Violin sound.

[TalismanRich]

The POG might just modify the sound enough to trigger the B9 to make it sound better. As I said earlier, there's a lot of technique changes between a keyboard player and a guitar or violin player.

I did find this one. He uses the C9 here which is similar to the B9, just different voices.

 

[Retired]

Hi,

Thanks @TalismanRich for adding the video; I've actually already seen this together with lots more videos demonstrating so many different types and makes of pedals. Of the three pedals I now own; the POG2 so far is the best all rounder; it plays on the violin and guitar without problem. I've not yet moved the gear back into the studio but I need to although I could connect a multiple 13a socket to a single cable and bring more recording gear into the front room allowing me to practice quickly without having to pre-heat the studio especially now as outside temperature is dropping; I've also got a folding table I could use.

It's very windy with rain; a rather unpleasant day otherwise I'd feel more like doing something; I don't like getting wet as I go to and return from the workshop; I need to make the effort.

Kind regards, Col.

 

[R D Smith]

I would add the additional electric circuit, and move your gear into your front room Colin. You will enjoy playing more if you can sit down and pick up your instrument when the feeling moves you, instead of having to turn the heat on in your outbuilding and wait an hour or two for it to heat up. I have an acoustic guitar and my keyboard setup in my living room. I play one or both in the evening while my wife and I are relaxing. occasionally, I will sit down during the day and work on a piece I am learning or trying to workout vocals, etc.

I was very sorry to read about the passing of your wife Colin. With the possible exception of the loss of a child, that would have to be the saddest of your life. Please accept my condolences.

Ray

 

[Retired]

Hi,

Many thanks Ray for your thoughts and useful suggestions also for your kind condolences; yes indeed the saddest day of my life and also the saddest year too; the best day of my life was when I saw Bron for the first time; I instinctivly knew she was special; the day after we then actually met and were together for the next 48 years; Bron will forever be my wife and best friend; I'll never marry again; Bron is the one.

I confess I'm a bit torn between the front room and studio; in the front room it's awkward with all the cables and if I bring more gear in adding more 13a sockets it would only be worse; I agree having my violin so near encourages me to play it even if only for ten minutes but it's amazing how fast meal times come around and I'm worried about tripping over cables.

The studio is never really cold because the C/H radiator is constantly set at #2 all I have to do is turn it up to #4 and it heats up quickly; for an initial heat boost I also installed a 2KW wall fan heater and lighting is excellent with LED strip lights overhead.

The front room isn't very practical; here the POG2 is out of reach and there's nowhere to put things down; I have a folding table and I could easily wire up plenty of 13a sockets but the alternative I think is best; the dedicated studio where I can set everything up and just walk in and out; Bron was always spoiling me rotten and spent a great deal of money buying gear for me as presents; Bron was and still is my perfect wife even if only in spirit now.

Here's the studio; it's compact but full of gear and warms up quickly; I'm at peace in there untroubled by idiots and not worried about making noise; the bungalow is detached. The Balalaika is genuine Russian. Because of the money invested the heating is kept on a low setting so the studio is never very cold.

More gear.

Home made sheet music stand; I have the scores enlarged so I can see the notes better; each enlargement only costs 50p.

Bron generously bought me the ENZO a couple of years ago the B9 & POG2 are very new additions.

My Yamaha THR10 amp and my Yamaha YEV-104 is seen above; two more violins are in their cases. The Fender amp I bought for Bron together with two electric guitars including a Fender Strat. Bron expressed an opinion one day whilst we watched YouTube music videos surprising me saying she wouldn't mind having a go with a guitar; at last I could now spoil Bron and browsing the Gumtree site I found two electric guitars and the Fender amp as a bundle; I didn't bother haggling; I just paid the price as I collected them.

Bron's Fender guitar. Having bought the guitars I was delighted to bring them home but Bron wasn't strong enough to lift the guitar which I admit caught me out by it's weight; I did place it on her lap and had the pleasure of seeing her briefly play with it just once then Bron's health took a turn for the worse with the outcome she heartbreakingly passed away. As I say this year has been the worst year of my entire life and I deeply love and miss Bron. Words can't describe the hurt and pain I feel.

I also bought Bron this Yamaha mini keyboard but her health was failing so she never played with it.

I'd never get all this gear into the front room in comfort Ray; I tried using the Tascam pocket studio this afternoon without success; I've forgotten how to record with it; I have it connected to the Rode NT2-A mic and powered it with the phantom power from the Tascam which I've done many times in the past; I've gone through a nightmare and am now breaking out of it but it's incredibly difficult as Bron is constantly on my mind and I'm happy with this; I'll catch up again with the gear but Bron won't be coming back.

I'm aware I go on about Bron but Bron still is my life and always will remain so; she's an amazing wife and best friend; I've got wonderful memories.

I'll organize the studio and get settled in there; I think it's the better choice of the two.

Kind regards, Col.

 

[Slouching Raymond]

Your studio is looking cosy and organised.
I have that same pocket recorder, but not used it yet. The instructions are pretty straightforward.
I got mine for recording in public places.
My studio is now spreading into my living room, which is OK for me, not having anyone else to worry about.
The space is all mine. I've been setting up keyboards in the living room for ages.
I'll post some pictures as soon as I get it organised.
I'm holding off just yet because I want to get some new tall sloping racks, before getting everything cabled up.

 

[Retired]

Hi,

Thanks @Slouching Raymond Like you I've nobody to worry about so could set up my front room as my recording studio but then I do have friends visit occassionally so I like to be tidy. It's now over four years since Bron generously bought me my first ever violin and I converted one of the rear extension rooms into my now recording studio. I'd like the convenience of being able to simply pick up my violin in the front room but then setting up the sheet music stand and connecting the pedals to the amp would be quite a chore in fact just turning the heating up in the studio actually would be a lot easier.

It's nice though to be in this position of having a choice so I'm not in any way complaining; lots would give anything to swap places with me. The only time the studio is cold is at night when I turn the C/H off; the boiler is frost protected and fires up automatically when outside temperature drops below 5C so all the gear is reasonably well protected. As winter starts to bite I'd like to get into the routine of two practices each day; perhaps an hour at a time; I find if I try to practice longer I start to lose concentration. I've got more gear than skill.

I'll look forward to seeing how you get organized @Slouching Raymond Good luck.

Kind regards, Col.

 

[R D Smith]

You have a lot of gear in your studio Colin. I don't think I would move it all, maybe just one violin to make practice easy to do. I have 4 electric and 2 acoustic guitars, plus amps and other gear in my office. I'll play the others occasionally, but really mostly play the acoustic guitar in the living room because it's easily accessible.

I don't have a structured schedule. I have always played for as long as I feel like playing. If I'm learning a song, I may work on it the whole time. When I get tired, or don't think I'm making progress, I'll play something else or take a break. I think it's important to enjoy your time playing, and playing songs you know and play well, make you want to play more.