Recent content by Chippy147

Or are GC trying to pass off B stock for perfect. Their QC leaves something to be desired too letting this through.

That should not have passed quality control except as B stock or been refinished. The veneer showing isn't great, but the nut is terrible and you shouldn't accept it. If I saw that on a 300 series I would return it, never mind on a 1400. Ibby QC is normally top notch so this is a surprise.

Just a suggestion which may help if I've understood correctly. In the user manual on pages 20/21 it describes two 'pause' modes that the BB can operate in, namely normal pause and mute pause. Normal pause is the default, but mute pause may solve your problem. This would keep the MIDI clock...

Just downloaded the BB manual to check out the MIDI implementation and it only supports MIDI synch functions using the MIDI interface. That means it will only send/receive a MIDIclock message (to keep the devices in synch) and a start and stop message. On the plus side though, I think you may be...

Changing kits is certainly possible using MIDI by use of bank, programme and/or control change messages. I played synth in an earlier life (!) using a 'keytar' linked via MIDI to a Roland synth and could use the above messages to change voices on the fly for solos etc, which is what you would...

Having read the posts regarding our friend hasbeen, I don't see any criticism implied or taken. Also I, like many others, follow threads on mobile (cell), and see no job titles displayed. It seems to me that those who spit venom in their 'valuable' contribution rather than chilling and making a...

It's a lesser known fact, but an active bass can save you money. As it has a built in pre-amp, you can plug straight into a cab without the un-necessary expense of an amp. And the shorter signal path gives a cleaner, tighter sound. Win-win!