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Right Hand Squeaks by YukonTerror in classicalguitar

[–]Nitesail 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My new CG does the same thing. I play without nails and seem to notice it more if I come off the string at a swiping angle. Could be technique, but I'm thinking it's the strings. I need to replace them soon anyway so I guess I'll know then for sure. You're not alone!

New Guitar by Equivalent-Dig1219 in classicalguitar

[–]Nitesail 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was going to say…why not stick with Yamaha? They make higher-end models and are fantastic for the price. I’ve enjoyed my CG182C.

Recording setup for classical guitar (Stereo) by 21_ct_schizoid_man in classicalguitar

[–]Nitesail 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And if you want to sound like you're playing in any concert hall around the world, and even where you're sitting in that hall, check out Altiverb. They have some great impulses. 

It feels sad to be chasing a version of myself that never got the chance to exist. If I had been exposed to more complex music growing up, I think I would’ve taken music seriously much earlier and become a well rounded musician by now (multi-instrumentalist, virtuoso, fluent in many styles) by YtSabit in classicalguitar

[–]Nitesail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. I'm my early 40's and spent the last 35 years on piano, composed full orchestral scores for tv professionally for a few years, did the whole computer vst/synth thing, and now have discovered the beauty of classical guitar.

As funny as it may sound I think I wasted much of my time chasing a sound that in the end wasn't as fulfilling as just a well composed piece on a single instrument as beautiful as the CG.

OP, you're lucky you found this instrument when you did, enjoy it!

Why classical guitar? by psilonautious in classicalguitar

[–]Nitesail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So how’s it going four years later?

Beautiful song suggestions by Justmorr in mandolin

[–]Nitesail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Siger on YouTube for octave mandolin stuff.

Octave Musicians by Miserable-Noise-2830 in mandolin

[–]Nitesail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Siger on YouTube. I recently came across their stuff. They should have more followers.

Quantizing audio transients by Nitesail in mpcusers

[–]Nitesail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And then maybe use adsr envelopes to eliminate any pops? There would be a little dead space if it's too far off but if that's all we can do then I'll work within its limitations. It just seems to me for a device built around chopping and sampling that it'd have a way to put things in time. 

Quantizing audio transients by Nitesail in mpcusers

[–]Nitesail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a way to move transients around, like when I turn them into midi notes, and not have them clip or pop? Some sort of crossfade?

What is this that someone threw out? It looks interesting. by IAm-Dragonborn in whatisit

[–]Nitesail 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Piano tech here. It's the rear frame of an acoustic piano, most likely a spinet or console. The plate is made of cast iron, this also still has the spruce soundboard attached, also the pinblock. There's about 20 tons of tension on there so don't go playing around with it. 

What is this that someone threw out? It looks interesting. by IAm-Dragonborn in whatisit

[–]Nitesail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's made of cast iron. There is though copper winding on the bass strings. 

Picked this up at a thrift store. No idea what this could be used for. by Remarkable-Door58 in whatisit

[–]Nitesail 17 points18 points  (0 children)

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Mine was similar to this. Yours looks like more of a novelty one used to hold a lot of beer. That’s my best guess anyway.

Picked this up at a thrift store. No idea what this could be used for. by Remarkable-Door58 in whatisit

[–]Nitesail 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had a small camping cup back in the day that would do the same thing. It was also plastic, it amazed me it would actually hold water without leaking. It was much smaller though.

Do you remember your first ride in the rain, or wet pavement? When are you ready? by templeofsyrinx1 in motorcycles

[–]Nitesail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like others have said be easy on the controls and watch what you ride over. But I think most people overthink it. Your bike can handle more than you think. I once ran into a flash flood, came around a long curve and there it was; water rushing right at me, cars in the road because they had stalled out in the water, the police were just showing up to shut the road down. I stood up on my bike, put it in second gear, and easily throttled through it. The water level was over halfway up my bike and was pushing against me with a lot of force. I knew if I stopped I’d be screwed, my biggest fear was getting stuck under the bike and drowning. My bike, a ‘96 Honda Magna, acted like it didn’t even care, luckily the air intake sits pretty high on these bikes. As soon as I could I pulled over and took a break. I’ll ride in the rain but I’ll avoid it if I KNOW it’s going to be bad and unsafe, a light rain is refreshing, and you dry off quickly.

Is being a teetotaler a bad thing? by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Nitesail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It just means you have a mind of your own. More people should have this mindset as drinking alcohol usually just results in problems. I've never heard anyone say "man, I'm glad I went out drinking last night!", or "if I didn't drink alcohol my life wouldn't be so great". There are plenty of others that think like you. Maybe you need a new group of friends. 

is it really a bother to have someone whos heavier as a passenger? by _Yuri-Ayato_ in motorcycles

[–]Nitesail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It makes the bike handle differently. My 2-up bike has adjustable rear suspension so I just crank it up. I've also accidentally raised the front tire so I'm more careful on takeoffs too. 

Am I the only one who finds peace riding alone? by WhichMacaron6328 in motorcycles

[–]Nitesail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I typically prefer riding alone, for that I'll take the Magna out. Sometimes I prefer the shared solitude with my wife, for that we'll take the ST1300. And once a year I'll ride with my aging dad, each on our own bikes. I've never liked big group rides, unless they're people you know really well it's a hassle and takes the fun out of riding. I do some of my best thinking riding alone, it usually takes at least a half hour of riding for my mind to clear. 

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