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Guybrush · 06-15-2022, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

Plankvice request: my synth sends a really hot signal that causes clipping if I'm not careful. What can I do to avoid damaging my amp?

You have various types of audio signal. Some are:

Mic level - very low levels sent by microphones. These need preamplification before the amp stage. The lowest signal are sent by dynamic & ribbon mics.
Instrument level - low volume high impedance signal sent by pickups, like an electric guitar. Needs preamping.
Line level - loud signal sent by synths, preamps, various audio devices. Does NOT need preamp.

The main input on your guitar / bass amp has a preamp as well as an amp stage and is meant for instrument level inputs.

Synth sends line level, so preamp should be bypassed. Instead of hooking it up like a guitar, look for an aux/line in on the back.

**Frownland** · 06-15-2022, 09:58 PM

Dope, thanks.

Any recommendations for if I want to do a janky line in connection to an instrument level input? My studio amp has an aux but isn't cutting it live; my current alternative is a Peavey that the synth would sound great on if it wasn't so touchy.

Guybrush · 06-15-2022, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

Dope, thanks.

Any recommendations for if I want to do a janky line in connection to an instrument level input?

Turn the volume way down on the synth to barely nothing and let the amp do all the lifting. You'll probably still get a lot of distortion, but maybe it sounds cool.

Plankton · 06-16-2022, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

Plankvice request: my synth sends a really hot signal that causes clipping if I'm not careful. What can I do to avoid damaging my amp?

Amp vol up, synth vol low and adjust from there, like GB sez.

Plankton · 06-16-2022, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ribbons

Norg · 06-16-2022, 05:25 PM

if u go to a strip club dont blow all your money so fast instead just hang at the bar and get drunk ignore al the super hot plastic girls and just go for the semi more ugly ones LOL get the number and they will prob do u after work or on there days off for less money :P

Trollheart · 06-17-2022, 06:17 AM

I don't... I don't even know where to begin...

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 07-08-2022, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Marie Monday

Excellent idea. About finding a female love interest, women's football/soccer teams are guaranteed to have queer women if that seems like something you'd be into (I remember you're non-binary though so that may feel weird but I guess they don't have an option like that

). If not, some other activity that is generally enjoyed by queer women? Or maybe there are LGBT+ organisations close to you that need volunteers?

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Sorry M'lady I forgot to reply your message. I unfortunately have chronic pain due to fibromyalgia and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome which makes sports non viable (but great suggestion). I will try Facebook groups where we can all get together and do something we enjoy. It sucks living so far out from the city centre as that is where all the gay bars and events happen. I won't give up though, thank you! I've been wanting to volunteer so that might just be perfect. I'll try to remember to update you/

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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

This is a nice idea for a thread, so while the one-line jokes are funny, I hope it generates more considered responses too.
My answer to your question, Cella D, would be a less certain variation on Marie's answer: find a club that focuses on something you genuinely enjoy: sport, book-club, etc. It may not be full of female love interest, but at least it'll be full of people with whom you share an enthusiasm.
Also, the chance of k.d.lang touring through your town must be remote, but watch out for any artists with similar reputations.

Book club sounds nice, and ironic as I work in a library lol! Okay, I will find a good event going on that is worth heading to the city for.

Thanks love <3

music_collector · 07-11-2022, 08:30 PM

I have no advice to offer anyone for synthesizers or finding female friends.

I do agree with the club route. If you don't find any love interests, you can still network. Best of luck!

Trollheart · 07-11-2022, 09:22 PM

How about female friends with synthesisers?

06-15-2022, 09:58 PM	#52 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	Dope, thanks. Any recommendations for if I want to do a janky line in connection to an instrument level input? My studio amp has an aux but isn't cutting it live; my current alternative is a Peavey that the synth would sound great on if it wasn't so touchy. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

06-17-2022, 06:17 AM	#57 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	I don't... I don't even know where to begin... __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

07-11-2022, 09:22 PM	#60 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	How about female friends with synthesisers? __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

06-16-2022, 05:25 PM	#56 (permalink)
Norg Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,358	if u go to a strip club dont blow all your money so fast instead just hang at the bar and get drunk ignore al the super hot plastic girls and just go for the semi more ugly ones LOL get the number and they will prob do u after work or on there days off for less money :P

07-11-2022, 08:30 PM	#59 (permalink)
music_collector Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Canada Posts: 744	I have no advice to offer anyone for synthesizers or finding female friends. I do agree with the club route. If you don't find any love interests, you can still network. Best of luck!