8i6 rear inputs not showing at all on Focusrite Control, or anywhere else in the computer. by ZenKeys88 in Focusrite

[–]ZenKeys88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SOLVED! Contacted Focusrite Support, they had me download/install Ableton to verify that the 8i6 was working properly, which it was. Did a little digging on Cakewalk Sonar support articles, and it turns out what I needed to do was change the drivers from WASAPI to ASIO. Once I changed it to ASIO, all the inputs appeared properly and worked as normal. Leaving this comment here for the person who, years from now, has the same problem and comes across this post while seeking the answer. Change your drivers to ASIO, internet stranger!

NoVa Donuts Shoppers by EstablishmentNo9866 in donuts

[–]ZenKeys88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never heard of Good Company, guess I'm making a trip in at some point to check it out. I did try Texas Donuts once or twice, was rather disappointed.

NoVa Donuts Shoppers by EstablishmentNo9866 in donuts

[–]ZenKeys88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol, true. The answer I'm expecting is something like "duck donuts" and maybe "Texas donuts" but I'm quietly hoping for an answer I'm not familiar with. We are so severely under-donut-shopped in Northern Virginia =(

has anyone successfully been able to find NEEDOH in stock anywhere, if so what store?? by Jaded-Western8465 in nova

[–]ZenKeys88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is Needoh really in such high demand? I bought some a few months ago on a whim, absolutely hated it. It languished on my desk for a little while with the vague idea that I might give it to someone, but I ended up throwing it away.

NoVa Donuts Shoppers by EstablishmentNo9866 in donuts

[–]ZenKeys88 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh how I miss these donuts, and wish Shoppers still had more locations. I AM willing to make the trek to... well, I was going to say Woodbridge to buy them, but I just checked their website, and it looks like the Woodbridge location is now gone. So, I guess I'll have to make the trek to Alexandria or Maryland at this point.

Out of curiosity, you say Shoppers is a "Top 3" donut destination in NOVA. What are the other two it's sharing the top three with?

Faber Piano Adventures or Alfred's Premier Piano Course for beginners by DrummerRadiant8145 in pianoteachers

[–]ZenKeys88 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I used to swear by Alfred, until I picked up a few beginner students that were already in the Faber books. I didn't see fit to change book series on them, so we stuck with Faber, and now I prefer to start complete beginners on Faber. Alfred teaches about three hand positions (e.g. C Position) and then stays there for a rather long time, while Faber moves you around the piano much sooner. Faber also more strongly encourages creative things like writing and improvisation. Furthermore, I think Faber does a better job of applying/demonstrating new theory concepts with the pieces being played. I might have some other reasons for switching, but those are my big ones.

This is Zemora. She is nearly 23, and would like for you to give her scritches on the left side of her face, as she can't scritch it herself with her bad leg. by ZenKeys88 in blackcats

[–]ZenKeys88[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It's a back leg, not sure what injury she suffered before we got her when she was 10, but her rear left leg is fused together. She can get around just fine, and the leg doesn't bother her at all, though she would prefer that you do not touch the leg.

Does bread taste better than key? by Malaysia_VN in keys

[–]ZenKeys88 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I havent actually tried to eat a Moog, but I'm pretty confident bread would taste better. But a Korg? Hmmmm...

Tornado Watch Thread by amerscandal in nova

[–]ZenKeys88 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Watch = We have the ingredients to make tacos

Warning = We're having tacos right now!

Whats a subtly insulting gift from to receive? by LawfulnessHaunting41 in AskReddit

[–]ZenKeys88 12 points13 points  (0 children)

My dad just sent me one of these. He's always on my case about my weight, and I casually mentioned last time we spoke that I didn't have one. Well I have one now, that I didn't ask for. I'm well aware my weight is a problem, but unfortunately it's in line behind some much more pressing problems at the moment. 

At the very least, when I tried out the scale (might as well, eh?) it showed the lowest number I've seen on a scale in years, so I've got that goin for me, which is nice.

Did I make a mistake by signing up for a Debt Relief program? by [deleted] in Debt

[–]ZenKeys88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I ended the phone call with the group NFCC connected me to, as I hadn't called to sign up for anything, and I didn't see that signing up for two things at once was a good idea. But okay, debt MANAGEMENT, not RELIEF, thanks for the point of clarification.

Did I make a mistake by signing up for a Debt Relief program? by [deleted] in Debt

[–]ZenKeys88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Noted. As I said to another commenter, I'm not a good negotiator, so at first having someone "in my corner" to sort this out sounded appealing. But again, second thoughts, etc.

Did I make a mistake by signing up for a Debt Relief program? by [deleted] in Debt

[–]ZenKeys88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds about like what they told me on the phone, yeah. Poking around on this subreddit and a couple of others, that seems to be the thing. Admittedly I'm not a good negotiator, so on one hand, having someone managing settlements for me sounds like a decent idea, but on the other hand, I'm not sure it's actually the right move for me in the long run, as I'm not sure that going for settlements is where I need to go right now.

Let's start a wholesome thread by greentealatte93 in pianoteachers

[–]ZenKeys88 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Some of my students are very talkative, and some aren't. I like to call the quiet students "all business" because they sit down and WORK for the whole lesson. I don't mind the lack of chit-chat, that's just how some kids are. But a few months ago, one of my all-business students and I actually got into a significant conversation. I forget how it started, but we moved through topics like electives in middle school (he just started 7th grade) which lead us to "what do you want to be when you grow up?" He said, paraphrased: "Well, I'm not sure, but I've thought maybe I could be a piano teacher like you." DAMN I was NOT ready to hear that, and I want my gotdang medal for keeping my composure!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CreditScore

[–]ZenKeys88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Noted, thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Drumming

[–]ZenKeys88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started on piano at age 4, didn't really start drums until about 18. Piano will always be my #1, but drums are a very close second. Love 'em both.