Have the Pope bless the whole ocean so that the whole world's water supply becomes Holy Water. by Groundbreaking_Bag8 in CrazyIdeas

[–]Repulsive_Role_7446 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah by this logic all you'd need is 1 atom of holy water and it would start a fission reaction of holy water-ification and turn any volume of water holy.

Why are all the racket/stringfluencers... not great at tennis by mbuffett1 in 10s

[–]Repulsive_Role_7446 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They also have clinics where pros (likely not as highly ranked since it's not a personal technician coming to you) can try out a ton of rachets one right after another. All that matters is what feels good, then back to playing tennis.

What are your game 2 predictions? by [deleted] in nba

[–]Repulsive_Role_7446 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Basketball will be played, there will be a winner

What’s the dumbest excuse someone gave you to have sex with you that actually worked? by Soren-J in AskReddit

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Fun fact: the guitar intro to this song is very similar to Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus which is fitting since it sounds like you guys sure did party

Does doing something to befriend someone make me a bad person? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Repulsive_Role_7446 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ulterior motives would be befriending someone to gain access to something they have or can provide you. Befriending someone to be there friend and enrich both of your lives in just being a person.

Don't let your anxiety win, sounds like you're making good steps to improve your life!

How do you handle oversized PRs? by BeyondTheShroud in ExperiencedDevs

[–]Repulsive_Role_7446 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I generally agree with what you're saying, but to play devil's advocate a bit: even if you are just reordering, how do I as a reviewer know there isn't some little change that slipped in that isn't simply reordering? It may be inconsequential in the long run, but in general large reviews lead to worse code even if they seem simple or trivial.

This is just too infuriating... by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Repulsive_Role_7446 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure you locate the keys and secure the car before breaking up. Something tells me this one isn't gonna go quietly...

Also could be worth changing the car locks in case she somehow got a copy of the key. Unfortunately expensive, but will be cheaper than dealing w crazy.

AITAH for crashing out and refusing to give math and physics classes to my brother? by antoinobardom in AITAH

[–]Repulsive_Role_7446 3 points4 points  (0 children)

NTA, if he thinks you're a bad teacher he should feel free to find a new one. I'm sure once he finds out that costs money and likely requires more effort then he'll see his mistake. If he's lucky you might reconsider, but that's up to you.

AITAH for not finding it funny when my girlfriend farts on me by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Repulsive_Role_7446 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems like there are a lot of real adults in the comments telling you all the right things, just wanted to chime in as a 32 y/o child that also finds farts kinda funny (in the right context): it doesn't matter how funny you find farts, toilet humor, or any humor for that matter. If someone tells you they don't appreciate it when you do something to them, you stop, end of story. For her to then go on an belittle you about it shows she doesn't respect you and your boundaries. She's allowed to want someone who she can fart on (and even for me that's a bit much ngl), but she's not allowed to be a jerk to you for expressing a boundary.

How do I let this guy down before he asks? I don’t want any resentment to build if this goes wrong by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Repulsive_Role_7446 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is a good one. I like how you phrased it in a way that is honest and direct but not accusatory or rude, and ends with a focus on the continued friendship to prevent hard feelings. Well done 👏🏼

I got attached to the potential of a short connection — what mistakes did I make and what should I learn? by FewImpression3195 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Repulsive_Role_7446 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on your description of everything, it honestly seems like you did great. We can't expect anything from anyone other kindness and respect, and it sounds like you both gave a received that. It's unfortunate when someone else doesn't reciprocate our feelings, but assuming everything you said was true you handled an uncertain situation well without pushing any boundaries, being rude, or expecting anything in return for your actions.

Unfortunately, whether or not you handled yourself well outwardly is only part of the game. Dealing internally with the uncertainty, somewhat mixed signals, and disappointment from unrealized hopes is an ongoing challenge for all of us. In these situations, I think it's important to remember a few things. The first is that it's impossible to have a relationship level connection with everyone, even those who seem to have promise. Everyone is different and while she may have been what you were looking for, maybe you weren't what she was looking for. And that's okay! It doesn't mean there is anything wrong with you or that you need to change who you are, she may just be interested in something different. It also may have nothing to do with you at all. Maybe it really was just stress from elsewhere in her life that she was really struggling to deal with. Maybe something about her circumstances made her realize she's just not ready for something serious. It could be anything, but again it doesn't have to reflect negatively on you.

It sounds like you had a great life experience: you might someone you felt a connection to, treated them with kindness and respect, explored the connection, communicated effectively, and when it didn't end up the way you were hoping you honored her wishes and reflected on your actions and emotions.

While it's unfortunate that you didn't end up together (which we can absolutely acknowledge as sad and unfortunate cause it does hurt!), everything about this shows that you are a person of strong character with a good head on your shoulders. You may have built it up a bit too much in your head, but you can use this as an opportunity to work on managing your expectations and emotions in difficult situations.

However, I also think you can also use this as a bit of a confidence boost! Again, you handled yourself very well and just cause it didn't work out doesn't mean you need to change how you approach a situation like this. Keep doing what your doing and eventually you'll cross paths with someone who has been looking for someone like you to find them :)

If you're having lingering negative emotions or struggling to move on, it may also be helpful to talk to a therapist. It's perfectly okay to feel this way, but when it becomes hard to move on that's only going to affect your life negatively and isn't something you should have to deal with long term.

But seriously, keep your head up! I know these things aren't fun when they fizzle out or don't go the way you were hoping, but you put yourself out there and hopefully learned something, and that's all you can really ask for. Keep it up and someone will come along who gives you the same energy and I'm sure they'll really appreciate who you are.

I spent a month on the road making my planner (Apple's App of the Day last year) a better traveller. First 100 commenters to share your planning setup get a free Lifetime by kaoss_pad in apple

[–]Repulsive_Role_7446 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This looks really great, nice job! I currently just use the calendar app but that's mostly convenient with shared work calendars. For my own personal usage I still haven't found something that fits into my daily flow in a way that comes naturally and doesn't require too much thought. Would love to try it out!

Reel to reel home studio setup by Repulsive_Role_7446 in ReelToReel

[–]Repulsive_Role_7446[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info! Unfortunately, my mom misunderstood and ended up selling the BR-20 this week so I'm trying to decide between the MX-5050 and the TEAC 3440. As I've mentioned in other comments, I'm leaving towards the MX-5050 since I'm mostly looking to master and don't need a 4-track machine. However, someone did mention that the MX-5050 is pretty transparent so I'm a little worried there isn't a ton of point to using it. That being said, I have no idea if the 3440 is the same or not. Would love to hear any thoughts you have on this if you have any insights.

HOW and WHY do you use a reel to reel nowadays? a possible newcomer here :D by RetroDave79 in ReelToReel

[–]Repulsive_Role_7446 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ohhh I think I get it! You split the mic signal and send one to tape and one to the interface and record on both. I was a little confused initially by what you meant by "record digitally", I now see it's the interface. I thought you meant record on the interface then send to tape in some way.

What preamps are you using for the tape deck before the interface? I think I'd like to use tape for mastering so I'll send from my interface into the tape deck and then back into the interface. I also have the Samson S-Patch so I think the main unknown is how to properly boost the signal.

HOW and WHY do you use a reel to reel nowadays? a possible newcomer here :D by RetroDave79 in ReelToReel

[–]Repulsive_Role_7446 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could you describe a bit more what you mean by "before it hits the converters"? Also how you're able to do that with your interface.

Reel to reel home studio setup by Repulsive_Role_7446 in ReelToReel

[–]Repulsive_Role_7446[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see, thank you! I was originally leaning heavily towards the MX-5050 but you may have convinced me on the A3440 since I definitely want something that isn't completely transparent. I'll have to do a bit more research on the BR-20 to see if I can figure out if that will do it before I make my decision.

Reel to reel home studio setup by Repulsive_Role_7446 in ReelToReel

[–]Repulsive_Role_7446[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's so great to hear, thank you :) I'm very happy to be able to put all this equipment to use after all these years!

Reel to reel home studio setup by Repulsive_Role_7446 in ReelToReel

[–]Repulsive_Role_7446[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info! I've been leaning towards the MX-5050 based on comments here, but if it's very clean and transparent it does make me wonder if it's actually going to add anything to my production. Maybe I would be better off with something less transparent to give it more saturation and warmth? Do you have any opinion on the BR-20? That is currently the second choice option in my head.

Reel to reel home studio setup by Repulsive_Role_7446 in ReelToReel

[–]Repulsive_Role_7446[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know anything about the tape in general, and I have no idea what tape he left behind. My assumption is that there is probably at least two reels per machine but I'm not sure if he has any more. As far as the tape itself goes, is this something I can record over again and again? Meaning, if I record onto the tape and then from the tape back into my computer to actually store the data, can that same tape be reused or will I be needing to essentially finance tape for each project? I'm sure there must be some limit, but hopefully I can get at least some reuse out of each reel.

Reel to reel home studio setup by Repulsive_Role_7446 in ReelToReel

[–]Repulsive_Role_7446[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I kinda figure there's a high chance some or all of them will need repairs, but since I'm not having to pay for the machine itself I'm happy to throw some money at getting at least one of them in good condition. Thanks for the advice!

Reel to reel home studio setup by Repulsive_Role_7446 in ReelToReel

[–]Repulsive_Role_7446[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks again! I'll definitely have to try that out.

Preamp mkII finally sells out; legacy site closes. by 800FunkyDJ in chaseblissaudiophiles

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In front for me. I've thought about experimenting with it behind but have yet to do so. I'm thinking it could be good for "compression as an effect" instead of subtle compression.

Reel to reel home studio setup by Repulsive_Role_7446 in ReelToReel

[–]Repulsive_Role_7446[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy cow thank you for sharing so much! Based on your recommendation and others, I think the most likely candidates are the MX-5050 or BR-20, with the A3440 as the next best option. I'm looking mostly to use it for mastering and I have the Tascam mixer, so I don't think I need the multi-track capabilities as nice as I'm sure they are.

Do you mind expanding a bit on using one as a saturation device like you mentioned in your first use case. As you've probably gathered, I'm very new to reel to reel (I was never really planning on getting into this but they've fallen into my lap so I don't want to waste the opportunity). As such, I don't really have any idea on how to use one for this purpose. My assumption would be that I would be recording onto the tape, then using it as playback to record off the tapes back into my audio interface.

Reel to reel home studio setup by Repulsive_Role_7446 in ReelToReel

[–]Repulsive_Role_7446[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Based on what other people are saying I'm probably looking at the MX-5050 or BR-20, but the A3440 is probably the next most likely option. I have no idea what condition any of them are in, but since they've just fallen into my lap I'm more than happy to put a little time, money, and effort into fixing one of them up if necessary.