Recent content by DM60

I usually move the MIDI grooves to my MIDI track as MIDI and then add subtract as required. I do not use SD/EZ in standalone mode, I use it as a plugin. If not aware, you just grab the groove from the plugin and drag it to the MIDI track. Manipulate away as a MIDI file. My apologies if I am not...

You do know, that is why Microsoft won't let folks upgrade to 11 on older machines? Something to do with DRM. The people who want to really pirate, will pirate. But these big companies don't mind picking our pockets. Better stop now.

Maybe if you are using nylon strings, or you have very good control, but I don't see how most people would not have to use compression or fader riding. But I guess with some careful playing, you could get away with no compression, some fader tweaking.

Then there is that.

Thanks for that info. I know on SD2, to your point about cymbals, I even purchased some cymbals so I could get a more realistic sound. But... I think I will look into SD3. I use the SD plugin 99% on my stuff, so it isn't like I won't get my money's worth.

I think it is like most security, it is only useful for the honest people.

I've been thinking of upgrading to SD3, not cheap, but SD2 has served me well. Is the humanize feature pretty good?

I didn't research, but if my memory serves me, it was for copyright protection. I think now there are better protections on newer devices.

The USB cable to my Interface has a filter (not sure what it is) on the cable. I thought it probably wasn't important, but that may also be why I have never had any type of USB issue.

I haven't updated to 3, but I have to assume it is probably better than 2. That being said, there are a lot of good features in 2. I use the MIDI grooves and have purchased some of the packs. I use the grooves a lot and depending on approach I can have the drum parts knocked out pretty quick. I...

If I understand you correctly, your focus is on live shows. I think you're correct. Seems like if you can get the right listeners in an area, then book those cities, you stand a pretty good chance for filling up venues and maybe Merch. Then the streams might follow or at least the paid...

This just happened to me, the song, floundering for the last 8 years, gets this crazy increase. I'm like "I have been found!". Next month an email from Spotify via DistroKid, my song was removed. WTF and like you said. too bad, too sad.

I will make a guess as to why. Because your use-case is pretty rare. 99% (maybe not that high) of people will take their mix from the DAW and output to the master. Most other use cases would require different equipment that is at another level. For just a tad over $500, you are getting a lot of...

Well, somebody has to make it. If you think you have the grind and can fund it, I say go for it. From what I can gather, you might have what it takes, which is a lot of BS. Really, you have to be a used car salesman for the music business. I know first hand. Not too deep into it, but enough to...

Perfection usually gets in the way of improvement. Lock in on a decent interface ($100). most of the named brands will work. A Presonus USB, which is a fine entry level interface will do the trick. Just pick one with a couple of inputs and make sure it has phantom power. You will always be able...