do you know of any efficient way to ‘equal’ the output level of different stored presets so the volume doesn’t suddenly jump up by an enormous margin once the preset is changed?
Ideally I would like all the sounds I use on stage to come out at roughly the same perceived level. Have been giving my sound engineers too much trouble with this in the past
I’ve got a couple of gigs coming up and will use my phatty for sure.. any suggestions are greatly appreciated!!!
the volume output of a bass i a lot more dynamic and stronger than a guitar. so if you don’t make sure you play clean and even, soundmen have a tendency to bring you down in the mix.
switching from a ppassive to an active bass, in between songs, can bring the same problem Bensh was refering too in this thread. Very different output levels.
I’m just saying that a bass guitar is a lot tougher to mix well with other instruments live than one could be led to believe.
I thinkk he’s just saying that guitar players have volume jumps with their various effects and tone settings, and in those cases guitar players (or sound guys) use a limiter or compresser, which cuts volume spikes.
But I like the other idea, mock up your set, and any patch that changes, add or subtract some volume an resave the sound. You change the volume of a patch with buttons OSC 1 level, and OSC 2 level. Also I have found tht overdrive will add some volume before it starts distorting, so increase those values and resave your sound so they are all about equall.
remember, triangle wave are softer than other wavforms, for triangle sounds are simply lower in volume unless you recraft the sound. Don’t forget to check out the performance feature that lets you set up like 4 sets of eight patches for easy, button press access during a gig. page 42 in the manual.
The solution’s gotta be an on-stage compressor I figure.. I’ve got a massive setup already consiodering we’re performing as a two piece. Suppose I’ll get myself a compressor pedal and hook it onto the LP.
MXR Dynacomp seems to be a good option from what I read? Any other suggestions?
Kind of OT… but does anyone use the Moog LP carrying bag for going to gigs? The LPII is too big to carry alone (especially when you have to carry a bunch of other things), so I want to get a protective carrying bag for it.
I’m hoping to use my Voyager soft case - I really need to try to fit it in there just in case I need to order an LP case instead! Anyone know if the LP will fit in the Voyager soft case?
This is all really interesting you guys! Thumbs up! I’ll most probably go and get myself a dynacomp for starters. Hearing way too many good things about it, and the price is ok given that i’ll put it to very limited use.
Regarding the carrier bags, they’re hard to come by here in Europe. I’m waiting for a custom made flight case to arrive next week. Those bastards are damn impractical though if you tour without an entourage…
Just tried it and the LP fits nicely in the Voyager soft case although - I wouldn’t use the straps since they seem to line up with the keys a little strange and I envision breakage near the mod wheels - but in a pinch it will do the trick. I’m sure I will snag a true LP case at some point but nice to know this will work.