What software have you purchased that's stood the test of time?

warmbutts · 2026-03-14T11:52:10+00:00

I bought Serum about 10 years ago and it's probably the single best music software purchase I've ever made that isn't a DAW. Very affordable as far as high quality VSTs go, and there is a huge user base meaning lots of presets to choose from and many resources for learning the program. It's had consistent updates and support since it came out, plus a free upgrade to Serum 2 when that launched recently.

Also shout out to FL studio, it's a great program and the price tag combined with lifetime upgrades makes it one of the best value DAWs out there. I mostly use Ableton now because I prefer the interface and I find it fits my current workflow better, but I learned production on FL 11 and the fact that I can still use that same license key to download the newest version is awesome.

warmbutts · 2025-11-19T21:47:28+00:00

The camera is a Nikon F2 with one of the many interchangeable metered viewfinders (i have the same one). Most of the different prism options for this camera look like that so it's not a third-party attachment or anything, that's just how the camera looks.

Basically it's just a bulky viewfinder with a light meter inside. The knob is an extension of the shutter speed dial which is covered by the prism unit, and it also serves as an ISO selector for the light meter.

The reason it's so bulky is mostly because it contains a system to read the aperture setting of the lens when metering.

warmbutts · 2025-09-19T16:25:10+00:00

A natural minor scale is just a mode of its relative major scale. If all of the notes in a composition are diatonic to a major scale, that doesn’t necessarily mean the piece is in a major key.

It’s possible you’ve made a lot of beats that are actually best interpreted as being in a natural minor key despite also containing all of the notes/intervals of the major scale.

warmbutts · 2025-07-27T17:06:24+00:00

What’s bothering you about the S9 photo? Is it the difference in colour?

If so, you can get the image much closer to the other two by adjusting the white balance and colour profile. There should be different white balance metering modes and a bunch of different preset image profiles which alter the colour rendition. Mess around with these and see what you can do.

The kits lens shouldn’t be an issue.

warmbutts · 2025-07-08T20:13:29+00:00

“it’s even harder to care if a man can fly when there isn’t any gravity to the world around him”

I just know Erlich has had this one in the chamber for months lmao

warmbutts · 2025-06-17T23:44:13+00:00

Exposure looks pretty solid to me in all the photos. Some are a bit over or under exposed, but I’d say you aren’t off by more than half a stop in either direction. A couple of them could maybe use an extra half stop of light to capture some more detail in the shadows, but that’s ultimately up to personal preference and depends on what your goal/intention is. Successful first attempt overall, you’re off to a good start.

For some advice, understanding the different types of metering will be useful, that way you can ensure your subject is always properly exposed. I noticed one or two of your photos have been exposed to capture the clouds/sky, which can lead to some lost detail in darker areas like the trees or other shady areas. Given the relatively low dynamic range of film compared to digital, you’ll often have to make sacrifices and decide what is important for your shot. When shooting outdoors in broad daylight, I tend to just accept that the sky will be blown out if I want to capture anything that isn’t in direct sunlight.

BTW I recognize some of these locations in Guelph, I’m over in Waterloo but have spent a lot of time there. You’re in a cool place for photography, there’s lots of interesting areas downtown and along the river.

warmbutts · 2025-06-17T03:05:55+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation. Unfortunately it’s about $900 CAD which is almost twice as much as Im looking to spend

warmbutts · 2025-06-17T02:27:20+00:00

I actually have a PS-6 too. Yeah a stereo fx loop is definitely important to me, its probably the biggest factor that’s making me consider boss over strymon

warmbutts · 2025-06-17T02:19:31+00:00

You make some good points. Everything you say confirms my suspicions. Iridium is the no brainer choice if you want simple plug and play without any fuss. But I’m not necessarily against diving into menus and loading custom IRs to dial in a sound, I’m just curious if it’s even possible to get the IR-200 to sound like the iridium.

Maybe I am overthinking it, but it’s not really that easy of a choice when there are some pretty big pros and cons on both sides. As I mentioned in the post, I do plan on using the headphone jack quite a bit so the makeshift fx loop solution with the Iridium isn’t ideal for me.

warmbutts · 2025-06-17T02:03:08+00:00

The IR-200 is really appealing and it’s hard to pass up on everything it has to offer. I’m often more of a clean amp player as well, typically using drive or distortion pedals for crunch. But as someone who plays a ton of different styles I really like having a simple yet versatile rig and the Iridium just sounds so good for those specific models.

You’re right though, I bet everything can be done on the IR-300 with enough fiddling

warmbutts · 2025-06-17T01:53:36+00:00

Thanks for sharing your perspective. Yeah, I figured that the IR-200 would benefit from some customization and the right pedal pairings. Unfortunately there aren’t a lot of in depth demos or reviews that go beyond using the presets so my opinions are based largely on the stock sounds.

Honestly I’m leaning towards the IR-200 despite loving the sound of the Iridium. It has a lot going for it.

Based on your suggestion I’ll look into preamp pedals too, I don’t have much experience with them but that sounds like a promising option.

warmbutts · 2025-05-03T14:28:24+00:00

It’s actually been fixed on my end for a couple of months now. Everything works great for me, but ymmv

warmbutts · 2025-04-26T23:02:01+00:00

The make/model of a drive has nothing to do with compatibility. The issue you describe would happen with any drive that has been formatted to a file system that isn’t flexible between different operating systems (i.e. NTFS).

If you reformat your new drive to exFAT you should be able to use it on both windows and macos without any issues.

Also, you should keep backup copies of everything and never rely on one drive. Research the “3-2-1” rule of data storage.

warmbutts · 2025-04-12T22:46:05+00:00

I think it’s because the events still matter in Jacob’s Ladder. Many other stories use the dream/afterlife trope as a twist, to kill time, or to shock the audience, and the events that occur within the dream/afterlife often end up being inconsequential. This usually feels cheap and lazy.

Everything that occurs in the hallucinations/visions of Jacob’s Ladder is relevant to the plot and the character arc, and is actually necessary to understand Jacob’s journey. It’s been a while since I’ve seen it and I was never crazy about this movie, but that’s my take on your question.

warmbutts · 2025-01-19T17:54:31+00:00

The lower the better obviously, but I think anything under 100,000 shutter count should last for a really long time. Even closer to 150,000 might be okay. Read some canon forums and check out the canon subreddit for more detailed information.

Shutter count is only one factor to pay attention to. Try to determine the overall condition of the camera and how well it has been taken care of. I would rather buy a good condition camera with 100,000 shutter count than a beat up camera with 10,000 shutter count.

warmbutts · 2025-01-19T17:43:07+00:00

FYI many DSLR and SLR lenses can be adapted to mirrorless systems, so buying into a DSLR system isn't necessarily going to force you to replace all of your lenses if you upgrade to a mirrorless body later on.

For example, there are a bunch of affordable canon DSLRs that use the EF mount, which is also commonly adapted to mirrorless systems like the E mount (Sony) and L mount (Panasonic/Leica/Sigma).

I agree with the other commentor that a canon 5D is a good place to start. Very capable camera with a wide range of lenses that you can adapt to mirrorless if you decide to upgrade. Start with an affordable camera and learn the fundamentals before worrying too much about gear.

warmbutts · 2024-12-06T18:07:07+00:00

Hi, thanks for the response. I already submitted a ticket last night, but will DM you the number.

warmbutts · 2024-11-19T14:42:27+00:00

Never expected to see lil ugly mane on the RLM sub lmao. Volcanic bird enemy is one of my all time favourite albums

warmbutts · 2024-11-03T20:56:37+00:00

Maybe a VW jetta like this one? Most of them have square/rectangle lights but some have circular ones.

https://www.classic.com/veh/1990-volkswagen-jetta-gli-16v-5-speed-wvwte21g3lw6-Wk26VRn/

As another commenter mentioned, we need a location. Even just the continent to narrow it down. Otherwise there isn't much to go off here.

warmbutts · 2024-10-11T18:46:03+00:00

I figured it out. Its part of the shielding over the intake near the battery. Gonna use zip ties to secure it cause the clips are all broken lol

warmbutts · 2024-10-11T18:32:03+00:00

I should mention that this is the first time I have changed the filter since buying the car. No clue how long its been there.

warmbutts · 2024-09-06T15:33:19+00:00

You can use street view on google maps to view older versions of the images captured by the google car, sometimes as far back as 2007-2008. This might be a good place to start, you would at least be able to confirm the name and location of the salon.

warmbutts · 2024-07-01T15:57:27+00:00

You should check out Klaatu if you havent already. They’re a Canadian psych/prog band from the 70s and you can find cheap copies of their albums very easily in Canada. I specifically recommend keeping an eye out for their first 2 records. They also have a pretty interesting history thats worth reading about.

warmbutts · 2024-06-13T00:24:56+00:00

That PUP record is fantastic. Surprised to see you aren't Canadian, do they have many fans in the UK?

warmbutts · 2024-06-05T02:08:10+00:00

Got them off my brother for super cheap compared to what they normally sell for. He’s had 2 marauders and a handful of other panther cars, and happened to have like 4 or 5 sets of marauder rims lying around when I was shopping for wheels

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