Ask JMJ a question thread - Page 2

Max Roberts · #21 03-05-2008, 08:57 AM

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sorry, it was an answer to you DBD question

TaySte_2000 · #22 03-05-2008, 08:58 AM

Oh yeah this one has been bugging me for ages what is the mixer for in the studio picture of the 2 boards?

Also what are you using for the clean DI you stated in one of the earlier answers.

Thanks

TaySte_2000 · #23 03-05-2008, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Max Roberts

sorry, it was an answer to you DBD question

See all these problems Toasted causes

jmjbassplayer · #24 03-05-2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TaySte_2000

Oh yeah this one has been bugging me for ages what is the mixer for in the studio picture of the 2 boards?

Also what are you using for the clean DI you stated in one of the earlier answers.

Thanks

Prolly just headphone cue system. DI under the board is an MXR DI...might hook up a Radial under there, though.

JMJ

dancehallclasher · #25 03-05-2008, 09:02 AM

I don't know where to start with questions about all those pedals so I'll just say thanks for chiming in, it's nice of you.

Also you have pretty cool hair.

Jared Lash · #26 03-05-2008, 09:05 AM

Not an effects question, but I've always been curious. How much free reign do you have when you write with Beck? Does he bring in songs with a bassline in mind or just let you do your thing? Or are you part of the songwriting process from the very beginning?

jmjbassplayer · #27 03-05-2008, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Max Roberts

sorry, it was an answer to you DBD question

ahh, cool

jmjbassplayer · #28 03-05-2008, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dancehallclasher

I don't know where to start with questions about all those pedals so I'll just say thanks for chiming in, it's nice of you.

Also you have pretty cool hair.

Cheers, dude! All good, a pleasure. My hair is a sentient creature that as of now I officially have no control over whatsoever.

McHaven · #29 03-05-2008, 09:09 AM

I must admit, I am not extremely familiar with your work, but what album could I get to hear the best example of your work with effects?

Also, how many effects are you using per song on average?

Turn them all on.

Also, how well does the Holy Grail Reverb work with bass? I believe I saw one on one of your boards.

TaySte_2000 · #30 03-05-2008, 09:10 AM

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Cheers, dude! All good, a pleasure. My hair is a sentient creature that as of now I officially have no control over whatsoever.

I hear Brian May has the same problem

**Adam Barkley** · #31 03-05-2008, 09:43 AM

This thread is about his board, playing and effects. Not anything else. Anything that even looks insulting will be deleted and infractions will be given.

Peace,
Adam

rasthedoctor · #32 03-05-2008, 10:24 AM

Sir Edward V · #33 03-05-2008, 10:26 AM

I don't really know your playing or anything about you other than you have **** tons of effects, and from reading this thread that you played/play? with beck, which is sweet

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**Adam Barkley** · #34 03-05-2008, 10:28 AM

Dave is going to prune this one of unrelated stuff.

Justin contacted us about returning and now that SC Bassboy is banned. To reiterate, if you want to have a chance to converse with a pro, act like a pro and show him some respect. This is the effects forum so try to keep it effects/playing related. Any insulting posts will be removed and I'll personally contact Paul about banning on the first offense. This issue has already came up and everyone can consider this a warning.

jmjbassplayer · #35 03-05-2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by McHaven

I must admit, I am not extremely familiar with your work, but what album could I get to hear the best example of your work with effects?

Also, how many effects are you using per song on average?

Turn them all on.

Also, how well does the Holy Grail Reverb work with bass? I believe I saw one on one of your boards.

Hmmm...effects are hard, 'cuz a lot of time I do stuff that's in the guitarist's realm. Good examples are:

Beck "Sea Change" (that's a tough one, because you have to play "figure out what's making that noise) and "Midnite Vultures"

Ima Robot, self-titled

Tori Amos, maybe Choirgirl Hotel

Air 10,000 Hz Legend

The score to "30 Days of Night". Most all the ambience and noise you hear, particularly the violent bits, is bass or cello.

I've done some of this stuff for BT that he's used across his projects for a while, but I can't point to a certain record.

I'll try to think of more, not sure right now. Definitely some movie scores, though the bass that I played in Ocean's 13 and stuff like that is just straight-up bass.

Per song? With Beck, it's usually 4-6 different pedals or combos. A total tap-dance.

Holy Grail actually doesn't work very well with bass, because as many of you may know the overall output is reduced as you turn up the effect. Kind of a bummer. I'm really needing a better spring, so I'm thinking of buying an external tank like a Fender and just keeping it on the floor in a loop, that way I can stomp on it and get the crashing sound.

Off to meeting and a rehearsal...I'll check in tomorrow.

Best,
JMJ

**SoComSurfing** · #36 03-05-2008, 10:39 AM

In picture #5, the assortment of loose pedals, what are the two in the center of the group, one being labeled "TGD", and the other being the white casing w/ 6 blue knobs?

Also, are there particulars on why the pedals pictured in #5 have not made their way onto boards, or is it more of a "flavor-of-the-month" type of deal?

Thank you for you valuable input to the TB community.

TaySte_2000 · #37 03-05-2008, 10:44 AM

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In picture #5, the assortment of loose pedals, what are the two in the center of the group, one being labeled "TGD", and the other being the white casing w/ 6 blue knobs?

Also, are there particulars on why the pedals pictured in #5 have not made their way onto boards, or is it more of a "flavor-of-the-month" type of deal?

Thank you for you valuable input to the TB community.

All those details are in the Pedalboards of the stars thread I listed all his pedals

**SoComSurfing** · #38 03-05-2008, 10:47 AM

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Holy Grail actually doesn't work very well with bass, because as many of you may know the overall output is reduced as you turn up the effect. Kind of a bummer. I'm really needing a better spring, so I'm thinking of buying an external tank like a Fender and just keeping it on the floor in a loop, that way I can stomp on it and get the crashing sound.

Off to meeting and a rehearsal...I'll check in tomorrow.

Best,
JMJ

Perhaps a compact unit like the Furman RV-1 would be a viable option. They're spring tanks in a 1-RU sized enclosure, so it wouldn't take up too much floor space, but still gives you the option of "crashing" the sound. They can be had pretty cheaply on eBay. While not as lush as that typical "Fender Reverb" sound (IIRC, they're 3-spring, 17" tanks), it may provide what you're looking for.

TaySte_2000 · #39 03-05-2008, 10:47 AM

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Per song? With Beck, it's usually 4-6 different pedals or combos. A total tap-dance.

See I was wondering about that how much your sound changed in a song, I thought god he must just turn on 5 pedals at the start of the song and leave them but it would explain the funky dance moves on stage changing loads of effects in and out

*cough*Gigrig16*cough*

**SoComSurfing** · #40 03-05-2008, 10:47 AM

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All those details are in the Pedalboards of the stars thread I listed all his pedals

Thanks. I got overwhelmed last time I went to that thread, but I'll be a little more patient this time.