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Issues w Roland Micro Cube

Posted Sun, 09/26/2021 - 09:27 by AceVentura
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Hello, all. Recently I changed the gain, tone and amp settings on my Micro Cube and now everything sounds the same. Regardless of whether I crank the tone or the gain all the way down or all the way up and regardless of what amp model I choose, all my recordings sound exactly the same, not bad, just without any change or effects. Turn off, then turn on and still no changes at all. Weird.

Does anyone have suggestions on this?

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3.5mm mic jack into usb-c

Posted Sat, 09/25/2021 - 16:11 by AceVentura
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Hello, all. I record all my sessions in order to gauge my progress. My current rig for recording at home is this: bulletini into a Rolandmicro cube; line out from the Roland into iMac's 3.5mm mic jack; record into garageband on my 2011 iMac. 

Ill be ditching my iMac in favor of a MacBook Pro once the new ones come out in October but I'm pretty sure they won't have a line-in for a 3.5mm mic jack As the inputs will likely be limited to usb-c, SD card, and hdmi. Any thought on how I can connect the Roland to the new MacBook? Thanks in advance. 

Ace

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New linux software for practicing scales on the harmonica

Posted Mon, 09/06/2021 - 12:55 by marcihm
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Hi

just released harp_scale_trainer a simple program to help practicing scales on a diatonic harmonica.

It is free and open source and runs under linux only ! (but wslg in Windows 11 will do).

harp_scale_trainer has two modes of operation:

'Listen' just listens to your playing, shows the note and tells you, if it is from the chosen scale.

'Quiz' plays random notes from the scale and asks you to play them back. continue reading...

MegaTone Small Combo Amp

Posted Sun, 08/29/2021 - 16:46 by Dale Laslie
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MegaTone is offering a couple one-off small combo amps, built from some scrap amps making them into a compact version of the WEZO ME-18 using our 30 watt circuit.  The first offering, made with an Epiphone Gallaxie 10 shell, recovered cabinet with new hardware, has already sold.  The version shown below, built into a Fender Blues Jr. shell sells for $2299 and includes a custom Tuki cover, a single ten inch Jensen Tornado speaker, and a weight of just 24 lbs.  more details are posted on our website megatoneamps.com

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Magazine Holder as Harmonica Case

Posted Sat, 08/21/2021 - 07:49 by Alex Hall
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I was looking for a small, portable harmonica case like the Horner Flexcase M, but without neoprene and it's accompanying smell. I also ideally wanted something with little to no branding. continue reading...

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Shaker Dynamic Handmade Harmonica Mic 1/4" Jack

Posted Sun, 08/01/2021 - 15:45 by kurtmari99
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Can anybody provide any feeback on the Shaker Dynamic Handmade Harmonica Mic 1/4" Jack?

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Audacity alternative

Posted Sun, 07/18/2021 - 15:36 by Fred7
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Hi all, Just rejoined after a couple of years.Have tried to download audacity on Android and found it's not available anymore on Android. Any suggestions? What do people use now on Android. ?Thanks

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kinder anti feedback device/ any one have it to sell?

Posted Sat, 06/26/2021 - 17:36 by tommy hunt
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this is tommy

i would like to get a kinder anti feedbacck

is anyone in touch with a possibility?

thanks

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Volume knob fix with photos

Posted Thu, 06/24/2021 - 16:54 by Busterdog2020
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OK so I know I posted this before but it has worked out so well that I am reposting with links to photos so you can see how groovy this is.

Recap: the volume know on my Jt30 was really bothering me so I would just lock it in full position but now thanks to some surgical tubing I can use the volume normally and it is complety out of the way.

He is the link to photos so you get a better idea oh and it looks good too.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rWq1gL6j4RoYZbY9UT23w4qUOYDWEzc0/view?u...

Hope this helps somebody.

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In the way volume control on front of Astatic FIX

Posted Wed, 06/16/2021 - 11:38 by Busterdog2020
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Hi everybody. I have an Astatic JT30 that has the volume control on the front like many others and it was always getting in the way. I used to just tighten the screw on the side that holds the volume in one place but I have found a better fix and you can still use the volume control without it getting in the way.

I remove the knob from the pot shaft and slide a piece of surgical tubing about 1/4 inch long over the top. It sticks out only about 1/16 of an inch past the edge of the harp but because it's rubber it's easy to grip to make mic adjustments. continue reading...

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