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The latest addition to my increasing collection of pedals.

Yesterday I picked up the DITTO from the Stockholm based pedal experts at “These goes to 11“. A very nice store with amazing service, including a big smile  when I opened up the door.

After the audio interface Konnekt 24D I’ve been looking in other directions from TC Electronic. But an increasing bag of bass related things brought the interest back to the company, and then came the DITTO!
A small, yes it really is tiny, looper that do just one thing: Loop! In, out, a volume control and a footswitch, when competing brands push more and more features into the looper pedals, the TC just gives us the simple to use core function. And really, thats all you probably need.

The sound quality is great, the loop sounds just as good as the direct sound. But if you have a too hot signal in it starts to sound bad. I used the FloorQ to boost about 10dB and that was a bit too much for the Ditto to handle. I really love/hate the FloorQ, and should probably find something better.

My intent with the Ditto is to mainly use it as a practice tool, recording instant playalongs. And for that use it’s a perfect match.
One caution though: stomping that footswitch in time do need some practice.

More examples will come on the DITTO Sessions page

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The next Soundcloud collaboration on the way

The next song that will appear on Soundcloud featuring me on the bass, will also be mixed and mastered by yours truly.
Using the Studio One DAW from Presonus and a lot of different plugins from Slate, Magix, MAÄG and Izotope.

The first mix is sent for review…

Episode 78 of the Jackass Penguin Show’s Jazzy selection features the track “Never Turn Me Down” by the Peter Bennborn Project with me on the bass.

 

Another collaboration with Mark Dorricott.
This has been the fastest turnaround yet. Heard the first version of the song on wednesday, asked Mark if he wanted me to go crazy on it. Received the files on thursday morning, and about two hours later the finished mix was up in the cloud.

Three tracks:

  1. Bassline: Bass EQ all the way up, bass through the 3leaf Audio Wonderlove and a hard working JoeMeek FloorQ. Really using all the bad character of the JoeMeek to shape the sound.
  2. Slap embellishments: Just a clean sound
  3. Solo: clean sound with bass cut, and extra hi mid.

The onboard EQ from UNICORNbass really had to work on this session. And it delivered! The best onboard electronics I’ve ever tried.

 

This was an interesting project. Jazzfusion in 6/8 time. I haven’t played in anything other than the usual 4/4 for ages so would I find a working groove? Apparently the time studies back in the ’90s stuck ’cause I felt at home effortless right away. Cooking up this groove in a couple of minutes and sent a early sketch to mr Bennborn for review. He loved the bassline so from there it was just a matter of printing a good take.

JnGruvGearThe Watson SC-5 modified by UNICORNbass was used as usual. Fitted with the GruvGear Fretwraps. They’re small but addictive, I don’t record without them.
The pickups together with the electronics Christian Olsson put in the bass are a pure joy. Versatile and dead quiet! Ran the bass through the JoeMeek FloorQ straight into the Apogee Duet II and the DAW used is Presonus Studio One.

Original liner notes:

Let’s take six musicians and make something in 6/8ths – “Take Six” it is!

I’m very proud to present to you an original, spring-welcoming, smooth-flowing jazz piece, with some of the finest (jazz) musicians here on SC.

My immense gratitude goes to these guys jumping aboard without hesitation on basis of a sketchy idea I had – to forge a six man collaboration, upping the stakes of complexity. Coming out at the other end with another, great learning experience to behold and a track I will cherish.

Enjoy!

Music: Peter Bennborn

Drums: Walter W Kelleher (@walter-w-kelleher)
Bass: Jonny Trobro (@jonnytrobrobass)
Vibraphone: Coco G. Diez (@cocogdiez)
Clarinet: Michel Martineau (@michel-martineau)
Soprano Saxophone: Joe Drzewiecki (@jomama-2)
Vocals: Peter Bennborn
Keys/Synths: Peter Bennborn

Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn (with massive input from collaborators)