Re: {gear} Some silly questions
Posted by: wulf <wulf@...>
> #1 I am not sure I understand what a DI is and what the
> intials stand for?
Direct Inject - used for converting the unbalanced output
from the bass into a balanced signal that can be sent
down a three wire XLR cable (which has advantages such
as being able to send the signal a much longer distance,
such as from the stage area to the mixer desk).
> #2 I am self taught which means I play off of the guitar
> chord sheets (limited) and I am not sure which way is more
> important to aim my learning. What I mean, is it better to
> run hours and hours of scales (I do okay with timing
> overall) or do I need a more organized approach?
Try lots of approaches and see what works best for you
(and be aware that this may change over time). For
example, at present I'm learning most from transcribing
songs and also writing arrangements for other
instruments... but that might be harder if I hadn't learnt
more about scales and reading music in the past.
> #3 What is a POD...
The piece of equipment is used to simulate the effect of
using a wide range of different amps and speakers using
digital technology.
> #4 I have been re-writing my Sunday music in
> a format I can understand better in tab/bass clef on
> Guitar Finale. Is there another book outside of the
> companies that is similar to the "Dummies" series on using
> this software?
Pass. I use Finale PrintMusic and mainly learn by doing,
with occasional reference to the manual to open up new
ideas.
Wulf
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