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Old Music Guy

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  1. I worked with a guitar player that did that with a Les Paul. Never missed a beat and played a hell of a "bloody" solo. True story.
  2. I just spent some time looking at the notation in your original post. It took a bit, but I think I know why it may be a bit confusing for a novice reader. The notes as written have a pointer that indicates "soprano, alto, tenor and bass" parts. In any clef, the stem is not an indicator of which singer sings what note; i.e. an upward stem done not mean that it's only for sopranos, nor does a downward stem mean it's only for the altos. The same is true for the bass clef. That said, if I were arranging for a barbershop quartet, each singer would have their own sheet; treble for soprano and alto, bass for tenor and bass. Reading from individual charts, a soprano would sing the highest note on the page, the bass from the lowest on that chart. Altos and tenors, well, they're special, but the rule still applies. I hope this makes a little sense.
  3. This is a general rule for quarter notes. In the treble clef, note below B, (middle line) the stem points down. Anything above B the stem points upwards. B can go either way depending... The rule does not apply to "tuplets". The first note of a tuplet defines the direction of the stem for all notes in the tuplet. . The same rules apply for the bass clef.
  4. Not sure how far this gone off the rails, but here's my 2 cents. I have a 1948 BV. I replaced the "run" motor several years ago. What I learned in the process is this: (Notwithstanding working on a Hammond is not for the faint of heart) 1. There are 2 or 3 little "cups" (depending on the model) that sit on the top of the case for the tone wheels 2. There is/are a wick(s) (similar to those in a Zippo lighter) attached to each cup. 3. These wicks sit just above the tone wheels at various points within the case. 4. The oil wicks down each cup and lubricates the tone wheels in *very small* quantities as needed over time. I've had my48 since 2001, and I've oiled it ONCE. Be very careful NOT to overfill the cups! I hope this is helpful
  5. The new JJs did the trick. And it has all the mum I could possible want. I would LOVE to get rid pf my heavy" amps, but the shipping makes it an unreasonable proposition. If I lived in an urban/suburban environment, local pick-up would be an option, but I am in the sticks.
  6. I did. JJs. I'm not a gigging guy, so a couple of volts bias are not gonna make a difference for recording. But I get your point, and appreciate the advice.
  7. After I located the faulty 6L6, (yet, it did burn!), I bought a matched pair of JJs. I also didn't realize how long I've had the amp. It was like 12 guitars ago, so, I've had it at least 10 years. Can't expect them to last forever. I have a solid-state Fender Champ, and a Roland JC-120, which is also SS. If I could sell the Fender tube, I would in a heartbeat. One time I plugged in a Tele, turned the volume up to 4. walked across the room about 30 feet. No drive, no gain, no dice. First time I got feedback from a Tele! For a 40W amp, this thing is a beast. With all due respect, THAT'S JUST SICK 😝 Nice rig!
  8. I have a few decades of experience in electronics, but mostly solid-state: analog and digital. Tubes? Not a clue. But what surprised me was how the tube failed. It only started to exhibit any sign of failure when a B4 was played, and the B5. Any B above or below sounded fine. Then it just sh*t the bed. I have never known any active component failure to be frequency specific. Fortunately, I was able to test the front end through another amp via the pre-amp out, That saved me A LOT of $$$ not having to buy 3 12AX7s. Hopefully this can be a tip for those with similar issues, D2
  9. I know this is a reply to an old post, so consider this an update. I decided to jump into analog head first. I picked up a Studer/ReVox 8 track a month ago. I also picked up a Peavey RSM 16 track mixer. While I'm still up to my arse trying to wire the proper cables, I have been able to make music (on 4 channels) without a computer. I did find that my TASCAM DI will work as a true DI IF it isn't plugged into the PC via USB. My only issue now is how to route my MIDI controller, synth and drum plugins and go directly to tape WITHOUT plugging the DI into the computer. Maybe it should be an overdub situation ???
  10. I was tracking with a friend last week. He was using my BD. At some point, every time he played a B4 or a B5, the amp would buzz/squeel. No other B, No other note. All of a sudden the amp started to buzz madly. I turned all the controls to zero, and turned the amp on again. Still buzzed. I don't live in an area where amp repairs are readily available, so I just thought about it. I turned on the amp this evening hoping to narrow down the problem, and think I got it. I suspected the 6L6 outputs, but at $60+ I wasn't in the mood to shotgun it with tubes. So, 1. I turned on the amp (after removing the back) and let it warm up. The buzz was still there. 2. Felt the tubes and one was cooking (heater short?) 3. I removed the 6L6s and turned the amp on: No buzz. 4. To check the front end, I plugged the "Pre-amp Out" into another amp. Worked great. So I knew the front end was OK. 5. Bought JJ 6L6s. I put this here only because I needed to fix the amp myself. There is way too much information out there that I didn't trust, so I had to take the bull by the tail and face the situation. If this helps anyone, I'm happy.
  11. Did you format your drive to create another drive (such a F:) to save your work?
  12. Not exactly, Bill. I am not precluding "computer recording". My biggest issue(s) are: What Another Scott said. This can be said for any DAW i have used. I've lost so much music, including lost files, deleted files, non-existent files, that it's disgusting. If I have it on tape, it lives. I'm not a "purist". Digital, analog, no one can tell the difference anymore anyway. I just wanna make music with my friends, and not look like an idiot everytime my DAW crashes. And that's not the worst part... It's the latency. THAT drove my guys to the edge, and is the ONLY thing they bitch about (and I'm no angel). I want the "in the moment" vibe when we click. I can do post after the fact. That's my current goal. I really appreciate your points of view. Please, keep em coming!
  13. I have been struggling with DAWs for about 2 years: ProTools, Cubase, Ableton, etc. My computer is up to snuff. I have a good TASCAM DI, and everything that one would THINK they need to make good music. Instrument wise I have guitars by the boat load, eDrums, MIDI synths, a Hammond organ, mics, mile and miles of wires and connectors, blah blah blah. I got so tired of trying to set up analog and digital gear, only to find that at my next session, all my work is "missing" or "cannot be found" or all the settings have been lost. I decided to go back to analog for tracking. I purchased a Revox C278. While this creates it own set of issues, I am honing in on a 16 channel board with direct outputs to the Revox. I guess my question is: Has anyone gotten to the point where DAWs are really not worth the trouble for tracking? And are there any pitfalls to mix and master using a DAW from an analog input? Thanks, Don
  14. "Chasing the unicorn" says it all. My '48 BV and 122R is all the organ I need.
  15. Definitely NOT wrong. I bought a Tusq nut for it. Indeed, the nut was in two pieces, broken directly under the D string. Great call, and thanks!
  16. The MIDI-OX was a God send! I know now that the keyboard is talking to the DAW. Perfect. I purchased an M-Audio Oxygen 49 MKV controller and plan to start from square one. I appreciate al your help and suggestions.
  17. Thanks for this!!! I will get on it first thing tomorrow. It's not beyond me, but thank you for pointing out a tool that will help me troubleshoot the signal chain. THIS is a tool I can use Thanks
  18. 10 1.) My devices (both the MO8 and the M-Audio were recognized in the studio set up.2.) HOWEVER... Yes, I struggled with that. While I was able to check/uncheck the visibility boxes, I was unable to change the inactive/active state. I've had this issue more than once with Cubase wherein Inputs/output states can't be changes, though they should be. Question: Is it possible that the TASCAM DI (even though it is recognized in Cubase) could be the issue? It seems to me that the ASIO 16x08 driver seems to be the gating item in terms of communication. ???
  19. Did that. Nope. I did that, too. I've updated all the drivers including the USB to MIDI driver. I also tried bypassing my TASCAM I/O. Nada No. I want to keep the MO8 as a stand alone. The "software instruments" in Cubase are what I want to control from a 49 key. This video is Cubase 12. Very different. Notwithstanding, I have been totally unable to update to 12 from 10. They require that I set up a new account to "buy" the update, but, they won't allow me to set up a new account to buy it. Go figure I've seen this video n+1 times. What is on his screen is not what is on my screen. Not even close. I appreciate you quick responses. Now you can understand my frustration. Keep 'em coming!
  20. I am at my wits end and I need some sage advice. Simply, I have been unable to integrate a MIDI keyboard/controller into my rig. I am running Cubase Elements 10 on an Acer i5 laptop with 16GB RAM. My DI is a TASCAM 16x08. My main keyboard is a Yamaha MO8. I normally record live into the DAW using the analog inputs. I now have a need to record ancillary parts that are available within the Cubase library. My goal is to use an outboard MIDI controller to access the voice library in Cubase. I don't have any need to control the DAW from the controller. I just want to be able to use the 49 note keyboard to interface with the libraries and be able to use the voices in the mix. I have NEVER been able to integrate the MO8, plus, I prefer it as a stand alone. I recently purchased an M-Audio 49 MK3. It came with Ableton Lite. Meh. Moreover, I don't want several pieces of software to do one job. What I'm looking for is a 49 note keyboard, that will work with Cubase, where I can access the voice libraries, and have it available to me in the mix without any additional hardware or software WITHOUT having to configure the rig every time I use it. I'm not a computer dummy, but, apparently, I am deficient in the ways of Mackie Control, CC, ports, channels, gazzintas and goesoutas. I would like whatever controller I get to act just like this keyboard I'm typing on. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, or if I can clarify something, please let me know. Thank you all in advance.
  21. I tried the bass forum. No one home. I'll try your suggestion.
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