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John [1]
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quot;Let's take two
> seconds & put a count-in on these tunes, ok? You never know if
> you'll want to have that heavy-metal banjo overdub come in
> right at the beginning instead of two measures later"). If he
> does so, and they refuse, then that's another thing entirely.
>
> IMO, a band's almost better off with a bad producer than no
> producer at all... at least that way shit will get done - it
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| Re: Compression test [message #69339 is a reply to message #69337] |
Thu, 15 June 2006 09:31  |
John [1]
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> with pan/zoom and music using this free app called Photo story 3 from
> microsoft. I'm not one to brag MS but this simply blew me away with how
> simple and creative it was.
>
> Just google it and download (using an authenticated win install of
> course...!!)
>
> Rob
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>
We already are. We both still use Paris
;o)
"LaMont" <jjdpro@ameritech.net> wrote in message news:44d6bfe6$1@linux...
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> DJ, we will be dinasours if we stay with AMD..
> LaMont..
>
>
> "DJ" <animix_spam-this-ahole_@animas.net> wrote:
> >Hehehe.....yeah......I guess I'll just have to build me one of those
crappy
> >old double CPU dual core Opterons and wail and gnash my teeth whil'st
> >running native apps at 64k buffers 27/7
> >
> >;o)
> >
> >"LaMont" <jjdpro@ameritech.net> wrote in message news:44d6a887$1@linux...
> >>
> >> Strange,
> >> I just got back form Comp USA to test out a Dual core Imac(20inch) with
> >dual
> >> boot 9Wiin /OSX, and I'm very impressed with the Windows XP
performance.
> >>
> >>
> >> Simply put, the Macs run Windows better than some PCs out on the
market.
> >> Very impressed.
> >>
> >> As for AMD. Wow!! My last new system I assembled (April 06) was a Dual
> >core
> >> Opteron/939 chipset. It did not run Paris, but, it's abest for ProTools
> >(7.1)
> >> and Nuendo.
> >>
> >> It lloking like Intel is about to recliam the speed game. I really
don;t
> >> knwo how AMD let Intel back into the game ??? Since the Opteron was so
> >much
> >> ahead of Intels offerings.
> >>
> >> Well, the ood new for me and others is the Higher speed Opterons price
> >will
> >> continue to fall!! That means setting up a a fast DAW for recoridng,
> >VSti's
> >> will alot lighter in the wallet$$$. I'll continue down the AMD path
while
> >> the prices are dropping.
> >>
> >> No need for me and others to et caught up in the $$ expensive speed
game.
> >> Nope..I'll wait around like the Vultures :) and make due with the good
> O'l
> >> Slow Dual Core Opterons. Oh woe is me!! :)
> >> LaMOnt
> >> "James McCloskey" <Report message to a moderator
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| Re: Compression test [message #69350 is a reply to message #69339] |
Thu, 15 June 2006 12:30 |
pauln[2]
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"chuck duffy" <c@c.com> wrote in message news:44d755c7$1@linux...
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> "So far, the last project I did this way has sold almost 500 units in the
> last month so far and I'm getting $4.00 per unit.
> "
>
> That's damn cool!
>
> Chuck
>
>
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> "DJ" <animix_spam-this-ahole_@animas.net> wrote:
> >Thanks all. I've spent 9 years figuring out the tools I need and how to
> use
> >them (somewhat) proficiently. I'm still having second thoughts about the
> >frankenstein DAW situation. It's sort of daunting to wanl in there and
have
> >to keep such an incredibly complicated routing matrix in mind all the
time,
> >but I'm slowly but surely refining it to where it's second nature. To be
> >honest, it is taking me about 1/3 (or more) longer *per song* to mix
> >something just because of this, but I have the luxury of this time right
> now
> >because I'm mixing for *per unit* royalties on CD sales rather than by
the
> >hour (and a pretty big chunk) so the incentive is there for me to give it
> >120%. So far, the last project I did this way has sold almost 500 units
> in
> >the last month so far and I'm getting $4.00 per unit.
> >
> >
> >"Martin Harrington" <lendan@bigpond.net.au> wrote in message
> >news:44d5683a$1@linux...
> >> Great looking setup Deej, put many a "real" studio to shame.;o)
> >> --
> >> Martin Harrington
> >> www.lendanear-sound.com
> >>
> >> "DJ" <animix_spam-this-ahole_@animas.net> wrote in message
> >> news:44d56149@linux...
> >> > Man......it's been a long day. I just looked up and noticed it was
dark
> >> > and
> >> > my ears were numb. I'm getting ready to flip the switch for the
night.
> I
> >> > happened to turn around and look at the CR and decided to take a
> >picture.
> >> > There's lots of outboard gear and a couple of big power amps
cranking.
> I
> >> > wish this picture could convey temperature (pretty warm) and, well,
> it's
> >> > not
> >> > really a smell, but then again it is when there is a lot of juice
> >passing
> >> > through outboard circuits.....plus.....I probably need a shower. Now
> if
> >> > there was just an analog tape deck spinning at 30ips, it would smell
> >like
> >> > a
> >> > real studio.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>Or better yet, to avoid computing nastiness, don't surf on your music machine
and put Debian on it. Then do this
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| Re: Compression test [message #69354 is a reply to message #69350] |
Thu, 15 June 2006 16:42 |
John [1]
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of breed Intel chip beats the daylights out of the
>> hopped
>>>>> up top of the line AMD. I mean destroys it.
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>Nerd Alert!
TCB wrote:
> Or better yet, to avoid computing nastiness, don't surf on your music machine
> and put Debian on it. Then do this following once per day
>
> $ sudo apt-get update
> $ sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
>
> and you'll never have security/virus problems ever again.
>
> TCB
>
> Dedric Terry <dterry@keyofd.net> wrote:
>> But DJ, just think about running a dual dual Intel with UAD-1s and Powercore
>> cards with more than one motherboard to choose from...and no compatibility
>> quirks to keep you up all hours trying to resolve.
>>
>> As for Macs running Windows - why would anyone pay more money for
>> Apple-built hardware to run Windows?
>>
>> It finally comes out - Macs really just wanted to be PCs. And now they
> are.
>> And now there will be no more reason to pay Apple more for the same hardware
>> you can get from 100 other vendors. Oh, and Mac users will just love having
>> to succumb to antivirus/spam protection now.
>>
>> On 8/6/06 9:02 PM, in article 44d6ada9@linux, "DJ"
>> <animix_spam-this-ahole_@animas.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Hehehe.....yeah......I guess I'll just have to build me one of those crappy
>>> old double CPU dual core Opterons and wail and gnash my teeth whil'st
>>> running native apps at 64k buffers 27/7
>>>
>>> ;o)
>>>
>>> "LaMont" <jjdpro@ameritech.net> wrote in message news:44d6a887$1@linux...
>>>> Strange,
>>>> I just got back form Comp USA to test out a Dual core Imac(20inch) with
>>> dual
>>>> boot 9Wiin /OSX, and I'm very impressed with the Windows XP performance.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Simply put, the Macs run Windows better than some PCs out on the market.
>>>> Very impressed.
>>>>
>>>> As for AMD. Wow!! My last new system I assembled (April 06) was a Dual
>>> core
>>>> Opteron/939 chipset. It did not run Paris, but, it's abest for ProTools
>>> (7.1)
>>>> and Nuendo.
>>>>
>>>> It lloking like Intel is about to recliam the speed game. I really don;t
>>>> knwo how AMD let Intel back into the game ??? Since the Opteron was so
>>> much
>>>> ahead of Intels offerings.
>>>>
>>>> Well, the ood new for me and others is the Higher speed Opterons price
>>> will
>>>> continue to fall!! That means setting up a a fast DAW for recoridng,
>>> VSti's
>>>> will alot lighter in the wallet$$$. I'll continue down the AMD path while
>>>> the prices are dropping.
>>>>
>>>> No need for me and others to et caught up in the $$ expensive speed game.
>>>> Nope..I'll wait around like the Vultures :) and make due with the good
> O'l
>>>> Slow Dual Core Opterons. Oh woe is me!! :)
>>>> LaMOnt
>>>> "James McCloskey" <excelsm@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> I wonder if Apple will put these in the new Mac towers this week???
> I
>>> know.
>>>>> I know, Apple would still suck; ) LOL! And I'd still agree with
> you
>>>> guys
>>>>> that they are still going to be over priced. Althou
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| Re: Compression test [message #69366 is a reply to message #69354] |
Fri, 16 June 2006 07:06 |
Pauln[1]
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see them as even more interchangeable (e.g. price is always the
> first deciding factor for the majority of buyers in any market).
>
> In fact, unlocking OSX to run on any Intel platform could be either the best
> move they make, or the last. That's really all that's left to set Macs
> apart now... They don't win on repair costs, hardware costs, or widespread
> availability (one Apple service center in Co. Springs - tons of PC repair
> options, including Geek Squad for those so inclined... if you don't do your
> own). With a starting price of $2500 for a new Mac, they aren't exactly
> competing for a larger market share now - pretty much the same as every new
> model before. As analysts have observed, Apple will have a hard time
> winning the corporate/server market, and that's where their prices put them.
>
> So, why would I want to run Windows or Unix on more expensive, closed, and
> costly to repair, and impossible to upgrade hardware platform? I don't. It
> just doesn't make economic sense. Great marketing tactic for those that
> haven't used both though.
>
> Regards,
> Dedric
>
> On 8/8/06 4:07 PM, in article 44d90b0c$1@linux, "James McCloskey"
> <excelsm@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> I don't know about Nuendo, I was under the impression that it ran well on
>> a Mac??? If it's a problem, I'm sure they will get it fixed in short order.
>>
>> As far as mac hardware goes, Mac is still a Mac, just different chips.
>> Software? Every Mac shipping will run more software than a PC, and they have
>> for years. For some that will be worth the price of admission, for others
>> it's not important. Macs have been able to run Mac and Windows software
>> since the early 90s, and UNIX since 2001. You can run more software than
>> a PC, and all the Major operating systems on one box. It's just easier,
>> faster and less expensive now. That could only be good for a studio.
>>
>> I'm sure you can build a cheaper box, but it will be hard to compete with
>> what apple is offering today! The new Mac Pro is a cool, sleek, high end
>> machine. Look at the comparative costs to the Dell in the WWDC video. Sure
>> you can DIY, or roll your own, but it just won't be the same. You'll save
>> money up front, but not in the long run when you have to spend hours
>> tweaking,
>> and fussing just to get your generic machine to work right.
>>
>> Once again for me it's ease of use, less headaches, and time. And then
>> there's
>> the software, I hate software that gets in the way. By the way, if you want
>> to see more of Vista, watch the WWDC Keynote video; )
>>
>> http://www.apple.com/quicktime/qtv/wwdc06/
>>
>> James
>>
>>
>> Dedric Terry <dterry@keyofd.net> wrote:
>>> Six months? Once more woodcrest chips are available you should be able
>> to
>>> build one now. Now it seems the battle is between OSX and Windows. While
>>> this was a good move for Apple to get a faster and better hardware system,
>>> it did narrow the distinction between the Mac and PC.
>>>
>>> It will be interesting to see which turns in better performance numbers
>> on
>>> Nuendo tests with the same hardware in place - e.g. which OS is most bloated
>>> (given that it would ASIO vs. Core Audio, which is apples and oranges).
>>>
>>> The main reason I've stayed with PCs (despite having been down the Mac path
>>> a couple of times) is price for the performance, ease of repair and lower
>>> repair costs, much larger pool of available software, and now, FXTeleport.
>>> I don't particularly like Windows. In fact I don't even generically like
>>> Windows. OSX looks cool, but it seems to be problematic for Nuendo users.
>>>
>>> Dedric
>>>
>>> On 8/8/06 7:29 AM, in article 44d891c8@linux, "James McCloskey"
>>> <excelsm@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> You don't need a Mac, your a PC guy. Besides, with in six months
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