DAW Users With ADD

[Paul881]

Do you want a card for a single monitor or dual monitors. Will you use it for gaming, or any other graphic intense applications?

In my DAW I use a dual monitor Jaton Geoforce 2 Twin, something like this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814139149R

It is nothing special, but works and is an AGP type card. I have two CRT monitors hooked up to it. I paid $58 for it a couple of years ago, and I see it is now like $30 cheaper. It only has VGA connections. You might want one with digital outputs (DVI?) for an LCD monitor.

In my internet computer I am using an XFX card (nvida chip). Again it is nothing special, and also AGP. I wouldn't recommend it for gaming, but is fine for me. I paid around $35 for it, but it also does not have a DVI port. Just VGA. My LCD monitor, however, will take either VGA or DVI, so I simply use the VGA to connect it.

Picking graphic cards can drive you crazy, as they run from $20 to $500. If all you are going to do is word processing, internet browsing, and Sonar, I would go for something cheap. Just make sure that the card's highest output resolution matches (at least) your monitor's resolution. LCD's don't look good except when they are run at their native res. If you truly got a wide screen monitor (16 X 10 aspect ratio), make certain the card is capable of outputting that resolution.

Picking a good graphics card IS driving me crazy - too many variables to think about. I don't play games but do use it for video and power point sync work with Sonar. And I do intend to have two monitors, so it needs to have a dual DVI output. Minimum 256 Meg memory and be AGP compatible.

I never gave a thought about a card not being suitable for wide-screen until you mentioned it - I had just assumed it would work okay, so thanks for mentioning it

I will investigate some more, later today.

 

[Paul881]

Safety at work Working on your lonesome without any back up would not be tolerated in the UK - far too dangerous.

When I attended a Health & Safety briefing for UK company Directors some time ago, the specialist lecturer told us "remember, WHEN your staff have an accident, you will be held responsible and you will be De facto guilty of a breach of HSE regulations - it is what you can prove to the court that you did to mitigate such an occurrence that will lighten your sentence".

Guy, in your case, if something happened to you and you were left lying unattended for a period of time, the HSE could prosecute your employers for not providing you with any back up - an emergency radio transponder; a mobile phone (unless you work out of signal range?).

Your employer also should check that you know how to safely handle ladders and check your equipment properly and document it all annually. Also, how you assess risks at each job you attend and what you do to mitigate accidents.

This is something that keeps me awake at night -I am responsible for over 320 personnel attending petrochemical plants, paper mills and offshore oil and gas platforms, 24/7 and I put a lot of documented effort in keeping my guys as safe as possible...or so I hope

Tree Trimming Okay, she came home and went nuts but admitted that the tree looked much better when she saw it this morning (I actually think she was looking forward to a month without me when I go to prison ). But I am aching in places I didn't know I could ache this morning. Me and physical work are not compatible

Ash trees are a PITA - their seeds scatter everywhere - at least the one overhanging my garden is male and so doesn't have any seed heads.

Guy, so do you get the services of your brother for free? That would be useful living around here.

Home Recording Guy, as ever, a spot on observation and comment. I have noticed in a lot of forums the move towards doing music recording as a living and not as a hobby. In the early days of Cakewalk, the BBS here was a life saver as we all struggled to come to terms with the interaction between hardware and software. Now it would appear that "everyone" can just install, plug in a guitar and mic and record, so all those instances of "how do I record myself playing guitar without recording my previous track at the same time" are consigned to yesterday. That's progress...I guess

I love what music playing and recording I do - I don't do it for money but the sheer pleasure of crafting something new, out of my head - and I guess that is true for most musicians too. The gear is incidental (largely - or should be) to making something sound as you want it to sound. That's my take, fwiw.

Work Besides acting as a safety officer for Guy, are you pursuing any openings at the moment? Good luck, remember to exhaust your address book of contacts - they are the best source of job intros

Guy, so the Bullshitter got to quit - what a surprise He could obviously talk a better job than he could actually accomplish.

Catch you later!

 

[acidrock]

Congratulations to Rutgers
On winning its first bowl game in 137 years! A lesser team may have succumbed to the pressure of facing the vaunted Kansas state team.

Safety at work
It sounds good,may have to try it one day.

Actually safety is not really about keeping the employees safe,rather keeping the employer safe from the lawyers.

We have lots of injuries,but most are due to wear and tear.We do have a guy who's throat was slashed by a spring anchor that let loose while he was up 14' on a ladder,he fell backwards and landed on his head.He was off for a year and had to relearn how to walk and talk.He'll never be 100%.

Guy, so do you get the services of your brother for free? That would be useful living around here.

I have to feed him and get him drunk,after he trims the tree.

In our area all the streets are tree lined,with approximately one tree per home,these are the city's responsibility.I have two cherry trees in my yard,they aren't very tall,and are pretty easy to work on.

I get a lot of cherries every other year,but the damn birds pick the tree clean before they become fully ripe.

Oh yeah and btw....
IT'S FRIDAY!!!
I 'm hoping for a easy pussy day,but for some reason I've been getting nailed on Fridays.


Later!!!

 

[dachay2tnr]

Congratulations to Rutgers
On winning its first bowl game in 137 years! A lesser team may have succumbed to the pressure of facing the vaunted Kansas state team.

C'mon now. 37-10, and it actually wasn't even THAT close. KSU's only touchdown came on a punt return, and Rutgers missed at least two field goals. They did what they were supposed to do, beat a lesser team quite handily.

Watch out for next year. Lots of returners on this team. QB is a sophomore, running back is a sophomore (and Heisman candidate), and their best wide receiver is a freshman.

I have to feed him and get him drunk,after he trims the tree.

If it wasn't for the tree trimming part, I could help out here.

Work Besides acting as a safety officer for Guy, are you pursuing any openings at the moment? Good luck, remember to exhaust your address book of contacts - they are the best source of job intros

Actually I haven't even started the process yet. I figured I'd wait until we were past the holidays.

I was approached by our research dept. about possibly consulting on a project they have in the works. I'm trying to find out if I can do that while I am collecting severance. It's double-dipping, so I want to make sure it's kosher before I agree to anything. It's short term, but any additional income would be welcome.

 

[Paul881]

It sounds good,may have to try it one day.

Actually safety is not really about keeping the employees safe,rather keeping the employer safe from the lawyers.

We have lots of injuries,but most are due to wear and tear.We do have a guy who's throat was slashed by a spring anchor that let loose while he was up 14' on a ladder,he fell backwards and landed on his head.He was off for a year and had to relearn how to walk and talk.He'll never be 100%.
Later!!!

Employers and Lawyers Actually, that's no bad thing either. That way, both parties win
Safety First I used to be a Fireman many years ago, and that's where I first learnt my safety management awareness. Going to hospital to visit injured colleagues and seeing the distress that accidents cause is very sobering.

The accident you describe is unacceptable for lots of reasons. Is a ladder an acceptable form of access to carry out that type of work? What was done to identify and mitigate the risk? What training was given? Why wasn't he wearing a harness? What safety gear was he wearing? When was it all tested?

Safety is not optional; it is a way of life - and sooner or later there has to be a payback if you don't take care. Lecture over

Friday Indeed it is Friday. And to celebrate I may have a red wine tonight. Just like every day this week

 

[dachay2tnr]

Friday Indeed it is Friday. And to celebrate I may have a red wine tonight. Just like every day this week

So my weekend seems to be shaping up like this...

Friday - Dachay practice (generally an excuse to drink)
Saturday - Friend's Party (generally an excuse to drink)
Sunday - Friend's New Years Eve Party (generally an excuse to drink heavily)

Good thing we have Monday off.

 

[dafduc]

Don't mind me. Just having a look around.

It's reassuring in a way, knowing I can come back 3 years later and find exactly what I expected. Carry on, fellas.

See you in another 3.

xxxoo,

Daffy

 

[dachay2tnr]

Don't mind me. Just having a look around.

It's reassuring in a way, knowing I can come back 3 years later and find exactly what I expected. Carry on, fellas.

See you in another 3.

xxxoo,

Daffy

Welcome, Daf. May I remind you that you were present (at Jamfest '06) when the historic 5,000th post to this thread was made.

Sad to think that that could be the highlight of my life.

 

[Paul881]

Don't mind me. Just having a look around.

It's reassuring in a way, knowing I can come back 3 years later and find exactly what I expected. Carry on, fellas.

See you in another 3.

xxxoo,

Daffy

Of course you could do us all a favour and turn up more regularly - and save me from the moronic hordes that usually inhabit this thread. Well, that is...er...Guy, Mike and ...er...well, me

 

[Paul881]

So my weekend seems to be shaping up like this...

Friday - Dachay practice (generally an excuse to drink)
Saturday - Friend's Party (generally an excuse to drink)
Sunday - Friend's New Years Eve Party (generally an excuse to drink heavily)

Good thing we have Monday off.

And the problem with this is what?

 

[acidrock]

Employers and Lawyers
The accident you describe is unacceptable for lots of reasons. Is a ladder an acceptable form of access to carry out that type of work? What was done to identify and mitigate the risk? What training was given? Why wasn't he wearing a harness? What safety gear was he wearing? When was it all tested?

I used to do repair work at the AC-Delco plant in Oak Creek,they had all all the safety rules you speak of.It took five times the normal amount of time that it would take on a normal job to work at that plant because of the rules.I drove by the plant today and it's almost completely torn down and all the jobs have moved.I guess the only thing that wasn't safe was the peoples jobs.

There's been a huge influx of Mexicans coming into construction and nobody's job is job is safe,so if anything safety will get worse on jobs.

Safety is great,no one wants to get hurt and doctors charge a lot more than doormen but,you can take it to an extreme where it makes doing the job impractical.Construction can be dangerous along with wearing you out,but most days you come home in one piece. If you want to make omelettes,you're going to have to break some eggs.

I've been lucky(crosses fingers) only stitches a few times and things stuck in my eyes,I have two uncles who haven't been as lucky.

Rutgers
You'll have to put two good years in a row before I buy what you're selling.
Any time Wisconsin finishes higher than third in the Big Ten,the national media portrays it as a "down year" for the conference. We get no respect,I tell ya'.

Work
I usually don't hang out with unemployed losers,but I'll make an exception for you Mike,but you're going to owe me a lot of favors.

Recording
I think I'll try and do some vocal tracks this weekend.I probably should practice more because I usually run my voice ragged.Of course I could try singing instead of screaming.


LATER!!!

 

[Paul881]

I used to do repair work at the AC-Delco plant in Oak Creek,they had all all the safety rules you speak of.It took five times the normal amount of time that it would take on a normal job to work at that plant because of the rules.I drove by the plant today and it's almost completely torn down and all the jobs have moved.I guess the only thing that wasn't safe was the peoples jobs.

There's been a huge influx of Mexicans coming into construction and no body's job is job is safe,so if anything safety will get worse on jobs.

Safety is great,no one wants to get hurt and doctors charge a lot more than doormen but,you can take it to an extreme where it makes doing the job impractical.Construction can be dangerous along with wearing you out,but most days you come home in one piece. If you want to make omelettes,you're going to have to break some eggs.

I've been lucky(crosses fingers) only stitches a few times and things stuck in my eyes,I have two uncles who haven't been as lucky.

Recording
I think I'll try and do some vocal tracks this weekend.I probably should practice more because I usually run my voice ragged.Of course I could try singing instead of screaming.


LATER!!!

Safety Of course there is a lot of truth in what you say and I know that the USA, just like Europe, is suffering because of globalisation and job offshoring - and neither China nor India has the same approach to safety as firms in the West. I guess like most things, there needs to be a balanced approach. Fortunately, in the Energy-chemical sector where I work, there is a highly developed sense of safety and most clients have extremely high safety expectations and demands.

Singing and Honours Rod Stewart has just been awarded a CBE - Commander of the British Empire) honour in the Queens New Years Honours list - so Guy, run your voice as ragged as you like and tell everyone that you are doing it for a potential Honour Quite what that will signify for the good people of Milwaukee, I am not sure

Losers I thought we were all losers here - otherwise, why am I here?
Come to think of it, why am I here?

 

[acidrock]

in the Energy-chemical sector where I work, there is a highly developed sense of safety and most clients have extremely high safety expectations and demands.

That's because if there's an accident all that will be left of you is a spot on the ground!
We just had a major accident in Milwaukee,and it wasn't even a chemical plant.

Things have really changed around here since I got into the business.Around 1900 the people moved from the farms to the factories,around 2000 they moved from the factories to the service sector.I live in a dead factory town and I used to do most of my work in factories,so I'm a little sensitive to the subject.

More safety stuff
I have a friend who works on a printing press and got his hand caught in it once,now when he comes to my house I always tell him to stay away from my computer's printer so he won't get hurt.

Don't mind me. Just having a look around.

It's reassuring in a way, knowing I can come back 3 years later and find exactly what I expected. Carry on, fellas.

See you in another 3.

xxxoo,

Daffy

Look all you want,but don't touch,.Just remember,if you break it you bought it!


LATER!!!

 

[dachay2tnr]

Work
I usually don't hang out with unemployed losers,but I'll make an exception for you Mike,but you're going to owe me a lot of favors.

So is it the unemployed part, or the losers part that you object to?

I'm trying to figure out if employed losers, or unemployed winners are acceptable.

Safety
I banged my knee on my desk drawer the other day. I'm thinking of calling OSHA. There's got to be some code violation there somewhere.

Surely I'm entitled to a multi-million dollar settlement.

 

[Paul881]

Safety
I banged my knee on my desk drawer the other day. I'm thinking of calling OSHA. There's got to be some code violation there somewhere.

Surely I'm entitled to a multi-million dollar settlement.

Absolutely - I smell a claim coming on

 

[Paul881]

I saw the Milwaukee accident on the news here but didn't know the details. The UK just lost 7 people in a helicopter crash from an offshore gas rig.

I guess if its your time to go, its your time.....

I originate from and used to live in Englands "Black Country" which, along with nearby Birmingham was always the UK's "Workshop". But now all the factories I worked around and in, and those of all my Uncles and Father, have long since closed down. All the steel mills and manufacturing plants are gone. They are mostly shopping malls now or housing estates.
When I went to a school reunion recently, there was only one other person besides myself that works in manufacturing.

And yet the UK has seen 50 consecutive quarters of economic growth - the USA is the closest to the UK with 18 quarters . Yet it doesn't feel like it.

So maybe the service sector is the way to go and we should rejoice that Chinese microphones cost a fraction of what they would cost if they were truly Western made (and not just assembled).

 

[acidrock]

So maybe the service sector is the way to go and we should rejoice that Chinese microphones cost a fraction of what they would cost if they were truly Western made

Between that and software I'm betting what I have in my humble home studio would've cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to get the equivalent thirty years ago.
Some things remain the same though,I still have the same amount of talent I had thirty years ago.

It's a win/win situation!
I know I was rooting for a Redskins win yesterday,now I'm rooting for a (gulp) Bears win tonight.It'll mean probably a five+ spot difference in the draft order due to the log jam at 7and 8.
Plus the Giants get to go one and done instead of the Packers.

More sports
The Bucks game was very enjoyable last night,especially the dancers in hot pants.


LATER!!!

 

[beezelbubba]

I know I was rooting for a Redskins win yesterday,now I'm rooting for a (gulp) Bears win tonight.It'll mean probably a five+ spot difference in the draft order due to the log jam at 7and 8.
Plus the Giants get to go one and done instead of the Packers.

Hell, in that miserable conference the Giants are as likely to get the opportunity to lose the Super Bowl as anyone!

 

[dachay2tnr]

I'm still rooting for Coughlin to lose his job. Hell, if I'm going to be out of work, I want company.

Basketball
I have completely lost all interest in this sport.

 

[dachay2tnr]

Plus the Giants get to go one and done instead of the Packers.

BTW, I think there is still one scenario where if the Pacific tidal currents shift to NNW and Venus aligns with Jupiter, the Pack can still get in.