs probably can't even crack the code of FM synthesis. Apes aping each other might be able to. if you gave them a million years they could probably write a Shakespeare play eventually. But intuitive, simple quick solutions are key for apes.Garth wrote: Sun Dec 31, 2023 1:15 pmYeah I got an opsix when they were getting blown out on the Reverb site. Still haven't cracked the code on FM synthesis yet but hopefully someday. I may get a Minilogue at some point instead.Curry Pervert wrote: Wed Dec 27, 2023 5:13 pm For more interesting/unusual stuff, the Korg Opsix is a great take on FM with some extra twists, or alternatively the Arturia Microfreak packs a lot into a small space.
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475My bass guitar is the very inexpensive Ibanez Soundgear P/J, originally my little brother's first bass, which I converted into a fretless a few years ago.
I am holding off invasive thoughts about buying a fretted (semi-)acoustic bass. Before I act on that impulse, I will:
1. wire in a J bridge pickup and the G&L PTB passive tone circuit (presently there is just the P pickup in circuit)
2. log three months of min. 4 days/wk no-bullshit practice
I am holding off invasive thoughts about buying a fretted (semi-)acoustic bass. Before I act on that impulse, I will:
1. wire in a J bridge pickup and the G&L PTB passive tone circuit (presently there is just the P pickup in circuit)
2. log three months of min. 4 days/wk no-bullshit practice
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476Minilogue is a good little synth at a decent price, the main downfall IMO being the 4 voice limit, YMMV.Garth wrote: Sun Dec 31, 2023 1:15 pmYeah I got an opsix when they were getting blown out on the Reverb site. Still haven't cracked the code on FM synthesis yet but hopefully someday. I may get a Minilogue at some point instead.Curry Pervert wrote: Wed Dec 27, 2023 5:13 pm For more interesting/unusual stuff, the Korg Opsix is a great take on FM with some extra twists, or alternatively the Arturia Microfreak packs a lot into a small space.
Dave N. wrote:Most of us are here because we’re trying to keep some spark of an idea from going out.
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477This actually aligns with something that i've been thinking about lately....dfglv wrote: Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:53 am My bass guitar is the very inexpensive Ibanez Soundgear P/J, originally my little brother's first bass, which I converted into a fretless a few years ago.
I am holding off invasive thoughts about buying a fretted (semi-)acoustic bass. Before I act on that impulse, I will:
1. wire in a J bridge pickup and the G&L PTB passive tone circuit (presently there is just the P pickup in circuit)
2. log three months of min. 4 days/wk no-bullshit practice
I have a Jazz Bass that I like, but the double volume knob is a drag for me since I want to turn everything off with just one knob. I rarely mix the pickups anyway, they're just both always up. I *also* have a G&L L-1000 that I like and it has a three knob situation with volume, treble-cut, bass-cut. It also has a switch to select pickup wiring: single coil, parallel humbucking, and series humbucking. I am of the opinion that series humbucking is the best and i'm thinking about just wiring my jazz bass this way.
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478There’s probably a way to turn one volume into a master volume, and then other into a balance/blend knob between the two pickups (using a dual pot like in a Klon?). That way you can still get all the sounds and also have a single volume knob.Dr Tony Balls wrote: Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:51 amThis actually aligns with something that i've been thinking about lately....dfglv wrote: Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:53 am My bass guitar is the very inexpensive Ibanez Soundgear P/J, originally my little brother's first bass, which I converted into a fretless a few years ago.
I am holding off invasive thoughts about buying a fretted (semi-)acoustic bass. Before I act on that impulse, I will:
1. wire in a J bridge pickup and the G&L PTB passive tone circuit (presently there is just the P pickup in circuit)
2. log three months of min. 4 days/wk no-bullshit practice
I have a Jazz Bass that I like, but the double volume knob is a drag for me since I want to turn everything off with just one knob. I rarely mix the pickups anyway, they're just both always up. I *also* have a G&L L-1000 that I like and it has a three knob situation with volume, treble-cut, bass-cut. It also has a switch to select pickup wiring: single coil, parallel humbucking, and series humbucking. I am of the opinion that series humbucking is the best and i'm thinking about just wiring my jazz bass this way.
Boom!
https://guitarelectronics.com/jazz-bass ... d-control/
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479I’ve been watching some pre-Nevermind Nirvana live shows when I’m up late on baby duty when they show up in my algorithm on YouTube, and dear lord now I want a DS-1 but I don’t want to pay more than $30 for one.
Band: www.bracketsseattle.bandcamp.com
Old band: www.burnpermits.bandcamp.com
Older band: www.policeteeth.bandcamp.com
Old band: www.burnpermits.bandcamp.com
Older band: www.policeteeth.bandcamp.com
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480$30 is a bit low, it seems, but Reverb is chock full of ~$45 options. Not that it matters much, but brand new they're only $60!tallchris wrote: Fri Jan 05, 2024 12:34 pm I’ve been watching some pre-Nevermind Nirvana live shows when I’m up late on baby duty when they show up in my algorithm on YouTube, and dear lord now I want a DS-1 but I don’t want to pay more than $30 for one.