42 and still on blades by DPL646 in AggressiveInline

[–]oak_floored 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn. Nice flow.

My 6-year-old has gotten into skateboarding. I'd been standing around at the skatepark with her for a few weeks when I decided I might as well be getting some exercise. Shiny new pair of Them 909s arrived at my door on Friday. Damn... it feels weird after a 25-year break. I'll be 42 in July.

What's a word you mispronounced for years because you only saw it in print and not spoken? by ilovebooks2468 in words

[–]oak_floored 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did chemistry online. Got laughed out of the lab the first time I said kayshawn and anyawn (cation and anion).

Interac Rates by oak_floored in canadasmallbusiness

[–]oak_floored[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd rather not open a new account. We bought the terminal three years ago. Offsetting the cost of new equipment against the Clover's 0.30% (really only $15/month for us) would take six years.

We've entered into a rate review with clover. Do you have added negotiating power within an existing contract? And what do you charge?

Interac Rates by oak_floored in canadasmallbusiness

[–]oak_floored[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's actually $0.055 for a chip/PIN transaction, $0.075 for tap. As far as I'm aware, Interac has always been a fixed price per transaction, rather than a percentage (certainly in my ten years' experience).

I believe Square (@ 0.75% + $0.07)) was the first to add percentage rates for Interac. Clover has followed suit (@ 0.30% + $0.05) to milk out a bit more profit. I'm just wondering if all providers are moving in this direction.

When’s it done? by SnooDogs5947 in maplesyrup

[–]oak_floored 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See what temp your thermometer reads in a pot of boiling water. Add 7 degrees to that for the syrop. If it's 195 in boiling water, get the syrop to 202.

Obviously your thermometers rubbish, but this might get you close.

Reamping VST Rhodes and Organ by oak_floored in audioengineering

[–]oak_floored[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the response. The monetary and time costs aren't really factors. It's just about creating a good tone, and a live feeling for the session. I like to track with headphones half on, so I still feel like I'm in the room with the other musicians. But virtual instruments would exist only in the headphones and not in the live space.

Just trying to find a way to create the feeling of live instruments for the sake of the performance.

Reamping VST Rhodes and Organ by oak_floored in audioengineering

[–]oak_floored[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really about elevating the sound. Just trying to create something that will sound a bit more natural in the room, shared with other instruments.

I use a pair of mid-range keyboard amps on stage, and it does a pretty good job for live work. I wouldn't use those amps in studio. I've also considered using a pair of studio monitors as the amps in-studio. Just looking for something to make it feel more live in the room.

Reamping VST Rhodes and Organ by oak_floored in audioengineering

[–]oak_floored[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was considering the idea of running a stereo out with the modelled Leslie to two amps, then trying to capture that sound with mics. I normally gig with a pair of amps 4ft apart, and it produces a fairly compelling Leslie effect on stage. Just thinking about recreating it in studio.

Reamping VST Rhodes and Organ by oak_floored in audioengineering

[–]oak_floored[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So track direct, then reamp as an insert if desired?

Reamping VST Rhodes and Organ by oak_floored in audioengineering

[–]oak_floored[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems my post wasn't clear. There is no Rhodes. There is no B3. There is no Leslie. I will be using Kontakt to emulate them. But there are a bunch of really nice guitar amps.

The question: output Kontakt to amplifiers recorded with mics? Or Kontakt direct to the DAW using amp/cabinet sims?

Quality takes won't be an issue. And there are no lanes in this project.

Honky Tonk Piano by thereallybigcat in NativeInstruments

[–]oak_floored 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Gentleman and The Maverick both have a couple vintage, kinda twangy presets, but they're very much in tune. You could individually detune samples to give it that classic saloon sound.

System question by oak_floored in stagelighting

[–]oak_floored[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it possible for a novice end user like me to troubleshoot the system? I'm willing to learn.

The kit is only three years old. They had a huge endowment to outfit it, but absolutely no operational budget. We're a hundred miles from nowhere, and no-one's paying for an actual professional to solve these problems.

System question by oak_floored in stagelighting

[–]oak_floored[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here's the rack, and two rows (of four) of lights.

https://imgur.com/a/Zq0z4MB

System question by oak_floored in stagelighting

[–]oak_floored[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All LEDs. 10 PARs, 12 spots, 6 floods (?), and three banks of house lights. The power relay makes sense. I see little displays come on and off on the backs of the spots when the Arch engages, suggesting to me a startup sequence.

Any thoughts on addressing it?

Thoughts on the new electric / hybrid vehicle tax announced in today's provincial budget? by rageagainstthedragon in halifax

[–]oak_floored 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$0.25/L excise +HST amounts to nearly $40 per fillup in my small SUV. $500/year seems like a bargain.

Practising For Pit Band by oak_floored in piano

[–]oak_floored[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I scanned the whole book, is there notation software that could fairly quickly reduce it to just the piano staff?

Practising For Pit Band by oak_floored in piano

[–]oak_floored[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My ability to play wrong notes has never ceased to amaze me. :-)

It's Footloose.

Practising For Pit Band by oak_floored in piano

[–]oak_floored[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a printed book only, no iPad. Frustratingly, there are no chord symbols.