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1) The "Fender Rumble Club" is a thread in the "Amps & Cabs" subforum. You are correct that "Post a Reply" is the way to add a post/comment to the thread.
2) The XLR out on your Rumble is an audio output. To get that into your iPad, you will need a Class Compliant audio interface that can connect to your iPad via a Lightning-to-USB cable. You'll also need a cable that is XLR male to 1/4" TRS male to connect the Rumble to the audio interface.. The XLR connectors on audio interfaces are for low level microphone connections. The XLR output from the Rumble is Line Level. Consider the following video:
I recommend the Focusrite Scarlett Solo or similar. As I mentioned, you need a Line Level input on the audio interface. The low-end audio interfaces typically offer mic and instrument inputs, but not line level.
Scarlett Solo
I also have a headphone (1/8 male) to Lightening connector that I haven’t tried from Rumble 40 to iPad. Not sure whether this connection will work. I assume that, even if it did, it will mute the Rumble 40 speaker (since the speaker is muted when I use headphones).
Will the XLR to audio to iPad interface leave the Rumble 40 speaker operating?
Thanks!
Certainly, Steve-O. 
Yes, as this is your 11th post in The Club, and your 68th on TalkBass, I'd say you're getting the hang of it! And the three TB threads you started look like you're doing it correctly.
A TB "Club" is just a regular thread that gives some context and background to certain topics. Other threads may also address the same, or slightly different, topics. Linking different threads can help "sew" them together. See the TalkBass Clubs and Special Interest Groups INDEX for links to many other threads that may be of interest.
A TB "Club" is just a regular thread that gives some context and background to certain topics. Other threads may also address the same, or slightly different, topics. Linking different threads can help "sew" them together. See the TalkBass Clubs and Special Interest Groups INDEX for links to many other threads that may be of interest.
I'm not familiar with GarageBand on an iPad, but I would think that could work. Yes, multi-tracking can be lots of fun! 
No, connecting a Rumble's XLR doesn't mute it's speaker. Only a plug in the Headphone jack does that.
Hope this helps.
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No, connecting a Rumble's XLR doesn't mute it's speaker. Only a plug in the Headphone jack does that.
Hope this helps.
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Certainly, Steve-O.
Yes, as this is your 11th post in The Club, and your 68th on TalkBass, I'd say you're getting the hang of it! And the three TB threads you started look like you're doing it correctly.
A TB "Club" is just a regular thread that gives some context and background to certain topics. Other threads may also address the same, or slightly different, topics. Linking different threads can help "sew" them together. See the TalkBass Clubs and Special Interest Groups INDEX for links to many other threads that may be of interest.
I'm not familiar with GarageBand on an iPad, but I would think that could work. Yes, multi-tracking can be lots of fun!
No, connecting a Rumble's XLR doesn't mute it's speaker. Only a plug in the Headphone jack does that.
Hope this helps.
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Thanks, sure appreciate all the info!
In light of LeMaar's post above, you may need to send the Headphone signal to an audio interface, as well. But that could work, too. And, yes, using the Headphone jack most certainly will mute your Rumble's speaker. So, you'll need to monitor your playing from the interface or the iPad. 
IMO, your 1/8” male-to-lightening is best used for streaming music from your iPad into the Rumble's Aux for better music sound when playing along!
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IMO, your 1/8” male-to-lightening is best used for streaming music from your iPad into the Rumble's Aux for better music sound when playing along!
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That’s what I bought that cable to do - but haven’t done yet. Tend to play along to the iPad through a Bluetooth speaker so far.
IMO, your 1/8” male-to-lightening is best used for streaming music from your iPad into the Rumble's Aux for better music sound when playing along!
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Just for the record, it's "Lightning". Lightening is what you do to your hair that used to be called "bleaching".
Thanks for the reminder “lightning vs lightening”. I got it correct in my, roughly, 1 of 3 references so far.
Lightening is also what auto manufacturers do to increase gas mileage.
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“Ride the Lightening” would be a completely different song.
800c arrived. Passed the first hurdle, it fits under my desk table.
Wow, that's a lotta bass tone. Guess I got used to the flat response from the Peavey MiniMAX. Turned down the bass control a bit, all is well.
The top graph is with EQ set at 12 (noon).
Thanks. I went from a Rumble 40 to the Peavey+a Hartke cab, and back to the R800. Same voicing on the R40 as the R800. (Which I like.) The Peavey with everything at noon is completely flat. Wanted something with enough power to be articulate, which the Peavey can do, but missed the Rumble sound. The 800 is way overkill for me, but liked the idea of the neo speakers and light weight.
Rumble 800 ordered and on the way, expected Sunday. It will join my R100 and R40.
Gotta catch 'em all!Rumble 800 ordered and on the way, expected Sunday. It will join my R100 and R40.
AWRIGHT!Rumble 800 ordered and on the way, expected Sunday. It will join my R100 and R40.
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This is just some directionless noodling, but still interesting. Yet another proof that what goes around, comes around.
I had a MAX112 for awhile. Traded it for something I could actually use.
Realized today that I'm at roughly my 1 year anniversary with my Rumble 800c, and wanted to post a little update/review for those folks considering one. Been playing bass for almost 40 years, have had a number of amps over the years, with them getting smaller/lighter each iteration. My thoughts based on my use over the last year:
Were it stolen today I'd go right out and buy another one. May it Rumble on for many more years.
From my last gig. Reverend bass now sold, as it turns out I don't like a really wide neck. Still, it sounded great through the 800c
- 800c is 20 pounds lighter than my MB Walkabout Scout. Notable difference. Walkabout hasn't left the house in the last year other than to get it serviced prior to a possible sale.
- All the power needed. Playing in a Dead band these days (2 guitars, bass, keys, drums, 4 of us sing), we generally have to run our own PA so amps are just live in the room. Not had it over 1pm on the master, 11am on the gain. I really like having the extra headroom, given that there is little downside as far as size/weight goes.
- I like the sound I get from it, from a variety of basses. 4-string FSO to 5-string modern. Earns my highest praise in that it gets out of my way and lets me just play. Once it's set for the room I can leave it alone and just play.
- I like the overdrive channel for a little "fatness" on something like an Allman Bros tune, but rarely use it at gigs as that nuance tends to get lost given the rooms we play in. Mostly just use that feature as a mute now, but I do find the OD to be a musical sound.
- Did I mention it's light? Load in is so nice, particularly in slippery winter conditions.
- I've used the low power mode for some jazz trio gigs, gives a bit more control for low volumes. Nice though not critical.
Were it stolen today I'd go right out and buy another one. May it Rumble on for many more years.
From my last gig. Reverend bass now sold, as it turns out I don't like a really wide neck. Still, it sounded great through the 800c
