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 Topic: Logic Pro X |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 11 Views: 877 |
 Forum Section: Recording Posted: 19 Sep 2024 12:50 pm Subject: Logic Pro X |
| I’ve been a ProTools user for decades, also have Studio One, and older versions of Cubase. and Reaper. I’ve had Logic on my Macs since 9 but have been reluctant to learn it, as I was comfortable w ... | |
| Topic: The Value of Over-Packing |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 13 Views: 1517 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 19 Aug 2024 7:32 am Subject: The Value of Over-Packing |
| Always have a Quilter 101 under the back seat of my truck, along with a decent direct box, Boss ME90, assortment of strings, batteries, etc. One would be amazed that being prepared for yourself often ... | |
| Topic: Active Speaker > Line Out Puzzle |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 28 Views: 2917 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 25 Jul 2024 4:54 pm Subject: Active Speaker > Line Out Puzzle |
| Check all the spec sheets. XLR is a standard cable for balance +4 dbm as well as the significany lower output from a microphone. Sounds like one input wants to see a mic level but getting line level, ... | |
| Topic: Tone Block 202 |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 7 Views: 1320 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 12 Jul 2024 6:59 am Subject: Tone Block 202 |
| I believe that would present a 2 ohm load to the amp. The manual specifies 4, 8, or 16 ohms, no mention of 2 ohms (that I saw) therefore it might not be wise. At low output might be OK but at even med ... | |
| Topic: Tracking with an Amp and a Mic vs DIRECT |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 12 Views: 5102 |
Forum Section: Recording Posted: 26 May 2024 10:09 am Subject: Tracking with an Amp and a Mic vs DIRECT |
| I don’t have any problem recording things direct…except for bass. My 81 Precision with flats through a totally stock and original 66 Ampeg B15, mic’d with a Roswell K47 into ProTools just cannot ... | |
| Topic: Sarno SMS Classic Preamp |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 19 Views: 2505 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 24 May 2024 6:41 am Subject: Sarno SMS Classic Preamp |
| I still get a lot of miles out of my Sarno Tonic. Just give me what I like on steel and bass. Mr Sarno makes great stuff | |
| Topic: Music man amps |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 11 Views: 1544 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 17 May 2024 5:12 am Subject: Music man amps |
| RD50s had an actual 12ax7 preamp tube, wired so one channel would cascade to the next.
Insanely good guitar amps, loud of course, available as head only, 1-10 or 1-12 combos. |
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| Topic: Sunrise Preamp |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 1 Views: 601 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 3 May 2024 10:42 am Subject: Sunrise Preamp |
| Those things are rare as hen’s teeth. The ones I’ve heard on 6 string acoustics are truly amazing. | |
| Topic: How much does an amps tonestack effect the overall sound? |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 10 Views: 1216 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 25 Apr 2024 7:48 am Subject: How much does an amps tonestack effect the overall sound? |
| https://robrobinette.com/How_The_TMB_Tone_Stack_Works.htm
This explains it all pretty well I think. Almost all amps have passive tone networks, meaning the knobs only cut frequencies instead of bo ... |
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| Topic: Recording Direct From Fender Dual Showman |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 11 Views: 1307 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 18 Apr 2024 5:01 am Subject: Recording Direct From Fender Dual Showman |
| If I understand you right, you’ll still need some sort of speaker load to prevent that fine amp from blowing up. Tube amps need to see a load like a speaker or speaker level step down device.
Pre ... |
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| Topic: Henretta Engineering |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 6 Views: 1385 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 10 Feb 2024 4:32 pm Subject: Henretta Engineering |
| I’ve seen them advertised for quite a while. The concept seems to be a pre made variation of the Pete Cornish boards lots of 6 string players used in the 80s. I believe regular pedalboards and mode ... | |
| Topic: Music Work Desk Suggestions |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 7 Views: 1624 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 6 Feb 2024 7:16 pm Subject: Music Work Desk Suggestions |
| I’d say it’s impossible to suggest what you will need…only you can decide that. Cost is a major factor.
I will say with absolute certainty that whatever you think you’ll need, double the s ... |
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| Topic: Don't overlook this amp ! |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 6 Views: 1609 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 28 Jan 2024 12:29 pm Subject: Don't overlook this amp ! |
| How is that amp when connected to a DI - PA setting? | |
| Topic: Pedal Steel Guitar and Nameplates |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 29 Views: 3674 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Jan 2024 6:17 pm Subject: Pedal Steel Guitar and Nameplates |
| I own Blue Darling III, no unique end plates on it | |
| Topic: Tube Amps vs Modelers |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 47 Views: 50928 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 6 Dec 2023 8:58 am Subject: Tube Amps vs Modelers |
| The real problem I have with modelers in general is the overkill. I’ve yet to meet anyone from studio guy to touring pro to part time gigging to occasional bedroom player that uses more than 1-2 amp ... | |
| Topic: Tube Preamps into DAW or FOH? |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 20 Views: 6240 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 28 Nov 2023 6:56 am Subject: Tube Preamps into DAW or FOH? |
| I’ve been using a new to me Sarno Tonic for many recording things lately. Straight to DAW sounds very good, add a speaker simulator sounds very VERY good, and with a Ganz Straight Ahead amp and a sp ... | |
| Topic: “TONE” That Is The Question |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 34 Views: 25544 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Nov 2023 7:30 am Subject: “TONE” That Is The Question |
| I believe the typical music buyers aren't generally the crowds who cling to tradition. If they were, the music world would be MUCH different. There is the commerce side to consider whether I like it ... | |
| Topic: Ex-Guitarists - How Do You Approach E9 Soloing? |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 13 Views: 3764 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Nov 2023 6:14 am Subject: Ex-Guitarists - How Do You Approach E9 Soloing? |
| This is a great topic.
My biggest ‘dang it’ from working on pedal steel is my inability to think like a steel guitarist..still thinking and approaching it like a 6 string guitarist with 50 year ... |
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| Topic: Sold |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 4 Views: 1836 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 14 Nov 2023 5:19 pm Subject: Sold |
| Jeremy, I’ll be playing Lubbock Thursday. Please check PM, I’d like to take that amp off your hands | |
| Topic: Power Amp for Pedal Steel |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 15 Views: 7699 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 12 Nov 2023 8:18 am Subject: Power Amp for Pedal Steel |
| Jay Ganz Straight Ahead features 500 watts, immaculate sound, weighs nothing, and takes up very little space | |
| Topic: A really Basic Question |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 12 Views: 6304 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 16 Oct 2023 5:47 am Subject: A really Basic Question |
| Gary, consider that each stage of the process is a stage in a system…and each stage of the system adds a certain usually unique sonic element.
Preamp takes the signal generated by detecting varia ... |
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| Topic: Sarno Tonic Preamp - SOLD - donation made for multiple items |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 4 Views: 870 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 4 Oct 2023 12:22 pm Subject: Sarno Tonic Preamp - SOLD - donation made for multiple items |
| I’ll take it. Check PM | |
| Topic: Sarno Tonic Preamp - SOLD - donation made for multiple items |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 4 Views: 870 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 4 Oct 2023 11:24 am Subject: Sarno Tonic Preamp - SOLD - donation made for multiple items |
| How does one control the reverb? Does this model work well on 6 string? I’m definitely interested | |
| Topic: Need Explanations |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 8 Views: 2809 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 2 Oct 2023 7:57 am Subject: Need Explanations |
| Headroom is how much power is available for more than a split second, before an obviously unpleasant distortion becomes apparent.
Example: a 4 cylinder car and a turbo v8 can both travel at 70 MP ... |
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| Topic: BK Butler Tube Amps? CLOSE PLEASE |
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| Ken Morgan Replies: 33 Views: 10122 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 18 Sep 2023 6:53 pm Subject: BK Butler Tube Amps? CLOSE PLEASE |
| Jerry, the tube sets in question were installed in TFL Bandmaster Reverb, 66 Bassman head, and a 71 Twin | |
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