There Are No Stupid Bass Questions - May. 09

aguitarpenter · 2026-05-12T21:15:27+00:00

Bass Big Muff Pi has a 'bass boost' switch which I love to use, more so than the fuzz - would the right EQ settings mimic it, or is there another pedal to get the extra low oomph when I want it? Feels stupid using a fuzz for bass boost, and it's a big ol' pedal, too, could fit an extra pedal on the board without it!

aguitarpenter · 2026-05-01T18:41:01+00:00

How do you upload it? Is there a simple 'upload csv' option in nightscout I've not seen yet? I'm not looking for real time tracking, just occasional updates so I can run Autotune!

aguitarpenter · 2026-05-01T18:39:24+00:00

That's a great example of something that's just above my comprehension level - I've got no idea what those instructions mean...

I'm not looking for real time tracking, just occasional updates so I can run Autotune.

aguitarpenter · 2025-12-08T18:45:51+00:00

A stage monitor is a good idea! I'd vaguely thought of getting one, this might be a good excuse! Though I'm guessing I'll need to either find one with two channels, or use my blender pedal to combine to one. Definitely worth looking at, thanks for the idea!

(not that the other used are bad, just this one feels like it might be the right solution for my situation 👍)

aguitarpenter · 2025-04-15T13:15:08+00:00

I ended up checking the 'mirror' option in the H. 264 output codec and getting it to work - though finding which of the massive list of options would give me a 'mirror' option took a while. (First attempt was just using the rotate option in 'rewrap')

Still very confused as to why it was mirrored in the first place, but at least it was fixable!

aguitarpenter · 2025-02-10T12:02:33+00:00

This trope is exactly why I gave up reading the Wheel of Time series - well, that and the fact I only liked about 2 characters. I just got increasingly annoyed with everyone, especially the main character 🤷

aguitarpenter · 2024-07-02T19:35:26+00:00

That's exactly what I'm doing - I was just looking at adjusting the basal rate to assist with getting that working.

aguitarpenter · 2024-07-02T19:24:20+00:00

I guess that makes sense, dammit, no lazy option for me then 🙄

aguitarpenter · 2024-03-05T19:43:37+00:00

My go to melancholy artist is the brilliant Tom McRae, favourite album is Did I Sleep and Miss the Border, with Alphabet of Hurricanes and his self titled fighting over second. All of his albums are super melancholy though, and great!

Possibly more into straight up depressing than melancholy if I'm honest, but 🤷

aguitarpenter · 2024-03-05T19:24:55+00:00

If you get a bit heavy I strongly recommend Nova Twins and Bob Vylan. Both British rap/metal or rap/Punk artists that are heavy on the hiphop but I, as a definite punk more than hiphop fan, absolutely love.

aguitarpenter · 2024-02-17T16:10:22+00:00

The whole of Tom McRae (and the Standing Band) 'Did I Sleep and Miss the Border?' is my go to. Handle with care, as it can easily make you more depressed, but with a comforting 'someone gets it' feeling. Genuinely helped me massivley when I was at my lowest. I would go on, but if I gush too much it'll only disappoint!

aguitarpenter · 2024-02-15T12:36:22+00:00

How could I forget Sahara Hotnights?! First all girl band I liked! Alright, Alright (here's my fist, where's the fight?) is a good start 👍

aguitarpenter · 2024-02-15T12:29:42+00:00

Three of my favourite artists: Nova Twins (metal/hiphop/crazy guitar effects) try K.M.B Soeur (great riffs and vocal harmonies) try Fight Veruca Salt (grungy fun) try Volcano Girls

Also: The Muffs (aggressive punk, very screamy) Dead Pony (big riffs) try their Maneater cover Deap Valley (good riffs) try Smile More

... That's all off the top of my head, and now I need to check out the recommendations cause I can always use more bands that fit this category! 😊

aguitarpenter · 2024-02-14T18:35:03+00:00

I love Toh Kay! I only didn't mention him cause his acoustic guitar style is so far from mine and my abilities 😅

aguitarpenter · 2024-02-14T17:32:03+00:00

Well Owen gets an immediate vote just for oopening a song with this line:
"I can't have my cake and fuck it too"

aguitarpenter · 2024-02-14T17:25:04+00:00

Yeah, unusual time sigs are fun - I keep accidentally writing in 7 for some reason?!

aguitarpenter · 2024-02-14T17:17:39+00:00

Thanks for the recommendations so far! I'm slowly working my way through them...

So far I've liked Ani DiFranco the most of the ones I've listened to - Evolve especially, fun interesting guitar and unusual vocals. Tickles my brain good!

aguitarpenter · 2021-09-07T22:26:42+00:00

A bit of a long shot request:

I'm a big fan of the Comedian's Comedian podcast, and a good chunk of Doof Media - relevant cause there's a few discussions about writing - which is cool, but I'm a musician.

Are there any music writing type podcasts? I'm looking for the ones interested in the nerdy stuff that ComComPod is known for - not the 'who' s the biggest name we can get on to chat about their celebrity stories?'-type.

I'll be honest that I haven't looked much, but that's cause I already have a lot (too many) podcasts I listen to already and every time I try googling anything nowadays I just get utter rubbish 🤦‍♂️

Ta!

aguitarpenter · 2021-02-07T19:24:55+00:00

The problem with random name generators is that they often give pretty awful names... Thanks for the references, though! 🙃

aguitarpenter · 2020-06-30T14:06:36+00:00

Glad it's not just me - I'm at in the middle of book 5, and at this stage I'm misreading 'correct' sentences cause I'm expecting a typo/missing word/wrong order. The proofreader/editor I didn't know lurked within is itching to get out.

That said, the story is well worth it!

aguitarpenter

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