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Forum Topic: Mike Mainieri's Amp -- I feel like such a moron....

IndianaGlen 6 December 2013

Does anyone know what amp Mike Mainieri used for his Pasic concert in indianapolis (or what amp he normally uses) ? I feel like such a moron, because I could have waked up there and checked but it slipped my mind. I guess I was so blown away by the performance I forgot.

Anyhow it looked like a tweed colored Fender type amp, and I'd like to know what it was. It was mic'd into the house PA system.

Even an educated guess would be appreciated. Heck even a wild guess would work.

thanks. --IG

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Forum Topic: Ipad vibraphone samples or app?

omvibes 5 December 2013

Hi all, been a long time since I posted on a vibraphone forum (used to post on thevibe.net).

Anyway, I'm considering getting a xylosynth (don't fancy a Malletkat because I can't deal with the black coloured notes), and want to use it in conjunction with an Ipad. Anyone come across a good vibraphone app? I have Sampletank, which has some vibraphone samples (and you can change the tremolo speed on them for example, which is good), but a search on the app store didn't bring up anything really good.

Alternatively, if I have to go the module way, is the Yamaha Motif rack the best option?

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Forum Topic: Using Bose L1 pa system with Vibraphone

Jerry Weir 9 April 2013

Hello All,

Has anyone out there used the Bose L1 Compact Portable Line Array System (or the other models in the line) to amplify the vibraphone? I am planning to purchase the AMT VP-2 microphone system and consequently need to move away from my current Peavy keyboard amplifier.

I want the easiest thing to carry into the gig. I work with a singer who brings in her Bose L1 with considerable ease and is ready to go in 5 minutes when the gig is done. I am envious!

Thanks,

Jerry Weir

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Forum Topic: Wide bar series from Mike Balter...Do they detune bars?

sandrop 25 October 2012

Hi vibists around the world

Does anybody have made experience with the Mike Balter wide bar series mallets? I've bought 2 pairs of the nr.31. They are quite hard, but have a very nice sound. But I've heard that mallets with short handle and big heavy heads will detune the bars from c5 up to g5. Does anybody play thes Mike Balters number 31, wide bar series?
Sandro

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