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Issue #275
January 5, 1993
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Today's topics:
RE: Sound files
RE: The Bottom Line #274
Audio files
BASS FOR SALE
Tee Shirt
For Sale -- SVT Head (near mint)
RE: The Bottom Line #274
Peavey 410 TX cabinet
Missing news
stolen gear
Audio bios (not BIOS, you IBM jox)
The logo gif...
Korg A5
Alembic bass preamp? Peavey Bass-EFX/ART Nightbass comparison
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Date: Tue, 05 Jan 1993 10:49:14 +0100
From: Jack Jansen <Jack.Jansen@cwi.nl>
Subject: RE: Sound files
I think you don't want to code in ULAW but in ADPCM, which is only
half the size (4 bits/sample) and quite often better quality (but not
on a sun, of course:-). The real problem, though, is that even 1
minute at 32kbps is still 2Mbit or 250Kbyte, and this is a lot. You
don't want to drag this over the atlantic, for instance. And, 1 minute
isn't really worth it, you'd really want at least a whole song. Now,
*my* band might fit a song in 1 minute, but that doesn't hold for
everyone, I guess...
What we could do is try and set up a scheme where one song is
published every week, made available on a few well placed FTP sites (I
could probably provide a european site), and then available for one
week. After that, it is replaced by a new song from some other list
member.
--
Jack Jansen | If I can't dance I don't want to be part of
Jack.Jansen@cwi.nl | your revolution -- Emma Goldman
uunet!cwi.nl!jack G=Jack;S=Jansen;O=cwi;PRMD=surf;ADMD=400net;C=nl
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Date: Tue, 5 Jan 93 01:59:49 -0800
From: jimlynch@netcom.com
Subject: RE: The Bottom Line #274
Hi gang.... I'm having a problem.
I have an SVT-II and while I was playing, it appeared the main fuse blew (no
power to anything in the amp, no lights, etc).... To which I was relieved since
if there remained power and I still wasn't playing, that would be a serious
problem that wouldn't be the fuse...
And now my problem: _What_ fuse??? I can't find the damn thing. Not on the front
or back panels... Is the amp fused? Ampeg, are you listening?? And while I have
Ampeg's attention, did they bury the fuse well within the amp to make the chaing
(changing) a very expensive proposition which would void my warrentee if I
tried to _SIMPLY CHANGE THE FUSE_ myself? Is this a violation of electrical
code or appliance code? Ampeg _does_ claim that an SVT-II is an appliance, and
most microwave ovens that _I_ have seen have accessable fuses. And the most
serious flame/question of Ampeg of all: What if I was playing a gig at the time?
Ok, ok, flame off...
Please, if anyone knows, where is the fuse?
-Jim "How do you like me now?" Lynch
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Date: Tue, 5 Jan 93 02:08:25 -0800
From: jimlynch@netcom.com
Subject: Audio files
I have a friend to whom I have suggested he compose a 30-second or 1-minute
song that he records and distributes over the net.
From what I have read so far, however, not everyone can play them and even if
they can, there is no standard format. As for myself, I don't think I can. (I ha
(have) a mac SE/30... does anyone know how I can and if so, which format?
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Date: Tue, 5 Jan 93 13:00:48 GMT
From: Roger G Haworth userid <SRGH0%IBM-B.RUTHERFORD.AC.UK@ib.rl.ac.uk>
Subject: BASS FOR SALE
*** Resending note of 05/01/93 12:58
To: BASS --UKACRL
From: Roger G Haworth userid SRGH0.
CSG Operational Support, SO-PH rm 1101, x1131.
E-mail (JANET): srgh0@uk.ac.rl.ib
As I have previously threatened, I'm offering for sale the following:
Fender Precision standard 1989 Japanese
Sunburst, rosewood fingerboard, white scratchplate, strap locks
Excellent condition
$200 (pounds, not dollars) or nearest offer
If anybody is interested in getting a quality bass at a (hopefully!)
reasonable price, please e-mail me. British subscribers may like to call me on
Swindon (0793) 763960, or daytime (0793) 411131.
Happy New Year to all TBLers!
Rodge
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Date: Tue, 5 Jan 93 08:52:37 EST
From: feit@ERA.COM
Subject: Tee Shirt
A few last-minute entries that have been sitting in my account awhile:
Slap, Crackle and Pop (Accompanied by elves with basses...)
Don't Fret It
Bassists do it 'til it Hz
- Mark
................................. .................................
: Mark A. Feit KD4TAJ : Internet: feit@era.com :
: Engineering Research Associates : USENET: ...!uunet!era!feit :
................................. .................................
"Keep BSD Free -- Boycott AT&T"
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Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 09:47:46 -0500 (EST)
From: Len Moskowitz <moskowit@Panix.Com>
Subject: For Sale -- SVT Head (near mint)
For Sale:
Ampeg SVT head, 1973-1974, almost mint condition,
recently re-tubed, with heavy duty road case (also in
almost mint condition), vinyl cover, manuals,
schematics
$550 plus shipping or best offer
Can be seen in Teaneck, New Jersey, (near Paramus, 10
minutes from the George Washington Bridge and 20 minutes
from midtown Manhattan, 5 minutes from Hackensack)
Len Moskowitz
201-393-2915 (days)
201-692-0233 (eves)
moskowit@panix.com
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Date: Tue, 5 Jan 93 10:49:49 EST
From: djudy@djudy.East.Sun.COM
Subject: RE: The Bottom Line #274
I have a SPARCstation with audio, I would be ineterested
in audio files.
Dennis
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Date: Tue, 05 Jan 93 11:14:18
From: mikeg@Think.COM
Subject: Peavey 410 TX cabinet
I know that this has been discussed before, but I am thinking of
purchasing the new Peavey 410 TX cabinet as a second cabinet for my
current rig (consists of an SWR Goliath II with SWR SM-400 head). I am
told it sounds as good as , if not better than the Goliath. And the
price is about $300 less.
Does anybody have any experience with this cabinet, either tried one or
own one? I have not heard it yet, but the specs look good, and the price
is right.
Thanks,
Mike Geiser
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Date: Tue, 5 Jan 93 11:13 EST
From: Peter Parisi <PXP8@PSUVM.PSU.EDU>
Subject: Missing news
The second bass newsletter sent out last night contained only the tab of
Portrait of Tracy. I was interested in the G&L item. Is there any way I
can receive the full version of that issue? Thanks!
[ The issue I received was complete, as well as the issue here at uwplatt.
A new issue will be in the mail to you, Peter, as soon as this one goes
out. If anyone else only received a partial digest, feel free to email
me (preferably at habbinga@csn.org) and I'll send you out a new copy.
Of course, all digest can be found at the ftp site. bass-mgr ]
Peter Parisi, Humanities Division, Penn State Harrisburg (pxp8@psuvm)
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Date: Tue, 5 Jan 93 11:54:14 EST
From: Christine Murdza <murdza@BRL.MIL>
Subject: stolen gear
Hello All,
I had the incredible misfortune of having my gear stolen New
Year's Eve. So now I'm in the process of replacing my stuff, and
well I thought I'd talk to you all and get a feel for what is out
there. I owned a Hartke 410 cabinet and a GK800RB. I loved the
crisp sound of my old rig, but I realize a few things I don't like
(or need) about my old set up (now sitting in some pawn shop). I
don't need nearly as much power as I had because I use it just for
stage volume, and I definitely want to buy something lighter!!!
I'll have about $1200 from insurance, but I can't stress how
important the weight thing is. The combo amps I looked at were
just as heavy as my old cabinet, but I need something that is
durable too, because it'll be lugged to gigs at least twice a week.
Any suggestions? I'm pretty ignorant of what's out there.
Thanks!
Christine
murdza@brl.mil
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Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 12:11:09 -0600 (CST)
From: SMITH@EPVAX.MSFC.NASA.GOV
Subject: Audio bios (not BIOS, you IBM jox)
>From: I Stephenson <ian@ohm.york.ac.uk>
>What is the general response to the idea of collecting sound files
>from players on the list?
I like the idea. Though it may just cause me to burn my instrument in
despair...well, no I couldn't do that to a vintage Fender. :)
>So the logistics:
>How many people on the list can play audio files?
>How many people on the list can record audio files?
>What format is best?
>Should it be moderated?/what submission criterea?
I can do SoundBlaster files, and probably Sun .au files, and maybe Mac
stuff if someone will tell me how (email anyone?). Sun format is
probably best, though if we have unlimited space it would be nice to
have a format for unix, IBM PC, and Mac platforms pre-converted....
I think it should be moderated, as in making sure that each subscriber
gets only one file and that all files are valid, but not as in rejecting
someone's submission because it isn't "interesting" or "virtuoso" etc.
| James W. Smith, NASA MSFC EP-53 | SMITH@epvax.msfc.nasa.gov |
| "This is your pilot. We are about to attempt a crash landing." |
| And I said "Uh oh...this is going to be some day...." |
| --Laurie Anderson, _From the Air_ |
| Neither NASA nor (!James) is responsible for what I say. Mea culpa. |
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Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 13:32:21 -0500
From: mlaurenc@world.std.com
Subject: The logo gif...
Well, it looks as if my technique is bad - I don't
think the logo I uploaded is readable. I am going
to have to upload it again, but it might take a
few days, since my Mac just died! I am using a
different computer to check mail, so keep those
votes for the slogan coming, but I can't do anything
graphic for a few days at least. I'll delete the
one at kappa.rice.edu
Thanks for the feedback,
Matt
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Date: Tue, 5 Jan 93 15:41:19 PST
From: francis@Csli.Stanford.EDU
Subject: Korg A5
Hello,
It seems as if Korg has discontinued the A5 to make way for the
(more expensive) A4. I tried American Musical Supply and
Musician's Friend and they're both out of stock. Since I've never
bought effects before, I'd prefer to check out the A5 instead
of the more full blown A4 and save $$. Anyone know where they
might be in stock? Am I better off just going with the A4 anyway?
thanks,
dave
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Date: Tue, 5 Jan 93 23:19:40 -0500
From: Michael J Kobb <mjkobb@media.mit.edu>
Subject: Alembic bass preamp? Peavey Bass-EFX/ART Nightbass comparison
Greetings!
I was in the music store the other day, where they finally got
both a Peavey Bass-EFX and a Nightbass in at the same time. I went
in to compare the two of them. While I was there, I ran into a guy
who plays a Chapman Stick, and he said he's using a rackmounted
Alembic preamp for the Stick. He recommended it highly. Anybody
else out there have one of these? Where do I find one? I'd love to
try one.
Also, by the way, I was very favorably impressed by the Peavey.
It had very sweet-sounding chorus effects, and the pitch shifter was
not bad, although it does much better shifting down than up (no
surprise). I also preferred its foot controller. I'm going to go
back sometime and read the manuals for both of them.
Good things about the Peavey:
+Nice display. Bright letters on black background much easier to
read than the Nightbass's black-on-grey.
+One space.
+Nice chorus, delay, reverb. Decent pitch shifting.
+Very flexible effects configurations, allowing you to put the
effects in whatever order you want, and insert the effects loop
anywhere in the chain.
+Foot controller built like a tank. Much more durable-feeling
than the X-15, with a much better display, and the option of using
your own CV pedals.
I did have a few complaints about the Peavey:
-it does have a noticable "pop" when switching between some
patches
-The data entry/patch select dial is free spinning, which makes it
hard to step through patches with it.
-No tube in the preamp, and I hate solid-state preamps. I'd
probably use it as FX only, in the effects loop of a tube preamp
Thanks,
--Mike
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