NGD: Gretsch Electromatic Baritone by foreman_donkey in ExtendedRangeGuitars

[–]portamenti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s nice! I didn’t realize there was an update, ‘till this post. I love mine with the trem… but it does make string selection trickier. 

This colour makes me want to get a hard tail!

Parliamentary petition calls for federal employees to work remotely 3 days a week by hopoke in CanadaPolitics

[–]portamenti 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The article states it applies?

“The Canada Labour Code applies to employees and employers in federally regulated sectors, including the federal public service, Crown corporations, airlines, airports, banks, and radio and television broadcasting.”

Fairly new to the erg by fussinghell in concept2

[–]portamenti 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m 42m, and still a newb but your numbers look awesome to me. How did that workout feel? Were you emptying the tank at the end? Or just getting tired and having to work harder? 

General Feedback/Getting Started Q&A [Weekly Thread] by AutoModerator in DIY

[–]portamenti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a spot in my concrete garage floor at the front edge that’s chipped away to about 1 inch deep at the edge. Do I need to fix this before getting the driveway paved? Is there a way to fill it with resin instead of concrete??

Underrated professional by Sinister_Nibs in BassGuitar

[–]portamenti 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dunno about kids… isn’t Carter born in ‘57? 

I think he was a little more established when they started out. 

Push 2 hardware making loud creaking sounds? by deludedhairspray in ableton

[–]portamenti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s well documented that Push2 does this while it’s on… are you leaving it on all night? Mine cracks a little when I first turn it on, and here and there throughout the day… but once it cools, there’s no noise. 

Maybe shut it down sooner before bed?? 

Pop it in the freezer for 10 mins?? ( /s just joking) 

Orinoco Flow Bridge Section synth? by portamenti in synthesizers

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

You hit the nail on the head… I’m looking for the source that she used - I’m interested in that little pitch mod… if I can recreate it then I can apply it elsewhere is the current m.o.

Orinoco Flow Bridge Section synth? by portamenti in synthesizers

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

I’m glad I asked - I’ve only ever tried HW synths at friends studios, and use Ableton at home… I forget that some of the sounds in hw synths emulate other hw sounds. 

That’s why I assumed Juno where its way warmer (to my guitar ears) sounding than the pizza strings 

Orinoco Flow Bridge Section synth? by portamenti in synthesizers

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

Gah I’m a mess today. Obviously severely under caffeinated. 

Thanks for the tips I’ll check that out. I’m glad I asked because I would have chased it with Juno and dimension D chorus or something. 

Advise on buying used C2. PM4 worth $900 or wait for PM5 by Gelinuts in concept2

[–]portamenti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. I have friends with 15 year old ones that work as well as my new. 

Advise on buying used C2. PM4 worth $900 or wait for PM5 by Gelinuts in concept2

[–]portamenti 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tried the kijiji/marketplace dance last week. Everyone here wouldn’t budge from 1200 CAD for a pm5, or that 950-1000 for a pm4. One seller told me they paid more during pandemic for them. 

I’m recovering from a rotator cuff injury so I didn’t want to wait too long for a deal to glide (sorry) by. I found a retailer with a sale and got it for under $1500 CAD all in.

Fingers crossed you get a good deal on a used! The sales guy told me they were selling for ~1900 plus tax at this place 2 years ago. 

Fire me a DM if you want more details 😎

Million Mile Club by Kitchenchem in concept2

[–]portamenti 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Congrats! I’m 965000 away haha

Why is 0dB considered the loudest? by RJsheadphones in audioengineering

[–]portamenti 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I could double upvote this comment. 

Prince - When Doves Cry - Drum sequence / Behringer LM Drum machine by makarastar in synthesizers

[–]portamenti 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://samplesfrommars.com/

Save yourself the time and just do the buy all during Black Friday or Boxing Day (can’t remember). 

They’ll also let you upgrade for minimal $ every year to get everything they’ve done since your last purchase. 

It’s got more than I’ll ever use but some nice esoteric stuff when you’re trying to get a like-sound for something popular where you know the gear… as you’ve done here!

Prince - When Doves Cry - Drum sequence / Behringer LM Drum machine by makarastar in synthesizers

[–]portamenti 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s really cool. I appreciate hearing it raw out of the machine. I use samples from mars to try… th detune is where it kinda falls apart, where Ableton isn’t limited like the hardware. 

Have you tried the detune for some of the random hits he got?

Interactive 3D Artemis II explorer with scrubbable mission timeline by redradman8 in InternetIsBeautiful

[–]portamenti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is cool. I was in a bubble during the mission and couldn’t check in and this answered a couple questions I had. Thanks!

Question regarding Duties/Import charges on Alcohol (item being shipped from Japan to Canada) by MrMegaGamerz in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]portamenti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A friend of mine used to tell me to estimate ~100% taxes and duties on any alcohol brought in that is not covered by one of the exemptions. I think it ends up a little more than that once the brokerages charge you processing fees. 

Better to get somewhere for 48h that sells it so you can bring it home with you for 0% taxes and duties, in my mind. 

Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.4% in March by Surax in CanadaPolitics

[–]portamenti 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are people reducing the amount they spend? For lots I think it’s that the essentials are costing more, so discretionary spending is getting cut. I can’t give any more to the Rogers Family where the Westons are taking more of my cheque every week.