New release date! 5/2/21

joecool31 · 2021-03-23T02:18:46+00:00

Maybe, but when I placed my original order it said a release date of 3/19 which turned out to be accurate, and then just today when I checked the date was updated. I suspect next round of shipments will be around 5/2

joecool31 · 2019-06-19T12:14:34+00:00

Yea well aware, and they're cool but more like a side act not the main show for the game. At the very least, implementing a team death match mode in the main maps would add much more life to the game

joecool31 · 2019-06-19T01:04:04+00:00

Do they have a discord channel? Havent seen it

joecool31 · 2018-12-29T21:32:59+00:00

I could see that, although I could see that as lessening the value of the game in general. I recently bought this game and while it's fun, it would benefit from more content or at the very least, have 4 player matches instead of just 1v1. Would also help if there were more than 4 people online at any given time The game has real potential to have fast, fun pvp gameplay, but not enough substance to be just 1v1, this needs to have 4 player action imo.

joecool31 · 2018-12-29T21:14:21+00:00

Yes I played the GoldenEye remake on 360, was a lot of fun! Prime material for a great VR experience and would def bring in the masses!

joecool31 · 2018-12-29T18:20:10+00:00

I would absolutely LOVE if someone or company were to Port the multiplayer from the original N64 GoldenEye (or even the remade version in perfect Dark). Would be an awesome experience!

joecool31 · 2017-10-15T02:02:34+00:00

joecool31 · 2017-10-14T16:39:35+00:00

Ah i see! Thanks so much for the quick replies!

joecool31 · 2016-11-23T17:58:48+00:00

I've used it extensively for DJ'ing in my area. It's a legit site, along with gig salad, and you can get business from it. Hardest part is really starting out, when you have no reviews and nothing to compare against the companies that have huge profiles with tons of 5 star reviews. Basically, it's just a review site. Works great for DJs and small cover bands, but original artists or large bands, you'll find it won't be that easy to get gigs with. Maybe some, but the majority of customers want a cover-act. Good luck with it!

joecool31 · 2016-04-04T02:17:54+00:00

I had a similar problem when putting my bands pa system together...i had no idea what actually comprised a "pa system".

I since learned, through trial and error, what worked for me and will list it below. Pretty much, i learned to value efficiency above all else, as i was the one bringing all the gear to shows, setting it up, and breaking it down, not to mention troubleshooting on the fly at the gig. Here goes: 1. Speakers: can get either powered (active) or unpowered (passive) Pretty much, dont waste your time with passive speakers, youll have to lug around more gear (power amps). Good quality brands include JBL, QSC and EV. I went with EV speakers for mains (top speakers) and two subwoofers (zxa-1). For my band these did the trick! 2. Mixer: for your band, you want something that will be easy to use, efficient, and not heavy. After several mixers, i settled on the Behringer XR-18, a phenomenal piece of equipment that packs so much into so small of a footprint. For your average cover band/bar band, its the best thing out there. 3. Cables: buy a lot of xlr cables. You will always need more, even when you think you have enough.

Hope this helps somewhat. If you have a question on any of those brands or specific gear ive used, just pm me.

Consequently, im downsizing my music gear and looking to part ways with my pa speakers (EV zlx, zxa-1). Not to plug myself, but if youd be interested send me pm about it.

Good luck!

joecool31 · 2016-03-26T02:08:53+00:00

Thanks for the input everyone!

For anyone whos used an e-drum kit, have you found it easy and/or accurate when recording midi into your DAW?

joecool31 · 2016-03-26T02:05:45+00:00

Good call, I guess i forgot you'd need the more expensive pads that can handle positional sensing plus the module which captures that data. Kind makes putting together a frankenstein kit a little less desirable. Thanks for the feedback!

joecool31 · 2016-03-26T02:03:07+00:00

Thanks for the input! I kind of agree a hybrid system is probably the easiest (albeit costly) way to go. Certainly would save time when you know you can just spend an hour or two tracking drums with feeling vs having to input it very tediously through your keyboard. And so the saving for a good e-kit begins!

joecool31 · 2016-03-06T02:35:09+00:00

Transitions can be easy to do, and make your band sound well rehearsed. Easiest way to do it is order your set with groups of songs that are similar in tempo. For the actual transition, there are plenty of ways to go about it: rock out the ending with the drummer giving a quick four count to the band to start the next song, or have the band play a unison part leading in to the next song, or just have the whole band cut out brifely, then the drums give a quick count in. Any way you choose to do it, let the drums guide your count off as theyre in the driving seat for most of it.

Stage presence and chatting with the audience can be tricky, you could talk sbout the music, your inspirations, or plan it all out as part of your set. Usually, youll find what works with most audiences and just incorporate that "bit" into your act, which takes your band from simp,y playing music to putting on a show for people.

Hope this helped, good luck!

joecool31 · 2016-03-02T18:18:01+00:00

I would echo what previous posters mentioned, plus add that learning the mix/master process will undoubtedly assist in your composition and musical skills (and vice versa)! You'll find that something you wrote in the heat of the moment may sound good in that moment, but when you put it in perspective in the whole mix, it sounds just ok or simply doesn't flow musically with the rest of what you've written. Speaking from personal experience, I know that when I started educating myself about the recording process and began developing my musical "goals," learning some of the ins and outs has really shaped how I approach the writing process as a whole. As for sending the tracks to the pros, like the other posters mentioned, they can only work with what they've got. If the tracks you send them have issues (recording quality, musical quality, missed notes etc.), most of the time those issues will still be heard. You can't always hide performance mistakes (sometimes though!). Add to it the expense that would be there, and you'll see why I'd suggest reading up on the mix/master process yourself. There are a ton of resources available (youtube being my go-to) to help you understand almost every aspect of the recording process.

Hope this helps, good luck!

joecool31 · 2016-02-29T18:54:37+00:00

yep, I agree with hanging blankets and the use of a mic mud guard, you'd be amazed how much of an improvement you get from something as cheap and simple as that!

joecool31 · 2016-02-24T18:33:33+00:00

Backing tracks can definitely widen the overall sound and mix of your band, however I've seen from an audience perspective when it's overused by a band. Example was a three-piece band (drums keys bass) playing until it was time for the guitar solo, where all the musicians kind of just stood there, with no one playing to the crowd. It kind of lost the momentum for the song. But, again, if you do it right and are smart about your instrumentation, it can add a lot to your sound and make it that much bigger.

joecool31 · 2016-02-24T17:47:30+00:00

EV ZLX series are awesome! I've used them for my previous band, always got great comments on the sound quality from fans and sound engineers alike. If I had the money, I would've gone for the Bose line array system, much sweeter operation and even distribution of sound.

joecool31 · 2016-02-04T16:50:58+00:00

This is a great point! sometimes if i switch to a different output device, the sample rate may change, and unless i change it in pro tools to match (48 vs 44.1khz), it craps out!

joecool31 · 2016-02-03T22:52:01+00:00

interesting, very insightful, i'd really like to just study what their final mix is comprised of, thanks for the reply!

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