It lives! My Marshall came today and I plugged in the Les Paul and was totally blown away by the sound both the clean and dirty setting just amazed me tons of power and squeals I was really impressed with the shape it is in like new happy day! 
776 2015-06-17 16:30:24
Re: Older new amp day (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
777 2015-06-16 22:20:12
Re: Trakax Video Recording software (1 replies, posted in Recording)
Roger Guppy wrote:
A while ago I was in discussion with Russ about video recording as I was impressed with his 'video within video' that I as not able to do and Trakax was what was recommended. I had problems getting the free trial to work but, as it is not a very expensive piece of software, I took the plunge last week and bought it.
I have been working on a video and I had a problem, as I had received an e-mail from Cormac Barry at the company asking me to write if I needed any help, I decided to do just that. The company is based in Ireland and so their time is the same as mine and at 21:44 I wrote, explaining my problem and hoping to get a reply sometime tomorrow.
Imagine my surprise when just 17 minutes later not only do I get a reply but I get a personalised video showing me exactly what to do to resolve my issues.
Now that is Service with a capital 'S'.
Roger
Them guys are good that is why I recommend them Cormac will bend over backwards to help and it is a fantastic software program at a really low cost
778 2015-06-15 04:22:06
Re: windows 10 (70 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
OK!! a huge thanks to Amy and Doug, after downloading Malwarebytes and C Cleaner I did some house cleaning in the registry and browsers my boot time went from around 5 minutes to.......wait for it....................1:20 sec.!!!! I dumped the slow loading Avast and took Amy's advice and stopped some programs from loading at the start my new anti virus is the free PANDA and Malwarebytes I only hope it stays this way at least I know it isn't the video card just some unnecessary bloatware that can be used when called upon
779 2015-06-14 14:21:07
Re: Digitech Trio (60 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Grah1 wrote:
Gonna try mine live at Kendal arts festival next weekend I've programed 3 tracks into it and will use it separate to the looper which has the remainder of my set in , biggest problem is making sure all the levels are ok when using loops ,drum machine and now the trio so I've made notes and will mark positions for all the knobs etc on my song sheet. Sounds great .
Biggest challenge for me is standing for the duration of the set as my guitar rubs badly against the scar tissue from my recent surgery so after a few minutes I find I'm quite sore and uncomfortable .
Ditto on the standing Graham to many cigarettes early in my life messed up my lungs dont have the wind I think each venue is unique with regards to sound so you will need to do a sound check but not to worry your a pro good luck!
780 2015-06-14 06:49:42
Re: Digitech Trio (60 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
TIGLJK wrote:
is the pedal a special pedal that goes with it ? I have a regular pedal
I just ordered it from Guitar center will ship july 6
yes the pedal is special it has a record stop button, toggle mode and and track arming I dont think a normal or regular pedal will work it might even damage the unit
781 2015-06-14 06:46:39
Re: Digitech Trio (60 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Tenement Funster wrote:
I just looked around at some Canadian sellers of the Trio, and they're all sold out as well. Russell may have got the last one in North America!
Kind of looks that way TF I spent around 3 grand at sweetwater this year and I really bugged them a lot to get one I think they just wanted to shut me up LOL
782 2015-06-13 01:13:12
Re: Digitech Trio (60 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
dino48 wrote:
Grah1 wrote:Got the trio today and just gave it trial .Highly recommended .
Glad too hear you got one also,I will get one soon it is on my list for sure. I like too pay cash for all things I buy so I do have too wait longer then some others.
dino the wait is worth it good luck with it
783 2015-06-13 01:12:04
Re: Digitech Trio (60 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Grah1 wrote:
Got the trio today and just gave it trial .Highly recommended .
Congrats Graham! your going to have a lot of fun with it look froward to a video from you
784 2015-06-12 03:59:46
Re: Older new amp day (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Tenement Funster wrote:
Russell_Harding wrote:Tenement Funster wrote:Mmmmmmmmm ... a Marshall tube amp! Delicious!
They could use you to write ads for them, Russell. Or maybe you need that "Drummer Silencer" pedal that I posted in your DigiTech Trio thread.
TF when I finish setting up my new recording studio/video layout it will get a lot of use
It looks like Marshall has replaced the AVTs with their DSL series. Is yours a full tube unit, or a hybrid? I've always preferred the sound of a Marshall tube amp over a Fender tube. I know the Fender Twin is a "go to" amp for a lot of players, but I just find the Marshall JVMs have more growl.
TF From the description as I understand the amp has a tube preamp so hybrid makes sense I had a Fender twin and a Hot rod deluxe deville the hot rod kicked butt. My plan for this amp is to use it in stereo with my Epiphone if I need to play a large venue they can mic it.
785 2015-06-12 00:14:07
Re: Older new amp day (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Grah1 wrote:
I also picked up a new practice amp a couple of days ago ,a Kustom 10 watt for next to nothing sounds great plenty loud enough for in the house
I had a Kustom with pleats lol a bottom and a amp head it was like hauling Robby the Robot around to gigs 
786 2015-06-11 15:27:50
Re: windows 10 (70 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
mekidsmom wrote:
Ok, Russell, next thing I'd check is the start up programs. These are the programs that get themselves ready to go during the start up process. There's a few ways to do this, but since you have CC Cleaner installed, we'll go that route since it's fairly easy.
When you go into CC Cleaner, you'll see "tools" on the left, and then once you click on that, click on "Start up" and make sure you're in the "Windows" tab at the top - you're going to probably see a whole HUGE list of things that start up when your computer starts. Now, some of those things are important and you don't want to disable them, but others are not so much! ie: Adobe Reader does not need to start up when you start your computer and run in the background (unless you spend every day reading PDF documents). If you don't ever use google drive, but it's starting at start up you can disable that too. This doesn't mean that they won't work when you want them to, it just means they won't be open and ready to go first thing (hogging your start up time unnecessarily). If you want, you can take a screenshot of what you see here and email it to me, I'll happily look though the list and let you know what you can safely disable on start up. I tend to be very cautious, and only disable things that I'm 100% sure aren't necessary. As much as I like the ease of use of CC Cleaner, I do disable the monitor on start up also by the way.
For example, I use a few image editing programs on my laptop, but I have them disabled on start up because while I use them often, I do NOT use them every day. I'd prefer to wait while they load when I'm ready to use them, rather than have them slow my system down on start up.
The built in Windows "Snip it" tool is great for taking screenshots!
Windows 10 promises faster start up times. I hope that it does work well on your laptop! In the meantime though, having a lot of stupid things starting that aren't needed will go a long way to speeding up not only your start up, the the whole computer in general because - if they don't open on start up, then they won't be open in the background as your using it either (until you need them).
*I'd have turned this into a private convo. many posts ago - but I think it's good for people to be able to find useful info. I'm also hoping that if I steer Russell wrong, someone will correct me so I can learn something new too!
Amy I have no knowledge of the hybrids and I will check out the start up i can also type in msconfig to get the items but I will take a screen shot or two for you and email them or just post them here
787 2015-06-11 15:21:49
Re: Older new amp day (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Tyson7 wrote:
Congrats on the new amp Russell. A few years ago I heard a group playing thru Marshalls with Fender Squire guitars. The sound was amazing, the guitars just rang. I asked them later if they did any changes to the guitars, they said No they were stock Squires. Enjoy yours Russell.
Joe
Joe what convinced me was the 2hr + concert I watched on you tube of AC/DC raw power sound Marshalls everywhere
788 2015-06-11 15:19:58
Re: Older new amp day (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Tenement Funster wrote:
Mmmmmmmmm ... a Marshall tube amp! Delicious!
They could use you to write ads for them, Russell. Or maybe you need that "Drummer Silencer" pedal that I posted in your DigiTech Trio thread.
TF when I finish setting up my new recording studio/video layout it will get a lot of use
789 2015-06-11 15:16:35
Re: Older new amp day (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Cocktailsfor2 wrote:
It is a Marshall AVT 20 I got it on Ebay for 200 + free shipping it will sound nice with all my effects I may put in a newer speaker or two I dont know till after I play thru it. This was sitting in a Pawn shop in Texas and the seller has done business with Ebay many times and has a good rating from people who purchased items from him in the past. It has a 10"speaker but I can easily put in a nice 12" and it puts out 20w dirty and clean channels I plan on using it with my Epiphone amp for a miked stereo effect for both recording and performance which will sound cool with delay and stereo chorus effect not to mention my Electro Harmonix C9 I'm going for sound not power.
Sounds like you've got a plan in place!
I particularly liked in your original post where you said
I wanted this so I got it today...
- it sounded like you had the proverbial "wild hair up your a$$" and saw it/bought it. I was in my local Guitar Center recently (I know, I know... "big-box store - hiss, boo!" but I happened to be in there because there was a ridiculous sale on a Simmons drum kit - $199!), and while wandering through the acoustic guitar room saw a used acoustic electric bass for $89, so though I really didn't need it, I got a "wild hair up my azz" and put a deposit on it. I get to pick it up tomorrow (it's on their version of consignment, the seller has 30 days to change their mind about selling it), which is fine since I'm going for a cortisone shot in my right forearm today and won't be playing for a day or so, anyway...
yep that about sums it up I aint getting any younger and there are no pockets in the coffin LOL
790 2015-06-11 15:10:48
Re: Digitech Trio (60 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Grah1 wrote:
just ordered a trio today should arrive tomorrow, cant wait .
Your going to love it! I would suggest going to my you tube site and copy the link to print out the owners manual or bookmark it VERY valuable info on learning and saving time and hassle congrats!!
791 2015-06-11 05:58:20
Re: Older new amp day (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Cocktailsfor2 wrote:
Coolness!
Description?
It is a Marshall AVT 20 I got it on Ebay for 200 + free shipping it will sound nice with all my effects I may put in a newer speaker or two I dont know till after I play thru it. This was sitting in a Pawn shop in Texas and the seller has done business with Ebay many times and has a good rating from people who purchased items from him in the past. It has a 10"speaker but I can easily put in a nice 12" and it puts out 20w dirty and clean channels I plan on using it with my Epiphone amp for a miked stereo effect for both recording and performance which will sound cool with delay and stereo chorus effect not to mention my Electro Harmonix C9 I'm going for sound not power.
This is a better and more informative description (not mine)
Model # is AVT20X. You can pretty much take this amp ANYWHERE. At 20 watts, it's not so loud for practice so you can get bedroom/apartment/wife and family friendly volumes, while still getting a good dose of that signature Marshall sound ! (You can also avoid making ANY enemies at all with the onboard headphone jack ! Sweet !)
But it's loud enough so you can actually take it to band rehearsal with you and she will keep up nicely. Got a crazy loud drummer that pounds the living tar out of his kit? NO problem ! Take the extension speaker out, hook the amp up to a 2x12 or 4x12 (or heck, TWO 4x12's if you want a full stack to bury your drummer and that other pesky guitarist!), and you've got INSTANT Marshall Stack sound ! Amazing!
This also means that you are covered at all but the biggest venues or stadiums ! Sound guy hard to please? No problem, keep your 4x12 onstage for looks and just mic this amp directly and you are covered for the entire gig ! Play this amp of course for its coveted overdrive, but the clean sound is very useable, and is a terrific platform for pedals !
One of the best of the 2000s, reportedly used by Incubus and Zakk Wylde. Powerful yet crisp and clean, perfect for everything. Tube preamp is incredible, but without ever having to replace expensive power amp tubes.
792 2015-06-11 02:25:13
Topic: Older new amp day (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I wanted this so I got it today a Marshall amp
It's alive! really surprised me at the fantastic sound and shape it is in tons of power.
793 2015-06-11 00:34:17
Re: How much music theory knowledge is necessary to study medieval music? (15 replies, posted in Music theory)
I would leave it because it is interesting to read and study
794 2015-06-10 21:19:43
Re: windows 10 (70 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
mekidsmom wrote:
Did you run CC Cleaner on the registry yet Russell? That will remove unneeded files left over from removing programs, which might resolve issues. A LOT of junk gets left over when you uninstall stuff, and it can really mess with start up.
Graphics was something I thought of a few posts ago, and may have mentioned... but I'd do everything else before going there. Don't forget, run CC Cleaner to clear up registry files a few times. It doesn't always get everything in one go.
Next step, check Dell - They have a driver update utility that you can download to make life easier and ensure your drivers are up to date (or search manually and just download the drivers you need, if you know what you need
Let us know how it's coming along.
Amy i ran c cleaner in the registry I am still getting a pause and on the 29 windows is updating me to windows 10 so that might solve the problem have to wait and see thanks for the info and links I appreciate your help
795 2015-06-10 21:13:07
Re: "Sliding by" (3 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
dino48 wrote:
Russell_Harding wrote:Sometimes when I practice I video tape myself and what comes out I learn something from the song, I played this on my acoustic with a slide and later did the video overlay against a green screen it is several years old but every now and then I like to review songs and listen to them with a fresh ear.
https://plus.google.com/photos/11243624 … 7797026017Good one Russell,I liked the way you had the Globe revolving behind you,nice effect.
Thanks dino yes the globe is one of my favorite video loops I filmed this against a green screen
796 2015-06-10 08:02:19
Re: windows 10 (70 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Doug_Smith wrote:
You did say it was a laptop right? And yes that would have "integrated" graphics unlike desktops that usually have an PCIE socket for installing an "upgrade" video card. Once in awhile you can get a corrupt driver though, which will sure act like a failing graphics chip. I know that HP had a whole batch of theirs come out of the factory with bad solder on the graphics "board" (not really a board per se)..... I had one of them and wound up having to buy a new mainboard (with the defect corrected), cost about $100 and a couple hours of tedious work to dismantle the thing and get it changed out.
Naturally it was out of warranty by the time it manifested. Been working great ever since!
Doug how do I find out if I have a corrupt driver, take it in to a repair shop?
797 2015-06-10 00:48:29
Re: windows 10 (70 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
dino48 wrote:
My sister is a combuter programer and a Systems anlyst. That was just a guess for her at a distance,so she may be wrong.
the only thing wrong with this is on a Dell you cant replace the graphics card you have to replace the whole mother board so it is cheaper to buy a new computer
798 2015-06-09 19:48:34
Re: windows 10 (70 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
dino48 wrote:
Russell I just talked to my sister she had the same problem awile back and found out It was a bad graphics card in the computer.
Thanks dino for the info I will check and see what it cost to replace it
799 2015-06-09 17:37:41
Re: windows 10 (70 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Doug_Smith wrote:
+1 on Amy's recommendations. I have used different but similar tools with good results, and those are user "safe" as any out there. If you have installed and uninstalled stuff over time I would likely expect registry errors, but even just updates can "snarffle" things up over time (2 years is a good run without having to fiddle with your Windows install).
Surely worth the effort Russell. I should also add, that you are a cautious surfer, so security essentials would likely serve you well. You have to manually allow the install to run from your "Windows software preferences (options)" as it does not automatically install itself (even though "crap-ware" does) when installing a new Windows OS.
Doug I installed malwarebytes and it seems to have sped things up but I still have an issue with the pause before the blue welcome screen I could try C cleaner and see if it cleans the registry of long deleted programs that might have files still clogging up the works
800 2015-06-09 14:22:53
Re: windows 10 (70 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
mekidsmom wrote:
I hate to say it, Russell, and maybe Doug will correct me... but... in my experience, a good portion of the time the antivirus is the issue. Avast, AVG, Kapersky, as well as what I refer to as the dreaded Norton and McAfee can cause issues. I found that if you're not visiting websites aimed at risky behavior and you never ever fall for the advertisements that look like virus warnings, then you can get away fine with the free Windows antivirus (Windows Essentials has to be downloaded for yours, or Windows Defender comes pre-installed on Win 8). Along with that, running the free version of Malwarebytes on occasion to take down anything little that does get through is good to do (don't install the full blown antivirus for purchase and don't agree to add the free trial of antivirus while installing. I'm not saying it's bad. I'm saying I don't endorse it. Good surfing habits will keep you safer than any paid program).
If this issue started right after you installed your video software - it could be a problem with the software, or video drivers on the machine. It doesn't sound like it, because it's happening at start up.
OK - so at this point, I'm going to give you the suggestions of what I would personally do - and I also suggest FIRST waiting from Doug to hear what he thinks about it before moving forward. I know a good deal of "stuff" but he has more "miles"
1. download Malwarebytes - run it, remove crap and find out that your antivirus isn't doing you much good anyway 2. remove Avast 3. remove any other crapware on your computer that you don't use (like those Norton and McAffee trial software versions) 3. Download and run CC Cleaner Free (unless Doug thinks this is a no-no, but I like it - and JUST run the registry cleaner: http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download) - you'll need to run it a few times until it comes up clean 4. Download Microsoft Security Essentials for Win 7 (http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-se … tials.aspx) and make sure it's enabled. Run a scan to make it happy, even though you know it won't find anything because you already ran Malwarebytes forever ago.
*Malwarebytes removes stuff that gets though. It's awesome. It doesn't block things from getting in though. Antivirus blocks stuff from getting in. Although you paid good money for it, Antivirus software sucks and doesn't block what it should. CC-Cleaner helps make sure everything that you've removed gets removed properly - files needed and not needed to run programs are where they should be so that Windows doesn't have to hunt for them or hunt through useless ones. It has functions to help clear browser history and cookies and such, and you can use those features if you want (which you can do manually as well), but for now just focus on the registry.
Amy I am willing to give it a try with malwarebytes I dont know about cc cleaner the laptop is only a little over 2 years old so it must already have the windows essentials but I have not seen them in my list of programs I deleted avast and installed Panda last night panda boots right away but the RST (rapid storage technology) boots slow and is always the last to load before I can open my email.