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On the other hand, one doesn't have to buy instruments at all, as there are so many excellent Vsts out there for free. A great many wonderful libraries too, of course, at all price points, but one is not generally limited solely to what comes with the DAW; expanding one's sounds need cost very little indeed. I started out with a very low budget, and got by for several years (with Reaper, but that's irrelevant, really...) with no expenditure at all. I've made up for the difference, of course, having since bought (too..?) many instruments ..!

Good evening, Saxondale, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

+1 ^^ Saw them many times, back then. Harvey (Richard, I seem to dimly remember..?) was a recognised top-notch player of recorder and penny whistle, a real virtuoso. The drummer's 'gimmick' with bells on his jester's cap for cymbal hits was comic, but only just, though.

Good afternoon, Mike, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

They only look like black boxes when they're being used. These are small boxes. Why can't they be put in a cupboard, or sideboard, or wherever until you're wanting to listen to them, then taken out, plugged in, enjoyed at their best, then tidied away when finished..? At worst, make a cardboard, or ceramic, or sculptured 'something' to slide over them, thus hiding them from view, then expose 'em for listening. Scope for 'out of the box' thinking here, I would suggest, so as not to too compromise the acoustic qualities that are the 'raison d'être' of such an investment. Doubtless there'll be some reason why such an approach doesn't meet criteria , but that's how I'd go about resolving the issue. Hope this helps.

Business as usual.

I had one, but can't remember where I hid it.

There are several top-flight bassists that play with thin gloves, for various reasons. Worth considering..?

It does slow down half-way through, then picks up again. If you look at the trees in the background to the right, you'll see that they're being gusted quite a bit, and the clouds are going at quite a pace, considering their altitude, so yes, there's a fair breeze blowing. I suppose a video of a windmill when it's calm, and not turning at all, would have little televisual appeal.

Good evening, Darren, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. Did you follow up the suggestion from Hertsbass..? It looks ideal for you, and very local. Worth a try, surely..?

Well..? Don't just sit there..! Get to bed..! ...

I'd get them looked at, if I were you... On another note, our daughter is a paediatric nurse at the equivalent Paris hospital (Port Royal...), specialising in neonatal extensive care. It's absolutely amazing the stuff they can (and do...) do, these days, with, unfortunately, the occasional heart-rending story of impossible odds, too. Their work (and the St Mary's staff, of course...) is beyond value; the progress that has been made, in many fields, is remarkable. Best wishes for a positive outcome for the mite; be sure to post coordinates and links when you get your charity single out (a current link to the charity concerned wouldn't go amiss, either...). Well..? Don't just sit there..! Get writing..! ...

[Robert Robinson]One of the Mods, you say..? Ah yes, but can you trust 'em eh..? There's the rub..! (taps side of nose, knowingly...)[/Robert Robinson]

On the other hand, the video (alone...) would make a fine animated Gif avatar.

... and some folks still defend vinyl disks..? It sounds like Rice Crispies at times..!

Aye for the first; Wonder why for the second..? ...

... or a photo of a basket of kittens..?

Personally, I don't see why cussing is needed in written text, nor conversation, at all. I'll make (slight...) exception for when a heavy engine part falls on one's foot, for example, and maybe (just maybe..?) for some (rare...) comic effect; other than that, there are, in my view, plenty enough decent words for expressing one's sentiments. And no, it's not a religious things, nor ignorance of the wide panoply of uncouth expressions that do abound; simply that I find such language to be mostly puerile, weak and generally not nice to read or listen to. I'm quite used to being alone in my views, though. Still, it takes all sorts, I suppose.

Indeed, but 2800 W for an acoustic duo with a budget..? Excellent stuff, certainly, but overkill for the needs specified (unless rich as Crésus, of course...).

What about the children..? Who's going to think of the children..? ...

In that case, he should be directed to the 'reacted' post, and not the first post of the topic (unless they're the same, of course..! )..? Just sayin'.

Towards the end of 2016, I had quite a few plans for 2017. Things took a very different route. I'm making no plans at all for 2018. Day by day, week by week for now.

Your Linda Carter ...

+1 to all of that. Our eldest was a member of Kiemsa for several years; I did their sound, then their lights for a bit longer, even. They had a keen and growing fan base, started playing in local venues and self-promoted concerts, and gradually climbed up to festivals and headlining bigger places, playing every week-end of the year and more. They called it a day after their very successful second German tour, and the 'Adieu' gig was jam-packed. In all of those years (over a decade...), only the sound guy (Vincent...) got a 'salary'; all the rest of their revenue from concerts, CDs and merch was ploughed back into the next venture. They parted excellent friends; I still see 'em now and again, and none regret the time, energy (in spades..!) and money poured into it all. Net result, as far as 'living wage' is concerned..? A huge negative. It was (and, I believe, still is...) just about impossible to be a musician in that category and get a mortgage, run a car or send kids through school. Great for the young, but not an easy career choice. Great times were had by all, though; I've the scars to prove it..!

Good evening, Othy, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.