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  1. mc_deli

    Are musicians failed people?

    Most people I know are failed musicians. (Someone might already have said this, apologies;))
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    Westworld entry rejected due to Spitfire typo

    Is this a game-changer?
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    Corona - the development in each country

    800 cases, only one death, not much testing, only for HCPs and severe cases.... in... Finland. Press conf in the morning to probably announce closure of bars, restaurants for take-away only. Possible to announce cutting off the capital area from the rest of the country. Right now malls and...
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    Building my first real home studio!

    @Ryan How are getting on with this? I'm trying to plan and going through my own pain (flanking noise to neighbours) and I've been reading far too much again. For reference, I found the classic three leaf thread rebuild on John Sayers that I thought of when I read your earlier posts...
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    Amplitube Fender Collection 1: Worth Buying?

    +1 I like a lot. Many good sounds to be had. The Supersonic a particular fave of mine.
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    Discovery Networks (& Netflix) Corners Composers in Music Royalties Battle

    That’s just so wrong. Coding, art direction, graphic design, concept design... and you really think that a musician working to a brief is somehow more artistic than a visual designer working to a brief...? You need to catch yourself on pal. How about this... if you were a real artist with a...
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    Weighted expression pedal

    Really though... look at their website and match the specs: https://missionengineering.com/product-category/products/expression/ I have two of their pedals: a volume pedal and the 25k expression pedal. I am a wah wah pedal collector for my sins and these mission pedals are fantastic. They feel...
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    Weighted expression pedal

    The one that matches the P6 ;)
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    Discovery Networks (& Netflix) Corners Composers in Music Royalties Battle

    This. But... for us (the great unwashed of entry level aged 18-80, some with 2nd jobs, other income etc.) it is pretty much the only entry strategy, especially if we can’t come to LA to assist for 20 hours a day and especially if our ”local” small producers are only offering work for hire...
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    Weighted expression pedal

    Mission
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    Discovery Networks (& Netflix) Corners Composers in Music Royalties Battle

    As much as I hate it - and I don’t have a legacy of making hay - the problem ”you” have is there are tens of thousands of quasi-talented adults, kids and graduates who don’t recognise ”your” history of royalties and rights and who will sign anything. Then, on the corporate side, there are...
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    Discovery Networks (& Netflix) Corners Composers in Music Royalties Battle

    The point with Epidemic AFAIK is it is out of the hands of the editors. Epidemic makes attractive as-much-as-you-can-eat deals with prod cos or broadcasters that make programming. They pay monthly for access to the whole Epidemic library. Editors then have no choice. They are told they can use...
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    Discovery Networks (& Netflix) Corners Composers in Music Royalties Battle

    And then monthly all you can eat subscriptions for prod companies. I take it epidemic has taken off in the US, or is Discovery their big push?
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    Discovery Networks (& Netflix) Corners Composers in Music Royalties Battle

    Yes this. I found out a few years ago that Epidemic had the Nordic broadcasters and prod companies sewn up (including Finnish state broadcaster totally at odds with their remit)... I wonder if it is still the case...?
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    Talk me out of an iMac

    That is good. And retro switch to Mojave from Catalina looks easy enough if necessary. I have a confession: I got a new quote for the i9 ;) I have the funds and I think it makes sense to get the extra HP and hopefully increase in useful life. How is the new beast?
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    Would The Akai MPK249 or the MPK261 Be A Good Orchestral MIDI Controller?

    MPD 232 has similar faders and pads. Then get your choice of keyboard.
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    New Mac Pro orders start Tuesday, December 10th

    I am looking at a maxxxxed out Mac Pro for the eye watering sum of 63 227,98 € OMG but someone will!
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    POLL: Music theory in your career

    I studied... but not enough!
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    Talk me out of an iMac

    The current Mac Mini line is from 2018, the iMacs date from March 2019. There are plenty pf people with these running Mojave and buying with Catalina and going back to Mojave. The new Mac Pro though... shipping after the launch of Catalina.. may well not be able to go back... dunno
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    Talk me out of an iMac

    In non-PC news... I have just found out that the Mac Minis and iMacs round my way are no longer shipping with Mojave and instead Sh**alina. This is not good news as well, I see potential problems with my software from Roland, Toontracks, Moog and a few others - or at least the situation is not...
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    Talk me out of an iMac

    Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivä!
  22. mc_deli

    Building my first real home studio!

    Looks great. With HVAC ducting the “budget” solution is to make MDF baffle boxes lined with duct liner. And have these inside the room at the inlet/outlet points. There’s a thread with some theory and what to avoid here: https://www.johnlsayers.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=21752 The...
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    Building my first real home studio!

    Google still works ;) This is the one commonly cited: http://www.bobgolds.com/Mode/RoomModes.htm I don’t follow you on the triple leaf. My understanding is that triple leaf can theoretically give good results in extreme circs (large air gaps) but in real world situations triple leaf creates...
  24. mc_deli

    Building my first real home studio!

    There are a room mode, reverb time and transmission loss (material use) calculators on the John Sayers forum. And a good piece about triple leaf here: https://www.soundproofingcompany.com/soundproofing_101/triple-leaf-effect
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    Building my first real home studio!

    I am very excited for you. I’ve been through a commercial build once and it was a fantastic experience. I’m not an expert. However, I’ve spent far too much time on John Sayers’ forum and with the literature. There are a few alarm bells in what you have said on here. A floating concrete floor...
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    Talk me out of an iMac

    When I quoted 2200 Eur earlier it was for a 4,1 flashed to 5,1 with 12 core 3,46, 96 GB, 575 graphics, Sata 3 card, SSD boot, USB3 card, extra drive - so close to “max” spec without going to a 580/590 video card or adding more sata3 cards. Apple state Mojave is the last officially supported for...
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    Talk me out of an iMac

    Very good point. Maxed out 64GB aftermarket RAM, 512 SSD and extra HD 2018 Mac Mini comes out at about the same as a maxed 96GB 2012 MP (about 2200 euros inc tax for me). For me that makes the Mini a very easy choice over the cheese grater.
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    Talk me out of an iMac

    It's a great point... and a 96GB 12 core with SSD and extra storage can be had on eBay for just over 2k euros... 6286 Geekbench multicore. It's obscene for the money compared to e.g. the new MBP! 5 years ago maybe... but now I have the fear... that the 5,1 is now going to hit a Catalina shaped...
  29. mc_deli

    Building my first real home studio!

    Have you spent some time on the John Sayers forum? It is an amazing place to learn about details and have your plans dissected. The pic looks like you have an extension or add-on to the house, which seems a bit odd with then a "floated" concrete floor (which usually means springs or similar)...
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    Talk me out of an iMac

    M8 we’re not all Zimmer, GW or JXL. I’m a hobbiest with no time or will to learn a new DAW, OS or go near my or anyone else’s bio(s). TBH guys I’ve also lost the will to read another PC pi**ing contest on here. In case anyone else is still on the Mini vs iMac plot, the point about the RAM...
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    Talk me out of an iMac

    ***with that comment it’s hard to take anything else you say seriously*** Sorry, but the thing is, you need to be told ;)
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    Talk me out of an iMac

    Tale of the tape: iMac 3.1Ghz, 6 core, i5, Radion 575x, 512 SSD, 8GB Geekbench single/multicore: 1073, 5110 EUR 2759 Mini 3.2Ghz, 6 core, i7, Intel UHD Graphics 630, 512 SSD, 8GB 1138, 5715 EUR 1749 ...you gotta really want the GPU and the screen for that grand! I'm not so sure I do... money...
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    Talk me out of an iMac

    Tx, good points. Of all the threads I've read though on fan noise, the replies seem nearly all to be in the order of the above (fan never or rarely when bouncing)... On the MBP, it's just too much cash for me to improve dramatically from the mid 2014 i7 16GB I have now.
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    Talk me out of an iMac

    ...good attempt to talk me out of it though!
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    Talk me out of an iMac

    My bad, sorry. But no can't afford a new Mac Pro. And have considered trash can but... issues there with peripherals and pending compatibility problems. Er no. I'm not about to buy a PC. I just can't justify the hours of extra (re) learning another OS. Those are hours I need for VIc! But the...
  36. mc_deli

    Talk me out of an iMac

    Can't afford iMac Pro, must be a Mac. What limitations?
  37. mc_deli

    Talk me out of an iMac

    ...the Mac Mini seed of doubt comes in... there are a couple of games I'd like to play more with good frame rates... and the specs of iMac Vs Mini I am looking at... the iMac scores 500% better FPS... that could seal it for me... but your mileage may vary...
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    Talk me out of an iMac

    ...what's missing with the Mini... only up to 64GB RAM and the weaker graphics card. ...and 25% cheaper with a 1TB SSD, than the i5 iMac with 512... Hmm
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    Talk me out of an iMac

    Very interesting. The i7 mini scores better in the Geekbench tests, has enough ports for me... the RAM is not quite as easy to upgrade as the iMac... one small issue... Apple are currently updating the Mac Mini "buy" page... I wonder what will appear?
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    Talk me out of an iMac

    Current machine is a 2014 MBP 16GB 2.2. Mac for Logic and far too many Kontakt libs and e.g. Diva. I have 2k to spend. And existing peripherals: TB2 dock, 2x 28" 4k display port monitors, 3x 1TB 850EVOs in USB cases. Lots of other USB toys. Looking at the iMac 5k 3.0 i5 8GB 512 SSD. To add...
  41. mc_deli

    Spitfire Audio “This is London Calling” - BBC Symphony Orchestra

    I heard that N has an announcement at the same time. But it's super hush hush.
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    Has anyone successfully gotten a refund from Spitfire

    I'd flog least half of my SA libs if it were possible.
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    Has anyone successfully gotten a refund from Spitfire

    After selling so many high priced libs, Spitfire can't change their resale policy any time soon. If they suddenly allowed resale of their back catalogue the 2nd hand market would be flooded and cripple sales of the back catalogue. (I'm trying to imagine how many gazzillions of squids' worth of...
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    New Forum Layout Is Live! Things to know

    Excellent work fellas
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    Is there a drum that's halfway between a timpani and a surdo?

    ”Halfway between a timpani and a surdo”...? Hmm... let me see... I think you want... a turdo
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    Are there any alternatives to Metagrid?

    https://vi-control.net/community/threads/metagrid-for-ios-updated-with-le-commands.58820/page-27 Search first, speculate later
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    Logic Pro 10.4.5 Update

    The Mixer now offers an option to disable its automatic scrolling to channel strips of selected tracks. ooh
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    Experienced Composer Available

    You definitely came to the right place!
  49. mc_deli

    SPITFIRE - The Black Weekend! With Live Q&A with Christian & Paul

    I’m finding that because I got e.g. SSS, SCS at such great prices, the special bundles with them in are much less discounted. Obviously it was nice to get them cheap, I have far too many libs already, and there are a bunch I would sell if I could (swarms, ahem).
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    2018 Mac Mini

    Who has shares then?
  51. mc_deli

    2018 Mac Mini

    EUR1800 exc. VAT for the 6-core i7 with 1TB and 8GB. Another EUR1000 exc. VAT at a guess for 64GB. Some cables and keyboard... 3k exc. VAT... My gut reaction is... this is priced way over the top compared to the MBP (slower SSD, non expandable RAM I know, as I just got the 15" from the day...
  52. mc_deli

    Something new from Spitfire?

    Cheaper hall, lost mics, free pizza?
  53. mc_deli

    AG Art Pro 6 - Confused!

    You are not alone. Contact the vendor (Ivan) direct and get him to explain where to start for your use case.
  54. mc_deli

    Logic 10.4.2 released

    "There is no longer a lag when selecting tracks in large projects." Interesting... any MBP users with 10.4.2 wanna report on this with 100+ track projects?
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    Amp simulation: Guitar rig 5 and other options

    I have a bunch of tube amps and Amplitube Fender is my fave plug in - but it's only because I have chanced upon a handful of tones that work for me - and they are different from what I like out of my favourite Hot Cat. At the moment I have a room where I can play loud - and there are even more...
  56. mc_deli

    N

    I heard that Nx will be out soon. It's bigger, more expensive, lots more articulations and recorded in a cheaper room.
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    Christian Henson's YouTube Channel - Nighty Night!

    Brothers in arms... I'm with you... but some gems in the mid 80s, like Eurythmics. But yeah I'd be a corpse if I hadn't been turned on to funk - and soul - at the end of the 80s... James Brown yes...Bootsy yes... but to bring balance to the force I give you Joseph Lucky Scott... you know what...
  58. mc_deli

    Christian Henson's YouTube Channel - Nighty Night!

    The piano thing is a nice idea.
  59. mc_deli

    UAD X?

    You can buy them all and try!
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    What is causing single core CPU spikes in Logic?

    Use fewer auxes, delete all bus plug ins... delete all auxes when you get desperate... don't use multi instruments... because they make auxes... and they pile it on core 1... I'm surprised by the OP. This has been around for ages and I have read hundreds of posts on it. The hack is new, though...
  61. mc_deli

    Audient ID22 + Sennheiser HD600. Amp needed?

    Hang on... using a Sonarworks profile for an "average" pair of HD600 cans will not miraculously fix any quality issues and/or frequency response problems from an impedance mismatch with your headphone amp. Theoretically the correction curve could make the sound worse! (My HD650 cans sound a bit...
  62. mc_deli

    Drama Threads On VI Control: An Outline

    This is why I don’t spend time on here anymore even though I spent time here typing this.
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    Christian Henson's YouTube Channel - Nighty Night!

    The 95% design (frictionless) is a great point. And there are an awful lot of designers out there in other fields who might not claim or need to claim that there work is art or artistic... but it still matters... whether it's problem solving, personally satisfying or altruistically satisfying or...
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    Christian Henson's YouTube Channel - Nighty Night!

    Brilliant CH. Thanks. Totally agree. I think there is also an incredible amount of library-to-library copying going on.
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    Logics best features you couldnt live without

    What is that?
  66. mc_deli

    SPITFIRE - Symphonic Expansion Pack Firesale This Week Only!

    coz i have 2x full 1tb so i need a 2tb... don't panic
  67. mc_deli

    SPITFIRE - Symphonic Expansion Pack Firesale This Week Only!

    I caved but can't deploy until I get a new 2TB SSD... hmpf
  68. mc_deli

    Christian Henson's YouTube Channel - Nighty Night!

    That was fascinating, thank you. I am a bit of a cynic but I have a serious question for you, related to how much value you get from YouTube: - How much value are you creating for Alphabet? ...by that I mean that, you have put massive effort into your personal YT content, growing the subs...
  69. mc_deli

    SPITFIRE - Symphonic Expansion Pack Firesale This Week Only!

    @SpitfireSupport could you answer this one? Ta
  70. mc_deli

    What does a completely unmixed track sound like?

    Amazing And amazing you look so much like LM! How do you finance these recording sessions?
  71. mc_deli

    Patchboard by MR miller

    Great idea... but only worth buying if there is a large collection of libraries' patches for e.g. Logic and Cubase ready to go, included. Doing all the config work is not attractive.
  72. mc_deli

    Something New from Spitfire Audio...British Drama Toolkit Discussion

    The public gets what the public wants. 4/5 posts on here are asking for short cuts. Easy sell. Meanwhile those that can actually compose will carry on. Very tempting for me as I am a sh*te composer needing short cuts!
  73. mc_deli

    Nolite te bastardes carborundorum, bitches

    M8 don't get me on Christina. I am a total nut for the Stripped album. Always on in the car. Have I sang along to the whole album in various states of de-tune in Amazing Slow Downer and studied the riffs? FFS yes! And I am proud of it.
  74. mc_deli

    Christian Henson's YouTube Channel - Nighty Night!

    Brilliant again. Now where do I sign up to joining the idle rich? I firmly believe we are at war with the major technology companies on a number of fronts, not just music IP. Currently we are being totally bulldozed. How can we "push back"?
  75. mc_deli

    Would tattoos effect my ability to have a successful career in media composition?

    This reminds me of a clinic a went to where one budding student asked for advice from the star musician on stage: "how should I choose and handle all the sponsors and endorsers I am going to get when I am successful?" Maybe just crack on with becoming successful first, worry about tattoos later?
  76. mc_deli

    Most important lessons you have learned.

    If you are offering a different lesson that you have learnt, that's great. But of not I say again: Never ever get a "day job" and justify it as a means to pay for music.
  77. mc_deli

    Nolite te bastardes carborundorum, bitches

    M8 I love this tune. I've sooo ripped off so many parts of this. Saw Beck talk about writing it. Yes, love this.
  78. mc_deli

    Is Anyone Else Having Big Problems with Kontakt MIDI CC and Track/Region Automation in Logic 10.4?

    E you should send to Apple feedback. I am having trouble following to be honest with video. Have you checked in the Event List and e.g. Step editor to check what and how many different automations are being written?
  79. mc_deli

    Most important lessons you have learned.

    Never ever get a "day job" and justify it as a means to pay for music
  80. mc_deli

    P L E A S E - give me the feedback you have....

    My daughter said "do you wanna build a snowman?"
  81. mc_deli

    SPITFIRE - PAIRS Two Amazing Libraries, One Amazing Opportunity. Ends TODAY! 23:59 BST

    As an SSS owner I get a third off HZ perc... which is not to be sniffed at.
  82. mc_deli

    Producer seeking composers for ongoing work

    Logic platinum?
  83. mc_deli

    How many of you separate your ERs & Tails?

    Tru dat. If I ever get to the point where the sounds, music and available time warrant looking again at complex reverb treatments I'll already have won ;)
  84. mc_deli

    Best compliment on your music

    Never forget some guy I didn't know come up to me in the street and tell me I was amazing. That was the day after my first band's first gig. That was 28 years ago. Downhill ever since.
  85. mc_deli

    Spitfire LABS ads on this site?!

    Well done Mike for the replies but OMG there is so much sh**** on VI-c again.
  86. mc_deli

    Spitfire LABS ads on this site?!

    fääääk you win the interwebs
  87. mc_deli

    Its actually really *** good for adding a metallic edge to percussion recordings.

    Is it gonna be the real sound of Pepsi Max that we are all anticipating or some other flavour? (I'll get my poncho)
  88. mc_deli

    Show me your desk

    Excellente! Is the motor desk a common brand? No weight problems?
  89. mc_deli

    Show me your desk

    Wanna show?
  90. mc_deli

    Show me your desk

    Has anyone done a motorized desk with a slide out for PC keyboard or midi keyboard...?
  91. mc_deli

    Music for film and media - to college or to not?

    Talk to current and ex-students. I went to a degree course that required auditions/tests. Turned out the school was really for session players not producers/composers. I only talked to one student beforehand. Horrible mistake on my part as I gave up a great job and it turned out the...
  92. mc_deli

    The vi-c blinded violins shootout - FINAL UPDATE.

    nice idea (just posting my sig really)
  93. mc_deli

    "it's so expensive" thread

    GDPR someone must be paying for the tidal wave of digi-sh*te flowing into our collective spam folder
  94. mc_deli

    Logic 10.4 Articulation Discussion

    I'd like to use articulation smart controls to solve an issue I'm having. I'd like to have 2 screens, one has to be holographic... I need a midi rocker pedal to screw some kitchen units together, I need to be present at a 40th birthday party, and watch the final... all at 8pm tomorrow...
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    Christian Henson's YouTube Channel - Nighty Night!

    Painting by numbers. Where do you draw the line?
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