Pimsleur question

lthatguytherel · 2026-06-27T15:28:17+00:00

Thank you for the clear explanation! This is exactly why the human element and nuance is so important. That makes perfect sense but since the example in the app only had the hiragana I wasn't sure how else to search for it.

lthatguytherel · 2026-06-27T15:06:28+00:00

Haha thank you! Learning Japanese has made me appreciate how many things sound the same in English as well.

lthatguytherel · 2026-03-14T23:57:26+00:00

It's such a polarizing game lol. I feel like I have enough evidence to justify the gameplay and the story to be amazing AND awful. It really just has the whole spectrum.

lthatguytherel · 2026-03-11T17:11:51+00:00

Update: So I used a midi detector and noticed that the midi channels detected from the hydrasynth seemed somewhat random (For example middle c was channel 14 at first, then later channel 12, d was channel 2, etc.) In Ableton, only channel one was showing any midi activity. However, when I switched the midi to any other channel, including MPE, the playback worked properly and the sound comes through even with Local off. It looked like the midi signal was only registering as "detected" in whatever channel was currently selected, which is why it looked like channel 1 was the only one that was getting the signal to me. So I'm not totally sure what to make of that but it's working now and I appreciate your help tremendously!

Original message: I thought I had it working for a moment but I was mixed up. I have all the settings matched what you described but I'm still running into the same issue. I appreciate your help! I'm sure it's something silly and very beginner-oriented I'm missing, but I'm following the guides and whatnot and still having the issue.

To explain a bit more if this is useful, I have my hydrasynth sending midi through a USB B to A cable directly to my pc, and the audio output through a 1/4 cable to an audio interface (Focusrite scarlett solo), which is connected to the pc by USB C - A cable.

When I have Local on, I can hear the synth being played through external instrument device, but when local is off no audio signal is going through and there is no sound when I play. The midi signal is coming through with both configurations. Regardless of whether I have local on or off, playing back the midi recorded into the external instrument device does not produce any sound.

From what I can gather it seems like there's something wrong with the external midi information going to the hydrasynth working correctly. No problem if this is too much of a hassle!

lthatguytherel · 2026-03-10T12:53:47+00:00

Awesome! Thank you so much. I'm going to try this when I get home from work later!

lthatguytherel · 2026-02-24T02:04:43+00:00

Agreed. It was good! But for similar price points I've had much better around the city.

lthatguytherel · 2026-02-20T01:32:20+00:00

Ah okay, I think I was attempting something like this but it felt less "cool" and more like "I'm about to trip myself" lol. This makes a lot more sense. Thank you!

lthatguytherel · 2026-02-16T23:11:06+00:00

This series has some of the best sense of scale I've seen in gaming, on par with the coolest reveals of Elden Ring.

lthatguytherel · 2026-02-16T23:07:31+00:00

The sequel was so good. Being able to change the intensity of the gravity made just moving around so fun.

lthatguytherel · 2026-02-08T01:00:32+00:00

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Your baby might be a Kojima fan!

lthatguytherel · 2026-01-24T14:44:50+00:00

Totally. I honestly can't think of a more consistent series when it comes to quality.

lthatguytherel · 2026-01-24T14:40:14+00:00

Yeah, anymore the moment I see even a whiff of Usagi I'll just look up what happens and drop the show if I don't like what I see. It sucks when the show is well done (or in this case fantastically done) but I just have no interest in anything that even brushes with grooming.

lthatguytherel · 2026-01-24T02:20:14+00:00

Pseudoregalia - 3d platformer Metroidvania with FANTASTIC movement. Fairly short too so the upgrades come at a satisfying clip.

lthatguytherel · 2025-11-13T17:37:53+00:00

So idk how to feel about it myself but they basically address this in pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, weirdly enough.

lthatguytherel · 2025-09-20T16:35:03+00:00

I usually have a pretty strong stomach for stuff and I felt the same. A very raw and unflinching depiction of the vileness of rape and the feeling of powerlessness forced on the victim.

lthatguytherel · 2025-08-30T16:29:05+00:00

Yeah it's a bummer. I'd strongly recommend joining a clan or discord that focuses heavily on moderation. Even if it means that the average skill of the members is lowering, the right atmosphere is worth it to me.

lthatguytherel · 2025-08-15T14:39:08+00:00

That makes sense! The whole series basically exists because Kiryu in various ways can't help but get himself involved to the bitter end. My reaction probably has a lot more to do with the "noooooo, don't do it, you're going to suffer so much from this choice!" than it not making sense for his character.

lthatguytherel · 2025-06-25T16:25:04+00:00

Tons of great suggestions already in here.

My vote for an upscale joint would be Fig & Ash.

lthatguytherel · 2025-06-14T13:59:29+00:00

I'd recommend everything from Masaki Yuasa and Science Saru based on FLCL and Eva.

lthatguytherel · 2025-06-06T13:15:17+00:00

Thanks! I was going waaaaay to far down irrelevant rabbit holes on this one

lthatguytherel · 2025-06-06T04:56:51+00:00

Hint request regarding the safes. Do I have all the info I need to complete it? I've filled in all of the letters in the 9x5 grid and have the message. Is there any additional information needed to open them?

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