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Post by indiehouse on May 3, 2024 15:02:56 GMT -6
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Post by indiehouse on Apr 28, 2024 13:02:22 GMT -6
So, that local shop had it that day? I saw ads claiming only Target had it. All the shops in central Ohio had it that day. The shop I took them to opened early at 8am to host the release party to beat out Target. I took my daughters before school. I am by no means a T. swift fan, but we made a good memory that day!
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Post by indiehouse on Apr 28, 2024 7:39:56 GMT -6
They were only available at Target! I took my daughters to a Taylor Swift listening party at a local indie record shop they day the album was released. We stood in a long line to get in. They did chores for weeks, saving up their allowance to buy this record on vinyl, to add to their collection of other Taylor Swift vinyl, among others (Olivia Rodrigo, Noah Kahan, Kasey Musgraves, etc). They are 7 and 11 years old. And they actually spin these records often! I taught them both how to use the turntable, and how to handle vinyl. For them, putting on a record is a "thing", like watching a show. And when they want to buy a record, they don't ask to go to Target. They ask to go to the record shop. Maybe they are just imitating my behaviour with music and vinyl? Or maybe I'm teaching them to appreciate the tangible aspect of putting on a record and listening to it with some attention paid? If I didn't take the time with them, to teach them and show them, they would totally not do this on their own. Maybe it's up to us to teach and guide the next generation instead of throwing our hands up in the air?
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Post by indiehouse on Apr 27, 2024 12:40:54 GMT -6
Dag. Hard to act to follow. Here's my lowly singular new gear... Looks Stamtastic! May I ask what brand of patchbay are those units and which patch leads are you using? Thanks Redco on both.
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Post by indiehouse on Apr 25, 2024 12:41:36 GMT -6
Dag. Hard to act to follow. Here's my lowly singular new gear...
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Post by indiehouse on Apr 23, 2024 17:03:32 GMT -6
I dunno. I’m feeling optimistic that the tide shifts toward authenticity. Vinyl record sales continue to increase. Then there’s live music. But I could see bands/performers using AI to write songs. Or at least ideate and reiterate. Music for film/shows/commercials? That could be different. I could see that music licensing taking a major hit.
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Post by indiehouse on Apr 22, 2024 19:28:40 GMT -6
I’ve been using Inspirata Professional.
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Post by indiehouse on Apr 4, 2024 10:59:13 GMT -6
I have to eye roll for a sec. “Analog Machines”, “Magical machines to unleash your creativity”, “rich analog tones”. I’ve had my fill of this stuff. Hard to swallow the marketing hype.
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Post by indiehouse on Mar 26, 2024 19:31:31 GMT -6
Do you think a tour of Blackbird could be arranged?
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Post by indiehouse on Mar 19, 2024 16:09:16 GMT -6
I was trying not to like it more than 10, but I consistently got better results. I run the AI assistant, but then change a bunch of things. But I feel like it might do a better job sussing out problem frequencies with dynamic eq than me…but I adjust image, clarity and a few others. Then obviously set the maximizer to where I want. All that to say - yes - I’ve used and really like the 11 features. Are you using 11 Standard or 11 Advanced?
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Post by indiehouse on Mar 19, 2024 10:36:18 GMT -6
Is Ozone 11 Advanced a must-have over the standard version? I bought a Standard upgrade license last month, and now the Advanced licenses are on sale. Wondering if there are components you find essential that the Standard version is missing?
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Post by indiehouse on Mar 18, 2024 7:48:29 GMT -6
no, often you have to send it to them, but they pay return shipping. Not quite true. Most upgrades can be done by the end user. The only modules that cannot be user installed, or removed, are the LM-PRE4 and the DB-ADAT. Those need to be sent in to Lynx Studio, or a Lynx distributor, for installation. I installed my own AES card. It's easy enough.
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Post by indiehouse on Mar 17, 2024 10:22:57 GMT -6
Totally. I think Motu sells itself on the conversion chips. And while it’s good, it’s not great. And the price reflects that. I’m mostly very happy with the Lynx. There are a few quirks that I’m not happy about. You have to pay for your I/O. Want digital I/O, like AES? Gotta pay. Want dedicated monitor outs? Gotta pay. It’s cool that it’s customizable though. Even the interface connection. I mentioned the SD recorder being stock is annoying. It’s hardware I had to pay for that I won’t use. And I feel like that’s tech that won’t age well. Also, there’s something wonky with the headphone outs. Scratchy pots like they’re dirty, but it’s more static sounding. And LOUD. The headphone outs themselves are outstanding. But I had to send it back once already to get these faulty HP outs replaced (and had to pay), and now they are doing it again. But it may be that they just don’t play well with certain headphones, like my Focal Spirit Pros. I tolerate it because I don’t want to pay Lynx again. They won’t waive the fee even though the issue they said they fixed is back. I’ve read of others having the same issue. I need to investigate further to see if it’s persistent across other headphones. Yes, I’ve checked out the Lynx A N range and as I don’t need a computer interface but AES, I have to pay for an add on AES module which then also comes with ADAT and USB 2.0 as those cards are combined! Then there’s the SD recorder and head phone outputs - all more stuff I simply don’t need and I have to pay for. There’s just not a lot of other high quality options around that does AES (I could go with ADAT) The Ferrofish Pulse 16 has ADAT as standard and is 16 Ada’s for £1350 but I’m a bit concerned they’re not going to stand well against my Cranesong HEDD. I think I might have to spend longer saving and go with the Lynx A N range. The AES and interface cards are not combined. It just looks like it because of the faceplate cover.
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Post by indiehouse on Mar 17, 2024 7:16:53 GMT -6
Aside from DIY pride, what’s the advantage of the time and money cost of this over something like Audioscape/Stam if not using NOS iron?
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Post by indiehouse on Mar 17, 2024 6:40:37 GMT -6
Oh yeah, forgot I had the Dangerous in there too. I ended up with the Lynx. I was coming from the Motu. The Apollo was def mid forward and more “fun”. It was more exciting to listen to, if that makes sense. The vocals were pushed compared to the others. The Lynx was clearer than the Motu, but there was something else that I couldn’t quite put my finger on. It wasn’t a frequency thing, but more like an imaging thing. It made me strain a little switching to the Motu. Switching to the Lynx made my ears relax a little. It wasn’t obvious at first, but once I heard it, I couldn’t unhear it. The HEDD Quantum was awesome, but $4k for two channels…it better be. The Dangerous was good, but not better than the Lynx. The Lynx was def more “boring” compared to the Apollo. But I felt it gave me the truer picture. Plus it had 16 channels of AD/DA. And the routing matrix, while not as easy to get as the Apollo’s, didn’t require me to have an advanced degree in engineering to understand like the Motu. Though paying for the SD recorder, which I have no use for, is really annoying. Granted this was all a single pass loop back using pre-recorded, already mix/mastered tracks. I didn’t know how else to do this test in a reasonable way. I could imagine the differences would be exaggerated when stacking tracks during production. There's more to converters than just the ADA chips. It's truly a thing where 'the whole is greater than the sum of the parts" PSU Analog I/O Clocking It all adds up and everything must wok synergistically towards a single goal of sonically superior and musical sounding PCM conversion. IME there are few designers who really get it spot on, the late great Dave Hill being one of them and I think Lynx make great converters too plus a few other designers. Totally. I think Motu sells itself on the conversion chips. And while it’s good, it’s not great. And the price reflects that. I’m mostly very happy with the Lynx. There are a few quirks that I’m not happy about. You have to pay for your I/O. Want digital I/O, like AES? Gotta pay. Want dedicated monitor outs? Gotta pay. It’s cool that it’s customizable though. Even the interface connection. I mentioned the SD recorder being stock is annoying. It’s hardware I had to pay for that I won’t use. And I feel like that’s tech that won’t age well. Also, there’s something wonky with the headphone outs. Scratchy pots like they’re dirty, but it’s more static sounding. And LOUD. The headphone outs themselves are outstanding. But I had to send it back once already to get these faulty HP outs replaced (and had to pay), and now they are doing it again. But it may be that they just don’t play well with certain headphones, like my Focal Spirit Pros. I tolerate it because I don’t want to pay Lynx again. They won’t waive the fee even though the issue they said they fixed is back. I’ve read of others having the same issue. I need to investigate further to see if it’s persistent across other headphones.
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Post by indiehouse on Mar 17, 2024 6:32:02 GMT -6
This was a lynx not a hilo, right, as the Hilo should have “better” conversion? . Not sure if you’re talking to me, but it’s an Aurora n.
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Post by indiehouse on Mar 17, 2024 5:04:22 GMT -6
I wanted to take a listen to these also and found the thread. The first four comparisons are on page two here: realgearonline.com/post/265445/threadAlso, scroll down a couple more posts where he has added 3 additional loopbacks for Apollo X6, CraneSong HEDD Quantum and Dangerous DA to Cranesong AD. Oh yeah, forgot I had the Dangerous in there too. I ended up with the Lynx. I was coming from the Motu. The Apollo was def mid forward and more “fun”. It was more exciting to listen to, if that makes sense. The vocals were pushed compared to the others. The Lynx was clearer than the Motu, but there was something else that I couldn’t quite put my finger on. It wasn’t a frequency thing, but more like an imaging thing. It made me strain a little switching to the Motu. Switching to the Lynx made my ears relax a little. It wasn’t obvious at first, but once I heard it, I couldn’t unhear it. The HEDD Quantum was awesome, but $4k for two channels…it better be. The Dangerous was good, but not better than the Lynx. The Lynx was def more “boring” compared to the Apollo. But I felt it gave me the truer picture. Plus it had 16 channels of AD/DA. And the routing matrix, while not as easy to get as the Apollo’s, didn’t require me to have an advanced degree in engineering to understand like the Motu. Though paying for the SD recorder, which I have no use for, is really annoying. Granted this was all a single pass loop back using pre-recorded, already mix/mastered tracks. I didn’t know how else to do this test in a reasonable way. I could imagine the differences would be exaggerated when stacking tracks during production.
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Post by indiehouse on Mar 16, 2024 18:50:09 GMT -6
A while back, I posted some comparison loopback files between an Apollo X6, Motu 828es, Lynx Aurora n, and a Cranesong HEDD Quantum.
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Post by indiehouse on Mar 16, 2024 4:31:34 GMT -6
Same. No communication about the change. I would rather use PayPal for the 6 months financing and limited protection, but if it helps Josh out to use the new payment system, then I’ll oblige. Though, I made final payment on Jan 11th and here we are March 15th… Ah, the historical context is what it is but currently, let’s not forget recent city fires, the office closure, and the current stopping of new orders so they can deal with the backlog and get caught up and the email to clients about this. I don’t know anything about that financial change, but I like you would rather use PayPal. It's all good, I'm not mad. I've got quite a few pieces from Stam, and he's always delivered, eventually. I am sympathetic to things beyond their control. I also received an email a month ago explaining that there were some noise issues they were trying to work out. This looks to be a really nice piece, so I'm being patient. But I'd be lying to say it doesn't make me nervous, especially with things happening beyond their control.
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Post by indiehouse on Mar 15, 2024 21:24:52 GMT -6
Same. No communication about the change. I would rather use PayPal for the 6 months financing and limited protection, but if it helps Josh out to use the new payment system, then I’ll oblige. Though, I made final payment on Jan 11th and here we are March 15th…
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Post by indiehouse on Mar 1, 2024 5:11:33 GMT -6
Thanks everyone for the responses! Greatly appreciated. Very helpful. I wasn't previously familiar with the Audioscape, it does look very interesting indeed and the price point is fantastic. Seriously considering. I actually don't have the tools / experience to pull off the build myself. My father is a brilliant electrical engineer and it seems like a fun project to build together and learn a thing or two as he's 75 and not getting any younger. Do it. Time is fleeting. You’ll create some great memories.
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Post by indiehouse on Feb 29, 2024 20:19:20 GMT -6
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Post by indiehouse on Feb 28, 2024 15:07:41 GMT -6
There’s a brand someone here turned me on to. Worlds Best Cables on Amazon, I think? They make cables with name brand parts for near DIY prices. Crazy.
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Post by indiehouse on Feb 19, 2024 7:05:32 GMT -6
Buffer too low?
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Post by indiehouse on Feb 14, 2024 20:55:45 GMT -6
I’m still on the Sterling Modular 2 bay. I don’t really have the time to change out a desk. It’s a lot of time and effort. Totally. This will literally be my only chance to do this probably in all of 2024. Such a huge pain, but my current “setup” (using that term very loosely…) is driving me crazy. I hope you can swing it. Having a dedicated desk is nice.
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