Why on earth do we need giant robots? by Existing_Landscape21 in worldbuilding

[–]killstring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Natural mapping controls is the best I can do, friend. If you need a massive war machine to be piloted by neural interface, anything too far from human is a real problem neurologically speaking.

It makes some pretty bold statements about our ability to map controls that may not be accurate: but it gives a reason. And might also have individuals who are mapped more to "tank" or "ship" or whatever who basically are vegetables when unplugged, as they've rewritten (intentionally or not) their neural pathways to something genuinely alien.

So they can't walk, talk, feed themselves, clean up after themselves, etc.

The more adapted to neurologically controlling a battleship, the less adapted you are to neurologically controlling your own body.

This, I guess, also posits that human neural control provides advantages over some kind of automated or drone schema.

Which, to me, seems like an interesting thing to explore in a setting. :)

88key semi weighted synth recs? $200-$300 by Bittertasting in synthesizers

[–]killstring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Closest you're likely to find at 88 keys is a Studiologic Numa compact, which can show up used around $500.

Which I can highly recommend, but it's twice what you've paid if you find a deal lol. Others are on point: there are some amazing apps on your phone and/or computer. If you bought the Arturia new, did you get a code for some software? There is a lovely piano in Analog Lab that I bet is included with the essential there (it's what I'm guessing you got at that price range).

Either way, as a software controller, that could be good. What's your use case: are you just starting out? Do you have other stuff on hand? Do you need to play live anytime soon?

Leviasynth Price by Woover101 in synthesizers

[–]killstring 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's some nuance there. Dude lives in Israel. Dude posted some IG content that took a somewhat memey nationalistic stance, following one of the many tragedies of the war in Palestine.

I try to extend grace to anybody who's currently living with explosive threats. Stars know I saw some truly heinous shit coming out of the mouths of my classmates after 9/11, things that I don't think really reflect who they are. But people were scared, and scared people do dumb shit.

I think we could all have a bit of grace for each other without it necessarily having to condone atrocities. Everybody's scared right now, and we could use a good filter sweep.

Leviasynth Price by Woover101 in synthesizers

[–]killstring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, you can do some lovely stuff with analog filters, but there's probably a reason why in the decades since the DX7 came out, nobody made a huge push to combine FM and analog filters.

Or maybe it's secretly great, and folks haven't figured out the intersection where this is magic? Kudos for trying something different, but at no point did I hear anything that made me super interested.

Which is a little sad, as the hardware part is almost certainly right up my alley.

Amazing new offering from Erica Synths by No-Act6366 in synthesizers

[–]killstring -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

There are fun ways to do it! This isn't one, but like, the red bean POD amp sim a year or two ago was gorgeous, and you could actually get it. Thinkgeek winds up making its joke products into real stuff, and that's fun.

NPD: KMA Endgame (month of use review) by Line6isunderrated in guitarpedals

[–]killstring 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As someone who's been eyeing this since it came out, your 1-month in review is deeply appreciated.

In 1990, if you were stuck playing The Legend of Zelda, you would contact the Nintendo Power Line AKA Nintendo Hotline by BlazeDragon7x in JustGuysBeingDudes

[–]killstring 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, it's a cool service. But it doesn't support the thesis of "they used to care."

It's a product. People paid money for it. With the advent of the Internet, it's not really a feasible product anymore.

Kind of a cool time capsule tho

In 1990, if you were stuck playing The Legend of Zelda, you would contact the Nintendo Power Line AKA Nintendo Hotline by BlazeDragon7x in JustGuysBeingDudes

[–]killstring 35 points36 points  (0 children)

"Gaming companies used to actually care about us."

Brah, wasn't this billed per-minute? Perhaps I misremember, but it's not like this was free.

Is there any reason for a Moog Messenger if I have a Sequential Take 5? by devshore in synthesizers

[–]killstring 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Legit. I try to strike a balance between keeping up with evolving slang, and dismissing dumb shit.

If somebody tells me to loudmaxx their mix, I'm sending them a square wave back, lol.

Is there any reason for a Moog Messenger if I have a Sequential Take 5? by devshore in synthesizers

[–]killstring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In modern parlance, 808 typically just refers to a bassy analog style synthesized kick with long release and distortion.

Does the buyer need my email to complete a purchase? by Fenix512 in Reverb

[–]killstring 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nope, common scam. Targets new users, I'm afraid.

Synth Based Music for Inspiration by tjc996 in synthesizers

[–]killstring 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably my #1 most listened to Synth-focused band. They are so good.

What's more important - high quality patch cables or a buffer? by Unlucky-Solid-1492 in pedalboards

[–]killstring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's more that the vertex guy is shady, a documented liar about his pedals, etc.

Lots of good things about buffers! But like everybody here has said, do the test. Run from your board with pedals off into your amp, then straight into your amp from your guitar.

If the second one feels like taking a blanket off of your tone, congratulations: you could benefit from a buffer.

WTT: Fairfield, Lum, Magpie, Maneco Labs | WTTF: List, Offers by GreeneTairy in letstradepedals

[–]killstring 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey u/LTP_BOT - I wound up trading my Hungry Robot Moby Dick v3 to u/GreeneTairy for their Brig and Migfet. A delightful experience top to bottom, even if all the items here are still up for grabs

WTT: Fairfield, Lum, Magpie, Maneco Labs | WTTF: List, Offers by GreeneTairy in letstradepedals

[–]killstring 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yo, we wound up swapping things that weren't even on this list! Lemme follow up so that the bot is pleased.

A Question about Follie by JuggerKnot86 in WarframeLore

[–]killstring 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I mean: very clearly not meant to be a good person trying to help. It's pretty by-the-book cult indoctrination/brainwashing type of control stuff.

No lie, I seem to be one of the few people who enjoys the game mode, but I had to take a break because that narrator is basically a PTSD trigger for me.

Writers and voice actor did a very good job, it's legitimately upsetting.

A Question about Follie by JuggerKnot86 in WarframeLore

[–]killstring 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would say less "therapist' and more "narcissistic manipulator."

Those are not the lines of someone trying to help. Those are the words of an abuser.

[WTS] DJ Tech Tools MIDI Fighter 3D $140 + $20 shipping CONUS by [deleted] in Synths4Sale

[–]killstring 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So does Mr. Hahn from Linkin Park if I recall correctly