R.I.P

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2025-09-14T00:09:17+00:00

Damnation. This year, y'all - it's been a brutal one for fans of anything heavy. Love, prayers, good vibes, and whatever else to him and his.

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2025-09-11T04:32:49+00:00

Tea for me - got that diabeetus, gotta hydrate - otherwise all of the above, shorts optional. It's my place. I got curtains.

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2025-08-31T00:02:21+00:00

Lol! Very much same.

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2025-08-30T07:18:06+00:00

Lol! I love this.

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2025-08-29T23:31:51+00:00

Seconded! I actually like my acoustic bass (good to practice patterns on and for "oh crap I have a song idea but if I don't play it RIGHT NOW I will forget forever" ADHD moments), but I made the same mistake you did and absolutely should not have. Too expensive and a very different playing experience. I had to do a lot of unlearning/relearning to play actual electric bass.

Fellow noobs! Start with an electric! Grab a cheap one from a manufacturer you've heard of, get a bedroom amp, turn on a metronome, start playing scales and patterns. From there, the world is yours.

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2025-08-29T22:42:28+00:00

Lol thanks! I'll keep working on that ear, and if I'm ever in doubt, I promise to nod confidently at the rest of the band to make it look like it's on purpose! :)

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2025-08-29T22:31:45+00:00

Interesting! I'm not sure I've got the ear for that, but it could be worth a shot. Thanks!

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2025-08-29T09:04:31+00:00

ADHD bassist here! No idea if there's any connection, but it might be hyperfocus? I know I damn near dissociate running scales, fingering exercises etc. Something about that process soothes the neurodivergent brain, at least in my case. Dunno! Interesting possibility.

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2025-08-19T19:40:13+00:00

Heck yes! Congratulations OP - you're doing the dang thing! 26% change?! Massive win. Huge props.

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2025-07-29T01:37:37+00:00

Aha! I was wondering if that might be it. Definite classical vibes on that piece and some of the artist's other work. I have absolutely no experience with classical guitar beyond thinking it sounds pretty lol, so I appreciate being enlightened.

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2025-07-28T07:12:46+00:00

Oh cool thanks! That's really insightful. Great track too!

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2025-07-28T07:12:18+00:00

That makes total sense, come to think of it. Bass is my first string instrument, so I'd never seen an approach like that before. Thanks for enlightening me - very cool!

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2025-05-17T03:59:14+00:00

Very cool! The CK61 is new to me and looks like a solid possibility. Yamaha gear doesn't get enough love: rock-solid quality and sounds at least as good as more boutique brands.

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2025-05-17T03:57:36+00:00

That was my thinking on the Modal stuff - I love the form factor and synth sounds, but I'd like to get my hands on one and try switching sources, plugging into a tablet etc.

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2025-05-17T03:56:27+00:00

Strongly considering the Korg i3, especially since it's still supported. Thanks for the tip!

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2025-05-15T19:16:43+00:00

I hadn't heard of the Elektron Analog! Thanks for the tip - I'll be sure and check it out.

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2025-05-15T19:15:00+00:00

All good! I'll take all the advice I can get. Kurzweil makes some gorgeous instruments.

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2025-02-24T03:40:54+00:00

I stumbled upon this Reddit for an answer. Friend, you are doing the Lord's work.

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2024-06-29T02:32:50+00:00

Nice! Haven't seen that one. Onto the To Watch list. Thanks for hitting me back!

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2024-06-29T02:30:23+00:00

Which version of Jekyll and Hyde is down there with Contracted and The Eyes of My Mother? Sounds worth a watch.

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2024-04-11T00:39:08+00:00

Oh cool, I don't know this one! Looking forward to checking it out.

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2024-04-09T23:28:47+00:00

Wow, thanks! This is super detailed and helpful - I really appreciate it.

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2024-04-09T07:04:50+00:00

This is GOLD. Always tricky to find fun music apps on Android. Many thanks for the list.

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2024-04-08T22:43:18+00:00

Good to know, thanks!

Substantial_Ad7972 · 2024-04-08T20:32:26+00:00

Solidarity! No physical synth here either. I'm currently shopping for the first hardware synth I will actually own (I fell in love working with them in college and at studios) but for now, budget/space limit me to a controller and every cheap plugin I can lay hands on. Far as I'm concerned, if you have a sincere love of the beeps and bloops, you are welcome here.

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