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Smash Mouth had some really good songs. Steve was a big part of their sound. And even though he apparently had addiction issues in the past, 56 is WAY too young. R.I.P.

LOL. I laughed out loud on this. I noticed/read the disclaimer on the first read, but I've been "that guy" before!

Good for her! It won't last forever, and from the people I've heard from, she puts on a hell of a show.

Simply an East and West touring group and have a couple of stalwarts that go back and forth between the two. TSO is more of a "project", so a ton of guest musicians anyway (like guitarists Alex Skolnick, Joel Hoekstra, Al Pitrelli and a ton more musicians in general). My buddy was always with Chris Caffery as his tech. With TSO being a "holiday band", and the investment in the stage show(which if you haven't been live, you NEED TO GO), it makes sense to have two touring groups. Also, random fact: they usually rehearse the show in Oklahoma.

I am always fascinated by the bigger tours and the money they gross. My friend used to work for TSO, and that is a good paycheck for those involved. Sometimes, bands keep touring to pay their employees, NOT because they want to tour anymore (I think Phish is a prime example, even though they are back). I think that is one reason why bands like Kiss and Motley Crue/Def Leppard use backing tracks - to keep the show going because of the economics involved. I'm ignoring their voices are shot for this discussion though ?

@RexRed can you send a link for this magical device?

I had a Carvin TL60 made years ago and I like it, but I don't love it. I sold it to a friend, but the guy actually gave it back to me for free! Now, I have a Les Paul, a Taylor and a Schecter I bought used. I played them and they all inspired me to play, so I bought them. Heck, I didn't even intend to buy the Schecter, but it felt so good in my hand I HAD to buy it. The Taylor was chosen after I tried every acoustic at Mars music. So, when people ask me what brand to get, I say try them all and get what inspires you to play. Simple as that. I wouldn't buy a guitar online at this point. I'd only buy something I tried first.

I thought Devin/John answered that question well(and I am paraphrasing): in the box makes more sense recording because of the flexibility to fit it in the frequency window with multiple instruments, but an amp is really nice in front of you to inspire. I can relate to the logic, though I don't agree.

That was a good watch! Thanks @Old Joad

I LOVE my Yamaha HS8s!

Sounds like Hotel California ?

The common technique(and cheap!) of splitting the signal in to the amp and in to the computer is "the way", IMO, for the "real" amp folks, One gets the take they LOVE the sound of, and one they can tweak to high heaven and park right in the mix!

I love amp sims, but I can dial in what I want pretty quick. There are some ideas that an amp sim is so much better (effect automation primarily). As long as the actual playing is good, I can really park the guitar in to the mix. You can't dial back the distortion after a take with a mic/real amps. One just can't get caught in the rabbit hole of presets, it is way better when you have an idea of what you want and try to execute the idea than wandering to the land of lost presets ...usually ?

I grew up in the same South NJ scene as Danny and see FB pictures on friend's profiles of him now and again. I think he is fine, but just changed DAWs.

I always loved Coal Chamber's version of Shock the Monkey with the heaviness adding to dynamics ...Ozzy was a minor bonus.

Still requires an email. *sigh*

@Jim Roseberry can you share those?

They are smaller .WAV files.

I know I could post in general, but the more "sophisticated" users are here. Does anyone keep a collection of free IRs they can share? Sure, I could waste all day signing up with a fake email to get a bunch, but I'd rather not do that if there is a kind collector of those here who would share.

May happen when you play with Fire. ?

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.

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....

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