Michael Vogel

I started learning lap steel guitar when I was 8 years old. Had to walk about 3 miles to a scout hall where the classes were held. The class was contracted for 83 lessons over 3 years. In all that time I only learned Aloha Oe and the Bonanza theme. When I was 12 I started playing trombone in high school. And everything else I could get my hands on like sax, guitar acoustic and electric. Its all history.

Perhaps not spinning your head like that would stop your hair getting caught. Just sayin’

More DAWs than I literally know what to do with now, a legacy from when I was working and had them all for project compatibility and convenience. CbB, Cubase and Studio One are the only ones I update. CbB is the only one I was using regularly. Haven’t done any music for ages; been sick.

That’ll do thanks.

Posted in error. Fat fingers on a phone

Do you have a diagram showing how the PC, Arduino and keyboards are connected?

Hi Chuck. Here’s a link to an article discussing the signal path. Maybe this will help. https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/tech/focusrite-isa-one-mic-pre-166612

What are Beatles?

Hey Chuck, heres the link to the user guide download https://pro.focusrite.com/category/mic-pres/item/isa-one I think this could be the answer from the user guide. ...”The optional ADC can convert two separate channels of audio. The second of the two channels received at the ADC Input is determined by a connection on the rear panel. With no signal connected to EXT I/P, the second channel is fed from the DI (Instrument) input on the front panel. Connecting a signal to EXT I/P makes that signal replace the instrument as the second channel going into the ADC. The first channel, however, will always be the main mic/line/inst input selected by the INPUT switch on the front panel. The LED meters on the front panel can be used to view the levels of the two channels received at the ADC input.” Hope that helps.

You weren’t bringing me down. It’s common to have emotional highs and lows following major surgery, especially heart. I’ve had anxiety ++ and just putting up with it. I’ve had medication for it before so my GP has put me on a really low dose of an antidepressant and after just a few days I’m feeling much better. Phew! i think I’ve turned a corner and starting to appreciate some new found health.

Sorry for not going along. I’m still preoccupied with my health issues. Talking about it constantly was even starting to bore me so I was keeping quiet. I should be back on the road again July 2nd. Nudge nudge wink wink.

I can see what you’re doing.

If Visit down under by all means. What you do down under is your business but please, no pictures.

OK OK. I’m a happy upright but I’d rather be grand. Actually I’d rather have a grand.

So do i So do I. The last couple of years have been awful. And that’s an understatement. Never mind better days ahead. Surely?

I bought an NI KS88 keyboard about a year ago and haven’t been well enough to even unpack it. My studio is such a mess I can barely get in the room but certainly can’t do anything in there until I can spend the time to tidy it all up. I did a new PC build over a year ago and while the PC is up and running it’s still sitting on my studio workbench with the side panels off. I don’t feel grand at all.

Sadly but not unexpectedly I’m still not allowed to drive. I currently have a Loop recorder inserted under the skin in my chest. It is a small data collection device that constantly runs an ECG or EKG as you Americans would call it. The data is due for download on June 26 then will be reviewed by a cardiologist sometime later. If that shows nothing untoward, then I might be allowed to drive. No promises made. Damn. Gonna be the longest 7 weeks. See ya when I’m “On the Road Again”.

Hey guys. Just want to reiterate my appreciation for your support and well wishes. Tomorrow’s the day I hope to get the go ahead to drive again. The last several months before and after my surgery had complications that meant I wasn’t allowed to drive for medical and common sense reasons. I live in a small rural community with little to no public transport and cabs cost about $140 return to my nearest major town. My daughter and her family live next door to my wife and me and they’ve been a tremendous support in getting me to and from hospital and appointments that have ranged as far afield as 160 klms away. But the loss of independence has been soul destroying as I’ve been fine for a while now and capable of driving, just need the medical clearance. Of course my anxiety doesn’t allow me to be positive as all I can see at the moment is that there’ll be an extended waiting period inflicted on me. Wish me luck.

I emailed the folks at Bandora and was surprised to get a reply from Simon. He has purchased Jammer with the intention of updating it. How quickly that happens will depend on how quickly the word can spread that the core of what was Jammer now Bandora is alive again with prospects for the future. No promises about what and when but why spend money buying a program that’s been stagnant for many years and not develop it. Let’s face it, that’s the only way he’s going to capitalise on his investment. Spread the word guys.

She does ironing?

I’ve got the single seater 4 wheel drive version. Mine’s a daily driver.

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It was another boy sir!

Glad to still have you around a bit.

I’m going slow but going. Actually I am starting to feel better. I’ve had a few big days travelling to and from hospital for follow up appointments in the last 6 days. Unfortunately the hospitals are about 155 away. Makes for a long day with lots of walking getting around to different departments for tests etc. while I’m at the hospital. My son-in-law has been able to rearrange his work schedule to take me. He’s a gem of a bloke. Thankfully that travel is all over now and my ongoing care will be at our local hospital only 30 kilometres away. Still can’t drive but hope for positive news on that subject on May 7th when reviewed by my local cardiologist.