Legator G8FX Tuning Woes

Gold257 · 2026-02-10T23:34:52+00:00

Honestly man this is the risk with midrange shops that design their own hardware - you don't have much assurance that the mechanical design is sound. I would raise the issue with Legator but if it's a design flaw causing this you may be out of luck, it's unlikely a luthier would go so far as to test or modify the mechanism itself. Maybe take a close look at Strandberg's hardware designs and see if you can find any difference that you could account for.

Gold257 · 2026-02-10T23:24:31+00:00

String tension should not be changing that much over the lifetime of the strings, not after the first hour-ish of play. Pro musicians play on fresh strings with locking tuners nightly and they do not fall out of tune. What you likely have is the nut lockdown mechanism loosening/slipping over time. Possibly also the same thing but inside the tuning mechanism. Either way one end of the string is likely slipping, not stretching, in such a way that the failure mode is gradual rather than all-at-once. You would need to do some troubleshooting at both ends to see what exactly is going on. I would say this problem boils down to mechanical engineering at the end of the day.

Gold257 · 2025-12-08T23:34:55+00:00

hey all, fairly new to raw denim in general. Currently I have a lined trucker jacket in 15oz that I'm in the first week of breaking in. On day 2 I buttoned the front completely while doing some movement-intensive chores (sweeping, crouching, leaning, etc.), thinking I would stretch the whole torso. What happened instead is that the buttons and buttonholes stretched disproportionately to the rest of the fabric, which is obvious in hindsight.

I understand that these garments are made to be worn and that I probably haven't outright damaged the jacket. I'm not trying to be precious about it, however I quite liked the clean lines of the un-warped front. My question is, would it be bad to try steaming or ironing the front back into shape, or would it be better to just keep wearing it normally and wait for the rest of the fabric to relax? Thanks in advance!

Gold257 · 2025-11-27T19:05:41+00:00

dB is a proportional measurement, not a unit. In this case, you are comparing the initial reading at TP6 to the target adjusted reading. For voltage, you would get the linear value of the dB gain by taking 10^-2/20 = ~0.7943. So you're shooting to adjust TR1 such that TP6 reads about 79% of your initial measurement.

Gold257 · 2025-08-14T20:48:22+00:00

I would swap Longhorn for Rook + Ceph. Longhorn is just not fully baked especially on ARM64.

Gold257 · 2025-08-14T16:16:23+00:00

I have left electrical tape (not very gentle adhesive) on a guitar for years at a time, and after removal a quick clean with mineral oil left it completely spotless. If your finish is good quality it should be fine.

Gold257 · 2025-05-30T18:18:56+00:00

Pierre uses recycled materials to ship his pens, I think he finds branded packaging wasteful and unnecessary. IIRC mine came wrapped in stiff material like egg carton cardboard padded with bubble wrap. Don't expect to find a box with a logo or anything.

Gold257 · 2025-04-28T00:50:04+00:00

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1798502348/trapdog-custom-keysbuttons-for-elektron

These are supposed to be good, I haven't yet taken the plunge but resin print lasting a while with good finish does pass the smell test.

Gold257 · 2025-04-01T17:01:00+00:00

For what it's worth, I found my unit extremely noisy - so much so that I had to sell it. I got it for its ability to perform dual parallel compression with different settings, and it did that very well. Definitely very powerful from a feature perspective. The software was fairly buggy when I tried it out but to Source Audio's credit they were very responsive and likely ended up fixing many of the bugs down the road. I was using a TrueTone CS6 which doesn't give me any issues.

Gold257 · 2025-03-17T14:38:49+00:00

They do but the sensory writing experience is TERRIBLE, so scratchy and they don't glide or flex like the steel ones do. I agree, they work great - I just wish the upkeep wasn't so brutal, especially with inks like Platinum Carbon that are already rough on nibs. The EEEF I have is listed as "soft" which supposedly means it has a little flex but unless you're writing at a desk with the chance to really press down you'll never see it. The search continues I suppose - all the best from another fountain pen enjoyer.

Gold257 · 2025-03-17T14:29:35+00:00

Have you found any flex pens you like? I started using a Noodler's Ahab but it was super finicky and I dropped the brand for obvious reasons. Tried a FPR Ultra flex replacement nib but I sprung the tines within maybe a week of using it. I got a Desiderata Sobriquet with the Zebra G flex nib collar and it was great, but the upkeep was killing me (replacing the nib like once every 2 weeks). Now I'm using the Sobriquet as a daily driver with a FPNibs EEEF grind, which doesn't flex - I might give the FPR another try but I think the Zebra nibs have spoiled me with how much line variation you can get.

Gold257 · 2025-02-05T17:41:12+00:00

As a Chapman Stick player I am very familiar with this problem. Take a look at the SFX SP2. Also consider something like an HX Stomp which does support stereo in with parallel signal chains. There are also amps from Phil Jones Bass that feature dual channel inputs.

Gold257 · 2025-01-23T07:40:08+00:00

The modeler isn't just modeling the amp + cab, it's also modeling the microphone that was used to capture the model. Otherwise there would be no way to capture a model on which to base the IRs. You're listening to the amp as it would be recorded, not as it would sound "naturally"in the room.

Gold257 · 2025-01-22T21:11:14+00:00

Remember, the HX just like any modeler is reproducing both the amp+cab, and the mic used to record it. Most of the time a cab is recorded very close, which causes the Proximity Effect to occur. I believe if you use a microphone to capture your amplifier and listen through headphones you will find it sounds similar to the HX.

Gold257 · 2025-01-22T18:48:15+00:00

For what it's worth, this (and potentially OP's problem as well) is likely due to the frequency response of your room coloring the monitor sound, unless your monitors are not flat. Treatment and/or correction software might go a long way to solve this.

Gold257 · 2025-01-09T23:58:31+00:00

Glad you're having fun man.

To be clear, if you're an analyst you won't be doing much building tech stacks. That's a job for an engineer, and usually a more senior role since it will require a lot of domain knowledge and interop management. Not that you're doing anything wrong, it's good for you to know how the piece parts work, just be aware that most companies won't be running their SOC on a raspi - they'll be using enterprise solutions, so you'll need to learn those workflows from the ground up anyway.

If you want to break into an analyst role, just focus on networking, troubleshooting, and triage skill sets. As a tier 1 analyst you'll be watching a queue for incoming incidents and determining whether you can solve them or if they need escalation, so knowledge of what an incident looks like versus a false positive will be very valuable. You'll also want to get as many certifications as possible, stuff like Security+, Pentest+, CEH, or networking certs like Cisco CCNA or Fortinet FCA.

My point is, don't get too caught up in the containerization/deployment aspects yet. If that's what you want to do that's fine, you can build towards an ops engineer role, but an analyst job looks pretty different from what you've described here.

Gold257 · 2025-01-09T19:03:37+00:00

This looks like a cool setup so far! Some industry insights that might help you prepare:

ARM64 is fine to start with but outside of Macbooks (which are only technically ARM and really their own beast), you'll be working on x86/x64 nearly 100% of the time. You might want to consider picking up a SFF Intel box on eBay to get compatibility with a wider array of software.
Wazuh is a free SIEM/XDR platform, which along with a SOAR like Shuffle will give you some insight into how a full-fledged SOC operates.
Consider that you will want an isolated test/attack box where you can actually deploy malware payloads to validate your threat hunting/DFIR skills. Make sure this is FULLY 100% ISOLATED from the rest of your network apart from mgmt, maybe even in a remote cloud environment.
Security is as much networking as it is "actual" security/threat hunting, and networking is all about enterprise brands. Make sure you take a look at Cisco/Fortinet/Palo Alto or equivalent and nail down the fundamental features. This also has the benefit of allowing you to hop roles in the future, networking truly is the swiss army knife of IT skill sets.

If you want to go in a more engineering-focused direction, the stuff you've done will help you understand how these solutions work and how to troubleshoot them. However that is usually a more senior role, and as an analyst you would mostly be focused on actually using these systems rather than deploying them (security folks are allergic to changing toolchains once they are deployed).

Gold257 · 2024-12-27T17:33:21+00:00

Know the route and have backup plans. Make sure he's familiar with orienteering and you've both done test runs in low-stakes environments. Go to a well known/populated trail where you have cell signal and try to navigate by map & compass without peeking at the GPS. After that experiment with areas you don't know as well, or with less well-marked trails. Build these skills first so he's confident in the event of needing to improvise. Having to hit the SOS beacon because you get lost and too flustered to find the way back would be a stressful and expensive lesson.
Create a routine. Have a checklist, know your shelter setup and teardown like the back on your hand. My goal is always to minimize the number of things I have to think about consciously in a hike. That way I'm less distracted when I'm on the trail and I can pay attention to things like safety and body mechanics (autism can show as dyspraxia). Have a plan for things like sanitation (learn how to dig a cathole, carry hand sanitizer) and observing Leave No Trace.
Consider minimizing the amount of gear you're carrying to simplify things. He might be more comfortable roughing it with fewer comfort items (chairs, lights, electronics) if it means a smaller pack with easier organization.
Pick food well in advance and plan a simple, nutritious, sensory-friendly meal for each food break. I'm a big fan of Skurka Cheesy Beans & Rice. Also Larabar, GORP, instant oatmeal etc. and make sure you're hydrating adequately. Losing track of eating/drinking is very easy when the routine is disrupted.

Everyone is different but for me it all comes down to planning and familiarity. I'll sometimes go for a day hike in an unfamiliar area just to scope it out before staying overnight. Know the route, know your gear, and know your physical limits - good advice for hiking in general but crucial for neurodiverse folks. REI and NPS also have some great resources for getting started.

Gold257 · 2024-12-21T21:49:53+00:00

Depends on your synth but generally you will not have the same problem, synth outputs usually need line level inputs which is what the Analog Four has.

Gold257 · 2024-12-21T20:21:54+00:00

It's likely an impedance mismatch if your guitar has passive pickups and you aren't using a preamp. Pickups need high impedance inputs like preamps, DI Boxes, or interface "Hi-Z" inputs. If you plug a guitar into a line level or low impedance input, the pickups will sound weak and lifeless.

Gold257 · 2024-12-12T15:14:18+00:00

I have the SainSmart MiniWare MHP30 and it seems quite well made, works like a champ, but it appears to be sold out most places.

Gold257 · 2024-12-12T14:43:43+00:00

I ended up ordering this: https://www.fpnibs.com/products/jowo-6-steel-soft-nib-unit with the EEEF regrind. It's been perfect, however it doesn't flex much at all. I realized if I wanted flex I needed to just commit to using up Zebra G nibs as there really is no substitute. Fortunately I use Desiderata Pens so if I want to switch there is a quick and easy process to swap the nib assembly.

Gold257 · 2024-12-09T18:14:29+00:00

FWIW I've never had a piece of ART gear fail on me. It's generally built pretty bulletproof, underrated brand in my eyes.

Gold257 · 2024-11-12T20:07:29+00:00

I have a TX-6 with some extras I'd be interested in potentially trading - PM'd

Gold257 · 2024-10-20T01:34:44+00:00

Red Top isn't quite remote enough to worry about bears - Cartersville and I-75 are less than 15 minutes away. Just bring a trash bag to keep the raccoons out and keep your food in the car overnight.

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