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6 minutes ago, Magic Russ said:

So am I alone in feeling that the Fire Breather and Fire Seeker amps are a bit too similar?

May happen when you play with Fire. 🤪

Just now, Bruno de Souza Lino said:

Because Guitar Rig doesn't take almost 2 minutes to open and has the same sound quality.

I would say Guitar Rig is more dynamically responsive when you turn the volume knob on the guitar down compared to Amplitube. I like Amplitube, and it is a great for my doubling, but no preset beats my favorite preset(after tweaking) on GR.

2 hours ago, kitekrazy said:

 I wonder why I even bother with this when you have Amplitube and other amp sims.

I actually like Guitar Rig OVER Amplitube ...so it is just preference.

Also, nothing wrong with more tools at your disposal.

I continually pause Windows Updates and do them quarterly, along with any program updates/authorizations (hotfixes I apply when released). I at least do a monthly OS image and back up Cake projects on a secondary drive.

My DAW has been working like a CHAMP for YEARS doing this! I also use quality components and remove any programs I do not need and stay off the internet except for updates. 

Oh, I've got one. It is only a minute-ish video and you only need like 30 seconds.... 

10 hours ago, Bruno de Souza Lino said:

I'd love to live in your world because 87 USD is not something I call "stupid cheap."

I remember when this came out to give you perspective...

19 minutes ago, craigb said:

This is the one I'm considering:

https://www.newegg.com/samsung-8tb-870-qvo-series/p/N82E16820147784?Description=internal ssd 8TB&cm_re=internal_ssd 8TB-_-20-147-784-_-Product

Only $408.  Not bad!

If you have a ton of stuff, it certainly makes sense. But speed wise, it is a 6th of the speed  of a current MVMe. If you don't have a M.2 slot, well, this makes sense!

Why not THIS?

14 minutes ago, craigb said:

Large SSD's are getting cheaper!

Just sayin'... 😉

2TB NVMe drives are stupid cheap.
 

55 minutes ago, kitekrazy said:

The next question is what pianos to keep that go back to like Komplete 10.  I do keep Alicias Keys.  I will install the new ones. 

Isn't the Berlin Grand an New York Grand from K10? I like those and play them often.

7 minutes ago, pwalpwal said:

did they use ai?

They had the early version of AI in 1986 😀

I thought at the time of release, this was a little out there as a concept. Today, I know it was a bullseye: 

Save SAVE SAVE! Then label all the presets and such in your projects. Keep great notes.

Just better organization.

....the waiting is the hardest part.

I didn't particularly need an update.
I wasn't seeking an update. But now that I know there is a HUGE update with features and stuff, I WANT IT!

I'm all Veruca Salt now.

Sucks .

@cclarry You didn't go to the bowl? https://hanaumabaystatepark.com/

From what I have read on this forum, there is a new update(w/new possible new features) that is ready to roll. It is just resting.

Technically speaking ....ABSOLUTELY!

@Jimbo 88 A SSD or NVMe is a great, low cost upgrade. I use Active Disk ( https://www.disk-image.com/index.html ) to clone/backup my machine at least twice a month.

If you can, share you computer specs.

 

It failed quite spectacularly before, so I'm not sure why they would attempt it again. And frankly, I CHOSE Cakewalk back in the day because it WAS on the Windows platform. 

It sure doesn't get any easier!

10 hours ago, Rain said:

That being said, I like John  5, he's great. IMHO, him touring with those guys is a bit like putting a Ferrari engine in an old Pinto, but from the videos he posted on Instagram, he is doing his usual excellent job.

John 5 is a great technical player, but I can't tell you one riff he wrote. I'd rather be the "sloppy player" who wrote the iconic riffs, than the technically proficient guy who can play anything ....but can't come up with the iconic riffs. Every. Single. Time.

And all you say is right about Ace. However, his solo album that he DID play on is the best of the 4 😁

18 hours ago, Rain said:

But I think that nowadays, 99% of the time, Tommy is a better Spaceman than Ace himself could be. Not to mention that he's solid, reliable, and consistent. If I had to share the stage every night with someone, these are qualities that would by far eclipse the occasional night of magic. And then there's all the offstage drama.

I have no doubt Tommy is a better copier off all things Ace than Ace at this point, but stealing all the signature look, gear & moves is weak. If Tommy and Eric were different personas, there would be no issue. Also, KI$$ cash in on that "magic" that Peter and Ace provided (Beth & Shock Me being two cases of the blatant ripoff).

The difference with Motley Crue, is at least John 5 is still John 5 and not copying Mick in looks and stage persona.

A saying I live by when going out socially applies here: Better to leave a little early and have people miss you and wish you stayed, then to stay too long and have people remember you for lingering too long.

 

27 minutes ago, Bruno de Souza Lino said:

A quick YouTube search will show you that. Or at least how it sounds nowadays.

Oh, I know how bad based on shows from 15/20 years ago. But it is claimed that what you are hearing ARE pre-recorded vocals now ...if so, I'd hate to hear actual live ones, because pre-recorded sound AWFUL!

I've always enjoyed reading musician or band biographies, and boy howdy, there is high drama in the Motley Crue camp!

It just goes to show how some bands are just a brand and a business! Mick may not be able to tour, but it sounds like the band wants him out of ALL of the corporations. Cheap Trick did this to Bun E. Carlos years back and got their asses handed to them in court. I hope the same happens here.

Personally, I find the allegations of pre-recorded everything to be fascinating(as it is a current trend). I wonder how bad Vince Meal would sound if he was really sing live!

https://blabbermouth.net/news/mick-mars-on-his-motley-crue-bandmates-i-carried-these-bastards-for-years?fbclid=IwAR2oV3zplASeI2ESgcNqvOSQWi-1iy-Rfu4A20Ylf4d2ZShi3YmRiRxYHe8