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Re: Anyone using Mac Mini M1/2 for gigs?

I'm using an M1 MBP 13" with MainStage, two controllers and a Focusrite 2i4 interface, It's proved to be very flexible and I've had no problems with performance, on some quite complex MainStage Rigs full of splits and layers, with Apple, NI and Arturi instruments
by MarkOneTue May 07, 2024 1:07 pm
Forum: Keyboards & Synthesis Topic: Anyone using Mac Mini M1/2 for gigs? Replies: 5 Views: 216

Re: Wireless headphone latency

The latest incarnation of Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE gets real world latency down in 15ms territory. I’ve read that theoretical latencies of around 7-8 might be achievable. You are down to audio interface territory. But in your situation you’d need a BT LE transmitter as well. Don’t know what’s out the...
by MarkOneMon May 06, 2024 11:38 am
Forum: Recording: Gear & Techniques Topic: Wireless headphone latency Replies: 12 Views: 232

Re: Portable controller keyboard with audio interface

The Elf wrote: Sat May 04, 2024 5:02 pm
Couple of keyboards about to head to eBay...

Ooh! Quiet heads up?
by MarkOneSat May 04, 2024 5:33 pm
Forum: Keyboards & Synthesis Topic: Portable controller keyboard with audio interface Replies: 16 Views: 312

Re: Portable controller keyboard with audio interface

The keystage looks great

Now if it came in white with red endcheeks (or at least not wood ones)

Why can plank spankers get their instruments in all kinds of funky finishes and keyboard players just suffer whatever the manufacturer decides (usually black)
by MarkOneSat May 04, 2024 4:53 pm
Forum: Keyboards & Synthesis Topic: Portable controller keyboard with audio interface Replies: 16 Views: 312

Re: Looking for the best mic to record reels (200-400 euros)

Are you sitting, standing moving about?

Is it like a news desk kind of thing?

Personally I'd be looking at a good lavalier lapel microphone. they are discrete, and give you a pretty clear and neutral vocal.
by MarkOneFri May 03, 2024 9:24 am
Forum: Recording: Gear & Techniques Topic: Looking for the best mic to record reels (200-400 euros) Replies: 11 Views: 321

Re: Tascam Model 24?

So, what exactly is this 32R? Is it an interface? From the PreSonus website: The StudioLive® 32R digital mixer is four audio tools in two compact rackspaces. Use it as a standalone digital mixer with UC Surface remote mixing software. Pair it with your StudioLive Series III console mixer to use as ...
by MarkOneThu May 02, 2024 5:36 pm
Forum: Recording: Gear & Techniques Topic: Tascam Model 24? Replies: 23 Views: 524

Re: Keys behaviour

I've had my sticky paws on a Hydrasynth just once, and yes; they are very impressive, and the keybed feels lovely, but... It's only the keybed I want, and there doesn't seem to be any likelihood of that (or something like it) becoming available any time soon :cry: I thought ASM were licensing the k...
by MarkOneThu May 02, 2024 5:31 pm
Forum: Keyboards & Synthesis Topic: Keys behaviour Replies: 104 Views: 1479

Re: New Breadcrumbs annoying

If you click 'FORUM INDEX' you now get this: .... whereas it used to show the Main forums expanded a bit like this... Ah... no.. I think that's a local problem for you. Your browser is remembering the odd display setup. First, expand the view back to normal, using the blue + button on the Main Foru...
by MarkOneTue Apr 30, 2024 1:23 pm
Forum: Feedback Topic: New Breadcrumbs annoying Replies: 11 Views: 230

Re: Keys behaviour

The thing is, this comes up reasonably regularly on the keyboard forum. And I think it's because as keyboard players we are more accepting of sub-standard keybeds.

Whereas our plank-spanking brethren next door are a far more finicky bunch and value playability much more highly
by MarkOneTue Apr 30, 2024 1:18 pm
Forum: Keyboards & Synthesis Topic: Keys behaviour Replies: 104 Views: 1479

Re: MOTU 2408 MKII and macOS 11 (Big Sur)

Yeah, it looks like 10.14 was the latest OSX version they supported in the driver.
by MarkOneTue Apr 30, 2024 8:28 am
Forum: Mac Music Topic: MOTU 2408 MKII and macOS 11 (Big Sur) Replies: 3 Views: 87

Re: New Breadcrumbs annoying

Yes, it was Wonks who raised it . The reason is that the forum sits within and as a sub-section of the entire SOS site, so HOME is the website homepage. FORUM INDEX is exactly that. It's all perfectly logical and consistent, provided you're looking at the big picture! :D Sorry Hugh, you misundersto...
by MarkOneTue Apr 30, 2024 8:10 am
Forum: Feedback Topic: New Breadcrumbs annoying Replies: 11 Views: 230

Re: Keys behaviour

So what do we think happened since the 80s? I too have fond recollection of the DX7 key 'feel'. I also had a lot of love for the Roland D50, even my Casio VX1 had a really great synth action. Comparing to typical modern 61 note keybeds (particularly those in MIDI controllers!) they are night and day...
by MarkOneTue Apr 30, 2024 7:55 am
Forum: Keyboards & Synthesis Topic: Keys behaviour Replies: 104 Views: 1479

Re: AI generated album art

I have not seen ANY AI sites that allow unrestricted commercial use of pictures Then look at the Adobe Ts and Cs regarding their AI tools From Adobe's website: Is Generative Fill designed to be safe for commercial use? Yes. You can create confidently, knowing that the current Firefly generative AI ...
by MarkOneMon Apr 29, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: Music Business Topic: AI generated album art Replies: 14 Views: 463

Re: AI generated album art

Please don’t do it. AI art is an already cringeworthy fad and looks terrible. The same people pushing this were pushing monkey NFTs a couple of years ago. Look up how that turned out. I think you may need to take another look. Tools like Photoshop generative fill can look totally convincing with a ...
by MarkOneMon Apr 29, 2024 11:44 am
Forum: Music Business Topic: AI generated album art Replies: 14 Views: 463

New Breadcrumbs annoying

Is it just me or does anyone else find the new breadcrumbs layout really irritating?

Now forum index takes you to a choice of main forums and SoS forums with the latter open?

Why?
Just… Why? One more link to choose!
by MarkOneSun Apr 28, 2024 2:53 pm
Forum: Feedback Topic: New Breadcrumbs annoying Replies: 11 Views: 230

Re: An interesting rehearsal space

Arpangel wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2024 7:42 am
BJG145 wrote: Sat Apr 27, 2024 9:56 am I wonder if they've captured any impulse responses from a pub...

They need "SmellyVerb"

:D

And pi££*d up punter getting inappropriately close to your lead singer while making inappropriate letching noises verb.
by MarkOneSun Apr 28, 2024 2:35 pm
Forum: Live Sound & Performance Topic: An interesting rehearsal space Replies: 9 Views: 445

Re: Who has used Reverb — the marketplace?

Well, to draw the thread to a conclusion, it all worked well. The French dealer was easy to deal with, La Poste handed the stand off to Parcelforce who sent me the VAT/duty invoice by post, which I paid online and less than 24 hours after that I have my splendid new Quiklok stand https://i.imgur.com...
by MarkOneSat Apr 27, 2024 5:24 pm
Forum: Keyboards & Synthesis Topic: Who has used Reverb — the marketplace? Replies: 17 Views: 742

Re: Who has used Reverb — the marketplace?

Arpangel wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:23 pm Don’t sell anything, especially to a dealer.

What, ever? Anywhere? :wtf:
by MarkOneWed Apr 24, 2024 10:07 am
Forum: Keyboards & Synthesis Topic: Who has used Reverb — the marketplace? Replies: 17 Views: 742

Re: Who has used Reverb — the marketplace?

What an absolute pain in the posterior! The retailer is super cool, but because they’re in France, I need to pay duty, so the courier (La Poste) tracking tells me the parcel is being held awaiting payment. But I don’t know which courier has the job of the UK leg of the journey (and the La Poste trac...
by MarkOneTue Apr 23, 2024 3:54 pm
Forum: Keyboards & Synthesis Topic: Who has used Reverb — the marketplace? Replies: 17 Views: 742