Man ... remember when Rebirth came out? lol that was fun
Having owned/used/borrowed ALL the greats and weird ones (Moogs, Junos, EMS, etc) I can safely say that "close enough" is good enough. I prefer not using a computer for music making these days because I already crunch 8 hour days debugging load balancer configurations ... I just can't give another 8 to the PC at the end of the day. It's so relaxing having a dedicated machine that is stand alone to tinker around with after dinner.
Let's face it, our dreams of becoming the next Trent Reznor isn't happening. If you're new, yeah use a PC and some Free VSTs. If you got the cash, sure go buy something. What's important is how YOU feel about it. I understand it can be fun comparing SERUM patches to a real ARP 2600 but in the end ... it pretty much does not matter and as long as something as 2 or 3 OSCILLATORS you can figure it out.
Exactly! Go for plugins UNLESS you’re chasing a particular sound and don’t want samples.
I’ve tried every 303 clone, and other bass synths, and until I got a RE-303, I was never truely happy. This thing IS what I was chasing all along and at half the price!
Everything else? Meh. A bass is a bass, a lead is a lead… but NOTHING can squelch like a real 303 if that’s what you’re gunning for!
I took this dudes Atari 2600 Course on Udemy cause it was only $13 bucks. It is awesome/great. Made the whole thing super simple to learn. Very idiot proof. It's too the point (which I find helpful).
I have some unconventional sleep tips for those interested.
DURPLEDRANK'S GUIDE TO BETTER SLEEP:
Line your sleeping room with books. They are an inexpensive way to soundproof your room. If you have noisy neighbors upstairs, you'll "hear" them, but more importantly, you won't "feel" it.
Use comfortable earplugs and a baggy winter hat as a sleep mask. Sleep masks can be uncomfortable, so this is a great alternative.
Play a BROWNIAN NOISE loop on speakers in your room. You can easily generate this in Audacity with a few mouse clicks.
Take antacids before bed. Many sleep problems are linked to acid reflux. Drinking carbonated water or water with baking soda can make you feel tired instantly. For any scientists out there, please credit me for this discovery. If you have acid reflux, your brain won't let you sleep.
Stay warm. Being warm often makes you sleepy, although the reason isn't clear.
Use red lights in your sleep room to avoid blue light. Replace your reading lamp with a red light to help your brain switch into sleep mode.
Limit screen time. Dim the brightness and enable blue light blocking mode on your devices. Older devices may be less disruptive to sleep than modern ones.
Keep a notepad for quick Google searches. Whenever you have a random thought, jot it down on a to-do list to avoid grabbing your device. This helps you stay off screens.
Consider taking 1g of melatonin, but note that it may not be very effective if you have acid reflux.
Elevate your sleeping position to combat acid reflux. Even if you don't feel it, you might have some built-up reflux if you burp or fart after drinking carbonated water.
Invest in blackout curtains.
Cover every blinking light or power LED in your room with electrical tape to create a pitch-black environment.
TL;DR: In my journey to fix my sleep, the most critical factors are 1) managing acid reflux, 2) soundproofing and reducing light in the room, and 3) using red light.
The book insulation tip is great and could be a good segue into replacing reading habits for actual books vs e-reader / other displays.
Even with "nightshift red colours" I could stay up reading for hours vs even with something very interesting to me in actual book form + warm secondary light source = getting sleepy and quickly so.
I'm guessing melatonin does get depressed significantly as soon as you start looking directly into a light source.
I wanted to share my experience with Namecheap over the years. I made the switch from GoDaddy to Namecheap back in the day when they launched a notable campaign against elephant poaching around 2009. At that time, Namecheap seemed like a solid choice, even if it meant paying around $100 annually. However, times have changed, and my opinion has shifted.
Lately, I've noticed that shared hosting with Namecheap has lost its edge. The performance has taken a hit, making it hard to justify the cost. Notably, the speed has slowed down significantly, and there are certain limitations on access that were not there before. Unfortunately, the support, which used to be a strong point, has also declined.
As a result, I'm currently in the process of migrating most of my content away from Namecheap. I'm on the lookout for an alternative hosting provider that offers a robust and affordable package without compromising on speed. If any of you have recommendations for a hosting service that strikes that balance between quality and affordability, I'd love to hear about it.
I have. I bought a great name from them, after which they voided the purchase and made it a $1,500 premium ___domain. Obviously, I will never buy domains from Namecheap again.
So does your response mean (1) "take it easy on Namecheap because this kind of bait-and-switch is common among registrars", or (2) "take it easy on Namecheap because it was unintentional incompetence"?
I'm saying take it easy on Namecheap because it's out of their control, and would have happened regardless of the registrar you used for that particular ___domain. The incompetence is on the part of the registry, for not having properly identified the given ___domain as premium until post-registration.
> I'm saying take it easy on Namecheap because it's out of their control…
If we assume that Namecheap is incapable of malice, then it means Namecheap's systems and/or processes are broken. (Registry agreements don't allow registries to retroactively reclassify domains as "premium".)
I've had a problem with ___domain registration when I purchased a .com and they asked for all kinds of business licenses and asking what the purpose of the ___domain is. Obviously I was shocked as they have no right to ask for the purpose of the ___domain and I explained that this was not for a business but for a privately administered website.
My registration was being denied again after back and forth with support, without a refund as well. I eventually had it escalated to their legal team and they were able to clear the issue up and offer me an extension on the registration for the hassle.
I'm happy that they corrected their errors and there hasn't been issues since, but that type of process was beyond what I'm willing to go through as a customer. I then registered a very similar ___domain name using one of the largest providers without any incident.
Edit: Does anyone have a recommendation for a registrar that just completes the registration and doesn't "flag" domains or ask silly questions?
My guess is his ___domain name contained a phrase that triggers US sanctions alarms. Things like "NICO" etc (don't put that in the reason for a bank transfer or it will get blocked)
>Did you ever have a problem with ___domain registration?
Recently, I painstakingly created a five-letter ___domain name, and researched extensively to see if it was already taken [I don't use registrar lookup and advise you not to either]. I verified that it was totally free and unpublished.
When using the namecheap control panel to register it, I was advised that it was a "premium" ___domain [why thanks!] and that, therefore, I would have to pay a corresponding amount.
Summary: My beautiful ___domain was simply hijacked and if I'm ever to register it I will have to participate in an auction. I was able to register the corresponding ___domain without problems, on equal terms with all other competitors, through Registro.br[0] - although it can't be as cool as a pure .com ___domain.
Would you consider this a problem?
The ___domain registration industry in the United States is completely prostituted and I'm not happy to say it.
> When using the namecheap control panel to register it, I was advised that it was a "premium" ___domain [why thanks!] and that, therefore, I would have to pay a corresponding amount.
The registry sets those premium prices, not the registrar (aka Namecheap).
Namecheap has asserted continuously that they do not front run ___domain registration, and they only charge premium prices for domains when the registry demands it.
Has DevOps, the approach to software development that accentuates the amalgamation and communication between software developers and IT experts, undergone a rebranding effort in recent years, replacing its nomenclature with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)? Was this transformation brought about due to a growing demand for individuals who possessed a modicum of familiarity with cloud technologies, and sought to transition into teams responsible for software reliability engineering? Moreover, did this shift also encompass DevOps practitioners with rudimentary coding proficiencies?
I had a HORRIBLE epic that spanned 2-3 years of unknown gastro problems. I blame Kombucha 100% for rotting my insides. A cup every now and then is ok but if you drink it daily (like I did) in large doses (like I did) and make your own (which I tried to save money) you'll soon realize it's essentially VINEGAR. I wont get into the specifics but stay away from this stuff at all cost. Try some cashew yogurt or other pro-biotic foods. Long term Kombucha drinkers tread lightly.
How much were you drinking? I have never heard anything like this.
If you brewed it at home, then you should know that yes, acetobacter the bacteria part of the SCOBY converts the alcohol that the yeast creates from the sugar into acetic acid. Vinegar is 5-8% acetic acid.
This isn't secret, sacred knowledge. Sounds like you over did it, no need to spread your FUD around.
