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Re: Tom Article

+1's for the article and to James for supplementary suggestions. Phil Collins is the reason I started playing drums something like 50 years ago. Back in the 70's I used to get the Genesis newsletter in New Mexico all the way from Jolly Old England. I still listen to Nursery Crime and Foxtrot ...
by WatchmakerMon Jan 06, 2025 2:40 pm
Forum: Mixing | Mastering | Post Production Topic: Tom Article Replies: 9 Views: 353

Re: Forum bumping old posts at random.

Folderol wrote: Fri Jan 03, 2025 12:20 pm The time to worry is when you reach towards the computer and a deep voice intones:
"You are about to make a mistake."

This is a given for me. The computer would probably say "Are you sure you want to do that Dave?"
by WatchmakerFri Jan 03, 2025 3:20 pm
Forum: SOS Support Forum Topic: Forum bumping old posts at random. Replies: 25 Views: 603

Re: All I should not have wanted for Christmas was......

I have the Office suite for Mac and for Excel, it's not hlf the program imo. Can't say for Word but I will try Libre Office, thanks!
by WatchmakerFri Jan 03, 2025 3:17 pm
Forum: Windows Music Topic: All I should not have wanted for Christmas was...... Replies: 33 Views: 1098

Re: All I should not have wanted for Christmas was......

It's a bit odd to me how much tolerance we have for abuse. MS has been for years a completely unreliable "partner." The Windows OS since Vista has been porting data out to various and sundry unknown end users of your activities including State Services as MI6 and the US IC. It is rife with backdoors ...
by WatchmakerMon Dec 30, 2024 1:43 pm
Forum: Windows Music Topic: All I should not have wanted for Christmas was...... Replies: 33 Views: 1098

Re: All I should not have wanted for Christmas was......

I feel your pain. Microsoft is a global criminal cabal as far as I'm concerned. They see you as a bacteria in an experiment and give zeros F**ks about your experience or needs which is my I went Mac ten years ago. Still a pain since every software developer in the world thinks he's a rigger, I mean ...
by WatchmakerFri Dec 27, 2024 10:56 pm
Forum: Windows Music Topic: All I should not have wanted for Christmas was...... Replies: 33 Views: 1098

Re: New Mac has only TB4 connections

Just get an Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter. https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MYH93AM/A/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt-2-adapter I have a brand new Mac mini M2Pro with TB4 outs and use this device for my Focusrtie 8PreX which is TB2. Works great, latency is ~4ms but there ...
by WatchmakerFri Dec 27, 2024 10:48 pm
Forum: Mac Music Topic: New Mac has only TB4 connections Replies: 10 Views: 603

Re: Am I kidding myself trying to get classical recording work?

You may also check in with any music programs at universities or conservatories within walkabout distance.
by WatchmakerFri Dec 27, 2024 2:51 am
Forum: Music Business Topic: Am I kidding myself trying to get classical recording work? Replies: 21 Views: 831

Re: All Purpose EQ for Home Setup

The Drawmer 1974 is a solid, affordable rack mounted four band parametric EQ with high and low cut filters if you like to turn real knobs or, god forbid! commit to a sound going in. Terribly unfashionable in some quarters I'm told though I fear I'm not a member of that club :-).
by WatchmakerSat Dec 21, 2024 1:07 am
Forum: Recording: Gear + Techniques Topic: All Purpose EQ for Home Setup Replies: 23 Views: 881

Re: Gibson J45 intonation problem (solved?)

I think of the guitar as a mechanical device with some properties having greater impact on playability than others. Being made of wood, guitars can be incredibly unreliable devices! Intonation as you know is a function of string length. With regard to changes over time, this is normal and expected ...
by WatchmakerSun Dec 08, 2024 10:36 pm
Forum: Guitar Technology Topic: Gibson J45 intonation problem (solved?) Replies: 28 Views: 1184

Re: TuneCore's AI & Data Protection Program

"may decide" appears to give comfort that they will defend your honor should the huns choose to defile you...it also means "may decide not to"

Weasel's use weasel words.
by WatchmakerWed Dec 04, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: Music Business Topic: TuneCore's AI & Data Protection Program Replies: 8 Views: 443

Re: 3000 Fake Gibsons Seized at US Border

An estimated $6k per guitar when the most popular Gibsons go for $2k...Surely that says something unflattering about people who buy over-priced "signature" model guitars. Although, if Trump really did endorse a guitar - rather than that also being counterfeit - I would value that more highly than ...
by WatchmakerWed Dec 04, 2024 7:59 pm
Forum: Guitar Technology Topic: 3000 Fake Gibsons Seized at US Border Replies: 19 Views: 1037

Re: A cautionary tale?

When I was an auditor we frequently dealt with malware, viruses, ransomware etc on thumb drives. Yes, I was an IT auditor for many years. I have a very clear understanding of IT and nefarious schemers. I know it's a buzz kill to say it, but you should assume your tech is compromised, no matter how ...
by WatchmakerWed Nov 27, 2024 1:56 am
Forum: Windows Music Topic: A cautionary tale? Replies: 12 Views: 654

Re: I'm not sure I'm getting the point of some new products

I'm very attracted to the Model 2400 as I continue to seek escape from the increasingly AI* disappointing world of DAWs. I applaud Matt's defense (and the excellent review). I've invested nearly $100k USD over the last ten years in a nice production environment that I spent far too much time nursing ...
by WatchmakerWed Nov 27, 2024 12:13 am
Forum: Recording: Gear + Techniques Topic: I'm not sure I'm getting the point of some new products Replies: 60 Views: 2188

Re: Clean solo guitar sounds characterless, how to improve?

It's hard to answer with the guitar isolated. The lines he's playing are pretty enough. It'd be helpful to hear a mix so we can judge it in context. Maybe something else is masking it.

I got the files to play by advancing them about halfway through the clip and waiting for google to load...
by WatchmakerFri Nov 15, 2024 1:21 pm
Forum: Recording: Gear + Techniques Topic: Clean solo guitar sounds characterless, how to improve? Replies: 46 Views: 1042

Re: She's Nobody's Hobby

amanise wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2024 8:02 am I'm thinking if it gets banned by someone for it's title - I'll have an instant No1 hit just in time for Christmas. It's a guarantee of success!

ha! You just gave me a song title" "Epstein Island"

yuck. What a world...
by WatchmakerSun Nov 10, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: Self-Promotion Topic: She's Nobody's Hobby Replies: 22 Views: 309

Re: She's Nobody's Hobby

Weel, as someone who knows nothing about what pedos think - nor do I care - this is a cool track. We should either kill them or ignore them, preferably both...pedos that is. Very complicated percussion to my ears...sounded like two different, competing elements. I initially like it but will have to ...
by WatchmakerSat Nov 09, 2024 10:33 pm
Forum: Self-Promotion Topic: She's Nobody's Hobby Replies: 22 Views: 309

Re: Revox B77 MK111

The Elf wrote: Tue Nov 05, 2024 12:16 pm Gullibility has always been a reliable cash-cow. :roll:

Indeed. This appears to be the entire basis for the theory of market economies. :crazy:
by WatchmakerTue Nov 05, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: New Products + Industry News Topic: Revox B77 MK111 Replies: 33 Views: 1077

Re: Universal Audio OX - Any users

An alternative you might consider is the Rivera Rock Crusher. Slightly lower price, no digital elements to it but a damn fine piece of gear I use nearly every day to control my Deluxe Reverb volume from max to silent. Very clean DI.
by WatchmakerTue Nov 05, 2024 12:35 pm
Forum: Guitar Technology Topic: Universal Audio OX - Any users Replies: 6 Views: 482

Re: Bad Gateway

Gee, it's a good thing there's no end to progress. :headbang: Very glad to know you've got a name for the problem. It's been a minor trauma to get 502 Bad Gateway errors and I'm glad to be back - even if you're not excited to see me :-P At first I thought it was the Democrats. Then I thought maybe ...
by WatchmakerSat Nov 02, 2024 9:44 pm
Forum: SOS Support Forum Topic: Bad Gateway Replies: 104 Views: 2075

Re: James' Studio Build 2024

Thanks! I'll look up the World Radio History site :thumbup:
by WatchmakerFri Nov 01, 2024 11:50 pm
Forum: DIY Electronics + Studio Design Topic: James' Studio Build 2024 Replies: 271 Views: 9469

Re: James' Studio Build 2024

If you need a tool once, chances are you'll need that tool twice...the panel lift is essential so rarely, but so incredibly useful when it's time. Forgive me if this has been addressed earlier - I haven't been able to read the entire thread. I'm curious to know - what resources have you relied on to ...
by WatchmakerThu Oct 31, 2024 12:27 am
Forum: DIY Electronics + Studio Design Topic: James' Studio Build 2024 Replies: 271 Views: 9469

Re: Wiring Of Live / Drum / Control Rooms

do not run 12/2! run 12/3 for receptacles (code). Also, since you obviously (no offense) don't know what you are doing re: electrical, talk to a pro. I'm US based and currently own a construction company. I have decades experience in building. You can PM for stateside advice (unbinding) *edit* I had ...
by WatchmakerMon Oct 21, 2024 2:48 am
Forum: DIY Electronics + Studio Design Topic: Wiring Of Live / Drum / Control Rooms Replies: 12 Views: 582

Re: Gear stored in a van and humidity

During the 8 or so years of touring I did, we always left our gear in the van. The van had more trouble than the gear. In fact we never had a humidity issue. Theft is a far bigger concern imo and I suggest you stow the gear so that instruments are in easy reach and keep them in cotrolled indoor ...
by WatchmakerFri Oct 18, 2024 12:26 pm
Forum: Live Sound | Performance Topic: Gear stored in a van and humidity Replies: 7 Views: 319

Re: Border of Love

Great tune, great production, astounding dance moves but best of all is the killer vox harmony arrangment. whew! Nice work. *edit* and the wee Mariachi's! - this is what keeps me optimistic. Music is the original commons, the natural birth right and privilege of us all. Death* to royalties and glory ...
by WatchmakerFri Oct 11, 2024 10:21 pm
Forum: Self-Promotion Topic: Border of Love Replies: 17 Views: 639