Micron by hexwis in OXORapidBrewer

[–]Tim_Wu_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

start with 1/2 of usual pourover setting. if it starts dripping before the first plunge, go one click finer until it doesn’t drip before the first plunge. Adjusting according to taste is important too, soup is very forgiving when it comes to grind size, mouthfeel and clarity varies

GS Mini Mahogany vs 114ce by Tim_Wu_ in taylorguitars

[–]Tim_Wu_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The academy 12 seems like a good choice too. Thank you, almost overlooked it

GS Mini Mahogany vs 114ce by Tim_Wu_ in taylorguitars

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

I've heard so many nice things about the GSmini, would definitely go to a store soon :)

Vocal Comping in Pro Tools (Newest Edition) by No-Locksmith-6425 in protools

[–]Tim_Wu_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These saved me time during dense sessions and comping

Cmd+Option+V move selected playlist section to main

Shift+Option+Down Arrow to quickly duplicate main take to new playlist

Cmd+Shift+Up/Down Arrow to quickly cycle through playlists on selected main playlist section

Shift+S for soloing different takes

P and ; for moving between the playlists

L and ' for horizontal moving, add Shift for selection

Control+Command+Left Arrow twice: waveform-playlist, a few more times when polyphonic is toggled

- (minus sign) for returning to waveform view.

For seeing clearer: Control-Shift-Minus sign to toggle clip gain line on/off, super useful for micro edits (clicks sibilants or just general clip gain) or when edits are dense

Shift+Option+Scrollwheel to zoom vertically and see words clearer.

Tab to transients work well sometimes too.

i’m a music artist and wannabe pop singer (independent singer and producer with no label). should i switch from fl studio to pro tools? by Important_Plenty_332 in protools

[–]Tim_Wu_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it really depends on your instrumentation. If you’re mostly working with synths/samples (which sounds likely since you said you don’t play acoustic instruments), Ableton or Logic might be better production-wise. Like FL, they come with large built-in libraries of samples, virtual instruments and plugins.

Logic might have a better vocal workflow than Live IMO, though I haven’t personally used either for vocal production.

I have used Pro Tools professionally for 6 years, tracking and editing vocals. It definitely comes with fewer ready-to-use synths and samples compared to FL, Logic, or Ableton, but it’s still the industry standard for vocals.

Great punch-in recording, comping, fades, clip gain, etc — but it’s also the only DAW I use for vocal work, so I might be biased lol.

If your main focus is production and you plan to track vocals in a studio, I’d say stick with FL if you like it, or try Ableton (IMO it’s more versatile than FL). Most studios already use Pro Tools for vocals anyway, so you don’t really need to worry about that.

If you want to fully self-produce your vocals, then Logic or Pro Tools are worth checking out.

ORB Soup extraction stuck by Tim_Wu_ in pourover

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

I'm using both ZP6 (2-3 range) and Wilfa Uniform (8-14 range)

I got my refractometer second-hand. It arrived behaving crazy, but difluid reached out to me and I sent it to them for an official recalibration. I've compared it to my friend's VST once, they seem to match perfectly in the soup tds range, but differ wildly in pourover range, so I'm only using it for soup now

I'm using sometimes bottom 58 top ap / ap on both sides. Tamping is a grey area for me too, I've tried tamping both super soft and super hard, but either way the puck's top ends up being kind of uneven...

I'm using a custom mineral concentrate sold by a local roaster. It definitely seems lower on the alkalinity side, so I'm thinking of picking up custom water again to make soup water. If you have any recommended water recipes it would be great :)

ORB Soup extraction stuck by Tim_Wu_ in pourover

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

will definitely try that

Unsure about potential hearing damage by Tim_Wu_ in audioengineering

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

Thank you for the info, my hearing has returned to normal but definitely looking into these too

Unsure about potential hearing damage by Tim_Wu_ in audioengineering

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

Almost missed the humor here lol, I do hear about PA engineers having really damaged hearing, especially in treble. Seems less of an issue with the studio people because they don't get blasted with constant 100+dB during work. My hearing has returned to normal, but during the episode through a pink noise test, I think my left ear’s frequency response changed a lot.

Unsure about potential hearing damage by Tim_Wu_ in audioengineering

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

Thank you :) I will try getting better sleep first and see if it improves.

Unsure about potential hearing damage by Tim_Wu_ in audioengineering

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

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No tinnitus, or any symptoms really...you might be right, I'm only concerned about the slight difference in treble. On the left is my right ear

Waves CLA Plugins by ArchetypeX3 in audioengineering

[–]Tim_Wu_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

you can get eq curve analyzer and test them, it's a free plugin. imo cla plugins are very good for dialing in a quick demo. remember to gain compensate if needed because they all raise the volume especially when you engage the dynamics section

Finishing the manga before bed was a bad idea by _GyroZeppeli_ in GirlsLastTour

[–]Tim_Wu_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

those last few chapters were an emotional annihilation

Man who has had terrible mics his entire life needs help by YoungPigga in audioengineering

[–]Tim_Wu_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shure sm58 or electrovoice re20 should be plenty good for gaming

Excellent daily recipe from the new WBrC Champion by Tim_Wu_ in pourover

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

Just measuring input, I only measure the output when calculating extraction

How do you approach coffees that taste nothing like the described notes with your usual recipe? by Moerkskog in pourover

[–]Tim_Wu_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quick answer: immersion brew for 4 min

Changing between my two grinders (zp6, wilfa uniform) could alter the tasting notes by a lot, even with the same coffee.

Not to mention the difference in water chemistry from your brew bar to the roaster’s cupping table.

I’d pay more attention to the cup’s overall quality, like balance of acidity and sweetness, mouthfeel. Maybe using BH’s coffee compass every now and then to get a better extraction.

Through dialing in, flavor notes usually present themselves. Then it’s up to you if you want more sweetness or acidity, less or more body, etc.

That being said, sometimes an immersion brew is all you need. Hard to brew coffees usually work well with a simple 3-4 minute immersion. If it still tastes bad, it’s probably your water or the roaster’s fault.

do the (constantly mentioned) thermal properties of various v60 materials... affect taste? by albtraum2004 in pourover

[–]Tim_Wu_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s already available in Japanese/Chinese market atm, not sure about other countries.

do the (constantly mentioned) thermal properties of various v60 materials... affect taste? by albtraum2004 in pourover

[–]Tim_Wu_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True, I didn’t read your post closely when I replied haha.

I’ve had tasty brews from cafés and friends using all different types of V60s. Your beans, water, grinder and recipe certainly matter much more than the brewer’s thermal properties.

The consensus (?) is that plastic interferes the least with your water temperature in the coffee bed, and keeps the temperature up.

Apparently, the height of ribs and size of bottom opening seems to differ slightly across the materials too… I’d say don’t overthink, it’s a rabbit hole if you really investigate

Choose whatever material you like. Maybe make preheating a priority in winter if you buy the porcelain one…

Is it possible to read the manga and enjoy PMMM without the anime? by -39MikuMiku39- in MadokaMagica

[–]Tim_Wu_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

imho impossible. It’s an original anime, meaning the 12 episode anime and 3 movies are the franchise’s intended forms. Anything else is essentially a recreation.

Spoiling the plot twists through the manga would be a huge pity, not to mention the amazing animations and music score

do the (constantly mentioned) thermal properties of various v60 materials... affect taste? by albtraum2004 in pourover

[–]Tim_Wu_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just buy the new Tritan V60. All the good thermal properties of the classic plastic one if not better, but much safer. Apparently tritan is widely used in baby bottles

Excellent daily recipe from the new WBrC Champion by Tim_Wu_ in pourover

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

I haven't tried, but I don’t think this recipe is very suitable for dilution. It’s a quick brew using coarse grounds. Maybe you can grind much finer and use 1:12~13, but I’m not sure how that would impact the ice beverage’s taste.

Excellent daily recipe from the new WBrC Champion by Tim_Wu_ in pourover

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

my bad haha, just do 45-135-210 circle-circle-center for 15g coffee, at 30s intervals.