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Double Bass Audio Sprockets ToneDexter

#261
James May said:
All comments welcome.
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What slope are you proposing James, normal HPFs come in 12 or 24 db/octave.

For live use displaying the frequency that the HPF is set to is relatively unimportant, but if you have the ability to display it then why not.

The 2 main uses for it are -
1. Taming a bad room or stage with low frequency resonances muddy up your sound.
2. Cutting low end that you cannot hear that eats up power amp output and speaker excursion.

In case 1 you increase the frequency until the problem goes away or is acceptable.
2. You increase the frequency until you notice your sound changes then back it off until it just returns.
James May said:
We could do either 6dB/octave or 12dB/octave. Preference?
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12db/oct
 
#262
James May said:
We are planning to release V1.33 asap. It will implement the fix for the bug flatback discovered, where some WaveMaps got thin sounding during blend. It will work with existing WaveMaps you've already got.

Now, to the topic of a variable HPF. We have been listening to all your comments, and are considering implementing the following scheme. We aren't saying for sure we're going to do it at this point, but it would be very helpful and influential for those of you who care about this to comment on this proposal:

The existing notch and treble controls would stay as is.

The bass control would be dual mode. Upper half of the range would function as is - as a variable boost low shelving filter. Lower half of the range would become a variable highpass filter (instead of the existing variable cut low shelf). So, when the knob is at center, EQ is effectively off or flat. As you turn the knob CCW, the HPF would sweep up from below 20Hz to something like 150Hz when fully CCW. Display would show frequency. Range TBD. Turning the knob CW from center would be the same as now with the display showing the dB boost of the low shelf.

All comments welcome.
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As far as I'm concerned, you could make the entire bass knob a HPF filter. I've never encountered a situation where I've needed to boost the bass; it's always cutting the bass, if anything.
 
#266
Dear James Sprocketeer,

HPF would be fine, and i would prefer 12db/octave. The dexter is one of the best units i used for upright bass amplification in the last 3 decades. Even with a budget microfone you get good results. At this moment, i can say that the cardioid ones are better than the omnidirectionals, they produce too much unwanted room or ambience. Fortunately it can only store 22 wavemaps, otherwise i couldn´t stop checkin´ out new ones every day. Thanks.
 
#267
James May said:
We could do either 6dB/octave or 12dB/octave. Preference?
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Yeah. I’d vote for 12dB/octave too. Back in the piezo only days, 6 wasn’t enough to get rid of things.

I’m the only one that uses the bass EQ to boost a few dB, I guess... I do appreciate the function remaining. I’m running a FC and a Chadwick, and kinda like a few dB down at 63 where that filter is. Even listening back in the studio after capturing it, it’s really nice to add a bit to make it anchor. Live is the same...the MAS cabs are known for authoritative bottom too, and I really never have the need for an HPF.

The fact that the TD is becoming a one stop shop and eliminating so many pieces of gear makes it a real threat.
 
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#270
Eric, I hate extra boxes and I am really digging the TD in a minimalist straight into the amp thing, but the Stat B works really well. Better then my other pickup so far. Worked really nicely with all my old WM's but then I made a new one with the Stat B and a small condenser and it's killing. Gunna switch over to the Stat, extra box or not.
 
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#274
Nathan Levine said:
Ordered! Only one thing...

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Paint it BLACK !
Yes, i was thinking the same....the double bass is a traditional instrument, made of wood , half of my gigs are for "traditional situations" (weddings, cocktail party, etc...) where the "look" makes 50% of the job. A RED box maybe is great for rock or similar but for jazz and soft situations, a "classy" black Tonedexter will be better (at least this is my opinion). So it would be great to have the option of a black TD for the bass version.
 
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#275
massimo said:
Paint it BLACK !
Yes, i was thinking the same....the double bass is a traditional instrument, made of wood , half of my gigs are for "traditional situations" (weddings, cocktail party, etc...) where the "look" makes 50% of the job. A RED box maybe is great for rock or similar but for jazz and soft situations, a "classy" black Tonedexter will be better (at least this is my opinion). So it would be great to have the option of a black TD for the bass version.
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but what about the rockabilly guys? they'll need to make one with pinstripes for them
 
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#278
Really liking the Stat B with this box. Seems to work really well with the WM's (I thought they were going to be too similar) but now I am thinking about how to hook it up minimally. Velcro I guess or a micro pedal board. THen I gotta loose the amp get a powered speaker....
 
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flatback said:
Eric, I hate extra boxes and I am really digging the TD in a minimalist straight into the amp thing, but the Stat B works really well. Better then my other pickup so far. Worked really nicely with all my old WM's but then I made a new one with the Stat B and a small condenser and it's killing. Gunna switch over to the Stat, extra box or not.
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Very cool. Glad I brought it up.
 
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