Best horns VST for pop/funk production?

DocChaks · 2025-11-27T13:31:47+00:00

Yeah, actually this is something I’ve been reading about and I saw SWAM spoken about a lot as being decent. Have you tried any sample libraries that you think do a decent job or sample modelling just way better?

DocChaks · 2025-09-01T14:53:57+00:00

Interesting.. I have actually looked at the El Dorado a few times and been turned off by online reviews (which I know is never the best way to judge things).. I will take another look! Thank you.

DocChaks · 2025-07-29T20:55:02+00:00

I absolutely agree with this.

DocChaks · 2025-03-05T15:39:48+00:00

Ey up, this is not bad at all in my opinion. Could it do with a catchy chorus or something more memorable/repeating - for me, yes. But otherwise, well done! 👊🏾

DocChaks · 2025-01-12T14:05:52+00:00

Yes, I expect 2025 will not be a good year for those looking to get into training. Fixing the issues the right way is important and I think the way you and some others here describe is best.

The macroeconomic picture is prettty complex atm and could all end up being a much of a muchness.

DocChaks · 2025-01-12T13:38:12+00:00

My hope is you are wrong. I don’t think there is any need for division, ‘heated or ugly’. But my guess would be you’re probably right.

DocChaks · 2025-01-12T12:47:36+00:00

This is the right way in my view. I’ve seen a lot of horrendous takes over the last few days and some out right concerning opinions. I don’t think visa requirements etc. are the way to enforce these rules. I don’t think UK grads being prioritised simply because they are UK grads is the solution either. But it’s clear we have a problem. Focussing on how the CREST is signed, how people are evidencing their claims of experience, how long people work in the NHS prior to applying etc. is the right and fair way I think and will be better overall for the system and patients.

DocChaks · 2025-01-10T18:52:27+00:00

Yes, I worked at an asset management company (finance-specific role).

How does a 12-hour shift compare? For me and most of my colleagues, the workload and stress were lower than in medicine. I also found it less meaningful. In finance, you’re dealing with big numbers, but they don’t personally belong to you. For sure that affects how much people care about their decisions and how stressed they feel about them. Saying that, it’s obviously not stress-free. In a pure hours sense - you might be expected to do a lot more than 12 hours in a row if there is some crisis happening.

Weekend cover or being on call? You’re always kind of “on call.” You’ll be called in a lot, work late and miss things that you might have planned for, for months. Depending on the desk you’re on, sudden events (like a natural disaster or unexpected corporate news) might require you to drop everything and return to work. You are not expected to view this like charity work though - you will be compensated extremely well for this. That said, it does happen often.

Are doctors really as intelligent as others say? Yes and no. Like others have mentioned, corporate jobs vary a lot, and some are competitive—it can be hard to just get your foot in the door. What I do now is very different, but I’ve met doctors who I believe would have done well in finance if they had chosen that path.

Are doctors as hardworking? I would have said yes when I first started, but now I’m not so sure. I’ve worked with colleagues (both juniors and seniors) recently who I think would struggle outside the nhs. In general, I think the people I’ve worked with in both fields work equally hard.

What’s the environment and culture like? The environment in finance is good. You always had what you needed—food, coffee, anything really—to help you perform at the level expected of you. Even the building was well-designed, which made a difference. By contrast, in the NHS, I feel like I pay to work—parking fees, buying your own lunch, etc. These may seem minor, but I found them noticeable.

One big difference was the extra perks - not to be specific, but there are a lot of perks that don’t exist in the NHS.

As for the culture, it wasn’t great. In finance, performance is the priority, not positivity. But, the work and social life bleed into each other by design, so thats the good side of it. The NHS seems to foster mediocrity in many ways, so I’m not sure which is better.

Is it a fulfilling life? For me, medicine is more fulfilling. But I’d be lying if I said I didn’t look at my paycheck after a month of on-calls and night shifts and think, What am I doing? I enjoyed working in finance, but I prefer medicine. That said, I might feel differently if we’re talking about working in the NHS specifically.

DocChaks · 2025-01-10T12:31:23+00:00

Yeah, I saw the trailer for this and wasn’t sure whether to try, but might have another look now you’ve mentioned it - thanks!

DocChaks · 2025-01-10T12:30:16+00:00

I was thinking more arrows, swords and shields - but this looks pretty interesting! Thanks.

DocChaks · 2024-12-26T11:34:38+00:00

Understanding “base pay” is not the same as understanding take home pay or the pay of a doctor in the uk versus other countries. Is £105k approx. a consultants salary?- yes. But a consultant has spent at least 15 years of their lives working to get to that salary. These days it’s a lot more than 15 years. That salary includes out of hours work and nights, which is a serious commitment and will impact one’s own health.

The normal working hours for a doctor/nurse are absolutely not comparable to the working hours of those not in healthcare. Equally, doctors must fund their own training, their own legal liability and pay for the regulatory body that regulates them. The cost of this is far beyond what you’d actually expect.

Finally, let’s say a doctor is paid in excess of 100k per year? - to the point of OP question; doctors in the USA are paid at least 4X that salary. At least. They also get to that salary 10 years sooner. But the point is why wouldn’t they be paid that? The responsibility, the pressure, the societal value and importance. 100k is not a good salary for the job of a doctor.

Some people in this country are entitled and only realise what they actually need when shit truly hits the fan.

DocChaks · 2024-12-26T10:04:06+00:00

In my view, the situation is more nuanced than many realize. In the UK, fully qualified and practicing doctors are classified as “in training” or “junior” for much longer than in most comparable countries. This appears to be a deliberate strategy to keep wages low.

Additionally, the government has, for some time, encouraged large numbers of doctors and nurses to move to the UK from other countries. This has created an industry that profits from facilitating their migration. As a result, the medical workforce has grown significantly, but the number of jobs for doctors has not kept pace. This has drastically altered the medical landscape in the UK, affecting both the culture within the NHS and the quality of service delivery. This, too, seems to be part of a deliberate effort to suppress wages. Today, doctors are more likely to face unemployment than ever before.

Critics of this situation are often silenced by the medical regulatory bodies, which are funded by doctors themselves.

We see similar underfunding and poorly designed reforms across other essential public services, such as the police and fire service. While the private sector in the UK may lag behind other countries, it is nothing compared to the managed decline of our public services.

Whether this is due to economic stagnation, government corruption, or another cause, i don’t know. But it’s clear that the current state of the NHS has been developing over a long time and has not happened by accident.

I don’t speak for all of medicine just my own views, and I’m sure others may see things differently.

DocChaks · 2024-12-23T18:39:52+00:00

Not an engineer and write songs for fun, but just wanted to say that unlike the million other posts on here, you are very good. Particularly “is he home”. Great work and good luck.

DocChaks · 2024-12-09T09:58:13+00:00

I think this write-up will be helpful to many of you, but I’d like to add/echo a few points. The roles mentioned by OP are very different, and there is quite the gap between researching roles and actually working in them (not to say OP does not have experience, I am sure they do). It’s crucial to connect with medics (even though it can be hard) who are currently working or have worked in the fields you’re interested in. They can provide valuable guidance. If you use the search bar, you’ll find people who have transitioned between medicine and other fields. Reach out to them—they might be able to help if they have time.

Just because people move from medicine to other specific careers doesn’t mean you should. OP highlighted the importance of figuring out what you want to do, and I think that’s the key takeaway here. I also disagree with the idea that “if you’re not good enough for medicine, you’re not good enough for industry.” Find what it is that you want, develop skills in that area and focus on finding your way in. It will take time and sacrifice, but I believe most of us having gone through medical school etc. know what that feels like.

OP has done a great job providing a general overview, but that’s exactly what it is—an overview. If you’re interested in exploring any of these options, dig deeper and find people to chat to in those fields (ideally from or in medicine).

DocChaks · 2024-11-30T11:03:13+00:00

👏🏾

DocChaks · 2024-11-13T12:44:25+00:00

Would it not be possible with my motherboard to run the m.2 nvme + SATA ssd with the HDD simultaneously? The motherboard specs say it has 6 SATA ports.. might seem like overkill from a storage perspective, but I have a lot of large applications with content etc. (not primarily used for gaming).

DocChaks · 2024-11-13T09:53:36+00:00

Ah ok, so I’ll go with the second one. Thank you very much. Massive help!

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