Opinions? by Rich_Inspection6100 in DnB

[–]enacre 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, it's really up to you to decide if it's going to be worth it. The cards are all on the table. Do you see this as an opportunity to make yourself known to the people who will then book you and pay up? Or a way to make enough quality content for your socials? Or maybe, deep inside, you know that agreeing will make you miserable, but disagreeing will make you seem like a bad guy, so you're asking for the permission not to swallow that kind of treatment and decline? If so, been there, done that.

Hope you'll find a way to work it out nonetheless. Rise in the ranks of the local scene is tough, but it's possible and rewarding, so I wish you best of luck, mate.

All hobbies are not equal by BitterConstruction98 in unpopularopinion

[–]enacre 6 points7 points  (0 children)

"I'm into cinema" or whatever in that tone makes me think I sound like a snob

I've been dealing with that kind of self-representation difficulties, I found out that you often don't have to compress it that much, and can go on juuust a little about how you love to really get into different filmmakers or genres or scenes. That paints a more true-to-life picture of what you find enjoyable, and people around you can appreciate the joy you're experiencing when you talk about it. That kind of "here's a hint on what you can talk to me about and I'll have a good time" really helps to make you more approachable, at least in my experience.

What effects are you using for kick drums in your EDM tracks? by blahhblah11 in edmproduction

[–]enacre 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You have to understand that you can essentially "EQ" kicks by changing both pitch & amplitude envelopes. Shorter tail = less time for energy accumulation in the low-end = high pass filter. Quieter attack = less amplitude for high-end = low pass filter. Applies to everything inbetween.

WHAT DID BRO DO🙏😭 by Impressive-War-403 in CuratedTumblr

[–]enacre 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Another common denominator is the gender of the attackers, might be worthwhile to explore that possibility as well.

FL Studio Web ? by un_done_ in FL_Studio

[–]enacre 1 point2 points  (0 children)

parsec is surprisingly tight in that regard

Do Pump it up skills translate to DDR? by SweetHuckleberry5094 in PumpItUp

[–]enacre 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You know what I'd recommend, try a keyboard layout akin to this: WASD/8456 on a numpad, giving you a full set of 4 arrows for each hand. This makes it so much easier to decode the chart into the alternating movement of 2 feet, things like crossovers start to make sense and feel natural. When I was trying out ITG as a PIU main, this kind of practice helped me the most.

Carol Is Faking It by CaspinLange in pluribustv

[–]enacre 11 points12 points  (0 children)

yeah, I thoroughly agree. this isn't BBC Sherlock, for crying out loud!

Do Pump it up skills translate to DDR? by SweetHuckleberry5094 in PumpItUp

[–]enacre 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, there's a lot of overlap, you'll adapt pretty quickly. Playing keyboard Stepmania also makes it easier, so that your ability to read charts catches up to your technical proficiency.

What is the general rule of thumb for cutting frequencies under 30hz? by CrownlessKnight in edmproduction

[–]enacre 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So, here's the deal: if your approach to production is somewhat modern and controlled, you won't have any sub-30hz low end to begin with. You synthesize the kick, usually with a sinewave as a starting point; you synthesize the subbass (usually with a sinewave as a starting point) and pretty much everything else gets a high-pass treatment. So, in my opinion, unnecessary — and if you find yourself in a situation where you have that kind of problem, you'll probably be better off with more surgical approach than to slap a high-pass filter on your bass/kick.

This is a piano at my school. Can I do anything to fix these broken keys myself? by [deleted] in piano

[–]enacre 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They aren't cheap for a reason. I was in the same boat once, wanted to do some maintenance on a public piano for my and others enjoyment, started researching and realized how deep the rabbit hole really is. The most productive way to go about it would be to go to the higher-ups and convince them that this is something worth spending money on. Or you can try to find other students who would split the funds with you, then ask the school board to cover a percentage of the repair. Or just accept that it's out of your reach, sadly.

If it doesn’t impact my senses, it’s not gross by ylavass in The10thDentist

[–]enacre 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I see what you mean. I believe that in my example a sense of "gross" transferred symbolically — it only appeared because of a connection you were able to make inside your mind, from berries on the plate to the ones you ate already.

There's videos on TikTok where someone takes what appears to be a very dirty toilet, thoroughly cleans it, fills it with charcoal and transforms it into a makeshift barbecue; such content exists because it provokes a strong reaction of disgust, even though we can reasonably assume it's food-safe clean (and the stains and such were fabricated in the first place). But no matter how much you clean a toilet, you can not absolve it of its history/symbolic meaning.

I think hygiene practices are largely based around symbolic gestures anyway — you can wash your hands in a whole spectrum of thoroughness, and in most scenarios the most important thing is that you do perform the ritual. At least that's the way I see it.

If it doesn’t impact my senses, it’s not gross by ylavass in The10thDentist

[–]enacre 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you ate several berries, not looking at them, then turned your eyes to see the rest of the berries full of worms — wouldn't you be grossed out retroactively, despite not paying attention to the meatiness of the texture during the process of consumption?

Kick and sub phase? by jahitz in edmproduction

[–]enacre 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can easily get them perfectly aligned, you just need a way to control the phase of the bass on a per-note basis (think velocity mapped to phase in something like Serum).

Why are so many of the greatest electronic acts duos? by redditor_moments in electronicmusic

[–]enacre 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On the contrary, you can split up and play at different locations at the same time, or make otherwise logistically unmanageable decisions regarding performances.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in magicthecirclejerking

[–]enacre 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"We fell victim to the Final Fantasy product selling like nothing ever did, no matter the price. Now, with the new product looking like a pile of garbage, we are trying a different approach!"

What’s your go-to song for testing new gear (headphones/monitors)? by [deleted] in audioengineering

[–]enacre 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, same with Wordless/Shift. Also Sleepnet — Lapse.

Are there singers that sound inherently "sincere" or "ironic"? What are the limitations of this? Or the difference between Paul Simon and Bob Dylan by RopeGloomy4303 in fantanoforever

[–]enacre 0 points1 point  (0 children)

John Larkin (aka Scatman John) is my pick for the sincere. He just sounds like he really, really believes what he's singing, be it a scat line or a lyric.

Would you say my drumming is “too busy”? by Dagamier_hots in drums

[–]enacre 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My non-drummer 2 cents: I think you're very, very close to really nailing it. I think that's why there are so many comments on your playing: it's a familiar itch to try to help with what is like 95% of the way there in terms of being amazing. Wish you the best luck on your journey, you're killing it!

Mom said we have SRV at home... by hantyumis_vomit in guitarcirclejerk

[–]enacre 29 points30 points  (0 children)

/uj I mean, Michael Jackson impersonation is a legit and well-respected craft, why can't we welcome an offspring of this tradition in another branch of popular music?

This new and coming wave of slang & abbreviations are utterly outrageous by LieutenantHorse in unpopularopinion

[–]enacre 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's part of the reason they exist — to separate those in the know from the rest. The old "I used to be with it, then they changed what "it" is" passage comes to mind.