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== Musical Instrument (Percussion) == | == Musical Instrument (Percussion) == | ||
The PorchBoard Floor Bass is a simple [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percussion_instrument percussion instrument] designed to be tapped by a foot to provide a "kick drum"-like sound. It could be classed as an instrument of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percussion_instrument#Indefinite_pitch indefinite pitch] containing complex frequencies through which no discernible pitch can be heard.<ref>Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percussion_instrument#Indefinite_pitch Wikipedia/Percussion Instrument#indefinite pitch]</ref> | The PorchBoard Floor Bass is a simple [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percussion_instrument percussion instrument] designed to be tapped by a foot to provide a "kick drum"-like sound. It could be classed as an instrument of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percussion_instrument#Indefinite_pitch indefinite pitch] containing complex frequencies through which no discernible pitch can be heard.<ref>Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percussion_instrument#Indefinite_pitch Wikipedia/Percussion Instrument#indefinite pitch]</ref> | ||
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* The [http://porchboard.com/RP.html RP PorchBoard] was introduced in January 2010. It replaces all previous models including all the features of all previous models in a smaller package. | * The [http://porchboard.com/RP.html RP PorchBoard] was introduced in January 2010. It replaces all previous models including all the features of all previous models in a smaller package. | ||
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== Settings on the {{L1}} for the PorchBoard == | |||
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You can run the PorchBoard into T1® Channel 4 or 5, completely flat, no effects. While you could use T1® Channels 1, 2, or 3, there is no need to do that, so you can leave 1, 2, and 3 available for other inputs that require more gain. | You can run the PorchBoard into T1® Channel 4 or 5, completely flat, no effects. While you could use T1® Channels 1, 2, or 3, there is no need to do that, so you can leave 1, 2, and 3 available for other inputs that require more gain. | ||
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* It is designed to produce a tone in the 33-100 Hz range (very low). The 33 Hz (with a strong 99 Hz harmonic) was selected because it offers a strong supportive bass "thump" in any key- similar to a large marching band bass drum. Often the nature of the sound tends to resemble a note when another instrument (such as a guitar) suggests a note. <ref>Nature of the sound.... [http://porchboard.com/FAQ01.html - excerpt from the PorchBoard FAQs]</ref> | * It is designed to produce a tone in the 33-100 Hz range (very low). The 33 Hz (with a strong 99 Hz harmonic) was selected because it offers a strong supportive bass "thump" in any key- similar to a large marching band bass drum. Often the nature of the sound tends to resemble a note when another instrument (such as a guitar) suggests a note. <ref>Nature of the sound.... [http://porchboard.com/FAQ01.html - excerpt from the PorchBoard FAQs]</ref> | ||
* Since the PorchBoard produces predominately low-end sounds it is subject to the same issues that can arise with any instrument that works in the low bass ranges. See: [[Bass Regeneration]] for more information. <br />Because the PorchBoard does not make any audible acoustic sound, and it does not use a resonant surface<ref>the PorchBoard does not use a resonant surface for pickkup [http://porchboard.com/FAQ02.html PorchBoard FAQs] to pickup the sound, it does not contribute to low end feedback in a live music setting. | * Since the PorchBoard produces predominately low-end sounds it is subject to the same issues that can arise with any instrument that works in the low bass ranges. See: [[Bass Regeneration]] for more information. <br />Because the PorchBoard does not make any audible acoustic sound, and it does not use a resonant surface<ref>the PorchBoard does not use a resonant surface for pickkup [http://porchboard.com/FAQ02.html PorchBoard FAQs]</ref> to pickup the sound, it does not contribute to low end feedback in a live music setting. | ||
* When using the PorchBoard with a {{Classic}} or {{Model I}} use at least one {{B1}} as you would with any instrument that plays bass notes. The sound of the PorchBoard comes through well with the {{Compact}} but sounds deeper with the {{L1 nl}} models that have a {{B1}}. | * When using the PorchBoard with a {{Classic}} or {{Model I}} use at least one {{B1}} as you would with any instrument that plays bass notes. The sound of the PorchBoard comes through well with the {{Compact}} but sounds deeper with the {{L1 nl}} models that have a {{B1}}. | ||
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{{:PorchBoard Micro Bass}} | {{:PorchBoard Micro Bass}} | ||
[[File:RP PorchBoardFront.jpg|link=http://porchboard.com/RP.html|325px|PorchBoard Bass - new model "RP" 2010]] | |||
[[File:PorchBoardDeanDwyer.jpg|http://porchboard.com/FAQ03.html|325px|Dean Dwyer holding the original model Mahogany PorchBoard Floor Bass]] | |||
== See / Hear it == | == See / Hear it == | ||
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Where it came from and how it works. | Where it came from and how it works. | ||
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* [http://www.porchboard.com/choices/index.html Enroute Music Choices] A Drug Abuse Prevention Elementary School Assembly Program<br /> read this to get some insight into the people behind the PorchBoard. | * [http://www.porchboard.com/choices/index.html Enroute Music Choices] A Drug Abuse Prevention Elementary School Assembly Program<br /> read this to get some insight into the people behind the PorchBoard. | ||
<html><a href="http://www.porchboard.com/choices/index.html"><img src="http://toonz.ca/bose/wiki/images/2/25/EnrouteChoices.jpg" border="0" width="325" alt="Enroute Music Choices A Drug Abuse Prevention Elementary School Assembly Program" title="Enroute Music Choices A Drug Abuse Prevention Elementary School Assembly Program"></a></html> | <html><a href="http://www.porchboard.com/choices/index.html"><img src="http://toonz.ca/bose/wiki/images/2/25/EnrouteChoices.jpg" border="0" max-width="325" alt="Enroute Music Choices A Drug Abuse Prevention Elementary School Assembly Program" title="Enroute Music Choices A Drug Abuse Prevention Elementary School Assembly Program"></a></html> | ||
=== Technology === | === Technology === | ||
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:The passive proximity sensor system is the basis of the PorchBoard patent that was granted to Bill and assigned to Nadene, owner of EnRoute Music. | :The passive proximity sensor system is the basis of the PorchBoard patent that was granted to Bill and assigned to Nadene, owner of EnRoute Music. | ||
== The Instrument == | == The Instrument == | ||