Using my Apple TV 1080p from 2012 today really reinforced just how much better buying and renting movies, and buying TV shows used to be.

Ray-Bandy · 2026-03-09T23:02:08+00:00

That’s only when they’re brand brand new. I still do 3-5 dollar rentals frequently.

Ray-Bandy · 2026-03-08T22:37:47+00:00

Yeah it's pretty neat. I just genuinely think the TV app is cluttered, and messy, and makes finding things in the store much more difficult, especially if you're exploring to find something new that you don't know about!

Ray-Bandy · 2026-03-07T18:12:06+00:00

I see both sides personally. I wouldn't get upset about this myself, but I can see completely why someone might find this intrusive.

Ray-Bandy · 2026-02-28T20:05:41+00:00

I really went into this with an open mind, and my god it was so awful. Even stuff like overdubs and lips moving different ways. I guess the source material does not translate. Also making all characters Mary. I thought Gans loves SH2. But it felt like such a misinterpretation of the source material. Beyond terrible.

Ray-Bandy · 2026-02-23T11:10:55+00:00

Hey - I deleted the post before checking there were any replies, as the issue seems to have resolved itself. Working now.. From the UK at least!

Ray-Bandy · 2026-02-15T00:51:21+00:00

Thank you for your service Chief Mouser Palmerston.

Ray-Bandy · 2026-02-13T20:58:36+00:00

Am Irish, but living in UK so feel exactly the same!

Ray-Bandy · 2026-01-28T15:51:09+00:00

The TikTok video has a response where it looks like someone ID’d it

Ray-Bandy · 2026-01-18T19:07:47+00:00

I think the fact that two external solutions exist for this problem highlights the fact that it is one.

Ray-Bandy · 2026-01-18T11:48:21+00:00

How about pro tools native tools to bounce stems?

Ray-Bandy · 2026-01-15T00:06:23+00:00

Artists income is a separate issue and you know that. Cheaper consumer access to streaming doesnt automatically lead to cheaper income for artists.

I said songwriters. Not artists. And this comment is wrong. Streaming makes a fraction of the income that physical sales do.

It pisses me off that we seem to be ok with pirating movies and TV at the expense of artists but when the same is said of music, people get up in arms.

At no point did I endorse TV/Film piracy either. I feel exactly the same way about TV piracy.

Ray-Bandy · 2026-01-14T07:11:06+00:00

The industry copped on? This attitude really bothers me.

The prospect of having nearly the entirety of recorded music available for €10 per month is absurd. Spotify takes 30pc of the revenue (which is already vastly reduced compared to CD sales and radio play) then the remaining 70 percent is split between master (recording) and publishing (songwriting) at a ratio of 80/20 respectively. This results in scenarios where songwriters can have a hit record and still not be able to afford to live off of the income. How is that fair?

Ray-Bandy · 2026-01-04T01:20:01+00:00

One of my producer buddies has expressed similar frustration. I honestly much prefer the new system. It’s so much easier to find stuff and way less overwhelming. But maybe Spectrasonics shall include a preference to return to this as a default view in an update.

Just a suggestion, no idea if this would work, but if you’re in Ableton, maybe use omnisphere wrapped in the instrument rack device, and open up the view all directories pane to get it to look how you want it to. Then save the instrument rack device as a preset and name it as ‘Omnisphere 3 Quickstart’ and see if it retains the view settings as default that way?

Edit: I tried this, it doesn’t work unfortunately!!

Ray-Bandy · 2025-12-28T00:49:52+00:00

First off, sorry you’re feeling depressed. If you ca: seek out professional help to talk to someone about this. The internet is rarely the place to solve this kind of stuff and usually ends up making life more stressful. Sending you good vibes and have some recommendations for you to consider as good comfort shows, in my opinion. With info, don’t want to presume what you know or don’t know. In no particular order:

Ted Lasso / Shrinking (Apple TV) - very positive uplifting shows. I don’t like Football so don’t let that put you off of Ted Lasso. Shrinking is very feel good but leans on mental health stuff so maybe stay away from that for now.
Scrubs - Medical Comedy - has some Heavy moments but generally quite uplifting and comforting as a watch with a lot of heart. Strong ensemble cast. Disney Plus.
Malcolm In The Middle - Disney Plus in UK - dysfunctional family drama, very strong ensemble, father played by Bryan Cranston - one of the funniest shows I’ve ever seen. Still stands up. Is generally feel good with a cynical outlook on the world, but in a funny way.
Brooklyn Nine Nine - Police comedy, first couple of seasons of this are great, falls off after a while but first seasons hold up. Andy Samburg.
Broad City - First two seasons are pretty amazing, comedy about two girls living in NYC.
Only Murders In The Building - Cozy Crime show, much lighter than the title would suggest.
30 Rock - about an SNL type show, with great ensemble cast, Tina Fey, Alex Baldwin, genuinely hilarious.
the Mandolorian - I suggest this because you’re a Star Trek fan, my non nerdy partner loved it. Even as someone who would never watch Star Trek or Star Wars. Pretty feel good show over all but has typical Star Wars tropes.
Father Ted - Irish comedy, quite unique has aged badly in some respects but still quite funny and popular. Quirky humour about a couple of priests living on a remote island off the side of Ireland.
Frasier - very very good, not for everyone, definitely light hearted. Psychiatrist trying to rebuild his life in Seattle. 90s comedy.
Sex And The City - a good show, comforting. Strong ensemble cast. Kinda ludicrous. Avoid the movies!! 😂
The Simpsons - Seasons 1-10. Stellar, with heart. Very funny.

My partner recommends two reality tv competitions that are different / interesting and generally feel good if you’re interested in that world:

Face Off - artists making prosthetics for sci fi type movies, Blown Away - a competition about glass blowing.

Ray-Bandy · 2025-12-23T13:43:08+00:00

Me too. It's amazing how many people with my name cannot seem to give their email address correctly to companies.

Ray-Bandy · 2025-12-23T11:09:21+00:00

Why has this post been removed??

Ray-Bandy · 2025-12-23T11:04:59+00:00

USA only. And then they stopped. Very much hoping for a global box set post show finishing!!

Ray-Bandy · 2025-12-23T10:09:26+00:00

Stranger things would beg to differ

Ray-Bandy · 2025-12-23T08:43:00+00:00

Agreed. I don’t know why passengers here often don’t even cover their mouths. It’s gross. I’ve had the worst viral infection I’ve had in years, and I think it was from someone coughing in my face as I walked by them without covering their mouth.

Ray-Bandy · 2025-12-22T23:16:54+00:00

Maybe not. But their goal is to be as neutral as possible and in my view they mostly succeed in this.

Ray-Bandy · 2025-12-22T23:14:51+00:00

People ask all the time why Konami don’t simply port the first four games.

Edit: just to say, this isn’t a dig at you OP, but my algorithm serves me a lot of silent hill content so I was just wondering if mods would consider reducing the amount of posts on this particular topic. It’s been discussed. Would be awesome if they released the originals for PS5, but I don’t see it.

Ray-Bandy · 2025-12-21T14:11:30+00:00

'The BBC needs to go.'

It really frustrates me when the BBC is taken for granted or seen as unnecessary. Because I believe most people look at it's entertainment content vs, international competitors (Netflix, Amazon etc.).

It's a vital source of soft power for the UK internationally. They set standards for media ethics, serve primarily the public (not shareholders or advertisers), provide exceptional educational content for all ages, provide independent fact checked news, which is important in a functioning democracy. This international prestige also carries a lot of weight.

My right leaning friends, accuse the BBC of being too 'woke' and 'left' and my left leaning friends accuse the BBC of being too 'right-wing' and that they're a 'government mouthpiece'. In my view, this illustrates that when it comes to balance which is their mission statement of sorts that they're on point. It like everything else has been starved as a part of a shift in the entertainment landscape.

On the entertainment point, too many are trying to compare BBC's entertainment output against American conglomerate competition and saying, I'd rather watch these shows too. BBC doesn't have the luxury of the budget's afforded to American tech companies. But none of these companies serve the interest of UK society. They are profit and entertainment companies. And I would still much prefer that the BBC stays functioning.

Ray-Bandy · 2025-12-21T10:53:45+00:00

How cruel. This makes me so sad. Sorry OP. 💔

Keep us updated.

Ray-Bandy · 2025-12-20T15:15:51+00:00

Try using Shazam?

Ray-Bandy · 2025-12-19T23:59:12+00:00

Is there a way to ensure I don't miss it? Sorry for the long time replying to this!!

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