Recent content by Alex Rigney

Oh, for sure. They do create a more mid-ranged sound and can be overbearing, but if you know to cut the mids a little (I've been throwing on the Ultra-lo on my Ampeg PF-800, which scoops a bit of the mids, and keeping the midrange frequency boosted and centered at 450 [knowledge courtesy of...

Thank you, groove pump! I love my EMGs. I'm really picky about my tone and they really help me with dialing in that "me" sound. I've never actually had a passive bass, but I played one in studio band in high school and did not care for how bland it sounded. I agree that active gives a whole lot...

Thank you for all of your help Derrico. I couldn't have asked for more well-thought and informative answers. I look forward to hearing more from people (hopefully as knowledgable as you) on Talkbass. Glad to be a member of the community!

Yes. I'm simply running the head into the cabinet. Do you have any valuable tips on something I should be doing differently other than that? I also have a Markbass compressor. Any tips on how this can help me achieve a better tone in a live mix? I can utilize it pretty well, but I'm always open...

According to the Ampeg PF-series [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] (pages 11-12), here's what you're working with on the PF-800: Ultra Lo boosts 2dB at 40Hz while cutting 10dB at 500 Hz. The bass control gives up to +/- 12 dB centered at 40 Hz. Midrange gives you up to 10 dB boost or 20 dB of...

Oh man that's a lot of really good reference. How do these frequencies correlate with the knobs on the amp? Let's say everything is set flat (and I'm aware that it's different with every amp), in physical terms, how do I know I'm boosting these frequencies using my bass, mid, frequency, and...

Hey, everyone. I've always been a lurker of Talkbass, but I decided to join up today. I've played bass for six years and have played with quite a few projects of diverse genres. My beckon for enlightenment stems from an important problem that's perplexed me since I've begun. EQ. Yep. No clue...