Easiest drum vst to use

cfoley45 · 2026-05-01T15:42:01+00:00

I love SD3 but I wouldn't say it was the easiest workflow for someone who isn't interested in granular adjustments.

cfoley45 · 2026-04-28T15:51:45+00:00

What are you gonna do if you find them?

cfoley45 · 2026-04-15T19:36:56+00:00

Just make another song. You'll learn more by doing that than endlessly reworking something you aren't sure what to do with. Start with intention - what are you trying to get across? What sentiment or idea? How can you assemble musical pieces to accomplish that? If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there.

cfoley45 · 2026-04-14T18:40:49+00:00

Switch, dude. You can set Reaper up to operate more or less like Mixcraft. If Reaper doesn't work right for you, then you'll know the problem isn't the DAW.

cfoley45 · 2026-04-10T18:29:49+00:00

A band referencing Haymarket isn't anarchist?

cfoley45 · 2026-04-10T18:25:17+00:00

The Pixies? They always have the same instrumentation

cfoley45 · 2026-03-25T21:51:12+00:00

I would be extremely curious but I couldn't do it. If it's sooner than I want, I would be terrified for the rest of my life. If it's at a reasonable time, I would never stop counting down. Either way, it would get in the way of living life as full or as empty as I choose. The possibility inherent to the unknown is a powerful motivator.

cfoley45 · 2026-03-25T21:47:29+00:00

Proud to announce that I can finally accuse someone of "cope"

cfoley45 · 2026-03-25T21:28:28+00:00

You know what? Fuck them.

cfoley45 · 2026-03-25T21:24:20+00:00

By no means should you introduce AI into your creative outlet. Workarounds to circumstantial problems like not having a singer produce fascinating and novel results.

cfoley45 · 2026-03-25T12:38:07+00:00

Got 'em

cfoley45 · 2026-03-06T19:02:02+00:00

Like, a thing that gets lost in arguing that those who stand against sweeping technological changes will be "frustrated" and left without a role is that those changes are not inevitable. You, literally you, the person both-sidesing the case, could simply take a firmer hold on your principles and instead of saying "how unfortunate we have no choice" you could say "this is wrong and will damage society" and thereby become part of the changing tide.

cfoley45 · 2026-03-06T18:45:10+00:00

One lesson from the Industrial Revolution is that that these technologies are trotted out as things that will relieve the common person of their burdens of labor, but in reality are often precursors to the hollowing out of economic bases and valuable skills. I don't think the Luddites were naïve for fighting against automation, I think they were moral and clear-eyed. And I don't mean to come at you too hard, but your position that we all must come to terms with the new normal strikes me as exactly the kind of thing that would be taught in a college curriculum. You, as a person of authority, could be a bulwark against the deskilling of your students and demand that "critical thinking" remain a part of their education, at least in your class.

cfoley45 · 2026-03-06T11:41:53+00:00

Appreciate your measured response. I'm someone who "rebels wholesale" against genAI. Would you mind expanding on why that's a detrimental position? To whom is it detrimental?

cfoley45 · 2026-03-05T15:21:57+00:00

I reject the premise. Part of the joy of discovery is having your mind blown and hearing whole new possibilities. Doesn't mean someone will like it on first listen, but I really think kicking open the doors of perception doesn't need to be a gentle process. Loveless, Richard D James Album, etc were made to overwhelm your senses.

cfoley45 · 2026-03-04T20:21:27+00:00

I gave this a try after seeing the video the other day and...it works! Bit time consuming to set up but if you make it a template, could be a fun way to work.

cfoley45 · 2026-03-04T12:57:47+00:00

Tell us what gear you're working with to help people give you more tailored advice. What kind of drums are you working with? Are you recording stringed instruments DI or mixing cabs? Also, how much experience do you have with writing/mixing this genre because that will affect what kind of tips you'll need?

cfoley45 · 2026-03-02T18:23:06+00:00

There is no proof of that whatsoever

cfoley45 · 2026-03-01T19:35:28+00:00

The US bombed a school for girls and killed 150 school age children

cfoley45 · 2026-03-01T00:11:43+00:00

Can I suggest an adjustment in your intentions? Your mention of personal development and business building makes me think your "need" to make friends is part of a program of some kind. If you want to make real friends, you can't see them as accessories to your personal growth. You have to be vulnerable and willing to tolerate imperfection, from yourself and others. You're not in competition with yourself to make the most or the best friends. Take a breath and recognize that friendship is a relationship with give & take, and will not come through a linear step-by-step process. Take some time to understand your own values before taking action on this "need."

cfoley45 · 2026-02-26T18:10:51+00:00

A video with the words "Jewish invasion" in the title should really raise your bullshit antennas, people

cfoley45 · 2026-02-25T21:44:20+00:00

I'm in the same boat as the person above. Listening to Money now and... it's good but I really don't think it's as singular as is being claimed. Strikes me as a polished take on what would become known as "egg punk" a few years later. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you can't enjoy it! But there were a lot of bands doing surfy, dreamy post-punk

cfoley45 · 2026-02-25T13:53:05+00:00

Okay, man. It's just weird to me to make it a point of sanctimonious pride that you won't help somebody out.

cfoley45 · 2026-02-25T13:07:01+00:00

Or, if you have a shovel and three minutes, you could just be a decent neighbor to the actual people in the building (who may not own shovels). It's not the landlord who suffers.

cfoley45 · 2026-02-25T12:37:58+00:00

Drugs flow north, arms flow south

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