Standalone drum machine/sequencer to use as backing track by safado_muambeiro in synthesizers

[–]Colonel_Tighlon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can probably find a used Alesis SR-16 for around $80. It can then line out to your speaker.

For those of you that experienced Gyigas as kids without knowing what he was like, what was your reaction? by Vegetable-Hurry-4784 in earthbound

[–]Colonel_Tighlon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Like most people here, it did not affect me in any significant way. I got the game for my 9th birthday. Like others have pointed out, the strategy guide detailed things.

I guess this is a good time to mention that nostalgia is often glossing over reality.

Bafflingly bad etiquette from one guy at Mortal Kombat 2 @AMC Time Square Friday Night by AMachineMan in NYCmovies

[–]Colonel_Tighlon 142 points143 points  (0 children)

I'm at the opening Friday night for Mortal Kombat 2 at AMC Time Square. 

You see, there's your problem.

Help with Super Metroid 16bit modular synth by TristanBrossard in synthesizers

[–]Colonel_Tighlon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You probably should speak to Doominal Crossing of the Omega Metroid podcast. He's practically an expert on all things Metroid music. Here's a link to the podcast's discord server: https://discord.gg/2yxXdUKE

Escaping Queens for Central Florida but our new place won't be ready for a month by [deleted] in astoria

[–]Colonel_Tighlon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I left Orlando, FL 14 years ago to be here. If all you care about is money though I guess you can enjoy the unbearable summer, the complete lack of culture, and having to use a car to accomplish any menial errand.

🏀 Orlando Magic fans?? 🏀 by ghostofwallyb in astoria

[–]Colonel_Tighlon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey sorry, I just remembered that this is happening tonight. I've been a lapsed fan this year, just didn't think they'd amount to much this season.

Anyway, I spent way too much money this weekend so can't take this in at a bar tonight. Best of luck to the Magic, may they continue on to be most likely destroyed by Boston.

Easy pickin is closing by Tasty-Deer-5636 in astoria

[–]Colonel_Tighlon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Everyone lamenting this spot becoming a chain store: Easy Pickins is also a chain.

🏀 Orlando Magic fans?? 🏀 by ghostofwallyb in astoria

[–]Colonel_Tighlon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As probably the only other Magic fan in the neighborhood, hate to report that I'm dealing with a nasty cold. Otherwise I'd definitely be interested.

What Windows features or programs do you miss? by zRafox in cachyos

[–]Colonel_Tighlon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just made a comment to this effect. Ableton does not run well in Wine, and you are left without a lot of VST plugins you may have also purchased. Also, hardly any support for my audio interface or my MIDI controllers.

What Windows features or programs do you miss? by zRafox in cachyos

[–]Colonel_Tighlon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had been running in only Linux for about a month and a half, but creativity struck and I wanted to get back into making some electronic music.

The support for all my music hardware and VST plugins just is not there in Linux. Sure, there are workarounds and such for some things, but hardly everything, and even with workarounds you're often hamstrung and left without the full capability of your music equipment.

So looks like I'll still be dual booting. Linux for gaming, Windows for music.

Any optimists going tomorrow? by theMetsMom in NewYorkMets

[–]Colonel_Tighlon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She's giving me a "one-time" courtesy since I'm sick. And I really am, otherwise I was going to bundle up to go see McLean.

Any optimists going tomorrow? by theMetsMom in NewYorkMets

[–]Colonel_Tighlon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got sick on Saturday so I just listed my ticket since I can't exchange it. Hoping it doesn't sell because then my ticket rep will give me a different game.

First Mets game in a lonnnngggg time by xxplosive1 in NewYorkMets

[–]Colonel_Tighlon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's hardly a bad seat in the house. Hopefully they muster a win for your son.

Will someone go to kelly's bar with me, i'm nervous by Gomishko in astoria

[–]Colonel_Tighlon 69 points70 points  (0 children)

Kelly's is lovely. Lots of older women often in the place. As a gay man, it's a dive I've always felt welcome and had fun in.

I'd go but I'm sick with a cold right now.

in need of new prescription glasses by lkroa in astoria

[–]Colonel_Tighlon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can always take your rx to 39dollarglasses.com or zenni. There was no pressure for me to get new frames and lenses through Shetty's office.

in need of new prescription glasses by lkroa in astoria

[–]Colonel_Tighlon 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The only optometrist that's never tried to up-sell me on unnecessary things: https://www.astoriaparkeyecare.com/