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  1. 52 minutes ago, The Dispossessed Orangutan said:

    I guess today is the last day for this bundle, and I wold like to buy Painter for use on a computer I have not even built yet.

    The discussion about installers piqued my interest.

    Am I going to be able to download free-standing installers that I may archive for future use?

    Thank you.

    I have Corel painter 2020 ( and also earlier versions ) over at my account on Humble Bundle. There I have the downloader installer that still works, tested.  Also note its Lifetime Perpetual License for 2 devices. The INSTALL Size for this version is 1.45GB.

    I also have the product IDs / Serials registered over at my Corel account

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  2. Here you go:

    https://www.ujam.com/usynth/euphoria/

    Electronic Dance Staples - Usynth Euphoria makes it faster than ever to create driving and lyrical EDM sounds. Skip the operation manual and get straight to the point. With ready-made sequences and custom Finisher FX chains the next dance floor banger is fair game!

     

    https://www.ujam.com/usynth/core/

    All-Purpose Studio Essentials - If you could take only one Usynth title to a desert island, this should be the one. A wide collection of essential synth sounds. From basses to polys, from leads to arpeggios. This is the comprehensive swiss knife for every occasion.

    I have them both - but not tried yet

     

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  3. 2 hours ago, satya said:

    cakewalk is not gonna be free anymore☹️

    Reaper is not FREE .. its $60. Its trusting people to use the "trial" period and then purchase a license after that. Perpetually using it without paying the $60 thereafter is technically illegal I imagine

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  4. 5 hours ago, mettelus said:

    I just did a quick scan in Rebelle's forum for "Moho" and this post popped up. Rebelle (since v3) uses a PSD compression that most other apps cannot interpret properly, but it can be turned off in preferences (the first post is more informational since the second post was added to fix this).

    Quick edit: I just did a quick check of this and those psds seem to open fine in other apps now, although there is still a disclaimer (when saving in Rebelle 7) that "Pigments used are not recognized by Photoshop, so they may not display accurately." That said, when importing new layers from other apps it is safer to import only the new layers and leave the originals intact (i.e., do work in the other apps on new layers when feasible).

    Yes @mettelus, just checked and in V5 pro which I have that disable option is in preferences:

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    I had not looked at REBELLE in a while as I mainly use AFFINITY Designer and Photo.

    I note in my rebelle account there is NO upgrade path to 7, its full price. Apparently an upgrade path is only available from the previous version of Rebelle according to support@ .. If you have previous versions to that its full price.

  5. On 1/31/2024 at 9:29 AM, Bridget Murphy said:

    That's an exciting matchup between Ireland and Sweden, both powerhouse nations in the Eurovision Song Contest! The history of success for both countries adds an extra layer of anticipation to this year's competition. It must be thrilling to see how the Irish and Swedish hopefuls will fare in the contest.

    @Bridget Murphy Every year since mid 90s I have threatened not to watch Eurovision because, from there, we lost our Eurovision mojo somehow and failed to either qualify or win since.  But each year I relent and find I am drawn to it, with HOPE that once again we might qualify for a final again.

    This years the Eurovision is 2 semi final nights in Malmo Sweden - 7th and 9th of May. The final is on the 11th of May. 

    Each year, either five or six countries are exempt from the drawing for competing in the semi-finals, go straight to final: the "Big Five" (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom) and the host country, if the host is not one of the "Big Five".  The big 5 are exempt because traditionally they are the main funders it seems.

    Last time Ireland won was in 1996 - Eimear Quinn with THE VOICE ( Vid below )

    In the intervening time the number of countries partaking in Eurovision substantially increased especially with East European ( Former warsaw Pact, ex USSR ) countries joining.  All sorts of rumours of voting pacts etc etc changed the dynamic. 

    It is more than what it was in the 90s now .. No longer just a song contest. It is all about a big show now, theatrics etc. It is a spectical now which is great and there are generally more than a good few decent songs in there.

    The issue with Ireland and its Eurosong local in country selection process was that they were stuck in the 90s / pre 90s and tended to send pretty bland stuff. Some saying that the national broadcaster ( RTE )  did not take it seriously enough. In last 2, 3  years they upped there game a bit by having more involved in the voting process - 3 juries - an "International" Jury, A studio/local Jury and then the listeners / text in making up the scores. 

    So this year has been interesting with the selection of BAMBIE THUG. The track is definitely far far different than what we presented for the last 28 years. Its in your face, brilliant theatrics, costumes and delivery, should translate really well on a big stage in Malmo Sweden. Its already getting much discussion across Europe and Eurovision youtube channels, forums, social media which is what you want. Most comment really likes it and are surprised .. THIS, from IRELAND? .. a sort of welcome back Ireland also :D

    The eurosong  voting last friday night in Ireland ( on the Late Late Show ) was interesting. Six tracks inc Bambie Thug. Favourite was Erica Cody track. Louis Walsh had a Boy Bland ( sorry band :D ) track in there. The International jury gave there votes to that track. But the local jury and the public gave overwhelming vote to Bambie - general consensus was we need to seriously do something different this time.

    At the betting odds sites we are in the top 7 to win so far ( SWEDEN is 6th ), that hasnt happened to an Irish entry for 28 years :D .. so we must finally be doing something right.

    https://www.paddypower.com/special-bets/eurovision

    Bambie is from CO. CORK ( Macroom ). Me also a Corkonian so maybe biased :D ... 

    National radio station RTE Radio 1  interviewed Bambie other morning, here is the podcast if you want to hear. Serious head on Bambie, knows whats needed, some big ideas for the night itself in Malmo. Also go listen to other material from Bambie Thug on Spotify, Youtube and the like. Some really pro great tracks like the one above in previous post and als track called Tsunami .. OK may not be for some peoples taste but vrey pro me thinks, great sound, well produced videos

    https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22348566/ 

     

     

  6. BTW I do think at this stage the USA should be in the Eurovision .. Canada etc if they wished. Australia have been in it for last few years. It really is no longer a Europe only event 

    Articles below revolve around Eurovision 2023 ( last year in May ), but detail still applies

    https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/us-gossip/america-isnt-eurovision-chaotic-attempt-29965092

    To participate, a country must have a broadcaster that is operating within Europe as part of the EBU.

    It is then up to that broadcaster to choose their performer either through a national, televised, selection process or via an internal selection.

    The country then decides to send their number one star or best new talent and have them locked in by mid-March.

    The EBU has just announced Eurovision Canada, a spin-off competition based solely in the North American nation.

    Kicking off in 2023, artists from Canada’s 10 provinces and territories will battle it out for the top prize.

    The EBU stated: "The format will position artists head-to-head against other provincial/territorial representatives in a series of televised Qualifier Competitions, leading to Semi-Finals and the ultimate primetime Grand Finale."

    There are no plans for Canada to take part in the main competition - with the same applying for the US.

     

    What Is Eurovision? A Guide For Confused Americans

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2023/05/11/what-is-eurovision-a-guide-for-confused-americans/?sh=2e97c2931495

     

     

     

  7. As i am from ireland i will start this thread with the Irish hopefuls playing off against each other tonight. The EV is in Malmo Sweden this year ( Home of ABBA :D ) .. Both Ireland and Sweden are most successful EV nations, both have now won it 7 times, so grudge match this year tween the 2 .. will either of them win to move to 8 times.

    So all the national entries are being whittled down across Europe for the Final in malmo Sweden - Tue, May 7, 2024 – Sat, May 11, 2024.

    Tonight that happens in Ireland ( tune into the national station RTE 1 this evening at 9:30pm GMT ). Here are the 6 trax on offer:

    BAMBIE THUG - Doomsday Bluehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcFyY6hrhI4

    ERICA CODY - Love me like I do - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UXe5QXJGMM

    ISABELLA KEARNEY - Let me be the Fire - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilse6Bfrj9k

    NEXT IN LINE ( boy band from Louis Walsh )  -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NsFb7hq05k

    AILSHA - Go Tobann ( partly in Irish ) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn_txZB9DIg

    JyellowL feat. Toshín - Judas - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jefv3KL3K9I

     

    So my fav is BAMBIE THUG - Marilyn Manson, Dark GAGA, a bit of rebelious Madonna rolled into one - but also because she is from a town called Macroom here in Co. Cork .. the county I hale from :D .. I love the light and shade in this track .. the unexpected Chorus with its hook

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