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I've been a die-hard Steinberg user for many years so won't be jumping DAW anytime soon but, something caught my eye that my youngest has been trying out and I'm quite impressed. The free version has plenty to offer and worth consideration to anyone starting down the Recording route. Waveform Free | digital audio workstation band editing software - Tracktion

Most Audio/Midi interfaces these days come with free software to get you up and running pretty quickly (including a DAW). It will be cut back and basic, but certainly enough to make some noise while you get you feet wet and investigate the prospect of opening your wallet and never closing it again.

This fellow does a good shoot out with another similar product:

The free 'Valhalla Super Massive' has just been updated to Version 3. I can't believe this is still a freebie... Valhalla Super Massive - Valhalla DSP

I thought some on here might enjoy this. It's a decent watch:

What am I listening to right now? I tell you what I'm listening to... A song in 4/4 with an eleven bar chorus. I can't believe they got away with it...how dare they? Well, that's the 80's for you (yeah, I know it was written in the 70's)

Welcome back Yolanda. Funny enough, recently I've been watching and listening to Hans Zimmer live in Prague. 'Rain Main' the main theme is a nice, smooth arrangement, and very well played by all (including your feature...😁)

Good Lord...🤣🤣🤣

Yes, I watched this a few years back. He has a level of technique that is very high indeed and his musicianship is pretty amazing. Adam is a very creative musician, check out his Counterpoint Improvisation videos on YouTube. Some of it is pretty in deep with his musical way of thinking. Thanks for posting. 👍

I got it by going to the 'Plugin Boutique' site and adding to the basket from the list (top left). VST Plugins You will then be given a code and link to activate at the UAD website. You then download the LA-2A via their UA Connect App. Authorize Your UAD Plug-Ins You will also need an iLok account (No USB dongle needed). I just used my iLok Cloud/Computer account. After linking your iLok account at UAD you will find it just turns up in your iLok account. I found it to be okay, but certainly no better than my stock vintage Comps/Limiters in Nuendo 12. Also, I couldn't seem to resize it, although that might be a Nuendo thing. It does seem an awful lot of faffing around for something that might not be any better than you already have when it comes to *Vintage' sounding VST's. Please don't let my negativity put you off though. Some may find it really useful !!

Cuban Pianist Alfredo Rodríguez with his Trio...

Jaco/Word of Mouth. He died on 21st September 1987 (36 years today).

I see they've fired Willie Nelson.!!

It's a shame you didn't make it to the next level - Support band for Puppet Shows.**

That was pretty much me since the age of 17. Although, on certain work, I would say, I wasn't always 'first call'. It started back in the early/mid 70's and ended during Lockdown. I'm now 66 and receiving my state pension plus a private pension I had going for 25 years. I don't do anymore live work on Bass, although I'm still involved in library music, some transcribing and scoring for acts, and more recently, some engraving as well. Along with PRS payments and some occasional PPL, this all brings in modest amounts every quarter. My house is now paid for, we have no debts, I have two boys in their late teens and my wife has various small jobs and projects on the go. She had been in the entertainment business as well. Me and my wife have been together since 1985, so I have somehow managed to juggle a very good family life while working as a full time musician. I set out to be just that, a full time working musician and I had no real interest in 'making it'. As in being in some pop band or getting record deals. I had various family musicians who went down the 'working musician' route and earned a decent living, so it was easier for me because I already had some contacts through them and a good insight into what was needed. My first 'pro' work was playing on Cruise ships all over the place. That's where I really got my reading and busking chops together. Then it was Hotels overseas, and tours around various army/air force bases, both in the UK and in Europe. All this work led me to meeting many of other musicians/md's and I ended up doing Theatre work (resident and touring). Once again I met new MD's, who would then call me or get the fixer to call me for various well known TV personality acts and celebrities, a few old time entertainers plus a few other novelties thrown in. I've worked on West End Shows, shows in Japan, Middle East and Europe etc. All through this I still did the usual West End function band stuff as well (mainly when in between shows or tours). Throw in some decent sessions and cast albums/DVD's, a small amount of TV and Radio, along with a couple of films, has all left me with a CV that me and my family are pretty proud of. All in all, I have pretty much done all that I set out to do musically, made good contacts and formed quite a few lifelong friendships and working relationships along the way. Have I been lucky? Almost certainly. Definitely a case of 'right time and right place' etc... But, I did put a lot of hard work in. I can honestly say I have mostly enjoyed the work and styles of music I have been involved in. That hasn't always been because the quality of work, but quite often, the very excellent musicians, singers and producers I have had the the privilage to work with.