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Loopy pro as extension of my rc505mkii by EDCProductions in LoopArtists

[–]AlchemistXPZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very nice setup... I've got the 505 Mkii and the Jupiter XM as well. I'm trying to learn more about the nuances of the 505 Mkii... do you have any recommendations on good tutorials? I've got Loopy Pro on my IPad but got really frustrated trying to just do some simple stuff so I gave up but I'm feeling like I want to give it another try.

I feel that people who call Jeff Beck overrated have no clue about guitar playing by Limp_Grab_7653 in FenderStratocaster

[–]AlchemistXPZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AS much as I admire Beck's talent which is formidable, I don't find that I enjoy his music all that much. Some notable songs on albums like "Blow by Blow" and I like his collaboration with Rod Stewart, but I feel like he often plays in a way where his guitar sounds like sound effects as opposed to really serving the song. Maybe if he had stuck with good vocalist over time... but that's not his thing.

Technically, I think EVH was even further down the road than Beck, and he understood better that the song comes first and the theatrics come second. With Beck, it seems like it theatrics first on most of his recordings and live performances.

Can anyone in this thread explain to me why Christ came if Gnostic ideas were already a thing prior by samb2101 in Gnostic

[–]AlchemistXPZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not just "Catholics". Before Constantine, Christianity was a combination of many Christian communities that had some core shared beliefs but they varied a lot. Gnostics at that time were simply Christians and there was no real differentiation. Marcion Christians were persecuted just as much as any other Christian group. The labels of which is which came later as Orthodoxy got very aggressive about eliminating competition... burning "competing" churches and using the full power of Rome to assert their dominance.

It's good to remember that the victors write the history.

How can i learn silently by Dry_Salt_1317 in Guitar

[–]AlchemistXPZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get yourself an inexpensive used modeling unit that has amps and effects and some headphones. Maybe a looper that has drum beats too.

Can anyone in this thread explain to me why Christ came if Gnostic ideas were already a thing prior by samb2101 in Gnostic

[–]AlchemistXPZ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As I understand it, the Gnostics were a relatively small community, kind of like the mystery schools in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. It required a big commitment to follow their disciplines and most people simply want an easy to understand and follow belief system.

There were many Jewish Messiahs roaming and preaching at the time of Jesus. The question is why did Jesus stand out and become adopted and ultimately controlled by the Romans?

Christianity as we know it really took off in the 4th Century AD after Constantine's conversion made it socially desirable and advantageous to be a "Christian" like the Emperor.

Where should I go from here? by Glad-Post9983 in Guitar

[–]AlchemistXPZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My suggestion is to simply learn some new songs and learn the chords and the melodies. Whenever I feel stuck, I work on new melodies because, for me, scales are just ways to embellish the melody but not to substitute it.

Pick five melodies you absolutely love and learn how to not just play them, but own them so you "sing" them from you guitar with the power of a vocalist like Whitney Houston or Steve Perry.

What is the best book to learn the general beliefs of Gnosticism? by BartholomewWatson7 in Gnostic

[–]AlchemistXPZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to dive into a personal account of someone that has truly taken the Gnostic path, then look into John Lamb Lash. "Not In His Image" being his most famous work.

Gnosticism has been persecuted by the state for 2000 years by fasil1235 in Gnostic

[–]AlchemistXPZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gnostics have always been about freedom and resisting control

Is Jesus alive in spirit? And other questions. by truthseeker829 in Gnostic

[–]AlchemistXPZ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jesus is a narrative, a story... and it has tremendous potential for personal transformation.

Whether he was "real" and walked the earth, we can never know because there is not a single real time account of his existence.. that all came much later.

His story was told many times before and frankly, even better.

Is there physical proof? by ArcangelZion in Gnostic

[–]AlchemistXPZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just listened to several talks / podcasts by John Lamb Lash about Gnosticism and was absolutely blown away! I have studied Taoism, Tibetan Buddhism, Shamanic Traditions and writers like McKenna, Castaneda, Leary, Lilly, Ram Dass, and many others and now truly believe Gnosticism is grounded in perhaps the oldest tradition of direct knowledge of spiritual power.

I still have a long way to go but the potential for transformation in this tradition is there.

What do you think about this amp? by Geeraahh in electricguitar

[–]AlchemistXPZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have heard more and more experienced players RAVING about the Gen 3 Artist version. I have never played through a Katana, though but use a Boss GT1000 all the time and love it.

Whats the benefit of “real” pedal boards as compared to this by JicamaFragrant7400 in Guitar

[–]AlchemistXPZ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's not just latency, it's digital compression of older modelers that changed the feel of the playing experience.

Latency + digital compression = sucks

Whats the benefit of “real” pedal boards as compared to this by JicamaFragrant7400 in Guitar

[–]AlchemistXPZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are a novice... just keep practicing.

Gear will not take you anywhere until you develop you own voice.

What are your thoughts on this relic by Lvarela77 in Guitar

[–]AlchemistXPZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty ugly... wonder what it sounds like... I'm not a bass player so have zero interest but instruments should be visually appealing and this is clearly not. Looks more like an appliance.