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[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1362162373' post='1996702'] I can feel some chiptune coming on [/quote] After recent conversations of goliath bit rates, we are now talking 8 bit... That route did cross my mind. Should be some corkers in March. Garry

Wey Hey...A very, very big thanks for all that voted. Great turn out this month I think everyone that entered grabbed the 'Emotion' that was screaming out from that picture [in different wa\ys] One good thing about these comps [for me] is that i find myself wandering around folks 'Soundcloud' sites and listening to their other tracks. Otherwise i might not have bothered [Or had any links to get me there] So for March......................................................................... [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/515/angrybirds1920x1080wall.jpg/][IMG]http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/302/angrybirds1920x1080wall.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Good track, Good video, Good Beaver.... Garry

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1362063734' post='1995217'] It's Christmas/Easter/Valentine's Day/Mothers day/My wife's birthday[/quote] What a great tip of the day - When getting married, have the partner agree that these all fall on the same day for card purpose. Then that's only one day of the year to forget.

Go and have a nose around Sigmasound, although revamped, It's still an amazing place for a nostalgia trip. http://sigmasound.com/history/about-us/ Garry

Had a couple of listens over the last two days - Some interesting stuff going down from all [well done all] Hard choice in the end ....... [spoiler]Down to BRX [great idea & approach] and Urb, liked them both. But Urb's motif kinda stuck in my head.[/spoiler]

If you are talking about good value for money - Samplitude Music Studio 2013 [Smaller Brother of Samplitude Pro X ] Is well worth a look as well. It comes with 12 gig Independence sampler sound lib [ Top, Top sounds] The Sampler is very powerful as well...£59.99.... A very, very stable DAW. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samplitude-Anniversary-Special-Independence-Library/dp/B008U1AY7K/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top VideoTutorials http://www.magix.com/int/samplitude-music-studio/detail/tutorials/ Garry

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The NI pro-53 does run in stand alone mode, so it can be used without a DAW.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]But you will need an Audio/MIDI Interface - Using the onboard card will more than likely have to much Latency.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Just a matter of directing the NI pro towards the O[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]xygen8 MIDI drivers, and whatever Audio card you are using.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]With so little info from you thunderider, you might be better off looking in the NI pro-53 help file for MIDI set up.[/font][/color]

Great song writer and Musician with lots of good ideas. Garry

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1361618427' post='1988291'] IMO unless your current DAW is missing a feature that you know is essential to your workflow you would be better off looking at improving your audio interface, getting some decent microphones and more accurate monitor speakers, and investing in some plugins instead. [/quote] All this is great advice, seriously worth thinking about.

[quote name='Stephen Houghton' timestamp='1361581015' post='1988045'] Any thoughts on the move anyone? [/quote] If you use Ableton - whats missing that you need ? First you must think what [b]you[/b] want from a DAW............ Do you want a x64 sequencer, gives you all the extra RAM in windows [Mac not a problem] Pro Tools is not x64 [will run on a x64 windows machine - but with limited RAM usage] Your work flow needs, what suits you Do you want bundled sounds ? The quality of the sounds - saves you shelling out later. How much MIDI work are you going to do. Drag and drop...etc Notation/Video... Plug ins.... Floating windows Docking List goes on and on and on. Most ofl the DAWS have fully [30 days ?] functioning Demo's - Try them all if you can, do a project in each. Everyone will chip in with [i]this[/i] is better than [i]that[/i] etc........But they are not sitting in your chair. [In no preference order by the way] Reaper Sonar X2 Cubase 7 [or Artist 7] Nuendo 6 Samplitude Pro/Samplitude Pro X Suite Presonus Studio One v2.5 Magix Samplitude Music Studio 2013 Reason Logic Digital Performer Pro Tools More than likely that there are more. Big selection.... They all do a fantastic job - [i][b]Spend time and get to know your DAW.[/b][/i] Jumping from one DAW to another in search of the holy grail of sound, is usually pilot error. Garry

Good little read here on composing with MIDI, and making things sound more human/natural. http://garyewer.wordpress.com/2008/09/06/making-a-midi-orchestra-sound-real/ Garry

My take on the picture. http://soundcloud.com/garrycribb/magical-lake Garry

Just started mine tonight, so will post up tomorrow afternoon. Had several false starts this evening I found it very hard to get away from the [my] typical Ambient approach that usually goes with this type of image. See you all at the other end..... Garry

Classic 70's Funk channel some may enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/user/rockcandyfunkparty Garry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvPAZlRl0m8&feature=share Garry

[quote name='OldG' timestamp='1361100594' post='1980952'] wow... rec specs are scary for one plug! [/quote] Not really - high PC specs are the normal these days in Audio recording. i7 Quad Cores machines are reasonably priced, and quality RAM running in pretty cheap as well. Most DAW and plug in vendors would use the spec you quoted for their software, just to cover thier arse. Garry

Just a heads up for Nebula 3 from Acustica-Audio. I am not usually one for Gassing for FX, i usually just go with the Native DAW plugs, and freebies. But the free version of this is worth a try. There are two paid for versions and in the end i went for the 79 Euros version - The full server version is about 150 Euros i think. Company http://www.acustica-audio.com/ The Nebula 3 free bundle. [worth a go i think] http://www.acustica-audio.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=20&Itemid=101 Garry

Great stuff Phil.... Nice track choice as well - Love it. Garry

[quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1361056389' post='1980580'] Superb record, easily one of his best. It was pretty well received at the time, IIRC, and then it seemed to fade into obscurity for a bit behind some of his 70's stuff. But in terms of quality and consistency, it's right up there. Consistency is a big issue when you're listening to Stanley, he admits himself he often goes a while without producing a great record and he is man enough to look back and admit not everything he has done is stellar. Like the Clarke/Duke Project records. Instantly switch-offable fuzak, and Stan is one of my all time favourites! His best record, I reckon, and the best place to start with Stan, is [i]The Toys Of Men. [/i]It is absolutely superb stuff, top drawer music. It shows everything that Stan does, from bombastic fusion epics, to cool mood pieces on upright and acoustic basses, to funky, driving slap tunes. The production is top class and the cast list is as good as it gets. Truly, the stars had aligned for Stanley there! It still blows me away to listen to now. Often overlooked, but also quite amazing, the Animal Logic records. It's not typical Stan stuff, and he was slated for making those records, unfairly so I think. Some of the lyrics are a little cheesy, but as far as great songs and musicianship goes, they are great albums. Intelligent pop music made by musicians for musicians. They were moderately popular in the states at the time too because Stewart Copeland was playing the drums. Sadly they only made two albums, but they are great. Stanley wasn't giving it his lightning fast Return To Forever tricks, but he was playing in the pocket with some amazing lines. [/quote] Agree with pretty much all that..... And saves me a lot of typing as well.... Garry

[quote name='Lowender' timestamp='1360679439' post='1974460'] Just thought I'd bring up a point about the subjectivity of music because, well, it's a discussion board. But some people are opposed to that so not to offend them, I removed the thread. [/quote] People can't help you if you don't post your Computer spec in your sig. XP or W7/8 ? Mac...? Duo Core or Quad core ? How much RAM....? Are you using your on board sound card ? or a USB Audio Interface ? What nearfields ? or are you using headphones ? Because this stuff makes a big difference when listening to Bass sounds/Music. Hope this all helps while listening to Jaco. Garry

I caught this track a couple of days ago, and his like of the 70's [almost cop theme like] music is pretty strong here. Good stuff. Garry

Great stuff Andy [as usual]... Lots of clarity and solid ideas. Garry

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1360500799' post='1971239'] Cheers Garry, an interesting read! Had made me re-think my obsession with high sampling rates ;-) [/quote] Does give you something to think about, although i kinda just stayed with 44/24, Or for DVD work 48/24 [or48/16] so my puter didn't explode..... Good luck with this months mix up - lordy lordy, all those tracks.... Garry

Glad to to see all worked out fine, and people from BC helping out ...... So when will we see the said Bass in 'Basses for sale' ? 'Great Bass, have to many Basses, so .......... Garry