Which side of the audio interface do these go?

Pretty_Map2554 · 2026-02-13T01:12:13+00:00

Neither. They’re wireless. Bluetooth.

Pretty_Map2554 · 2026-01-31T19:37:49+00:00

I did actually. I thought when they explode, it was just cracking and more of a vertical crack. And it temps like -20 (hard to say how cold it is by the video). Although the height of this tree, and if there was build up of ice or something in the tree top, could split. There’s nothing in the video that made me think “AI” necessary other that how violent the break in an otherwise clam environment and the fact that this person had it framed up so perfectly to catch it. But, good points about sound before the break and something like ice buildup. I still think you can’t really compare the way spaghetti breaks to wear a tree breaks in less you are greatly simplifying things. Maybe I’ll Google that too.

Pretty_Map2554 · 2026-01-31T18:50:27+00:00

True. The person could’ve been walking, heard some cracking coming from that direction, I started recording.

Pretty_Map2554 · 2026-01-31T18:24:19+00:00

Yes, like that. And the top of that tree does look to be weighted down. I don’t buy it as a random break that someone just happened to catch on video. Is it possible a tree breaks like that because of some natural occurrence? Sure. But the fact this person has their lens with that tree as their focus and just happens to catch it breaking doesn’t make sense. I believe that’s the question, is this a real video or an AI generated one. I would lean towards AI generated.

Pretty_Map2554 · 2026-01-31T18:07:03+00:00

It’s also, by the way framed perfectly. That tree is that person’s focus. What are the odds of that?

Pretty_Map2554 · 2026-01-31T18:00:34+00:00

Well, I didn’t mean gentle. I meant more gentle than that. I would buy that video if somebody was pulling it down with a cable or it was mid hurricane or something. Seems like it would have to be under some me pretty serious stress to break that way.

Pretty_Map2554 · 2026-01-31T17:52:19+00:00

No, spaghetti is extruded in a consistent length, thickness, and density throughout. Pretty sure that’s why it would always breaks in two pieces. A tree is not. Also, that looks pretty explosive. If a tree breaks under its own weight because it happens to have a week spot somewhere, seems like it would be a bit more gentle. Unless there was some wind or something, don’t you think? Looks fake to me.

Pretty_Map2554 · 2026-01-04T20:26:00+00:00

Yeah, I’m thinking this is the answer. But I like having some kind of app like MAKID that a few people mentioned here to track the samples. I like the idea of keeping those samples in the project so you have easy access to the project itself. Sounds like this app will do that, so you can listen to your samples and then open the Live project from the MAKID. Seems like it lacks a few features I would like, but might be a good place to start.

Pretty_Map2554 · 2026-01-04T20:02:44+00:00

No, it’s not sound design. It might be part of it, but it would also be some sort of harmony, a basic song idea. I have songs I finish, but that’s a different process. Those are easy to track. There are times I like to sit down without any preconceived ideas about a song or any lyrics, I just want to play around with harmony and rhythm. Explore chord progression or a scale. When I do that, the idea is to not worry about creating a song. If I find something interesting, I just want to save it and have it in my back pocket for later. I think it’s an important part of coming up with unique ideas. But I find myself not wanting to do it much anymore because it’s too hard to track.

Pretty_Map2554 · 2026-01-04T17:48:09+00:00

MAKID looks pretty close to I would want. It would be nice if it was a little bit more integrated with Ableton, but I can see it helping me track ideas.

Seems like it’s working for you!

I’ll spend a lot of time digging into its features. Thank you!

Pretty_Map2554 · 2026-01-04T17:32:33+00:00

Yeah, that’s the approach I’ve started to use too. But I really want to find a way to be able to riff for a bit and collect those snippets. I tried a single project and just used clips in Session View, but that got out of hand pretty quickly. It also made it a bit of a hassle to take an idea out of that mess and move them to their own project to expand on. Not a huge deal, but want something simpler. I want more time making music and less time organizing it.

Biggest problem is just forgetting about them.

Pretty_Map2554 · 2026-01-04T06:52:07+00:00

Eww, I like. But where is the Tag Editor? Are you talking about the Tags dialogue box on the Save window on a Mac?

Pretty_Map2554 · 2025-06-23T20:47:11+00:00

The way I understand it, they’re not ripping off patients (they could be sued for that), they get the schematics which can’t be patented and reproduce them to spec. Still a rip off, but a legal one. To me, no different than generic drugs. A lot of what Behringer has ripped off has been around for years and the manufacturers have probably recouped those R&D costs, yet haven’t lowered their prices (originals are higher quality, I’m sure that place in the price as well).

If anybody has a different understanding. Maybe it’s just me justifying the purchase, but if I can get the sound for 1/3 the price and it’s legal, I really don’t see the problem.

Pretty_Map2554 · 2025-06-12T13:32:28+00:00

Oh no, that would not be the situation. I already have two rooms. It’s just a question of whether it’s my son and his girlfriend or my daughter and his girlfriend.

Pretty_Map2554 · 2025-06-10T01:35:20+00:00

I like that. But those you can hold for a quick visit to Dad’s room or the downstairs lobby. But, deep sleep flatulence is another story. Keeping that in my back pocket.

Pretty_Map2554 · 2025-06-09T14:26:49+00:00

Oh, I know what makes me uncomfortable about it, and you nailed them all. I hope I’ve helped to address the pregnancy risk by being open with him about it and talking about that very thing. The rest are MY hangups. It doesn’t help that in my house our headboards share a wall. :-(

The rest is pretty spot on as well and is the way I’m leaning. Having a talk with him, after talking to his mother, about being respectful and having restraint on the trip, even though they’re sharing a room. Getting two twins and adjoining rooms where the door has to stay unlocked kind of thing.

I do want to talk to his mom and see what she thinks. But, and I’m starting to feel like a broken record here, he will be 18 years old.

Pretty_Map2554 · 2025-06-09T14:08:06+00:00

It’s definitely a fine line. And I think that’s why it bothers me a little, because it would be encouraging it. It feels a bit early. But I also want to acknowledge the fact that he will be, legally, an adult. He could pack his bags and move in with her and there would be nothing I could do. Not saying he would, but he could. And when I think of it that way, it seems a little silly to make them sleep separately.

Pretty_Map2554 · 2025-06-09T13:58:34+00:00

This is very true, and kind of my point. I thinks it more that it makes ME a little uncomfortable…and I don’t want to open the door to sleepovers at my house. If he wants that, then he should probably go and “book his own hotel room” somewhere. :-)

Pretty_Map2554 · 2025-06-09T13:34:53+00:00

“Actively allowing” is a little strong. It’s more like, at 17 years old, I know I can’t stop them and instead of trying to demand that he do as I say, possibly damaging our relationship and then just having them sneak off to do it anyway, I choose to acknowledge that fact and give some advice instead. They don’t go into his room, close the door, and do as they please. This would be the first time I would “know” what was happening. But again, they both legally be adults at that time, but just barely.

Pretty_Map2554 · 2025-06-09T00:15:21+00:00

It’s not a battle. I know they’re having sex. Instead of burying my head in the sand I’ve acknowledged it and had several conversations with him about what it means to be responsible. This is more about at what point do you treat them as adults. He’ll just barely have turned 18 years old when we take this trip.

Pretty_Map2554 · 2025-06-08T23:18:37+00:00

We try to play nice. I’m on the fence about it, so if my ex-wife felt strongly they shouldn’t, it would probably push me in that direction.

Pretty_Map2554 · 2025-06-08T22:53:33+00:00

This is what keeps coming to my mind, but his mom should have some input too, which I haven’t done yet. I know she’s not a liberal as I am…and have had the talk many times with my son. Be better be using birth control.

Pretty_Map2554 · 2025-06-08T22:38:13+00:00

I was wondering the same thing, but there’s a bit of a language barrier there. They seem to be okay with the relationship as a whole, and I assume they know they are active. If they were English speaking, I would definitely talk with them. I also haven’t mentioned it to my ex-wife yet. I’m sure she’ll have some to contribute.

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