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google music (beta)

I just got my invite to Google Music just a few minutes ago.

I created my account then installed the software on my PC and my phone.  The PC software scanned my music folder and started to sync my songs to the great Google cloud, and now (10 minutes later), I’m listening to the music collection I’ve collected over the years streaming to my phone.

You can activate up to 8 devices on a single account.  Very cool stuff.

I think it will sync your iTunes library too … but I wouldn’t know because iTunes is the most evil piece of software ever, and I refuse to use it.

Question for my audiophile buddies out there…

In my recent quest to sell some gear, I had an interesting encounter that I am curious about.

I am no audio equipment expert (never claimed to be), but I know enough to be dangerous.  One of the pieces of equipment I was selling was a rack mount effects processor; standard issue, nothing special.  The guys I sold it too (professional audio guys) were going through everything and testing it out, but they never could get this effects processor to work.  I was bummed at this point because I had the thing working just a few days before.

I have always used an Aux/Effects send and return to run these type of external units.  But, I go over there to have a look and the (professional) guy had the input for the processor plugged into the aux send, but instead of using the aux return he was going straight out of the processor into the line jack of another channel.  He said that this was the preferred way to do it because you had more control over the effect volume?  Although I kinda understand the theory, I have honestly never seen this done before.

Nothing worked hooked up this way, and it just struck me as odd.  I wondered why every manual I had ever read for mixers and effects processors showed it hooked up through aux sends/returns.  I also wondered why you would want to take up twice the board real estate by occupying two channels with the same input.  It made no sense to me.

So, I ask if I can rewire a few thing … hooked it up the way I normally would and everything worked just fine.  Then they were perplexed because that’s just not “not they way you do it.”  In the end though, they bought the unit because it did work.

My question is this:  Am I off base here?  Is it really standard practice to hook this effect processor that other way?  If so, please help me understand the rational (because I really want to know).

gear for sale update…

I listed some stuff I’m selling here.  I’ve got to move it pretty quickly, so it looks like I’m going to let it go to a third party reseller.  As such, I’ve had to drop how much I’m asking.

Anyway, just listing one last time here before it all goes away.

  • Behringer JM150 amp w/J3 footswitch:  $200
  • 1999 Epiphone G-400 Custom (triple humbuckers, hardshell case): $175
  • 1997 Series Danelectro Pedals (DC-1, DD-1, DE-1, and D0-1): $15 each
  • Shure SM58:  $30
  • Behringer B-1 Condenser Mic (with case, shockmount, and windscreen): $30
  • Johnson J-Station amp modeler:  $45
  • Yahama DGX-500 88-key keyboard w/Stand:  $100
  • Carvin XP2 Vocal DSP (1u rack):  $30
  • Behringer 12 channel mixer:  $35
  • Behringer Autocom Compressor:  $30
  • Behringer FCB1010 MIDI foot controller:  $45

If you’re so inclined, you can have it all for $700.

 

stuff for sale (for those that asked)

I’m getting rid of a few things, and wanted to give you guys the opportunity to take a look before I eBay ’em.  There may be more to come as well.

Asking prices are negotiable (but folks are asking what I want), so don’t be afraid to make an offer.  I’m not shipping anything so you’d have be pretty close.  MSRP is just a reference point; some of these items are discontinued so MSRP is from original release.

I treat my gear very well, all of this is in like new condition.  But your welcome to test drive any of it.  Let me know if you have questions.

what where mspr how much notes
Danelectro “Cool Cat” link (pdf) $99.00 $35.00 Original DanO chorus pedal; cast metal housing. Runs on 9V batteries or 9V adapter (not included). I could probably do a good deal on the whole set if needed.
Danelectro “FAB Tone” link (pdf) $79.00 $30.00 Original DanO distortion pedal; cast metal housing. Runs on 9V batteries or 9V adapter (not included). I could probably do a good deal on the whole set if needed.
Danelectro “Dan-Echo” link (pdf) $129.00 $45.00 Original DanO tape echo (simulated) pedal; cast metal housing. Runs on 9V batteries (x2) or 18V adapter (not included). I could probably do a good deal on the whole set if needed.
Danelectro “Daddy O” link (pdf) $79.00 $30.00 Original DanO overdrive pedal; cast metal housing. Runs on 9V batteries or 9V adapter (not included). I could probably do a good deal on the whole set if needed.
Johnson J-Station link $450.00 $75.00 The J-Station was the only competetion for the original Line6 POD. I bought it for studio/recording to when I didn’t want to carry around the JM150 below.
Behringer FCB1010 link $285.99 $60.00 MIDI foot controller I used with the J-Station and JM150.
Johnson Millennium JM150 link $1,600.00 $500.00 One of the first (if not the first) digital modeling amps; it’s very loud and very heavy :). I may throw in the FCB1010 foot controller if the price is right.
Epiphone G-400 Custom (Black) link $832.00 $275.00 It’s an Epi SG series; this is the ebony model, and it’s a bit hard to find. Includes hardshell case.
Shure SM58 link $124.00 $45.00 It’s an SM58… I don’t think anything else needs to be said.
Yamaha DGX-500 link $1,099.95 $275.00 88 (semi-weighted) key portable grand.
Behringer Mixer   ??? $40.00 12 channel audio mixer, everything works except the effects processor. I don’t have the exact model #, I’ll look it up when I get home.
Behringer B-1 Condenser Mic link $197.99 $40.00 With case and accessories.
Behringer Limiter/Expander/Compressor   ??? $30.00 1U rack mount. I don’t have the exact model #, I’ll look it up when I get home.
Carvin Stereo XP2 (Vocal) DSP link (pdf) ??? $30.00 1U rack mount, digital effects processor.