Comments on: What can I use to practice at home alone? http://learnbass.net/2009/08/what-can-i-use-to-practice-at-home-alone/ ...making better bass players with Kris Rodgers A.K.A Dmanlamius Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:08:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: dfhs http://learnbass.net/2009/08/what-can-i-use-to-practice-at-home-alone/comment-page-1/#comment-144 dfhs Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:39:41 +0000 http://learnbass.net/wordpress/?p=163#comment-144 I haven't tried the programs you talk about but will when I get some time. I have to say that one of the best things I have, and i would go so far as to say it is the best and most valuable bass thing i own outside of my bass and amp, is my Tascam Bass Trainer (Tascam CD-BT1MkII). You put a CD in this baby and you can:<br />-slow it down to any speed you like<br />-change the key<br />- loop it (to repeat a difficult passage until you get it)<br />- enhance the bass so you hear the bass clearer.<br /><br />The tools are very user friendly. It also has a built in tuner and metronome and some effects (but i wouldn't write home about these). Works for both active and passive basses.<br /><br />Very useful for learning new songs especially if you are trying to learn covers for your new band.<br /><br />rock on,<br />Sean I haven't tried the programs you talk about but will when I get some time. I have to say that one of the best things I have, and i would go so far as to say it is the best and most valuable bass thing i own outside of my bass and amp, is my Tascam Bass Trainer (Tascam CD-BT1MkII). You put a CD in this baby and you can:
-slow it down to any speed you like
-change the key
- loop it (to repeat a difficult passage until you get it)
- enhance the bass so you hear the bass clearer.

The tools are very user friendly. It also has a built in tuner and metronome and some effects (but i wouldn't write home about these). Works for both active and passive basses.

Very useful for learning new songs especially if you are trying to learn covers for your new band.

rock on,
Sean

]]> By: Adam http://learnbass.net/2009/08/what-can-i-use-to-practice-at-home-alone/comment-page-1/#comment-143 Adam Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:45:04 +0000 http://learnbass.net/wordpress/?p=163#comment-143 For PC users that use Winamp, download the Pacemaker plugin. It allows you to change the tempo of the song without changing the pitch. Awesome for learning songs at a lower pace and then ramping them back up to normal speed. For PC users that use Winamp, download the Pacemaker plugin. It allows you to change the tempo of the song without changing the pitch. Awesome for learning songs at a lower pace and then ramping them back up to normal speed.

]]> By: Kris A.K.A Dmanlamius http://learnbass.net/2009/08/what-can-i-use-to-practice-at-home-alone/comment-page-1/#comment-142 Kris A.K.A Dmanlamius Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:23:14 +0000 http://learnbass.net/wordpress/?p=163#comment-142 Ok, you need a normal lead, like the ones that go from your bass to your amp. You can buy these in any music shop.<br /><br />Then, you're going to need a male to female jack. Much like one of these:<br /><br />https://www.addison-electronique.com/catalog/images/101003.jpg<br /><br />But the end needs to be big if you know what I mean. So you can put your bass lead in it. The little end goes into the mac, and voila!<br /><br />These things cost a couple of quid, and again, can be brought from any music shop etc... Ok, you need a normal lead, like the ones that go from your bass to your amp. You can buy these in any music shop.

Then, you're going to need a male to female jack. Much like one of these:

https://www.addison-electronique.com/catalog/images/101003.jpg

But the end needs to be big if you know what I mean. So you can put your bass lead in it. The little end goes into the mac, and voila!

These things cost a couple of quid, and again, can be brought from any music shop etc…

]]> By: Shane http://learnbass.net/2009/08/what-can-i-use-to-practice-at-home-alone/comment-page-1/#comment-141 Shane Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:54:32 +0000 http://learnbass.net/wordpress/?p=163#comment-141 Kris,<br /><br />I am very flattered you have taken time out to blog on my question.<br /><br />I have garageband but never really used it. I will have a look at the kit but in the meantime, really silly stupid question...what kind of lead do I need to connect the bass to the mac....? Kris,

I am very flattered you have taken time out to blog on my question.

I have garageband but never really used it. I will have a look at the kit but in the meantime, really silly stupid question…what kind of lead do I need to connect the bass to the mac….?

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