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Re: Could I get a Sade-type sound with a PC + Ableton? Or would Mac + Logic Pro be way better?

Unless you’ve other reasons to buy a Mac, there’s no point in learning a new platform just to use Logic when other powerful DAWs will run on your PC.
by KwackmanSat Jul 12, 2025 8:07 am
Forum: Recording: Gear + Techniques Topic: Could I get a Sade-type sound with a PC + Ableton? Or would Mac + Logic Pro be way better? Replies: 2 Views: 32

Re: Using a a single Mic preamp for stereo mix?

Short answer - no! As you’ve noticed yourself, a single channel unit won’t do stereo. It might be useful if you would tell us what you’re trying to achieve. “Stereo Mix” - where would that be coming from? A mixer? It’s likely to be at line level so won’t play nicely with a mic preamp, even if you had ...
by KwackmanWed Jul 09, 2025 7:37 am
Forum: Recording: Gear + Techniques Topic: Using a a single Mic preamp for stereo mix? Replies: 5 Views: 201

Re: Microphone stand suggestions?

shufflebeat wrote: Fri Jul 04, 2025 7:46 am
Kwackman wrote: Fri Jul 04, 2025 7:42 am …the new nut will be too big to fit in the rubber bit.

It comes to us all.

I’m looking for a “tut tut” emoji……
by KwackmanFri Jul 04, 2025 7:49 am
Forum: Live Sound | Performance Topic: Microphone stand suggestions? Replies: 43 Views: 1023

Re: Microphone stand suggestions?

a wing-bolt of some kind should be readily available This is exactly what I did for a friend recently with this problem. In the pictures, the threads on the “bolt” are worn, this is probably the only bit that needs replaced. I wouldn’t rush changing to a larger sized thread as there’s a chance the n ...
by KwackmanFri Jul 04, 2025 7:42 am
Forum: Live Sound | Performance Topic: Microphone stand suggestions? Replies: 43 Views: 1023

Re: Considering moving from PC to Mac. Low latency performance?

ManFromGlass wrote: Tue Jul 01, 2025 12:58 pm I haven’t been able to verify this so 50/50 chance it’s a crock -
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Even if it is true, that's more than 2 years ago. :think:
I've a Caldigit hub (not a docking hub) here working fine on a M2 Mac mini.
by KwackmanTue Jul 01, 2025 1:49 pm
Forum: Mac Music Topic: Considering moving from PC to Mac. Low latency performance? Replies: 59 Views: 1802

Re: 65 watt amp powered by a power strip?

garrettendi wrote: Sun Jun 01, 2025 6:06 pm Thanks Kwackman for bringing common sense to me!

There’s a first time for everything! :D
by KwackmanSun Jun 01, 2025 6:10 pm
Forum: Guitar Technology Topic: 65 watt amp powered by a power strip? Replies: 12 Views: 399

Re: 65 watt amp powered by a power strip?

I have a Biyang Metal End King pedal (clone of an Akai Deluxe Distortion), and I've heard of some people using these types of pedals straight from the guitar, into the pedal and then straight into the effects return. Personal taste, but my preference would be guitar > distortion pedal > guitar ...
by KwackmanSun Jun 01, 2025 4:00 pm
Forum: Guitar Technology Topic: 65 watt amp powered by a power strip? Replies: 12 Views: 399

Re: Crackling Sound In Guitar Amp

Matthew Seed wrote: Sat May 31, 2025 4:17 pm Things I have tried.

1. tried another guitar and it still does it.
2. took all the cables out and used no pedals...just one guitar, one cable straight into the amp and it still does it.
3. Same as point 2 but with new guitar and speaker cable.

New guitar and guitar cable?
by KwackmanSat May 31, 2025 4:32 pm
Forum: Guitar Technology Topic: Crackling Sound In Guitar Amp Replies: 35 Views: 698

Re: Could we have a whip round for SOS

We review high end products occasionally because (a) a lot of readers are genuinely interested in them, (b) they give a useful frame of reference for more budget-friendly stuff, and (c) the technology always trickles down, so they give clues as to what lies in the future. … and in the future what i ...
by KwackmanSat May 17, 2025 12:37 pm
Forum: Mixing | Mastering | Post Production Topic: Could we have a whip round for SOS Replies: 30 Views: 1061

Re: Tascam Interface / Zoom / Windows weirdness

BillB wrote: Sat May 17, 2025 9:01 am
Drew Stephenson wrote: Fri May 16, 2025 11:04 pm the weakest link in the chain remains between headphones. ;-)

Weird! I have that problem too! I just thought it was something particular to my setup… :headbang:

I’m Spartacus 😉
by KwackmanSat May 17, 2025 9:48 am
Forum: Windows Music Topic: Tascam Interface / Zoom / Windows weirdness Replies: 21 Views: 665

Re: Is my Strat doomed or does yours also...?

It. went back to the store and they replaced the saddle and screws. I don't like to ask, but do you trust the store that they really did? Both saddle & screws? The store is Guitar Guitar (Camden branch), and frankly they have been very supportive so far, and yes I tend to trust them. :thumbup:
by KwackmanSun May 04, 2025 2:42 pm
Forum: Guitar Technology Topic: Is my Strat doomed or does yours also...? Replies: 54 Views: 1937

Re: Is my Strat doomed or does yours also...?

TPv2 wrote: Thu May 01, 2025 5:32 amIt. went back to the store and they replaced the saddle and screws.

I don't like to ask, but do you trust the store that they really did?
Both saddle & screws?
by KwackmanSat May 03, 2025 2:50 pm
Forum: Guitar Technology Topic: Is my Strat doomed or does yours also...? Replies: 54 Views: 1937

Re: the free magazine

by KwackmanFri May 02, 2025 8:03 pm
Forum: Windows Music Topic: The free magazine Replies: 2 Views: 430

Re: Review in Songlines

Congrats Bob :clap: , obviously a magazine with good taste! :thumbup:
by KwackmanTue Apr 15, 2025 1:42 pm
Forum: Self-Promotion Topic: Review in Songlines Replies: 9 Views: 219

Re: KVR March 2025

Folderol wrote: Sat Apr 05, 2025 4:47 pm Guess what...
I came first, out of 16 entries :bouncy:

Congratulations Will. :clap::clap:
by KwackmanSat Apr 05, 2025 6:34 pm
Forum: Self-Promotion Topic: KVR March 2025 Replies: 14 Views: 1235

Re: Maggie Carter and the Angels

Drew Stephenson wrote: Tue Apr 01, 2025 12:12 pm This is going to be played on the radio on Thursday. Actual FM broadcast radio too (none of your internet radio nonsense). :D

Congrats Drew. :clap::clap::thumbup:
by KwackmanTue Apr 01, 2025 10:14 pm
Forum: Self-Promotion Topic: Maggie Carter and the Angels Replies: 20 Views: 441

Re: Need help identifying and eliminating this noise!

Does anything in your chain have a connection to earth? Maybe it needs one?

EDIT - ignore the above, it looks like the OctoPre DOES have an earth.
by KwackmanFri Mar 07, 2025 7:14 pm
Forum: Recording: Gear + Techniques Topic: Need help identifying and eliminating this noise! Replies: 23 Views: 682

Re: Hurtsfall Live

BigRedX wrote: Tue Mar 04, 2025 8:26 am I've actually lost two previously which had worked their way completely out of the saddles without me noticing

Might be worth considering using a mild strength thread lock on those screws?
by KwackmanTue Mar 04, 2025 9:10 am
Forum: Self-Promotion Topic: Hurtsfall Live Replies: 61 Views: 1181

Re: Weird electrical problem

Silly question maybe, but are you sure it’s the heater?
Have you spent a long time in the studio without the heater plugged in? (Not likely in the winter!)
If not, then it’s possible the ring might trip without the heater, and the problem could be somewhere else?
by KwackmanTue Feb 25, 2025 12:49 pm
Forum: DIY Electronics + Studio Design Topic: Weird electrical problem Replies: 45 Views: 966

Re: Taking gear to the USA?

For remote gigs I run my entire rig from my laptop (using Cantabile), so all I need are physical USB-equipped keyboards and an audio interface. What kind of music is this Elf? The only thing I know about you is that we share a penchant for Hedgehogs I'm afraid. Got a website or anything? Lol! No ...
by KwackmanSat Feb 22, 2025 9:38 am
Forum: Recording: Gear + Techniques Topic: Taking gear to the USA? Replies: 24 Views: 855

Re: Studio Makeover

Nice looking Breedlove...
by KwackmanMon Feb 03, 2025 7:34 pm
Forum: DIY Electronics + Studio Design Topic: Studio Makeover Replies: 19 Views: 876

Re: The Cutting Room

Gentle restrained guitar playing supporting the song :thumbup:
Nice work James. :clap:
by KwackmanSun Feb 02, 2025 9:20 am
Forum: Self-Promotion Topic: The Cutting Room Replies: 33 Views: 1151

Re: IOS App not acknowledging active subscription

"Turn the phone off and on again" worked for me with a similar problem a few months ago.
Might be worth trying?
by KwackmanFri Jan 31, 2025 7:34 pm
Forum: SOS Support Forum Topic: IOS App not acknowledging active subscription Replies: 7 Views: 189