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Post by b1 on May 22, 2018 11:09:19 GMT -6
This may be going off of the subject, but it's been introduced... IMO, artist endorsements are the last thing I look at, unless they're introducing a new type product. Regular user reviews and their experience level are the things I value. donr is an interesting exception, whereas I value his input on products. Personal research is tops with me. Maybe one product edges another out in tech specs, but real world use by experienced users is good enough for me to get me to take a bite. If it works for me, it works; period... no need to try and up the game with the latest greatest. Make music and be happy... Back on track - this looks like an interesting product. Personally, I can certainly see myself living with or without it though, which is why I don't comment on a lot of products... Although I think it's great that attention is brought to this product, I'll wait a good while for the reviews... 2 cents
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Post by b1 on May 22, 2018 10:42:19 GMT -6
what's up with not being able to tag user names anymore?
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Post by b1 on May 22, 2018 10:40:36 GMT -6
I understand what you're saying, @nofilterchuck, but this has no effect on me. No offense to those programmers, but they have nothing that requires me to make any changes. I'll always be using XP, Win7, & Linux. If they don't support me, I won't support them. My main concern is what hardware is going to maintain support for older OS's in the future. Still, that's not a biggy since there's a market for the parts I need... I'm switching some customers over to Linux and away from Win10. The majority of those who have switched are quite happy. There would have to be some revolutionary product pop up that I can't live without to even consider changing the way I work.. I don't see that happening though. I'll go with real instruments if I have to, and "good enough" software for ease of live use. Last resort: make my own software (which I've done and still use), but I'd rather not spend time on that. There's too much available elsewhere.
This one track has prompted me to seek that lovely Rhodes "sound". If one product doesn't work out, that's good.. lol (ymmv)
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Post by b1 on May 21, 2018 19:49:25 GMT -6
grrrr... I was getting ready to pull the trigger on the UVI Attack EP88 for $74.00. Checked the specs and it only supports Win 8 and above. That's why I couldn't install UVI Workstation before. Most software/plugins still supports Win 7 and a lot still supports XP... Think I'll try layering a couple of Rhodes emulations before I splurge on the more expensive stuff. The track I'm doing isn't keys centered anyway; just adding some feel.
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Post by b1 on May 18, 2018 16:46:32 GMT -6
I just saw this. Love and prayers for your child and family.
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Post by b1 on May 17, 2018 9:37:38 GMT -6
Nope. Samsung acquired Harman, and from talking to their CMO, so far the music side has been left alone. On Yamaha acquiring Ampeg, this could be good. Line 6 was acquired by Yamaha and from that team it's been a positive experience. Yamaha also gave back the Sequential Circuits name to Dave Smith in 2015, 28 years after they bought the assets in bankruptcy. Not every acquisition has to be awful and cost cutting. Think of Akai with Roger Linn... Actually, maybe it's just American companies that acquire others... Ah, you're right. I made a post about it a few months back on the purple site.. Yamaha popped into my mind on this thread
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Post by b1 on May 17, 2018 6:46:38 GMT -6
Yamaha acquired Harman.
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Post by b1 on May 17, 2018 6:43:44 GMT -6
I don't think the vote will change anything, will it?
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Post by b1 on May 17, 2018 6:39:56 GMT -6
I got this in an Email this morning. $74. bucks/euros until the 21st. Although I couldn't install the latest UVI Workstation for some reason. Didn't check why. I just removed it...
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Post by b1 on May 12, 2018 19:21:11 GMT -6
Introducing Realgearshop.com! Please stop by, tell us what you want and give us a chance to earn your business! www.realgearshop.com@johnkenn, are you going to sell used stuff or instruments?
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Post by b1 on May 9, 2018 13:48:09 GMT -6
None of those ever worked for me. I prefer the real deal whether stock or hot-rodded with stuff like hard hammer tips, electronics etc. I was listening to a 1983 CD is did with the hard hammer tips into a pitch detune, best "DX-7" sound I ever heard, like bells from heaven. That's the problem with the real stuff, you get spoiled quickly. They are not expensive nor hard to find. I was looking for a cheap(er) way to add a Rhodes track. I didn't realize the real stuff wasn't too expensive and is readily available.. thanks for the heads up
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Post by b1 on May 7, 2018 12:11:18 GMT -6
..well let's put this one here too
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Post by b1 on May 7, 2018 8:48:23 GMT -6
Still checking all of the suggestions, but the Keyscape is really impressive:
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Post by b1 on May 7, 2018 7:53:47 GMT -6
For years, I do 6 hour sessions in a Staples office chair. Haven't since wondered what else I could use. I have a stool in the room that I've yet to use.
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Post by b1 on May 6, 2018 19:44:10 GMT -6
I'm wondering what others find to be an appealing Rhodes software emulation. I've got something close in an ancient software package that has to be streamed from a 32 bit XP box. Never was overly impressed with it. The 4front R-Piano is pretty meh. Would love to find something with a tremolo...
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Post by b1 on Apr 19, 2018 9:59:19 GMT -6
ugh, is this stuff still going on?... I never listen to the radio anymore anyway, and am extremely selective on what I listen to these days. I think the people that have rebelled against this loudness model are the torch-bearers of the future of music. Let those labels stay in their classless world (dunno why people still buy into it). Real music is everywhere else for the discriminating listeners... The question in my mind, how do you create discriminating listeners?... Lead by example is the only thing I can imagine.
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Post by b1 on Apr 19, 2018 9:44:25 GMT -6
Going from memory, the preamps are the same Yamaha uses on a lot of their products. I don't think they're necessarily bad. I have the UR824 and never liked the sound of a guitar or pedal steel going through it. Only with a REDDI on the front end is it anywhere near acceptable for me. The headphone amps aren't that good. My X has a UR22, and its acceptable for her to monitor through with good speakers. It's great to use it for audio on a computer for everyday general playback. However, with good Mics, it's acceptable for added tracks; which is what you mentioned @johnkenn. I would only ever use it for such... Granted, the products you mentioned are newer than what I've used. If they improved the other components & circuitry and retained the preamps (as it appears), it may be pretty good for the price. SIDE NOTE: I complained a lot to Steinberg about the nasty sound I got from guitars through the UR series. They "upgraded" the firmware to add guitar sim plugins (evidently to mask the thin sound). I didn't upgrade, because that also limited the use (removed ability of the driver) to use other versions of the Windows OS... I also experimented mixing down from a Soundcraft console into the UR824.. I wont be doing that again! :-) All in all, it's OK for extra vox or voice-overs.
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Post by b1 on Dec 4, 2017 11:14:34 GMT -6
Thanks a bunch for your input guys!
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Post by b1 on Dec 4, 2017 5:08:22 GMT -6
I just got an Email from Magix confirming that the offer is for the full version of Samplitude Pro X3... Not required to own a previous version of anything. So, it's a combined upgrade/switch... This is officially a crazy deal!
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Post by b1 on Dec 2, 2017 13:19:46 GMT -6
Welp, I went ahead and ordered it. The object based editing sounds interesting. The offer was somewhat confusing though. The Email mentioned an "upgrade" AND "Switch to Samplitude PRO X3 with SpectraLayers for just $149.00!" <-- Actual text in the quotes... In the "Requirements", no mention of needing to have a previous version of anything. I sent an Email for clarification. The Reno office is closed 'til Monday... nice
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Post by b1 on Dec 1, 2017 19:35:51 GMT -6
Thanks for the reply bradd. I've been pretty happy with Reaper, but glad to hear you were a happy Samplitude user. I may find some extra inspiration in a new DAW. Still kicking the idea around, but may jump on the bundle before the 6 day offer expires.
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Post by b1 on Dec 1, 2017 12:46:52 GMT -6
Anybody else get an Email from Magix offering a download bundle of Samplitude Pro X3 Suite for $149 USD? It includes full versions of Sound Forge Pro 11, Spectral Layers Pro 4, and Samplitude Pro. Includes other "goodies" and an "essential" version of Melodyne. I can't find it on their site. Offer only reachable by Email link... never used Samplitude. Anybody have comments on any or all? My main interest is a cheap Sound Forge upgrade from Sony's version of Sound Forge 8.
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Post by b1 on Oct 17, 2017 15:31:37 GMT -6
I've been using a Vocalist Live Pro (rack mount). It has a musiQ pitch corrector which I never use (for pitching vox to guitar or keys). I have one preset that I'm patching 5 vox tracks into the mixer, and pic and choose what I want from that, but the preset does a solo vox until you bear down on it and you get harmony or doubling at the chorus or whenever. It has a foot-switch function, but you can control it perfectly with your voice.... I never use the foot-switch... I've heard people rag on it, but they were probably using the pitch corrector (which I don't like either).
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Post by b1 on Oct 15, 2017 18:23:06 GMT -6
@popman, I got a cross-grade discount on Kontakt 5 on 9-2015 when I purchased Albion 1. I paid $249.00 for Kontakt & $229.00 for Albion 1. Check for discounts.
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Post by b1 on Oct 15, 2017 16:48:33 GMT -6
Yeah, the Kontakt Player is a joke. There is benefit for the full version... access to other libraries and making your own instruments; although I'm not a fan of NI. If the Spitfire libraries use too much resources for you, you can stream from another system into your mixer or interface - which is what I do if I have heavy processing on the main rig.
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