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Forum: Equipment Topic: New Amp - KC-350 Keyboard Amp, or 12" Powered PA. Thoughts? |
earthgene |
Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 10:00 am
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I use an ACTV-2, so I get a pretty hot signal out of a keyboard amp. The keyboard amp is really not idea l if you are using a passive pickup as the amp is expecting a line-level input. Tom G. and Greg H. have feelings on that that they have shared with me. Believe me, it's a thing with a passive pic... |
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Forum: Announcements Topic: DAVE BROSKY AT CAFE IO (or HOW TO GET A GIG 101) |
earthgene |
Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 9:49 am
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Yeah Dbro, it is all connected. This is a great write up and I look forward to hearing how others are able to get more visibility for their playing / services whether it's a cafe or a club and as a soloist or with a band. I have had a very similar experience here in Temecula. After a rehearsal two m... |
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Forum: Showcase Topic: "Perception" video by GirafficJam |
earthgene |
Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 12:12 am
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Kyle will be featured on tomorrow's Free Hands Friday session, Drop a reply here or an email to info@freehandsacademy.com to get an invite.
Great job Kyle, very cool opportunity for the NS with GJ! |
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Forum: Equipment Topic: New Amp - KC-350 Keyboard Amp, or 12" Powered PA. Thoughts? |
earthgene |
Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 1:56 pm
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Cost. Well, music takes - that's for sure. And what it does give back, well, it's generally not in cash :D Cost was a factor for me as well, always is. I looked at the QSC option, but it was simply too much for a single amp and I needed a pair of speakers, not just one. Kevin Keith had a pair of QSC... |
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Forum: Stick® Method Topic: Time Management with practice |
earthgene |
Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 8:37 am
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Thanks Randy! |
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Forum: Equipment Topic: New Amp - KC-350 Keyboard Amp, or 12" Powered PA. Thoughts? |
earthgene |
Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 8:35 am
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I recall Greg had a pair of these out at the FHA last year. They were very portable and powerful. I did not get a chance to hear the model with the built-in effects (courtesy Alesis), I bet those sound great for Chapman Stick. |
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Forum: Stolen Sticks or Gear Topic: Insurance for Stolen Instruments |
earthgene |
Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 8:31 am
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Having been through my share of fires and thefts, I have done some time in the insurance claims realm. While I was playing "professionally", it was presumed that a separate policy was necessary for instruments, amplifiers and musical accessories.
A good read Drbo, thanks for posting. |
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Forum: Stick® Method Topic: Time Management with practice |
earthgene |
Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 3:26 pm
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Great to hear Evan. I don't know if you recall the Learning pyramid I was teaching last year. This is not for everyone. This process helped to fast-track my learning potential though through a repeatable process. http://www.geneperry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Presentation1.jpg CHORDS Start with... |
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Forum: Chapman Stick® Topic: New Paduak Grand in my house |
earthgene |
Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 2:54 pm
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Forum: Inspirations Topic: Why Americans don't like Jazz... |
earthgene |
Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 12:06 am
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Oh. Goat Rodeo sessions is sweet, thanks for that!
Of course, if you like to game, the Goat simulator can't beat...!!!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvWGLcdI8o8[/youtube] |
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