Who will fill this giant's shoes? Who among us is brave enough to pick up the torch and take it to the stage?
66 Jun 13, 2014 9:57 am
Re: Anton Maiden Topic (17 replies, posted in General Discussion)
10/10 would reblog
67 Jun 4, 2014 11:23 am
Re: I can start using piggy now, right? (5 replies, posted in LittleGPTracker)
lol step one is floppy drive mod to a first-press PSP, everyone knows that
68 May 30, 2014 8:04 am
Re: Are there any other online music communities like this? (10 replies, posted in General Discussion)
SurfaceDragon wrote:
Nothing else compares to chipmusic.org other than playing in a band with like minded people.
This is so on point. I feel like this site has its downsides and stuff but it honestly feels like everyone is in one big band other times.
69 May 30, 2014 12:51 am
Re: Midi Keyboard Advice (6 replies, posted in Other Hardware)
kineticturtle wrote:
The mark up probably has to do with the "piano action" systems that many 88 key controllers have.
Boom, there it is. That makes sense.
Well, maybe I just don't get to play 'em like a piano then. haha thanks dudes
70 May 29, 2014 4:55 am
Topic: Midi Keyboard Advice (6 replies, posted in Other Hardware)
I'm looking to do more live electronic stuff. Can you guys recommend any good midi keyboards? I'd prefer an 88-key so I can sometimes treat it like a piano but the mark up in price I'm seeing between an 88 and anything else is confusing me.
Can anyone suggest a decent priced 88-ish key? Or if you have something with less keys, do you ever feel restricted by its range?
71 May 27, 2014 5:57 am
Re: Thinking about recording without computer (tape) - Any experiences? (12 replies, posted in Audio Production)
Domu wrote:
if you want hifi audio cassette tape take a look at sony wm-d6c. it is litterally unthinkable the quality you can get from recording to a metal tape using one of those! srsly
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72 May 27, 2014 4:57 am
Re: THE REAL DEAL COMPO out now!! (58 replies, posted in Collaborations)
Will send soon! Pretty sure it's done but ya never know
73 May 24, 2014 3:18 am
Re: Thinking about recording without computer (tape) - Any experiences? (12 replies, posted in Audio Production)
Dadibom wrote:
^ same thing with gameboys, but old things have a special feel to them
true that
If you still want super clean recordings I'm afraid pure digital is the only way to really go. And there are many personal digital recorders you can use, and just plug whatever you're using into it directly via an input. I own a Zoom H4N that's fantastic for many, many reasons. One being on-board compressors and effects. Run about $200-$300 but super awesome and flexible units.
If you've got a smartphone or something you can probably record onto it somehow and achieve some pretty good results. Maybe even better than the zoom if you nab a recording app.
If you want to go a cheaper route, such as tape/analog recording, you're going to get a huge tinge on your sound, and it'll never sound as crisp. That's not a bad thing, I love the effect tape has on sound, but it's not going to replace or even mimic abelton and hard limiting.
74 May 24, 2014 3:09 am
Re: New Column from chipwin! Kuma's Quick Shots (3 replies, posted in General Discussion)
noice
75 May 16, 2014 6:16 pm
Re: TWG014| Love Through Cannibalism - Serial Experiments Tangela 2 (4 replies, posted in Releases)
LxTxC
76 May 16, 2014 7:14 am
Re: 20 $ for creating a Jingle with 4 notes max - CLOSED (36 replies, posted in Collaborations)
danimal cannon wrote:
sleepytimejesse wrote:It's just that this is just very emblematic of the argument we all face while trying to legitimately pursue this. I know I don't have to tell you that though. It's hard for me to see this behavior and not feel a bit jaded.
I charge by the minute of finished music. Under that scale $20 is very reasonable IMO
But the contest factor man
the contest factor ;(
I'm not arguing that it isn't a fine price for a jingle, I was just suggesting to OP for something like this it would be much more becoming to research first and approach someone. Listen to some tracks, see who you like, reach out. There are plenty of able and talented dudes here. Maybe I'm old fashioned tho.
77 May 16, 2014 7:03 am
Re: 20 $ for creating a Jingle with 4 notes max - CLOSED (36 replies, posted in Collaborations)
danimal cannon wrote:
it's 4 notes dude. I mean I get it but it's 4 notes.
It's just that this is just very emblematic of the argument we all face while trying to legitimately pursue this. I know I don't have to tell you that though. It's hard for me to see this behavior and not feel a bit jaded.
78 May 16, 2014 6:45 am
Re: 20 $ for creating a Jingle with 4 notes max - CLOSED (36 replies, posted in Collaborations)
It may very well be that someone out there would be happy to work with you. Hell, I might have if you actually asked nicely. It's a different thing to think us musicians are going to fight each other for like a third of what even a used copy of Super Smash Bros. Brawl goes for.
79 May 16, 2014 6:40 am
Re: 20 $ for creating a Jingle with 4 notes max - CLOSED (36 replies, posted in Collaborations)
noisechip wrote:
20 $ can't be enough ? Well, i'm sure that a lot of people are ok with 20 $ per 4 notes.
Exactly what I'm talking about.
I hope you'll continue to pay per note when ACTUALLY commissioning work.
One short melody, say a parallel period consisting of I don't know, 18 notes all together. For just the melody, you should be paying $90. Want accompaniment? Let's say it's 4/4 with a simple chord on every downbeat. Up to $114. Let's say that's at 120 bpm. That's about 18 seconds of music I'll bet. Imagine asking that same person to write I don't know, let's say conservatively for a small soundtrack something like 30 minutes of music. You can imagine the price (much higher than your budget).
What I'm saying is if you're really going to perpetuate this gross undervaluing of people's time and energy, at least have the decency to do what your money is worth and actually seek out someone personally, this is outrageous to hold a contest and I'll be very disappointed in anyone running at your $20.
80 May 16, 2014 2:22 am
Re: 20 $ for creating a Jingle with 4 notes max - CLOSED (36 replies, posted in Collaborations)
sandneil wrote:
give me the 20 bucks i promise not to be offended
if you can make a four note song in one hour thats $20/hr
what the hell are you complaining about
I've composed for television commercials, for video games, as commissioned works, jingles for podcasts, etc. At every turn you've got the pressure of countless amateurs (in the literal sense, not in a demeaning sense) undercutting you and taking your trade and everyone's hard work down a peg. For what? The cost of like, half a sub-par XBOX game. Composers are tradesmen and if you need your roof redone you do it yourself or pay someone for what that trade and time is worth. Same with building your brand or finishing your game/commercial/what have you.
Buy what you can afford. You only have $20? Seek out someone excited to make $20 for the potential break or fun of saying they did it. But don't act like it's some contest people are "winning" by working for you pro bono.
/rant