Thunderbird Club

[MCF]

Used, these are dirt cheap. USB-C adapters are cheap too. Does the iPad have both USB and Fire connector?

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No. USB-C only for charging input, audio and video input and output. And your pic there Dave already makes me nervous. I suffered a techno breakdown in 2012 and haven’t wanted to even think about anything tech since. That is one reason I’m not into pedals at all.

 

[MCF]

My wife took our daughter to LAX this morning. She stopped and took this before heading down.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

No. USB-C only for charging input, audio and video input and output. And your pic there Dave already makes me nervous. I suffered a techno breakdown in 2012 and haven’t wanted to even think about anything tech since. That is one reason I’m not into pedals at all.

what's a techno breakdown?

 

[MCF]

what's a techno breakdown?

A complete nervous breakdown having to do with computers and such. I had CPM computers, built and upgraded PC boxes for thirty years, and then just stopped. Couldn’t stand it anymore. That’s why me and IOS are best buds. Simple and does the job.

 

[Butcherboy]

Foursome Friday undone projects…

…unbranded plywood P, Bach NR, Gibson Q80, unbranded basswood T…

 

[MCF]

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…unbranded plywood P, Bach NR, Gibson Q80, unbranded basswood T…

The Marie Antoinette collection?

 

[PhR75]

I assume I’ll need some good monitor type speakers for the laptop to do editing.

A good set of headphones will do too.

 

[Butcherboy]

Hmmm..

 

[Engle]

I have been trying to decide on a recording rig for what seems like forever. Last time I looked was this time last year. All I want is something with at least one instrument input, a mic input, and usb-c connectivity to my iPad where I’ll rely on Garage Band to start. Where I get confused is powering the device while also charging the iPad. Any ideas what to get that will do that? I’m a former early tech adopter turned Luddite. My motto now is KISS.

I find a tablet doesn’t really lend itself to editing audio. I currently use a PC.
Maybe the interface will charge the iPad through the USB C port?

 

[Engle]

Made a little progress on my BACH:

 

[dagrev]

Hope everyone has had a lovely and relaxing Crimbo and Boxing Day. Here’s what I’ve been working on the last few days.

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Bonus Thunderbird in the background.

That's a pedal board!

 

[TBird1958]

My Fab Four

 

[dagrev]

I was watching a Mecum I recorded from earlier this year and saw this. I'm assuming no one here out West bought it and is keeping this little secret from us.

 

[Stealth57]

I find a tablet doesn’t really lend itself to editing audio. I currently use a PC.
Maybe the interface will charge the iPad through the USB C port?

Depends if the interface is powered. Mine isn’t.

 

[Nocturnal]

My suggestions:
If you're used to Mac, get one. Load it with a bunch of ram and a Solid State drive. As you know it comes with Garageband, but you might consider Reaper. It's fully functional as a demo, and very reasonable to buy. Reaper is a little more of a pro DAW, while Garageband is easier. Both will yield quality audio.

Focusrite makes high quality interfaces. You can just plug your basses directly into the interface, and that's what I would recommend to start. You probably only need a few inputs. (I like to mutitrack record rehearsals, so I need 8 inputs as a minimum)
The interface will also have balanced line outs to connect to powered monitors. You'll want size those according to the room.

@GBassNorth I have an extra Presonus interface you can try out if you are still heading to this part of the world. You could experiment with it until you decide which direction you want to go with your setup.

 

[Nocturnal]

@GBassNorth should buy this Lull to be the evil twin to his newly acquired white Tom Petersson sig bass.

https://reverb.com/item/86291010-mi...ure-bass-tpt4-rare-black-finish-gold-hardware

 

[GBassNorth]

@GBassNorth should buy this Lull to be the evil twin to his newly acquired white Tom Petersson sig bass.

https://reverb.com/item/86291010-mi...ure-bass-tpt4-rare-black-finish-gold-hardware

LOL - I’ll need to set up a Go Fund Me site for that one.
It’s a beautiful bass but is about twice what I paid and isn’t as rare. Now at a $3000 price point I’m all in.

 

[GBassNorth]

@GBassNorth I have an extra Presonus interface you can try out if you are still heading to this part of the world. You could experiment with it until you decide which direction you want to go with your setup.

God I love this group, everyone is always there to help anyone with advice or gear support and even emotional support. That’s the definition of family! Love all you guys! Thanks for the offer Andy, I might take you up on it if I get bogged down in the search.

To all our brothers and sisters around the world, Have a wonderful year, a healthy year, a prosperous year and most of all, a Tbird packed Fun Year!

 

[Engle]

@GBassNorth should buy this Lull to be the evil twin to his newly acquired white Tom Petersson sig bass.

https://reverb.com/item/86291010-mi...ure-bass-tpt4-rare-black-finish-gold-hardware

Yup!….Good enabling Andy!

 

[RedVee]

I was watching a Mecum I recorded from earlier this year and saw this. I'm assuming no one here out West bought it and is keeping this little secret from us.

Not me Donnie