blueprintstudios
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actually what we should more organise is a bbq/chalet-like thingy n let em good times rolll.. ahaha
SOFT Meeting on Mobile DAWs
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gutturalpiss
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Apologies for my late participation in this discussion, but some important commitments have brought me around Asia's developing nations since the beginning of the year, so everything I have brushed sides with thus far have been anything but audio - mostly "photovoltaic modules", "fabrication", "getting to know more cultures", "funny weather", "no electricity", "crappy internet", "load shedding" and "solar deployments". I don't even know when I'll be back home. Good Lord, are you there?
I concur with all that has been said, most notably with blueprintstudio's opinions. If I were to host anything with regards to Linux and Audio it would primarily be a walkthrough for hobbyists or a demo on Ambisonics (given the proper mics), since I doubt there is enough interest in areas of acoustics, DSP, and sound design/synthesis. The majority of Linux-audio users are the electronic kind, whereby there is some sort of "live coding" going on during a performance - I'm neither good at that nor do I perform live. Someone who is adept at Max/MSP would be a better fit sharing his/her esoteric knowledge coupled with a Macbook. Another audience is that of the academic type, where stuff like the following are all the buzz:
http://www.kokkinizita.net/linuxaudio/quiz.html
My latest "professional" Linux work (in double quotes because my employer had no idea what I was using; he just needed the result) was back in November/December, and it was post-production. I used Ardour, Xjadeo (a lame but useful workaround for a DAW that has no video window), and Kdenlive (a nice video editor, which crashed in front of the director twice). How I wished I had Ardour Mixbus with Harrison's DSP. Now, you might ask "why the hard way with Linux?" Well, because it tickles me to see how far I can take things
These days information is easily accessible via the WWW, and if we were to host any sort of meetup/workshop, we would have to find a niche where there is significant interest but little documentation - something from which a particular target audience will benefit. So until then, I say we leave it up to SOFT's forums and friendly patrons.
Well, hope to meet up with you guys one way or another, Bar B Q or Beer B Q (just to put a texture on the mental model of your characters). Take care!
I concur with all that has been said, most notably with blueprintstudio's opinions. If I were to host anything with regards to Linux and Audio it would primarily be a walkthrough for hobbyists or a demo on Ambisonics (given the proper mics), since I doubt there is enough interest in areas of acoustics, DSP, and sound design/synthesis. The majority of Linux-audio users are the electronic kind, whereby there is some sort of "live coding" going on during a performance - I'm neither good at that nor do I perform live. Someone who is adept at Max/MSP would be a better fit sharing his/her esoteric knowledge coupled with a Macbook. Another audience is that of the academic type, where stuff like the following are all the buzz:
http://www.kokkinizita.net/linuxaudio/quiz.html
My latest "professional" Linux work (in double quotes because my employer had no idea what I was using; he just needed the result) was back in November/December, and it was post-production. I used Ardour, Xjadeo (a lame but useful workaround for a DAW that has no video window), and Kdenlive (a nice video editor, which crashed in front of the director twice). How I wished I had Ardour Mixbus with Harrison's DSP. Now, you might ask "why the hard way with Linux?" Well, because it tickles me to see how far I can take things
These days information is easily accessible via the WWW, and if we were to host any sort of meetup/workshop, we would have to find a niche where there is significant interest but little documentation - something from which a particular target audience will benefit. So until then, I say we leave it up to SOFT's forums and friendly patrons.
Well, hope to meet up with you guys one way or another, Bar B Q or Beer B Q (just to put a texture on the mental model of your characters). Take care!
PatheinRaindropMoe
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pruss one for dsp and sound design/synthesis, i rike!
would be awesome to have something on max msp as well. I just bought the thing recently and while doing the tutorials, almost felt like bumping into walls over and over again. It would be nice to have someone who is comfy with it to talk about the process of coding/writing music apps with it.
would be awesome to have something on max msp as well. I just bought the thing recently and while doing the tutorials, almost felt like bumping into walls over and over again. It would be nice to have someone who is comfy with it to talk about the process of coding/writing music apps with it.
MusicCameraAction
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So, is there a meet up for mobile DAW's sometime soon?
AlvBobo
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Erhm... did the meet up eventually pull through? I'm really interested in this whole DAW thing. Think there'll be lots to learn. I'm currently using Pro Tools LE 8, and I'd really love if local users can contribute useful tips/ recording tips etc.
Perhaps the moderators can create a Sticky thread for all Pro Tools users to contribute? Just my 2cents. =)
Perhaps the moderators can create a Sticky thread for all Pro Tools users to contribute? Just my 2cents. =)
logicdroid
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Hi guys.
It's quite a challenge in terms of hard/software to organize this event as all 3 major platforms will be involved. We will likely settle for a meet up to chit chat much similar to the one AES Singapore does.
Let's contribute more to keep this thread alive?
What I can suggest right now is on how one can improve their mixing skills irregardless of platform.
What plugins in a DAW people find useful etc and if possible show everyone how it's done. After which anyone/everyone else can contribute further.
Best,
Roy.
It's quite a challenge in terms of hard/software to organize this event as all 3 major platforms will be involved. We will likely settle for a meet up to chit chat much similar to the one AES Singapore does.
Let's contribute more to keep this thread alive?
What I can suggest right now is on how one can improve their mixing skills irregardless of platform.
What plugins in a DAW people find useful etc and if possible show everyone how it's done. After which anyone/everyone else can contribute further.
Best,
Roy.
AlvBobo
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True. I kinda agree with Roy.
I started another thread under the title "Pro Tools", hoping to clear some doubts on mixing and plug-in settings for compressor/eq/etc.
If we separate the platforms, I foresee it'll be much easier to segregate relevant materials & topics?
Cheers! =)
I started another thread under the title "Pro Tools", hoping to clear some doubts on mixing and plug-in settings for compressor/eq/etc.
If we separate the platforms, I foresee it'll be much easier to segregate relevant materials & topics?
Cheers! =)
PatheinRaindropMoe
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Imho, there are so many more daws other then protool. If really wanna, can start a protool group singapore if theres enough people, kinda like ableton group. Then can have gathering till kingdom come.
Other than that, i believe protool also has its own online user group and forum, those would prolly be good source to pick up useful info as well.
Other than that, i believe protool also has its own online user group and forum, those would prolly be good source to pick up useful info as well.
blueprintstudios
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I don't really see a need in mobile DAW demonstration (though I do location recording all the time) until people easily pass the "bedroom" stage. you gotta learn to walk before you run. I did bedroom recording for 4 years before I did location. because location you have all the challenges of a "live sound" (checklists, forgetting things, onspot hardware/human errors, grounding/noise issues etc, "labour" lugging stuff around etc) location. hope to see something organised I'd love to tag along.
Cheez
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Glad to see a resurrection of this thread!
OK, let's move it forward. Let's first list the things people would like to see covered in such a session. Let's think broader - not just what YOU would like to see covered, but what you think OTHERS will like to see covered.
The 2 broad categories, it appears, will be: 1. Mobile Recording/DAW, 2. Mobile live performance. That should cover the main things about mobile DAW applications. Yes, we'll try to keep it cross platform. This is not a session to advertise for Cubase or Protools, Mac or PC.
When we get this listed out, we can discuss on how to such a meeting to work out logistically.
OK, let's move it forward. Let's first list the things people would like to see covered in such a session. Let's think broader - not just what YOU would like to see covered, but what you think OTHERS will like to see covered.
The 2 broad categories, it appears, will be: 1. Mobile Recording/DAW, 2. Mobile live performance. That should cover the main things about mobile DAW applications. Yes, we'll try to keep it cross platform. This is not a session to advertise for Cubase or Protools, Mac or PC.
When we get this listed out, we can discuss on how to such a meeting to work out logistically.
blueprintstudios
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I could do a live demonstration although my initial intention was to do it via a youtube thing. but it'll be the same probably more "lively" if i just setup a vidcam.
just need a powersocket and a permit (location) and a band with a purpose (preferbly who can follow metronome). I'm not much of a "trainer" talker, so it'll be a very casual demo hehe.
lastly, I guess the "mobile recording" won't be so mobile, it's just simulating a bedroom situation with a drumset or amp.
just need a powersocket and a permit (location) and a band with a purpose (preferbly who can follow metronome). I'm not much of a "trainer" talker, so it'll be a very casual demo hehe.
lastly, I guess the "mobile recording" won't be so mobile, it's just simulating a bedroom situation with a drumset or amp.
Cheez
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Youtube is good, but it's one way communication. No way to ask question. For example - it will be good to see it in action live. A person walks in and set up his stuff in 10 minutes from scratch (if that's possible ), then actually get him to do recording on the spot, talking through the process. We don't need pro-level recording. A hobbyist who is good at this is the best person to demo. Low cost setup, quick and simple, relatively good results.
), then actually get him to do recording on the spot, talking through the process. We don't need pro-level recording. A hobbyist who is good at this is the best person to demo. Low cost setup, quick and simple, relatively good results.
blueprintstudios
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P.S : it takes approx 45 mins+ to setup drums miking + mic check sound test.
usually we have 2 options and the best option is to combine option A and B to make C.
what cheez has said is true, one way communication. what YouTube tutorials would do is present the generic solution to everybody. then what's left is new guys who have questions not highlighted in the tutorial creating threads.
the whole idea of a SOFT Meeting, adds a human friendly element to learning, but the disadvantage is not everybody can make it to the meeting! or after one meeting, or after a few we've covered the few main topics, we don't have the luxury of space and time to go into details that lasts for days or we'll end up repeating for those who didn't make it the previous round. but the best part is, someone can ask a question and we'll get a few onspot answers, or people who can bring along their portable (usually) audio interface + laptop/macbook have problems can get onspot attempts to solve it.
so my suggestion is (I actually spoke to james bout this on MSN before) make the SOFT audio engineering meeting a casual meet up thingy but have a live demonstration (even if it's already on youtube , it's just different seeing it in person) be it of a performance, or recording of a band etc.
the youtubiey stuff we'll just do a tutorial thing instead so no one misses out.
usually we have 2 options and the best option is to combine option A and B to make C.
what cheez has said is true, one way communication. what YouTube tutorials would do is present the generic solution to everybody. then what's left is new guys who have questions not highlighted in the tutorial creating threads.
the whole idea of a SOFT Meeting, adds a human friendly element to learning, but the disadvantage is not everybody can make it to the meeting! or after one meeting, or after a few we've covered the few main topics, we don't have the luxury of space and time to go into details that lasts for days or we'll end up repeating for those who didn't make it the previous round. but the best part is, someone can ask a question and we'll get a few onspot answers, or people who can bring along their portable (usually) audio interface + laptop/macbook have problems can get onspot attempts to solve it.
so my suggestion is (I actually spoke to james bout this on MSN before) make the SOFT audio engineering meeting a casual meet up thingy but have a live demonstration (even if it's already on youtube , it's just different seeing it in person) be it of a performance, or recording of a band etc.
the youtubiey stuff we'll just do a tutorial thing instead so no one misses out.
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