@jefff100, you might be interested in trying some settings from our Fender Rumble Club TONE POOL listing. It's a GoogleDocs spreadsheet that you can print out and take with you to the open mic. It, too, is linked on the wik page in my signature.
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@jefff100, you might be interested in trying some settings from our Fender Rumble Club TONE POOL listing. It's a GoogleDocs spreadsheet that you can print out and take with you to the open mic. It, too, is linked on the wik page in my signature.
Awesome! No need to print, Googe Docs opens right up on my phone.
Proud owner of a Fender Rumble 40 requesting to be part of this club.
I'm the bass player for my church's worship band. I picked up a Rumble 40 from Reverb and I think it sounds great. So far I've only used it for a practice amp as my bass is usually just run through the church's PA. It's handy to be able to connect my iPad to the Aux In and rehearse the songs via the Planning Center app.
I play an American Fender Jazz Bass and currently just have a tuner and Ovnifx Smoothie compressor.
I'm the bass player for my church's worship band. I picked up a Rumble 40 from Reverb and I think it sounds great. So far I've only used it for a practice amp as my bass is usually just run through the church's PA. It's handy to be able to connect my iPad to the Aux In and rehearse the songs via the Planning Center app.
I play an American Fender Jazz Bass and currently just have a tuner and Ovnifx Smoothie compressor.
So, if you get a good phone signal at the open mic you're good to go! My luck would be no signal when I try to count on it. So, I make printouts. 'Cause Murphy!
Welcome, DarkSword, my fellow P&W bassist. If you like the tones of the Rumble 40 it would make a great bass monitor as you send it's XLR Out to the PA. That way the PA gets those tones to pump out to the congregation! Plus it's got the built-in Delta Comp Limiter with dynamic compression for those sweet sounds.
As a point of(some)interest, I've never seen the room we're playing in NYE, so I'm taking the R40 and the R200c. First trip into the hall I'll take the bass and stand and see which amp I'll need, then bring it and my duffel on the second trip. It'll prolly be the 200c for headroom. IDK if there'll be FOH. One shot gigs can be a bit 'challenging'.
Any tips or tricks you can share on doing this, without plugging in? Or is it just the old eyeball of experience? Anyone? Anyone?
Not that I trust the old "hand-clap echo" test, or such. Actually, I guess I'm pretty spoiled and lazy, just taking my Rumble 500 combo to any unknown new venue, knowing it'll handle it fine.
Actually, I guess I'm pretty spoiled and lazy, just taking my Rumble 500 combo to any unknown new venue, knowing it'll handle it fine.
I used a Rumble 500 at an outdoor gig over the summer and it handled it just fine. We were under a shell that was likely designed for bands and the sound on stage and out front was good. PA support was there only for the singer, the rest of us played garage style. No problem keeping up with the guitar player's Marshall half stack.
Most of the gigs with the 3 or 4 piece rock group, I know the room. On this gig, because it's a private club(so I can't go check it out), 60 miles away, I'll take both amps to be certain. It's not like I won't have space in the vehicle.Any tips or tricks you can share on doing this, without plugging in? Or is it just the old eyeball of experience? Anyone? Anyone?
Not that I trust the old "hand-clap echo" test, or such. Actually, I guess I'm pretty spoiled and lazy, just taking my Rumble 500 combo to any unknown new venue, knowing it'll handle it fine.
So I never realized this before but I'm pretty sure the Rumbles OD is dynamic, much like an envelope filter.
I've got my gain at noon now to compensate for my much softer playing (I've been working on my technique a lot the past couple months) and the OD cranked to 3 o'clock. Now if I finger pick near the neck which I do for some songs where I want subtle OD it gives me it, but then if I use a pick or a pick with a boost pedal engaged I get the full on aggressive OD you'd expect from such high settings, but what really tipped me off to this is the amp doesn't overdrive harder with the boost engaged things just get fatter. So it's not so much a volume thing giving me more (to a point, if I turn down the gain I get a lower OD ceiling) but a dynamics thing.
At least that's how I'm perceiving it. Either way it's still gotta be my favorite bass OD.
I've got my gain at noon now to compensate for my much softer playing (I've been working on my technique a lot the past couple months) and the OD cranked to 3 o'clock. Now if I finger pick near the neck which I do for some songs where I want subtle OD it gives me it, but then if I use a pick or a pick with a boost pedal engaged I get the full on aggressive OD you'd expect from such high settings, but what really tipped me off to this is the amp doesn't overdrive harder with the boost engaged things just get fatter. So it's not so much a volume thing giving me more (to a point, if I turn down the gain I get a lower OD ceiling) but a dynamics thing.
At least that's how I'm perceiving it. Either way it's still gotta be my favorite bass OD.
Dude! You got it right. The V3 Fender Rumble Overdrive is most definitely dynamic. I has it's own dynamic compression circuitry built right in. No $100 stomp box can match it.
Hi fellow Rumblers,
Loving the achievable (range of) tone(s) of my Rumble 500 combo, over the diverse range of our bands songs set. We haven't gigged yet and hope to within next few months. Practising with the combo has been a joy. I always take it along, even though studio has in house amps.
I do have a slight concern with the Rumble 'clarity' in the mix. We have done crude recordings (phone) and my bass is pretty dirgey, notes not distinguishable etc. When I home record via amp/Scarlett audio interface, I get what I need sound wise. I know a decent track recording is required for the band and I am keen to do, so as to make proper judgement.
However, I have read a great deal about live sound (but no practical experience) and have got concerned that my playing style - fingers on flats (plus I love the vintage tone knob) with the 'rounded tone' of the Rumble is all contributing to a 'soft sound', in the mix.....
Anyone have similar issues ? Do Rumbles have maybe 'less crisp punch' than other modern amps and can adjustments be made to deliver ?
I did recently learn to boost master with less gain (thanks to the wiki here), which helps.
The 500 keeps up pretty well with the drums and 2 guitars, but I am wanting to get a 2 x 10 cab, for more headroom in a live situation - is this a good decision on unnecessary expense on first gig? I've not yet tried mic-ing up through PA
Thanks for any tips guys.....
Loving the achievable (range of) tone(s) of my Rumble 500 combo, over the diverse range of our bands songs set. We haven't gigged yet and hope to within next few months. Practising with the combo has been a joy. I always take it along, even though studio has in house amps.
I do have a slight concern with the Rumble 'clarity' in the mix. We have done crude recordings (phone) and my bass is pretty dirgey, notes not distinguishable etc. When I home record via amp/Scarlett audio interface, I get what I need sound wise. I know a decent track recording is required for the band and I am keen to do, so as to make proper judgement.
However, I have read a great deal about live sound (but no practical experience) and have got concerned that my playing style - fingers on flats (plus I love the vintage tone knob) with the 'rounded tone' of the Rumble is all contributing to a 'soft sound', in the mix.....
Anyone have similar issues ? Do Rumbles have maybe 'less crisp punch' than other modern amps and can adjustments be made to deliver ?
I did recently learn to boost master with less gain (thanks to the wiki here), which helps.
The 500 keeps up pretty well with the drums and 2 guitars, but I am wanting to get a 2 x 10 cab, for more headroom in a live situation - is this a good decision on unnecessary expense on first gig? I've not yet tried mic-ing up through PA
Thanks for any tips guys.....
It's a 100, & it sounds great thanks to some of the tips I learned on here.
I play mostly fingerstyle and found I hafta roll off a little bit o' bass-about 10 +/-. Also roll off some highs on the bass ['67 NR TBird w/ EB Cobalt flats].
[QUOTE="That way the PA gets those tones to pump out to the congregation! Plus it's got the built-in Delta Comp Limiter with dynamic compression for those sweet sounds.[/QUOTE]
First of all, thanks G-D & others on here. After experimenting with the tone pool spreadsheet, the tone I seem to like involves a slight boost to bass & low mids. D'Addario light flats. As someone on here recommended, I used those Dunlop Pure Grippy 2.0 picks. Tone rolled all the way back.
I hold the pick itself at a 45 degree angle or so feels like. Don't know that it's that much, but I certainly dig into the strings. It creates that boomp, & I tend to mute with both left & right hand in some weirdly quirky way.
I figured if I had my own sound, was dependable, & could play adequately, I'd be able to be more & more increasingly viable musically in the area as a bassist.
I'd like to find out more about what the Comp Limiter allows too. Thanks again!
If you are interested in hearing me pick mah bass, feel free to check out the public post of such on Facebook: "Dan Smith." There is an impromptu, one-take, one-track playing & singing, completely live cover of "Dire Wolf" by the Grateful Dead that I put on there for shiggles. I am really pleased with how it sounds & am currently networking locally around my area so I can start playing shows. It'll let you hear the sort of racket I get out of my stuff.
First of all, thanks G-D & others on here. After experimenting with the tone pool spreadsheet, the tone I seem to like involves a slight boost to bass & low mids. D'Addario light flats. As someone on here recommended, I used those Dunlop Pure Grippy 2.0 picks. Tone rolled all the way back.
I hold the pick itself at a 45 degree angle or so feels like. Don't know that it's that much, but I certainly dig into the strings. It creates that boomp, & I tend to mute with both left & right hand in some weirdly quirky way.
I figured if I had my own sound, was dependable, & could play adequately, I'd be able to be more & more increasingly viable musically in the area as a bassist.
I'd like to find out more about what the Comp Limiter allows too. Thanks again!
If you are interested in hearing me pick mah bass, feel free to check out the public post of such on Facebook: "Dan Smith." There is an impromptu, one-take, one-track playing & singing, completely live cover of "Dire Wolf" by the Grateful Dead that I put on there for shiggles. I am really pleased with how it sounds & am currently networking locally around my area so I can start playing shows. It'll let you hear the sort of racket I get out of my stuff.
Well now that Linnin has had his chance to pi$$ in your Cheerios, insult you, and provide you with no friendly or constructive help, as usual, let me just say that I think that once you do have a chance to record yourself correctly, you will be pleased with the live sound you get, and the Line out or XLR out will give you a VERY nice tone through the PA. I have been very pleased with mine. I can highly recommend the 210 ext cab as well, I love mine. Every amp has its own "sound" and sometimes it may not be for everyone....but give it a chance.
Now, @Linnin, you can have the floor and proceed with your regularly scheduled snarky attitude and general BS
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Samsung doesn't even publish the specs for the microphone in my S7 Edge, but I'm certain it's optimized for the voice spectrum. You're lucky you get any bass at all.
If you have an Android phone, you can get eXtream's USB Audio Recorder app (less than $7). That, a USB Host OTG cable, any class-compliant audio i/f (I use an old Presonus AudioBox 44VSL) and a decent mic will give you what you're looking for.
eXtream also makes the Audio Evolution Mobile DAW for Android (also about $7). You can get their USB class-compliant driver via in-app purchase instead of having to buy the Audio Recorder app.
If you have an Apple phone, it's my understanding that you need Apple's camera cable (like the OTG cable) for the USB port. You should then be able to connect a class-compliant audio i/f (NOT one that supports being powered ONLY via USB; the phone can't power it) and use Apple's iPhone DAW (GarageBand?).
Here's the cabling info and a (long) list of devices supported by eXtream's USB driver.
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If you have one of the newer Apple phones that doesn't have a USB port, you have my sympathy.
If you have an Android phone, you can get eXtream's USB Audio Recorder app (less than $7). That, a USB Host OTG cable, any class-compliant audio i/f (I use an old Presonus AudioBox 44VSL) and a decent mic will give you what you're looking for.
eXtream also makes the Audio Evolution Mobile DAW for Android (also about $7). You can get their USB class-compliant driver via in-app purchase instead of having to buy the Audio Recorder app.
If you have an Apple phone, it's my understanding that you need Apple's camera cable (like the OTG cable) for the USB port. You should then be able to connect a class-compliant audio i/f (NOT one that supports being powered ONLY via USB; the phone can't power it) and use Apple's iPhone DAW (GarageBand?).
Here's the cabling info and a (long) list of devices supported by eXtream's USB driver.
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If you have one of the newer Apple phones that doesn't have a USB port, you have my sympathy.
Rumble overdrive, I love it!
It boggles my mind when other (non-Rumble users) talk about throwing pedals in front of their amp for distortion or o/d.
I've avoided using an amp w/o enough gain for years & intend on continuing in this manner.
It boggles my mind when other (non-Rumble users) talk about throwing pedals in front of their amp for distortion or o/d.
I've avoided using an amp w/o enough gain for years & intend on continuing in this manner.
Thank You! I wouldn't want anyone to be disappointed. Let alone you. A happy day to you all.Now, @Linnin, you can have the floor and proceed with your regularly scheduled snarky attitude and general BS
I'm frustrated we still haven't done some studio recordings. The others seem OK to rough it and avoid the cost. No regrets, I Bloody love the Rumble - its got soul for my Fender Jazz. Other amps I tested - Markbass, TC Electronic, Aguilar, Ashdown seemed empty.....
