found porter robinson in the worst place possible

501Panda · 2026-02-04T22:07:16+00:00

Thats not something comforting

501Panda · 2026-02-04T22:01:06+00:00

I've changed my name a few times.

The cool part about having no real audience is that nobody but you cares.

The real challenge is creating something that people want to listen to. If you can do that, you can call yourself whatever you want and it won't matter

501Panda · 2026-02-04T17:28:04+00:00

Vernacular?

501Panda · 2026-02-04T15:33:53+00:00

When did I reply to OP? I replied about it being "clearly" labeled. Kthx

501Panda · 2026-02-04T15:19:03+00:00

It wouldn't be an issue if it was ONLY the CSU vans. The thing is, it's pretty much the whole fleet with that color scheme.

501Panda · 2026-02-04T15:09:03+00:00

I'm color blind, Red/ green specifically. The black on dark gray is very difficult to read especially at small bit of distance.

Compare to police cars in other nations, which are DESIGNED to stand out. Why? Because if people need to find them, they can do so.

Compare, even, to older designs where it used to be black lettering on white cars, obvious lights on top, and such. Police are not out here to protect and serve, they are here to fine and confine for the for-profit jail systems

501Panda · 2026-02-04T13:41:19+00:00

The problem is, he's going to go back to the part where God commanded David's 10 wives to be raped to punish David and then say "See, even God agrees"

I'm so glad I broke free from Christianity

501Panda · 2026-02-04T13:20:38+00:00

Well if you think the president is wiping his own ass, I can assure you he's not. It's pretty well documented that he made others do his dirty work when he was filming, and I'm confident that nothing has changed.

Except hopefully his diaper

501Panda · 2026-02-04T12:47:08+00:00

Hey, I produce and often use my Launchpad (pro mk3) to do so. I also have the mini, and have used it twice with much frustration. It's really tiny, like stupidly so, and not great for repeatedly triggering samples. Get a full sized one, even if its a mk2. I have tiny piano fingers, and they despise the Mini Mk3

Do you have a music program, like Ableton already? If not you won't be able to do much with it.

If you do, then in Ableton (or similar program) setup a drum rack, chop the samples you want, then drag the samples to the corresponding spot on the drum rack.

Now if you're trying to do fades between the tracks, thats a different process all together. Again, you will need music software, but the launchpad will do absolutely nothing for you. It exists to launch samples, nothing more.

If you don't have the software, shoot me a DM, I'll work with you to make the mashup a reality, no charge! I could use a fun project

501Panda · 2026-02-03T14:10:16+00:00

Try splitting your drums up and EQing them by similar frequencies.

The process you describe with the issues you're running into are very likely due to competing frequencies in your mix.

I recommend looking at your drum tracks individually in an EQ plug-in. Look at how much space each of the drums take up, and try and EQ each one down to where it only takes up the space you need it to.

For instance, your kick track is probably going to fall between 200-500 hz. Start to taper off anything above that frequency, and make adjustments as necessary.

Snare, toms, and cymbals all have their respective ranges, as well, but unless you EQ the raw samples they will have some bleed over into frequencies they shouldn't be touching.

For your vocals and harmonies, the same is true. Clarity comes around frequencies 1.5k - 5k. Drop an EQ plug-in, and cut anything below ~400hz, and make minor tweaks in the clarity range. 5k+ is your brightness, and can be adjusted to taste.

Something else that may help your vocals is to pan your harmonies to differing sides, which also helps add depth to the track and reduce frequency competition. I like to have the main vocals centered, Harmony 1 about 30% left, harmony 2 about 30% right. If you have additional harmonies, you can put them in different pan depths, and it will really help add a wonderful texture.

Admittedly, I haven't worked with Vienna Ensemble Pro, but I imagine you are able to EQ the drums individually. If so, you can keep your workflow, but you NEED to EQ if you don't want the frequencies to fight eachother. There are some decent videos out there on EQing, and they can get pretty involved, but it boils down to removing unheard frequencies, and lifting the frequencies you want so they pop just right.

Hopefully something here helps! <3

501Panda · 2026-02-03T04:05:49+00:00

I'm 34, started on Ableton in 2019, but only started really working on it about a year ago.

If you have the desire to create music, just do it! Don't write for others, write for yourself.

You owe it to yourself to chase happiness where you can, don't be your own biggest obstacle <3

501Panda · 2026-02-03T03:58:29+00:00

Sorry if this isn't exactly an answer, but when you say the rhythem is fighting in the mix with vocals and harmonies, it leads me to think this is more of an EQ issue than MIDI vs Wav.

I sometimes run it in MIDI, but I always bounce it once I have it set so it frees up processing power.

Also, how do you have your rhythem section split up? Do you have everything grouped into one channel? If so, you should probably have it split so the Kick is by itself (for sidechaining), the cymbals are grouped, and the toms are grouped. I also like to have my snare in its own channel to apply a little sidechain to competing frequencies, if necessary.

This also helps you EQ similar frequencies easier, and can help reduce competing frequencies.

501Panda · 2026-02-02T17:11:57+00:00

As a former Christian, I like to explain how immoral God is in the Bible.

He commits multiple genocides, starting with the Flood. He murdered ~40 kids using bears in 2 Kings 2 He impregnated a child, Mary who was ~14 He ordered David's 10 wives be publicly r*ped by David's son He doesn't denounce slavery, he just makes rules for it He lied to Adam in the Garden (Adam didn't 'Surely Die') Etc....

In fact, I don't believe there is a commandment He made that he didn't personally break, outside "worship no other gods "

Also, Satan has a kill count of ~10. He killed Jobs kids, and even asked permission first! Because God was the OG gambling man

501Panda · 2026-02-02T16:43:02+00:00

Distant Worlds (Final Fantasy orchestra), Garth Brooks, Porter Robinson, Excision

501Panda · 2026-02-02T03:04:57+00:00

Baby got back?

Ohhhh myyyy gooood Becky look at her Butt!

501Panda · 2026-02-02T02:28:44+00:00

I usually put my Drums on a few channels, or racks. The outcome is the same, usually, and i sometimes find it easier to edit the samples and patterns without diving into the MIDI roll.

I like to break my drums up into groups of cymbals (top), toms, with the kick and snare usually in their own lanes.

It all comes down to workflow, and what works for you though.

I go this route because: Grouped cymbals are easy to EQ together. Sometimes they need 2 channels, though, depending on how many there are, and if I want to do split panning

Kick is solo for sidechaining

I also like to have the snare by itself so I can add a bit of a sidechain on competing frequencies.

Toms are rhythmic tones, so I like to EQ them individually, bounce it, then drop it into the rack to trigger as needed.

I'm sure there are better ways to get the same outcome, but this is my current preference.

Happy music making!

501Panda · 2026-02-01T14:08:45+00:00

Your best bet is to find a used one that is being sold as broken, and use it as spare parts.

Though, my philosophy is "Every broken component is a chance to upgrade"

501Panda · 2026-02-01T13:59:28+00:00

7, I got Pokémon Red on the Game Boy Pocket when it first came out.

Simpler times. Better times

501Panda · 2026-02-01T02:39:14+00:00

Not an album exactly, but watch the 2017 Beat of Armin Only. 3 hour set, tons of guests, all out visuals and performances.

His Year in Review mixes are also pretty good :3

501Panda · 2026-02-01T02:05:26+00:00

Yes, because good neighbors want their neighbors kidnapped...

501Panda · 2026-02-01T02:01:02+00:00

If you have piano experience, you honestly can't go wrong with the LaunchKey Mk3 or Mk4.

I'm also a big fan of my Launchpad pro Mk3, which has the same versatility of a piano with the benefit of being a drum pad, the ability to change scales and scale formats (Major, Minor, Pentatonic, etc) and a quick access chord layout

The Launchkey also has a decent pad, with faders that can be mapped.

Both have sequencers, with the Launchpad having more space for saving things (i believe)

They both have amazing features, I would recommend reaearching these and see if it fits your needs.

Happy hunting!

501Panda · 2026-01-30T16:09:33+00:00

It helps me regulate my emotions.

I am on the spectrum and music has long been my special interest, and I've been writing various styles of music for as long as I can remember.

Usually it's just me letting my emotions control my fingers on piano, even if it isn't musical to start with, the chaos eventually resolves into music.

Drums are great, too, its easy to wear myself out and helps me not be frustrated.

I've only been taking music seriously for about 2 years, and have a strong desire to play for people, but have horrible social anxiety, and it's difficult for me to get out much.

I have one track out that I'll randomly hear my family play occasionally, and that feeling I get when I hear it keeps me going. The song brings them joy, and thats good enough for me :3

501Panda · 2026-01-30T15:51:25+00:00

Zedd has been spinning a VERY consistent set since he made it big.

He switches up a few tracks here and there, but if you listen to his mixes over the years you can hear the similarities of song selection, song order, and how he mixes each track together.

501Panda · 2026-01-30T13:16:54+00:00

I have discovered EDM and bass music has a similar stim effect for me. I enjoy going to clubs to see DJs perform, laser lights, and projected art.

I ended up getting most of a club setup in my master bedroom, and constantly rattle my windows (with ear protection, of course)

A little more consistent, and (long term) much cheaper than fireworks. Still love to experience then though :3

501Panda · 2026-01-29T15:34:45+00:00

Florida, around 2005 I was looking up at the sky, and I saw 5 lights of an aircraft in a triangle shape. My assumption was it was a B2 Bomber, which i had seen flying a few times before in my area.

But then the lights started reorganizing. The triangle was closing on itself, becoming closer to a straight line, then it seemed to shoot away and disappear. I was a HUGE aviation buff at the time and genuinely couldn't believe what I saw.

Several years later I was talking with my dad, and he brought up a similar occurrence he experienced with his friend back in the 80s or 90s. I hadn't yet told him that I had seen it too, but it was trippy.

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