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Post by indiehouse on May 15, 2021 6:59:54 GMT -6
It’s...complicated...many cryptos have real value, but you’re buying them as a commodity which is driven by market forces. If you do you’re research you can make some money, but best bet is to put a small amount of money across several cryptos, a few thousand dollars...nothing you couldn’t stand to loose. You could make some real money, but trading crypto is on par with day trading, it’s more gambling than investing. Is it a set and forget type thing? Long term like an index fund? Or is it get in and get out while you can make money?
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Post by indiehouse on May 14, 2021 19:46:52 GMT -6
Or Saturdays too, for that matter
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Post by indiehouse on May 14, 2021 19:34:32 GMT -6
30 hours a week recording/writing/playing?!? Dude. I'm so envious. I'm lucky to get 3. I'm not kidding. Well, I'm one of those people that sleeps like 6 hours max. So I'm able to get three or four hours of mixing/experimenting/re-patching/whatever from like 10pm to 2am most nights. And then I usually record and write on Saturdays like it's a work day unless I have a band in in which case I do all weekend. But the only way it works is that I can get off of day job work at 3pm and I'm all family from 3pm to 10pm pretty much every day. Working remote has been a game changer. Now what happens when I start playing shows again? Who knows... maybe I won't. Or at least not much. Being at home is way more fun! I am wiped by then, the kids have literally just went down and I have no creative energy left. . Let me ask you, what would you do if you didn’t have the 10-2? Would you be happy?
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Post by indiehouse on May 14, 2021 19:23:04 GMT -6
Thinking a lot about the future lately. Crypto seems hot. But is it a bubble? Already have a 401k, wife has a teacher retirement plan (STRS), kids have a 529, and we’ve got money in a taxable account investment (S&P 500).
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Post by indiehouse on May 14, 2021 18:45:24 GMT -6
Help me off the ledge! Or help me take the plunge!
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Post by indiehouse on May 14, 2021 18:44:42 GMT -6
Man, I’ve been thinking hard of switching from my Motu 16a/828ES combo to either an Apollo X6/X16 combo (both of which I can get for a KILLER price). I just don’t see myself using unisum pre’s or printing with plugins because I have so much HW. I would love to monitor with fx though.
Or go all in with Lynx (n).
Or stay with my Motu 828es/16a combo. I presently monitor through a Dangerous Convert-2.
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Post by indiehouse on May 13, 2021 7:49:28 GMT -6
Oh ...your referring to using Console 1 to control UAD plugins? TBH that is sorta an after-thought for their product....I dont really even use it. The main selling point for console is 'console emulation' in any DAW (SSL, API, Neve). You put a Softube VST or AU Console plugin on every track....then you can control it all from the knobs/interface. Makes mixing pretty quick and efficient to get around the tracks and carve things up without touching a mouse. But I do agree with you about multiple layers of control/abstraction.....kinda sucks. Overall I think UA is moving in the right direction. Having worked recently on a Tascam 388 for a couple songs... There's something about tracking and mixing on an integrated console/tape solution, that just makes sense. Decisions become so much easier... and it's all about the music+performance+artistic approach+style. Stop with the technology nonsense and KISS! Not sure TONE will ever be completely replaced by DSP, but at least some of the bread and butter stuff (Console+Tape+Summing) I think it can help 'bridge the difference'. Zero doubt about that. I love where Luna is going and I love the integrated systems. I'm not an API guy but get Helios or Trident (or really anything else) in there and I'm all about it. To me the issues with Luna are lack of support for external hardware and lack of support for midi control surfaces (FP16 in my case). But once those get taken care of, this thing gets more and more attractive. I'm always tempted by Harrison Mixbus for that reason. In the end I resisted the temptation but the concept really appeals to me. Re: hardware integration and Luna...what gives? Why isn't that supported yet? I'm guessing it's a strategic decision rather than a technical hurdle. With all the Luna 'in-app' purchases, could it be that HW support will be a paid feature?
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Post by indiehouse on May 11, 2021 15:36:41 GMT -6
I believe satellite ua dsp is still used for mixing? Question? Kcat ends all his sentences in question marks. Takes a minute to get used to.
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Post by indiehouse on May 11, 2021 11:50:52 GMT -6
Better still save $ learn to solder and DIY your cables. You guys are like mind readers. I just told my wife this morning it's time to learn how to solder and teach myself to do some basic circuit assembly so I can at least attempt some of these DIY kits. Specifically because I like the idea of doing a low stress activity. But usually, time is money is the order of the day for me. I have a day job that I work about 30 hours per week. Add in another 30 hours per week of recording/writing/playing and every spare hour goes to family. And soldering. 30 hours a week recording/writing/playing?!? Dude. I'm so envious. I'm lucky to get 3. I'm not kidding.
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Post by indiehouse on May 11, 2021 11:31:50 GMT -6
I admit to wanting most everything UAD makes. I am a sucker for their marketing/vibe. However, I have cut myself off from them. I am sure it all sounds fantastic. But I can’t help but feeling constantly fleeced, especially with Luna locked software. I already have the API Vision channel strip with what I thought was the unison preamp. But now there’s a new thing? That’s Luna specific? At least with the API Vision, I can take that with me to whatever DAW I want to use. But with all this Luna specific add-on software, that’s not re-sellable in the traditional sense, I’d further be locked into using Luna. I don’t like it. But, no ones forcing me to use Luna, and it looks so cool! And I’m betting sounds fantastic!
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Post by indiehouse on May 11, 2021 8:24:03 GMT -6
Wow man! Cool sound! And space! I say go all in on a vocal mic, probably a 47. I'd go Heiserman,but thats just me. But the Signal Arts does look nice at a lower price.
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Post by indiehouse on May 10, 2021 15:55:30 GMT -6
Does Jeff have any ETA? I hate to be the 100th guy to email and ask.
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Post by indiehouse on May 5, 2021 18:41:57 GMT -6
Is there a ‘player’ when you share Bandcamp tracks on social media/forums like there is for Spotify?
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Post by indiehouse on May 3, 2021 14:42:05 GMT -6
From what I understand, it’s best practice to avoid long parallel runs, try to keep 3ft distance, and cross lines at 90 degrees.
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Post by indiehouse on May 3, 2021 12:31:11 GMT -6
Here's mine: cassetteand45.bandcamp.com/releasesOur first (and only) release from 2013. And then...children. Which slowed progress to a crawl. Currently working on finishing a new record.
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Post by indiehouse on May 3, 2021 6:59:26 GMT -6
I dig my Suhr Reactive Load IR. Might be worth considering.
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Post by indiehouse on Apr 30, 2021 11:44:25 GMT -6
I think I'd have close to that wrapped up in parts, with the added bonus of not having to spend the time to cut/build/paint/etc. They are sand fill-able as well. I've got a pair of Isoacoustics to throw on top.
What do you think?
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E-Drums
Apr 28, 2021 13:23:56 GMT -6
Post by indiehouse on Apr 28, 2021 13:23:56 GMT -6
I mean, they are dampened, for sure. But that's the style and was intentional, I'm sure.
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E-Drums
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Post by indiehouse on Apr 28, 2021 13:23:00 GMT -6
Sure, I don't mind about any of that. I know what I like and it doesn't ruffle any feathers for me if someone else doesn't like the same stuff. Cool, I'm similar.. I take constructive criticism onboard / still retain what I like out of a song.. I wish a lot of the people I've recorded could play like you, great sounds (besides drums) / good playing / it all fits. It needs more width / EQ / MBC etc. the instruments are fighting a bit but it's a demo and I don't believe it will take much to polish. So 10/10 for all the stuff you've personally created.. Sorry if this next part sounds harsh, I was in the same boat and you have talent so I don't believe this is a mistake on your part. The drums.. Fake, lifeless, swallowed by the mix and sounds like every amateur production I've ever heard. Now fake isn't always a bad thing, in fact many songs calls for it however, percussion is the driver for a song and its definition must stand on its own feet. Even if you need "background" style drums, fine but they shouldn't interfere with the rest of the song. I don't think they sound bad at all. Maybe I just don't have an ear for this kind of stuff. Do you have a link to something you've recorded that would provide some reference?
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Post by indiehouse on Apr 28, 2021 6:35:55 GMT -6
Did some more troubleshooting, and there’s some sort of short on the SPDIF/BNC input of the Neutrik transformer boxes. On both of them! Weird. I opened one of them up and resoldered the connections. No change. So, it’s either the BNC connectors on the Neutrik boxes, or the cheap RCA/BNC couplers. I suppose I’ll try replacing the couplers first.
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Post by indiehouse on Apr 28, 2021 6:32:52 GMT -6
If you do solder up a cable, mind the pinout, it's a little unusual I think. I had to do this with my UH-7000. This is the cable I used, not sure if yours will be exactly the same: Exactly. The ground is lifted.
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Post by indiehouse on Apr 28, 2021 5:39:08 GMT -6
I think I found the answer. This was posted by Casey from Bricasti on GS a few years ago:
“If you want to go 3 feet or less at 48k or less then the straight cable will work. Otherwise you do need an impedance adapter.”
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Post by indiehouse on Apr 28, 2021 5:09:25 GMT -6
I just picked up a used Roland TD-17KVX for a killer price. Looking forward to getting to use it. I plan on monitoring the built-in kits when tracking, but ultimately will use the midi with SD3. I picked up the Kramer pack about a month ago. Sounds great!
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Post by indiehouse on Apr 28, 2021 5:02:37 GMT -6
Thanks for the suggestions. I was hoping to use stuff I already have. I essentially have the Hosa converter box already, in the form of the two single Neutrik boxes. I just have to figure out if it’s the BNC couplers that are bad, or the whole box.
I think the cable achieves impedance conversion with resistors on the AES XLR end. Which I suppose I could just do myself if it’s worth the trouble.
Or, just roll with the impedance mismatch. Is 10ft too long of a cable for this way?
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Post by indiehouse on Apr 27, 2021 20:12:37 GMT -6
I want to come out of my Motu 828ES via SPDIF into a Bricasti via AES, and back out of the Bricasti AES into the Motu SPDIF. I’ve got a lot of AES cables. Can I just solder on a couple of RCA connectors? Or do I need to account for impedance issues? I have a couple of Neutrik BNC to XLR 110 to 75 ohm converters that I’ve been using, but they’ve been crapping out on me. Could be the BNC couplers. Hoping to just simplify, but I’m not sure if the impedance mismatch of an AES-RCA cable would degrade the quality (which I want to avoid for obvious reasons). Cable run would be short. I think the AES cables are 10 foot each.
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