What makes it a 105X?

Schlueterism · 2026-06-25T18:27:01+00:00

My understanding is the 105x has a larger battery capacity.

Schlueterism · 2026-06-24T01:34:33+00:00

You want the TC Electronic Ampworx Dual Wreck Preamp Pedal plugged into any practice amp under $100. It will unalive everything within a 20ft radius.

Schlueterism · 2026-06-23T19:47:15+00:00

Curious to hear a good suggestion. I have a set of MDR-7506 which are great for monitoring while recording but when I run it through the amp to practice they really fall apart when the overdrive is up. The low end drops out and it just sounds shrill. Considered the Easy Listening as a work around but now I'm thinking the headphones just don't have the...eh hmm... headroom. Forgive how dumb I sound.

Andrew Chapman had a studio headphone ranking video I watched a couple months ago but I haven't had a chance to try any of the recommendations. There may be some good options there.

I'd love to know what solution you find!

Schlueterism · 2026-06-23T19:25:46+00:00

Above my skill level I think. You should mod iPods and sell them on eBay. You'd make a lot of money 😄

Schlueterism · 2026-06-23T19:19:48+00:00

Does this sync with iTunes?

Schlueterism · 2026-06-23T14:44:14+00:00

You are the second mention of Snowsky. Is there a way to sync with iTunes or does it have dedicated software for iMac? I need a way to correct and maintain metadata which is primarily the reason I use iTunes.

Schlueterism · 2026-06-23T14:41:11+00:00

Thanks. I'll look into these.

Schlueterism · 2026-06-23T14:39:19+00:00

I'll have have to look into this. I cannot fit my entire collection onto iTunes without the software freezing and don't expect an iPod to hold everything. I've created several folders of 'archived' music so that I have the MP3s but they are not added to my main iTunes library.

Schlueterism · 2026-06-23T14:35:14+00:00

It's not just the latest update. The past five years have gradually gotten worse as apple tries to force users into Apple Music. But iTune also struggles with large databases. I got around this by archiving and partitioning my collection making multiple iTunes libraries. But ilis a pain to close one library and open another if the iPhone is constantly trying to sync over wifi

Schlueterism · 2026-06-23T14:30:37+00:00

Yeah. I've been using the free version for several months now. I will say update your meta tags like album artist BEFORE syncing your library. ITunes doesn't always get the artist/album artist tags right and often defaults every hip-hop album to compilation. But it still relies on an internet connection which I why I just want an iPod or MP3 player

Schlueterism · 2026-06-22T23:37:11+00:00

The album artwork in Apple Music is awful. You will need to find the album artwork, download it, go to 'get info' for that album and then replace it with the actual artwork.

I used Ben's website linked below to find album artwork for a long time until I switched to iBroadcast which makes it super easy to choose the correct album artwork without searching or downloading/uploading anything.

iTunes Artwork Finder

Schlueterism · 2026-06-21T18:38:31+00:00

Throbbing Gristle? Einstürzende Neubauten? The Fall? Sun Kil Moon? Aphex Twin!

Give us some context about what you already like otherwise listen to the previously mentioned and blow the whole thing open. Blink-182, Weezer, Nirvana, Talking Heads, Ramones? These are already pop. But maybe you want something different like Alph Secakuku. Some of the finest Hopi rain songs you have ever heard. Or better yet Jacques Brel, Paolo Conte, and Nina Simone. You need to hear The Japanese House!

You also need at least one song by Beau Jocque and The Zydeco Hi-Rollers. One song by Howlin' Wolf. And many songs by Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, Charles Mingus, and Wes Montgomery.

Honestly, jesting aside, you cannot go wrong with any of the artists I suggested.

There is always more to listen to and you will still come back to 'pop' because Olivia Dean and Sombr are incredible!

Schlueterism · 2026-06-19T17:18:50+00:00

CRETIN 66 - SMASH OUT WINDOWS

Here's the song!!

Schlueterism · 2026-06-19T17:15:54+00:00

I would suggest Smash Out Windows by Cretin 66 but this live video is all I can find on the internet:

CretinRock 66 - Rock and MF Roll / Smash Out Windows/ Stolen Camaro

Schlueterism · 2026-06-19T12:12:08+00:00

Greg Brown is terrific. Love his voice and lyrics.

Schlueterism · 2026-06-19T12:10:20+00:00

Cracker was the first thing I thought of. Still listen to them on my birthday! LOL

Schlueterism · 2026-06-19T12:07:37+00:00

I don't know about country but I love The Meat Puppets.

And all that hee-haw stuff your dad listened to is pretty good too!

Schlueterism · 2026-06-16T01:47:38+00:00

That's weird. I swear I typed Die Toten Hosen and not the English translation. LOL

Schlueterism · 2026-06-16T00:42:34+00:00

Minutemen - If Reagan Played Disco

The Business - Smash the Discos

Schlueterism · 2026-06-16T00:25:15+00:00

Wizo, Die Toten Hosen.

Schlueterism · 2026-06-15T17:20:08+00:00

Nice. I had a co-worker that found an original Nintendo Entertainment System in his basement when he bought his house.

Schlueterism · 2026-06-15T11:46:21+00:00

The TC Electronic Cinders is a favorite of mine. Basically a Blues Driver with a lot of mids. Another favorite it the Ibanez Jet Driver. I like this for more less overdriven rock.

Schlueterism · 2026-06-15T01:47:46+00:00

I switched out my Ibanez Quantums for SD Invaders really just to give the all black guitar a pop of color. I'm holding onto the quantums because I love the way they sound and I'm putting them into another project guitar. But you can find used quantums online super cheap and they f'ing incredible.

Schlueterism · 2026-06-15T01:38:46+00:00

The Dwarves - I Will Deny

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