Need a simpler way to practice quietly

[georgestrings]

I just had another look at the Tascam - I don't see an audio in, looks like you have to have the music loaded on the unit to play along. I guess that has its advantages, but is a disadvantage for spur of the moment stuff.

With the Pandora I could plug my iPod in or hook into my latop to all the music loaded there.

Do I have this correct or does the USB give you access to your PC's data?

The other part of that is, if the built-in mp3 player craps out, you're screwed...



- georgestrings

 

[kiwlm]

About the static, I do notice that if I plug my laptop's headphone out into my practice amp's line in, I get a static buzz when my laptop's connected to the power adapter, the buzz is there even if I OFF the power, I have to physically disconnect the laptop from the power adapter, but it doesn't happen all the time, I am guessing something to do with the power supply to my house.

Having two types of headphones at same time sucks.

 

[coastie72]

Tascam bass trainer has been the best $150.00 bucks I have spent in a long time! It is a great gizmo no doubt!

 

[4-string]

Tascam Bass Trainer

+1.

 

[tonebrulee]

re: mixers

Good option:

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Behringer-Xenyx-802?sku=631263

Cheapest option:

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Behringer-Xenyx-502-Mixer?sku=631262

I've got the 802 and it works well for just your need.

 

[TonyP-]

Cafe Walter HA-1A.
I've only heard good things about it, wish I had one

+1000

These things are so clean and have so much headroom its not funny.

I use mine everyday.

 

[Son of Bovril]

EBS Microbass II - headphone out, fx send and return for ipod input with mix amount and 2 separate or combined channels with eq and can run off of battery, phantom or wall adapter

 

[craigb43]

As said , Tascam bass trainer , I have used one for years , you can take it anywhere , its the best for quite practice hands down ,

 

[MNAirHead]

You are suggesting he sells his amp? What? The guy just needs the cheapest, smallest mixer he can find. That's it. $30-40 bucks is plenty. Even the cheapest behringers mini mixer will sound great for practicing to songs.

Yes.. a 4 channel recording behringer mixer can be found used for $20.. you can easily blend stuff for practice.

 

[MNAirHead]

I am having good results with the Vox Bass Amplog. Very portable, inexpensive.

NOTE.. the AC-20 works for bass.. save $10

 

[TRCat]

Seriously go with the Tascam.

1. It's an MP3 player that looks like a Walkman - 200 song max I believe.
2. I live in the UK - just charge it via USB port to your Computer
3. Download then convert to MP3 and load 'em up.
4. Built in Tuner
5. Built in metronome

I throw it into my Bass Case and I'm practicing at Starbucks or wherever. As someone said earlier, best investment I've made...besides my Jag...or my Markbass...or...

 

[tonebrulee]

Seriously go with the Tascam.

1. It's an MP3 player that looks like a Walkman - 200 song max I believe.
2. I live in the UK - just charge it via USB port to your Computer
3. Download then convert to MP3 and load 'em up.
4. Built in Tuner
5. Built in metronome

I throw it into my Bass Case and I'm practicing at Starbucks or wherever. As someone said earlier, best investment I've made...besides my Jag...or my Markbass...or...

I see that the Tascam has a "drop bass" function, but can it do the opposite - i.e. "isolate bass" to drop out the rest of the band?

 

[BassistFreak416]

ebs microbass would be awesome, but the cost is rather high, though i do hear tons of good reviews on it.