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    UVI Digital Synsations Updated

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    15 hours ago, Brian Lawler said:

    I still could not find product downloads on that page. 

    Are you logged into your account?
    Do you already have products with UVI?

    If so, you should see this for all your products on that page.

    Thanks for the alternate Portal setting!  Hadn't seen that.

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    This is why I despise Apple's!

    in The Coffee House

    Posted · Edited by Fwrend

    16 hours ago, Rain said:

    And don't get me started about Google...

    This, for sure.  I think Google has accelerated, strategically perhaps, to weave its tentacles into most everything - which also drives me nuts!

    At the second church I served in Louisville, KY, the Youth Pastor used a Mac and did mostly graphic work for the church and on the side.  I was tempted back then however, because of an "awakening" with my first ever computer (a Compaq for the family), I quickly realized how confining and proprietary it was.  So, I bought an Amiga :).

    Speaking of old computers, not my main DAW, but I am still using the first DAW I built (okay, maybe my second) with an Intel DP35DP, quad core, & 8 Gb RAM.  I'm about to put it down but it also has been faithful for 15 years now through four Windows OSes (I skipped a few).

    @Rain, I appreciate your insights and history - there is a lot to like about Apple.  I know there are wins and losses on both sides which is really the curse that goes along with the blessings of technology.  But waiting over two weeks to recover an account?  Nope.  We live in a rural area and the closest Apple store is an hour away.

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    This is why I despise Apple's!

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    42 minutes ago, Jeremy Oakes said:

    I always write my codes down on an Excel sheet.

    Yep, was thinking the other day maybe I should have a "little black book" where I write down much of what I have digitally.  This, not just to remember but also to pass along to my son (or grandkids) who have a propensity for music production all of my login and email information.  If nothing else, it makes me feel a bit better about all the money I've thrown at the non-physical items I've purchased.  But, I like Excel for that as well.  Thanks for the idea.

    This is why I despise Apple's!

    in The Coffee House

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    57 minutes ago, Byron Dickens said:

    Don't get me started on f***ing itunes....

    Yep, in fact it was iTunes that was the beginning of the end of Apple for me.  Might have been a PC/iTunes thing but I absolutely hated to wait on iTunes to update my library - just a painful time-consuming ordeal.  I'm sure it has gotten better (or not) but I guarantee you I won't be finding out.

    This is why I despise Apple's!

    in The Coffee House

    Posted · Edited by Fwrend

    I've had a few iPhones and iPads for many years but have tried to avoid them the last several years.  I still have a generation 1 iPad that up until recently has worked great even though I can't update the OS any longer for some newer apps.  I also have a newer one I purchased last year for a Square POS system.  I decided just to downsize and only use the newer one.  However, it's been months since I've used it and could not come up with the PIN I set up (I'm old!!).  The blood began to boil because I knew it was going to be an ordeal dealing with the mother of the universe.

    I was encouraged when I was able to get to a recovery process I thought wouldn't be too difficult but soon became irritated when I was told I would receive an email "this time tomorrow" (24hrs) with recovery instructions.  Okay, just breathe and wait it out.

    So, I got the email this morning - one minute short of the 24 hour period.  What does it say???  December 16th?!?!?!?!  I can't think of ONE non profane word at the moment.

    "An account recovery request was made for your Apple ID.

    Dear Wren,

    An account recovery request for your Apple ID (xxxxxxxx) was made from an iPad near xxxxxxxx,xx on December 2, 2022 at 7:51:44 AM CST. The contact phone number provided was +1 xxx-xxx-xxxx.

    You will receive a text or a phone call at this number when your account is ready to recover on December 16, 2022 at 7:51:44 AM CST. For updated status information or to provide additional information to help recover your account, visit https://iforgot.apple.com."

     

    EDIT: well, I finally came up with my 6 digit pin (I was one number off).  But, my rant still stands.  After verifying by texting security codes to my phone AND email, why would Apple or any company go to these lengths other than an obsession to control?  I've not experienced anything like it even with companies that manage my passwords (ironic, I know), websites, and finances.

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    Jamstix sale up to 60% off

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    While I have no idea if development continues, but support @ rayzoon.com were very quick to respond to me via email last month and offer me a very nice discount to complete the collection. I still have yet to fully use it.

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    Metric Halo Black Friday Sale

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    Glad I searched before I posted the same - not surprised! :)

    I had forgotten I had the ChannelStrip 3 until recently when I was setting up a gig in GigPerformer4 and was looking to lower CPU demand.  I was surprised to see 1-3% decrease in replacing the Howard Benson vocal plug with this.  I wondered if MH was still active and emailed a support question asking about maybe a discount for other plugs.  I received a timely reply and an early BF offer for the Production Bundle (all plugs) at $199.

    Prices aren't what we've become accustom lately but they are good plugs.  I've found the CS3 plug to be fairly subtle much more so than the Howard Benson which I also like.  Just MTC & HO

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