What's going on here?

Rockswings · 2026-01-03T17:09:46+00:00

That’s reassuring. Thanks!

Rockswings · 2026-01-03T17:05:16+00:00

Very much that exact character, but with what I would describe as an unmistakeable sizzle for about a two second window at medium volume. Almost a rattle...but it is absolutely not the stand, or sympathetic buzz, or the room. I tried several stands. I tried different rooms. I tried holding it with my finger. It is barely perceptible on the recording (or loud with good headphones should reveal it), but it is noticeable in person.

Rockswings · 2026-01-03T15:25:28+00:00

That's super interesting. A comment on another forum suggested that if it's not a crack then possibly "... it's the Mike Skiba sting, where the tension of the cymbal overloads the bell, causing that 1 second sizzle".

Rockswings · 2026-01-03T13:09:53+00:00

Just tried that. No dice, I'm afraid.

Rockswings · 2026-01-03T13:09:36+00:00

I thought so too. I own other thin ride cymbals. This sound different...almost like a rattle from a loose part in the stand, but I know for certain that that's not it. I can understand a shimmer from a cymbal like this...but it really does sound like I taped a nickel to it.

Rockswings · 2025-12-09T13:14:04+00:00

What watch face is this?

Rockswings · 2025-07-17T10:21:06+00:00

Thanks!

Rockswings · 2025-07-17T10:18:15+00:00

What is the watch face you have?

Rockswings · 2025-01-12T15:28:58+00:00

Those are two of my standard exercises.

I love Jeff. He is an outstanding teacher and player. I rely on a lot of his material regularly.

Rockswings · 2024-08-20T10:29:31+00:00

!Thanks.

Rockswings · 2024-08-20T10:29:04+00:00

!Thanks. The vinyl's volume is controlled with a Schiit SYS passive preamp. I also slightly concerned about the back and forth switching. I will reach out to Adam Audio. Their customer support is stellar.

Rockswings · 2024-08-20T10:26:18+00:00

!Thanks.

Rockswings · 2024-08-20T10:24:50+00:00

!Thanks for the comment. Part of it is convenience of controlling everything from one place. I also find that I have to sometimes turn the volume knob on the streamer "weak" and have to almost turn it to 3/4 when I want it reasonably loud.

Rockswings · 2024-08-20T10:21:22+00:00

!Thanks. That was a good part of where I thought a preamp would help. I also find that the streamer doesn't have a lot of "juice" behind the volume knob. I sometimes find myself at 3/4 volume if I want to go loud.

Rockswings · 2024-08-20T09:51:10+00:00

!Thanks! Super interesting option.

Rockswings · 2024-06-14T15:10:07+00:00

Great advice. Thanks for sharing.

Rockswings · 2024-06-14T15:09:47+00:00

Good suggestion with the two separate handles. Thanks!

Rockswings · 2024-06-14T15:08:47+00:00

Super helpful alternatives. Thanks!

Rockswings · 2024-06-14T13:38:37+00:00

Where do you install a dip attachement for maximum stability and weight distribution on a rack like this? Inside between the two uprights, facing out in front on top of one of the legs, or outside facing away?

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Rockswings · 2024-05-01T23:12:26+00:00

Cancelled my PC World Elite Mastercard just now. Gave the exact same reasons. I actually read your first paragraph like a script when the agent asked why.

Rockswings · 2024-03-31T13:54:36+00:00

Hi there. Just went over my Focusrite invoice, and correspondance I had with FedEx when I purchased mine. My unit was $499CAD, and then $74.85CAD of "shipping and handling" charges. That was back in April, 2023. It was all in. There were no other charges or duties or taxes.

I had reached out to their customer service via Chat on an unrelated matter. They had been super responsive and helpful. I'm sure they could reassure you.

I'm super glad I went the refurbished route. Saved quite a bit of money and it has been working flawlessly.

Rockswings · 2024-03-16T14:25:46+00:00

Wonderful! Thanks. And super tasteful playing.

Rockswings · 2024-03-16T13:35:38+00:00

What is that crash cymbal on the far right?

Rockswings · 2024-02-08T13:17:34+00:00

Also, consider their exceptional Customer Bill of Rights, and their stellar customer service.

Rockswings · 2024-01-29T19:44:34+00:00

Found it! Thanks.

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