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I've never had a problem with compatability and I've been using Vista for a year now.
Ok cool, I'll upload something now, screw the lecture...
This would depend really on what the use will be. Will it be just for audio or will it be for home/office work as well?
The specs seem good but theres no info on the mobo. Availability of upgrade RAM may be an issue. 2 pci slots may limit you som...
play Old Town - AridStar
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Ok in the last while I haven't been very active around here but thats because I started a band and have been writing like crazy. Today we start recording in my home studio. I've been working on it since Christmas and its pretty much good to go now...
Yeah its a shame, they've merged with Last.fm now. I don't use last.fm at all though and I have no plans to start.
It doesn't all sound terrible mate! You're just being a pessimist. I point you towards Bon Iver's wonderful "For Emma, Forever Ago" as a truly fantastic example. Or indeed, Mr Duke Special's first major album, the name of which escapes me.
Well again, the musical content will affect that greatly and Duke's performance (Was it just Duke himself or full band incidently?) would no doubt have been quite dynamic in and of itself. Listening to his records, they are not involved in this "l...
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- How would you categorise your musical output?
- I generally alternate between acoustic based alt-folk songs and messed up electronica depending on the mood I'm in, at the moment concentrating on working with my band, AridStar.
- What are your favourite pieces of studio hardware?
- My SE 2200 mic, my Tascam US 1641 and my KRK Rokit Rp5 g2s
- Which Digital Audio Workstation application do you use?
- Cubase SX mainly for band work, Ableton Live 7 for demo-ing and electronica.
- What's your favourite digital instrument?
- Of late I have enjoyed exploring the capabilities of Native Instruments' Absynth 4.
- Who are your musical/production influences or heroes?
- For music influences are all over the shop, most obviously the likes of Conor Oberst, Ryan Adams, Bob Dylan, Bon Iver, Neil young, Fleet Foxes Radiohead, Nirvana and My Bloody Valentine.
As far as producers go there is Dangermouse, Steve Albini, Nigel Godrich, T-Bone Burnett, Brian Wilson, Brain Eno, Phil Spector, Ethan Johns, Daniel Lanois, Trent Reznor, Flood and Jack Endino.
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Ok in the last while I haven't been very active around here but thats because I started a band and have been writing like crazy. Today we start recording in my home studio. I've been working on it since Christmas and its pretty much good to go now and this will be its first real test. We're doing drums, bass, vocals and acoustic guitar today and electric guitars and keys next week. I'll post some of the results here when I have some mixes done.
Posted on April 14, 2009 at 12:59pm —
Sample Mix song
Hey guys, I just whacked together a quick mix using Throbber's sample pack, have a listen, I hope you like!
All I used was Ableton Live, all native effects, its just a quick mix, took about and hour total.
All I used was Ableton Live, all native effects, its just a quick mix, took about and hour total.
Posted on December 19, 2008 at 1:21am — 3 Comments
New Songs
Hey guys, got some new songs up, The top 4 songs in the playlist, including the original version of "The Sea", first take, on the day it was written, its rough but I prefer it. Theres also Leaving Song, Joke of Destiny (which was written today and played on my brothers little guitar) and Eden (on which additional guitar was played by my friend Michael Love). Please let me know what you think.
Posted on October 11, 2008 at 10:30pm — 2 Comments
Why?
I've gotten to the stage lately where I hate everything I produce. I have been working on these songs for months now and I just can't get them to sound as I'd like. Why cant someone just show me a way of putting a mic in front of me and letting me play. I'll take care of everything else later, I just want to get the very basics sounding right. I'm finding it tough to mix them as headphones just dont give the same response as speakers, and speakers are nothing on monitors. I cant find a room that… Continue
Posted on July 26, 2008 at 4:15pm — 13 Comments
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Posted on June 17, 2008 at 12:12pm —
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- At 10:51am on February 23, 2009,
Alex - DVD Editor said… - Hi Ian,
Just another quick message... You were the only person I didn't hear back from about using your sample entry on the cover disc. As the deadline is today, I took the liberty of using it anyway. Music rights is an issue we take very seriously, but I figured you'd probably be more upset if yours was the only one left out! I hope you are happy with this decision and look forward to your entries in future competitions.
Cheers,
Alex
- At 3:39pm on February 17, 2009,
Alex - DVD Editor said…
- Hello from MTM!,
Thanks for entering the 1st sample pack competition. I'm just messaging each member who put up an entry to check you are happy for your track to be included on next months cover disc. Please let me know asap as I'm compiling the disc this week. We're aiming to get more and more entries for each competition and using the magazine should help gather interest. I hope to see you involved again in the next competition.
The 1st one was just a warm-up... now let's see what you can really do!
Cheers,
Alex (DVD Editor)
- At 1:18am on January 16, 2009,
Stevin Register said… - Thanks man. I have no school tomorrow (snow day) so I'm going to work on getting my stuff ready to record and hopefully post on here! =D
- At 12:42am on December 20, 2008,
DAN JUNK said… - Way cool sample here.
I really like it.
DJ.
- At 10:12pm on December 19, 2008,
Don Longton said… - Thanks for the reply Ian!
Just got Ableton Live 7 Power (book) today so maybe I'll find some clarity in there..amazingly versatile program..are you using Rex files within Ableton? I'm not sure if there is a benefit (except for the effects!) since rewiring is possible..have to get going on this..
take care~Cheers~ Don
- At 7:57pm on December 19, 2008,
Stevin Register said…
- I plan on putting some up today. It's just gonna be guitar p;aying tho. Not my band. I might put some singing in there too. IDK yet =D
- At 5:11pm on December 19, 2008,
Don Longton said…
- Hey Ian!
NICE job on the Remix! I just got Ableton Live 7 myself..amazing but not real big on the sequencer so far..may just use Reason4's sequencer and Rewire it..then things will move more quickly..have a question..are you using your Absynth 4 with Ableton? Mine causes huge conflicts and crashes Ableton everytime..Once I removed it from the VST folder..all is good again..any comments on this? Cheers~ Don
- At 3:15am on December 19, 2008,
Stevin Register said…
- Hey man! How you doin?
- At 2:54am on December 19, 2008,
Michael Love said… - I have been trying it a little, in secret. =)
Not really sure what all type programs to use though.
- At 1:57am on December 19, 2008,
Michael Love said…
- The new sample mix sounds good. Nice sounds and melodies and they go together well. You have an ear for it.
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