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I agree, and I bet the public rejects this as a whole. That said, it is crappy and low quality. In a marketing sense, it was absolutely ill-timed ...you create demand by being scarce/exclusive/etc. If Gene and Paul aren't set for life at this point, well, they are a special kind of stupid IMO. Again, from a guy who has followed them since 1976 and has more collectibles then most could shake a stick at, I squarely put this on GREED.

I've always loved Catch the Rainbow! Dio was such a ridiculously good singer,

Agree that there is a general need for more low-end. Good tune though!

If you looked at the pic above, it IS old men in bad makeup WITH two scab members!

Part of the reason the Abba one was so successful was because they hadn't toured in 40 years, and the images were of them in their prime. The issue I have is that instead of having the last show truly be a tribute to the band's career, maybe with Peter and Ace and others, they did this "New Age" crap at the end, which just made Gene and Paul look like the shills they are. Even from a marketing perspective alone, this was horrid timing ...leave and let people miss you before you try to separate fans(or at this point, suckers) from their money. There were empty seats on this tour for crying out loud! KI$$ is entitled to do what they want, but I've been out for years. This "New Age" looks corny as hell and will flop. #teamACE

My first that I bought! I had some hand me downs, but this is the one I forked over my birthday money for!

Profitable is great, but the quality of their product has plummeted. Meaning Paul's voice has been shot for at least 5 years, and they are using lead vocal and backing tracks. Set list is the same old crap from 2000 basically (and I know they have many songs they "must play", but they could rotate 3 or 4 spots in the set for some less-played classics ...though I guess when Paul NEEDS a vocal track to sing with, it would be tough. I 100% agree with @Rain that if they had waited for a bit, say a year, then it wouldn't have been nearly as bad. I still think the idea is sh!t, and I won't pay a dime for it, and this is from a guy who has all the records and a good amount of memorabilia. No respect at all for Gene and Paul. #teamACE

Instead of walking away with a shred of integrity(because seriously, how much integrity do you have when you dress like clowns and have a song like Love Gun?), KI$$ are now avatars in the digital realm ...another way to try to bilk people out of money. I grew up loving the band, but by the end of the first "Farewell Tour", I had become disenchanted with them, and saw them for what they are: a mediocre band with a good gimmick. Now I know why people turned on them in the 70's. I try to go by a simple rule when on a phone call, visit with a friend, or at a party: better to leave a little early and wish you stayed longer than overstay and wear out your welcome. KI$$ has SO worn out their welcome! https://blabbermouth.net/news/kiss-announces-new-era-plans-to-continue-as-avatars

Microsoft knows what you want better than you do, and they make it happen!

SPOT ON! https://fb.watch/ot3xbn5eR9/

Probably blasphemy to many, but I think 90125 is the best Yes album all the way through. Particularly the vocals on Leave It. Vocals start shortly after the 2 minute mark.

It is electrical hum. I did have two power strips connected to the UPS. I bypassed them and went direct in to the UPS, and the difference is quite noticeable and ALMOST gone (ran diags on the UPS and all reports normal). Checking the power cords and replacing the ones I can with better quality shielded ones. Obviously, tougher with proprietary power supplies.

No one? I believe my cables to be good. I also have a fancy UPS that I controls the voltage. But it only when I open projects that it seems to happen. I tested with a single Guitar Rig track, and it is fine.

I was opening the project @Lord Tim contributed as a Demo Project (which, thanks by the way), and when I open it, a high pitch electrical-type tone/hum that stays until I close it, and it is silent again. I noticed the same thing on a few projects. Anyone having the same issue? If so, what can I try to eliminate

I was hoping that would change in the Roland and Gibson years, but it really didn't. I've tried others, but I don't feel it was any better for what I do. YMMV

Right? Gene subscribes to the notion that any publicity is good publicity.

Gene Simmons showed Geddy everything he knows! https://loudwire.com/gene-simmons-giving-geddy-lee-bass-lesson-didnt-know-blues-scale/

I saw Yngwie once(only because George Lynch opened), and I walked out when he started his THIRD guitar solo. Ridiculous. But it really seemed like his whole show was an exercise in soulless wanking. Fast can be great, but only with melody.

I didn't TRULY appreciate Rush until the R40 tour, because I got a last minute ticket for two beers as it turned out. BEST DEAL EVER! While they still aren't a favorite, I became much more of a fan that day and have explored much more of their catalog since. Yes? My pop sensibilities say 90125 is damn near a MASTERPIECE! But, the 70's stuff is hit or miss for me. Some is brilliant, some is "meh" IMO ...I'm willing to scrap over that! 🤪 @Shane_B.My grandmother took me numerous times to see Liberace as a kid at Radio City Music Hall, and he was AMAZING!!!! Rolling Stones?? No. Just NOOOOOOO!!! Never got The Who, but Eminence Front is a song I just dig. Genesis @Rain I really started at Duke, but I tried to get in to Trick of the Tail, and it didn't work. I am a Phil Collins era fan I guess. I'm going to checkout some of the bands mentioned though, always willing to check out some vintage music!

Craig Goldy was Dio's godson???? I did not know that. Vivian made Dio IMO, Goldy held serve.

I've been a George Lynch guy since 1986, I think he is the best blend of melody and shred. I feel that Warren DeMartini and Jake E Lee were pretty damn good too. Who is your favorite?

One of the all-time great riffs, and it builds perfectly. The verses were MEH imo, but serviceable. Then the hook can reel in a Great White!

I never said correct or well 😁

I am a lefty and play right. Go figure.

I use Debian and Ubuntu(and Mint a few years back), but I realize it is a such a small subset of people who use Linux and also do music production that it would be cost prohibitive to target the market, that's all.