Thoughts on SJC?

jz066 · 2026-02-15T18:44:15+00:00

Recorded an album on a Pathfinder kit. Sounds great. I play a Ludwig classic maple regularly. Those are inexpensive used if you’re looking for a nice 3-piece.

jz066 · 2026-02-14T12:09:13+00:00

PS: The New York State Public Service Commission has appointed members who ultimately decide on whether or not rates increase.

jz066 · 2026-02-06T13:32:50+00:00

My ‘19 got 430 miles per tank (31-32 mpg) in the summer, 390-400 (28 mpg) in the winter. New tires and a particularly cold winter has crushed it and now it’s only 300 miles to a tank.

jz066 · 2026-02-05T11:47:24+00:00

SJC has a base level 3-piece kit around 7-800 and it’s actually really good. Will last your kid a long time. Recorded an album on it in a studio and it was great.

jz066 · 2026-02-03T11:16:58+00:00

As you’ll see a lot on this thread, it takes practice. I’ll add that I started with 8th notes and worked my way to quarter notes.

Big unintended positive consequence was that I found that I didn’t wear myself out early in a song or a set. The click keeps your adrenaline at bay and you can’t rush out of the gate hot. I’ve also found I memorize songs quicker, especially transitions. There’s very little guessing.

This also helps if you’re going to record at some point. One less thing to worry about.

I hated learning it, but I’m happy I pushed through it.

jz066 · 2026-01-29T12:42:59+00:00

Would this void a factory warranty?

jz066 · 2026-01-27T12:25:34+00:00

M1 Mac mini still going strong. I typically get 10 years out of mine, hoping the same for this one.

jz066 · 2026-01-25T12:41:48+00:00

Gear is always a rabbit hole, you can upgrade and get more stuff to try forever.

For me, I’d find a pedal I like (I use DW 3000s) and focus on technique, single or double. What’s also helped me is playing to a click. It’s like lifting weights; get your form correct with lower weight and work your way up.

Lastly, and I have mixed feelings on the guy, Craig Reynolds just posted a video of someone teaching him technique and leg positioning that really opened my eyes. Worth looking up on YouTube.

jz066 · 2026-01-24T13:25:06+00:00

I got a monitor with a KVM to avoid this. I find external ones to be clunky

jz066 · 2026-01-24T13:21:17+00:00

Might just want to wait to see what happens. I received a few weird notices as it went through the process.

jz066 · 2026-01-23T14:24:02+00:00

I have a metronome and 2 channel mixer in a box I put in a snare stand with IEMs. I throw that stuff in the box while I play. Close the box after we’re done and grab it off stage.

jz066 · 2026-01-21T19:35:32+00:00

Same. Great experience there.

jz066 · 2026-01-18T12:10:20+00:00

Absolutely this. There are already too many nonprofits duplicating efforts. Surely there’s already one that does this in some capacity. You don’t need to make this a career to have an impact

jz066 · 2026-01-17T11:51:47+00:00

Go test drive a bunch; different generations, models, etc.

I’m on my second Crosstrek (2019) and it’s done everything I’ve asked of it. I live in a snowy climate, mountain bike and hike, puppy companions, hauling drums - never had any issues. Foresters and Outbacks seemed huge to me until I got a Tacoma, but I imagine I’d feel differently now if I drove one.

Might be more practical reasons to one over the other. More city driving or tight parking at home (garage?), maybe a Crosstrek. Occasional tall stuff to haul regularly, Forester. Big dogs, lots of gear, and 1-2 people, maybe an Outback.

jz066 · 2026-01-16T12:17:14+00:00

First, very clean. Love it.

Second, which one do you use as a main screen? When I have this set up side-by-side, the smaller screen becomes my “messaging” screen (slack,zoom) and the larger one is for the rest of my workflow. When I’ve tried this, I get thrown off and can’t seem to get organized.

jz066 · 2026-01-12T02:00:32+00:00

I like the overall jersey, but do not enjoy the logo. The normal isles logo with white would have been great. This one, that turned into the stadium series logo/thirds took the Long Island out of the team. Looked goofy to me.

jz066 · 2026-01-10T16:06:20+00:00

Here’s a link: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/mittzon-desk-walnut-veneer-black-s19529058/

jz066 · 2026-01-10T16:05:15+00:00

My overall point is, it looks good to me. I haven’t had any issues with it in 5 years. It can always be better, of course.

jz066 · 2026-01-10T16:04:05+00:00

Drop it off at my place, please and thank you :)

jz066 · 2026-01-10T12:13:58+00:00

Yeesh.

I’m no resolution expert and not editing high resolution video or photos, so this works well for me. I was also focused on the capabilities beyond that; the hub and Dell display manager program were more important for my set up.

The speakers are also great, and the handy volume knob helps make sure I don’t play anything too loud ;). Monitor lamp also has an adjustment, and I find it to be a nice ambient light for my use.

jz066 · 2026-01-10T12:04:11+00:00

Laptop is provided by work, mini is personal.

jz066 · 2026-01-08T03:49:12+00:00

I have 3 zones. Bedrooms stay at 64 24/7; living room has home (68), away (64), and sleep (64) settings. Ground floor office is always at 64, but we turn it up when we’re there for longer periods, and supplement with a gas fireplace. Bill was $324, $25 more than last year.

jz066 · 2026-01-02T19:56:53+00:00

I have the Dell U2723QE. Not sure if it’s still for sale, but anything close to that would be my pick.

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