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by darkmatter
Fri Mar 28, 2014 12:27 pm
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: Bitwig Studio New DAW
Replies: 229
Views: 34548

Re: Bitwig Studio New DAW

SunkLo wrote:Just tested the most recent update, space works fine while focused on an audio effect and polysynth.
Doesn't work for me still (v1.0.2) - when editing controls in a 3rd party VST/VSTi, if I press space bar the audio continues.
by darkmatter
Thu Mar 27, 2014 3:57 pm
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: Gear lust
Replies: 2010
Views: 401210

Re: Gear lust

MIDI Sprout haha, weird. On the subject of kickstarter, I just ordered a QuNeo (along with a xone k2), hopefully it'll have more practical use than a polyphonic pot plant.
by darkmatter
Thu Mar 27, 2014 10:49 am
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: Bitwig Studio New DAW
Replies: 229
Views: 34548

Re: Bitwig Studio New DAW

You don't need to reinstall all your plugins. User error.

But yeah it does have a few minor flaws e.g. track grouping not implemented, and space bar doesn't stop audio unless focus is on the program window. Otherwise, workflow is great and intuitive, v2.0 will be interesting.
by darkmatter
Wed Mar 26, 2014 12:43 pm
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: Bitwig Studio New DAW
Replies: 229
Views: 34548

Re: Bitwig Studio New DAW

on the dl
by darkmatter
Wed Feb 05, 2014 5:13 pm
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: DJ Pay and Set Times
Replies: 63
Views: 9374

Re: DJ Pay and Set Times

Wub - i've just seen you're in madrid. any recommendations for places to visit mate? my friend has just moved there and hasn't met that many people yet so i want to pass some suggestions on to her. i know Ben UFOs playing Siroco towards the end of the month... Club wise; Sirocco Mondo Fabrik Are al...
by darkmatter
Wed Feb 05, 2014 3:58 pm
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: DJ Pay and Set Times
Replies: 63
Views: 9374

Re: DJ Pay and Set Times

Some other little bits: If you're selling advance tickets, put 'line-up subject to change' in small print on the flyer. For on the door tickets, make it cheaper before 11. If you're in a university town, get the student calendar well in advance to clash manage dates. Allow your flyerers to offer sli...
by darkmatter
Tue Feb 04, 2014 10:43 pm
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: DJ Pay and Set Times
Replies: 63
Views: 9374

Re: DJ Pay and Set Times

Advice no. 1 - it's all about promo. Can't stress this enough. One in every hundred you give a flyer to might attend, and a party is not a party without people. Booking local DJs is automatic promo. Make a budget in Excel, like below. --- Headliner 400 Headliner travel accom 200 Support 150 Support ...
by darkmatter
Sat Jan 25, 2014 7:20 pm
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: Low Cost Audio Interface For A Mobile DJ Setup?
Replies: 4
Views: 1237

Re: Low Cost Audio Interface For A Mobile DJ Setup?

Happy with my NI Traktor Audio 2, doesn't meet point 4 of your criteria though. Traktor Z1 is another option that offers extra versatility, again no guitar/mic input. M-Audio M-Track Plus is another option but I know nothing about it.
by darkmatter
Sat Jan 25, 2014 7:12 pm
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: The Monitor Thread™
Replies: 132
Views: 35623

Re: The Monitor Thread™

There are non-linearities present, especially when you consider the amp as part of the speaker. Most of those effects will affect frequency response though. Time domain response translates directly to frequency response, and tons of distortion would surely slaughter the speaker's flatness. No monit...
by darkmatter
Sat Jan 25, 2014 1:25 am
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: The Monitor Thread™
Replies: 132
Views: 35623

Re: The Monitor Thread™

Haha forgot that was there, and that myspace even existed! Haven't logged in here for years, good to see it's still very active :)
by darkmatter
Sat Jan 25, 2014 1:02 am
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: The Monitor Thread™
Replies: 132
Views: 35623

Re: The Monitor Thread™

bouncingfish - you should listen to the F5s. Not that I've heard them (I have the old Adam A7s), but knowing the science they will have a better midrange (due to the smaller cone) than the F7s at the expense of losing some low end 'meat' and lower maximum SPL. The amps are smaller, so might actually...
by darkmatter
Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:54 am
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: Gear lust
Replies: 2010
Views: 401210

Re: Gear lust

Not sure if the production forum is the right place, but anyone using these? Traktor X1 (mk2) / Traktor Z1 / Traktor F1 http://images.getinthemix.com/30/1373552957_19.jpg Seems amazing for Traktor DJing, sooo many possibilities for live remixing from very compact and modular kit. Z2 looks great too ...
by darkmatter
Fri Jan 24, 2014 2:46 pm
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: Gear lust
Replies: 2010
Views: 401210

Re: Gear lust

Your soul is worth less than a Behringer? Sure, seems reasonable. Why dose Behringer have such a bad rep? Shoddy build quality, mainly. Depends really. For PA - Behringer Europower amps deliver for the price, as do the the Ultradrive crossovers. For monitoring, the Truths are great for the money. F...
by darkmatter
Fri Jan 24, 2014 2:26 pm
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: The Monitor Thread™
Replies: 132
Views: 35623

Re: The Monitor Thread™

Am not sure any fabric is going to do a completely sufficient job of catching all glass. And that concerns me very significantly. See post from mobius.media around half way down. http://www.gearslutz.com/board/bass-traps-acoustic-panels-foam-etc/347314-comparative-safety-rockwool-fiberglass-organic...
by darkmatter
Thu Jan 23, 2014 10:40 pm
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: Best SMALL and FREE VSTs/VSTis?
Replies: 32
Views: 6855

Re: Best SMALL and FREE VSTs/VSTis?

Thanks for the suggestions, had a browse of that kvr site, some good stuff. Only one I've played with so far is far synth1, getting some nice sounds already highly recommended.
by darkmatter
Thu Jan 23, 2014 12:08 am
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: My fourth free sample pack
Replies: 13
Views: 1542

Re: My fourth free sample pack

Very generous thanks!
by darkmatter
Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:37 pm
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: Best SMALL and FREE VSTs/VSTis?
Replies: 32
Views: 6855

Best SMALL and FREE VSTs/VSTis?

Sorry if this has been done to death, but what are your most used free and SMALL VSTs/VSTis?

Currently travelling so have no space on my laptop for anything too big but I've got the itch to make some tunes.
by darkmatter
Tue Oct 19, 2010 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vinyl sound quality?
Replies: 84
Views: 6014

Re: Vinyl sound quality?

i've knocked up a little example that should exploit some of the weaknesses inherent to mp3 compression. Its a clap with a large reverb presented in white noise. wave : 44.1 kHz / 16 bit http://www.mediafire.com/?3yg84f1iwi1vi6h mp3: 44.1 kHz / 320 kbs CBR http://www.mediafire.com/?vc4ayc7dmpdmss9 ...
by darkmatter
Tue Oct 05, 2010 1:34 pm
Forum: Events Archive
Topic: LEEDS - TUES 5 OCT - ACETATE @ WIRE
Replies: 9
Views: 2284

Re: LEEDS - TUES 5 OCT - ACETATE @ WIRE

Itsh gonna be good :D
by darkmatter
Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:11 pm
Forum: Music (Tunes and Releases)
Topic: Jamie Woon - Night Air / Night Air (Ramadanman Refix)
Replies: 44
Views: 5963

Re: Jamie Woon - Night Air / Night Air (Ramadanman Refix)

Feeling the original and the rama refix is epic.