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  • I have been very happy with my Canon RP. Mirrorless is a lot more common now and the range of lenses offered by Canon at a variety of focal lengths and price points is substantial. I use an adapter so I can use EOS EF mount lenses which helps a lot with the cost as you can buy older lenses if you want. Also you would have less of a learning curve with the logic behind the menus since you are familiar already with a Canon camera.

  • Headlamp tech that doesn’t blind oncoming drivers—where is it?
  • I just want to see the day where as a pedestrian I don’t feel like my retinas are fried every time a car passes at night or has their brights on during the day (ugh). I know it is wishful thinking because apparently politicians don’t give a shit about pedestrians (or cyclists).

  • Why didn't I buy a e-reader sooner?
  • I really love it! I have read manga and craft books on it and the color is nice. I upgraded from an Aura H2O 2 and it was well worth it for me. Don’t expect full color but even with it being “washed out” I still feel like the color adds a lot.

  • Why didn't I buy a e-reader sooner?
  • I wholeheartedly agree. I use my e-reader (a Kobo Libre Colour) daily. I still buy physical books sometimes but it is nice being able to have such a small and light device with a few choices on board. I have had many e-readers and tablets over the years and the only one I have had that I do not recommend is Boox. I got the Palma and the screen broke within 24 hours and they said it was my fault? I sold it at a yard sale. I have had kindles and Kobos with no issue for decades at this point. They are well built and worth having around. I prefer Kobo at this point for similar reasons to yourself. I don’t use custom firmware but I do use Nickel Menu to get to the games that Kobo decided to hide away on the latest OS. Also great for things like inverting colors or rotating on the fly. Hope you get a lot of life and enjoyment out of yours as well!

  • I wonder if they dyed it this color or found sock yarn in hi-viz yellow?
  • I was thinking this is actually thinner than sock yarn. Looks very similar to the lacy doilies that my grandmothers made of something more like 0 or 1. The connecting bits are actually braided or single crochet…so from a distance it looks like thicker yarn than it is. Either way…I love this and kinda want one now.

  • The Apple Polishing Cloths compatiblity has been updated for iPhone 16
  • Oh I know. It is just a ridiculous oversight. Compatibility could have easily been hidden for the page and it would have made more sense lol. This is just poor website implementation. Harmless but also makes them look dumb and pretentious 🤣

  • The Apple Polishing Cloths compatiblity has been updated for iPhone 16
  • I appreciate the randomness and the fact that the polishing cloth is only backwards compatible to the iPhone 5 and iPad 4th gen. No mention of any other devices prior to like 2012 which is kinda funny honestly. It is a polishing cloth. I could use it to dust the display of my Philco Predicta and it would do just fine 😂 (not that I have one…just providing a ridiculous example).

  • Series: What are your ADHD Tools of Thumb?
  • Two things for me… pomodoro method and the mantra “Don’t put it down. Put it away.” Pomodoro got me through college and made hyperfocusing on assignments seem like more of a choice. The mantra? It is part of my inner dialogue all the time lol. I tend to put things where ever and wouldn’t you know it? In a day my home is a mess. So once I heard the suggestion I took it to heart and it does actually really help me remember WHY to put things away. Because the “oh I will grab it and put it away later” is a lie.

  • Pomodoro Technique
  • This got me through college. As someone who gets easily overwhelmed by large tasks, saying to myself that I will only work on it for 20 minutes (I do a 20/10 split) made things manageable and also it kept me from gluing myself to the chair unless I wanted to do it which made it seem more like a choice. I would frequently get through a few intervals and then keep skipping the breaks as I got nearer to the end of the task. I highly recommend this technique to people!

  • How do y'all cope without meds?
  • Therapy? I react badly to all ADHD medications so I am not medicated for it. What has helped me the most is working through things with a therapist who also helped me with implementing coping mechanisms. Things like pomodoro method (this got me through college!), organizers at “drop spots,” and learning how to self talk made a huge difference for me. It is not impossible to do well without meds…it is just harder.

  • I hate people like this
  • The best solution I have seen to this was the guy I worked with, sick of people shaking the doors repeatedly while we were redoing signage after close exclaimed at some door shakers: “what the fuck you doing bro?!” Those of us in the store lost it and the customers walked away embarrassed. From your comment, I can tell you have not had a job that works with the general population directly like retail. You lose patience pretty quickly with others trying to complain to get their way, push boundaries, and sometimes just be assholes. You should try it sometime. It is quite enlightening.

  • Favourite sandwich?
  • BLAT. Bacon, lettuce, avocado, and tomato. Best with a hearty or sweet bread type. My preferred is sweet rye. No condiments needed…just spread the avocado for the texture and added flavor. Husband prefers the bread toasted, but I like it pan fried in butter.

  • Traded my MIM tele for my dream strat…

    1998 US with fender lace golds in neck and middle…Seymour Duncan of some sort in the bridge. Plays and sounds a dream! Color is Plum Purple Metallic. Here it is next to my Jazzmaster.

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    New synth…JD-XI

    Found a great deal at a used gear shop…actually a new unit open box. Digging the workflow and vibe. Already recorded a few tracks with it!

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    Yamaha Pacifica - The Underrated Superstrat

    I haven’t touched my Tele or Les Paul since I got this. So versatile and sexy to boot!

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    New Gear Day

    Upgraded from a Squier. Lucked out with a used AC4 combo too. It is just a MIM but perfect for me. Plays well, very sweet Tele tone, and hopefully inspires me to get past the basic skills I have at the moment on guitar.

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    The ultimate guide to wavetable synthesis
    www.musicradar.com The ultimate guide to wavetable synthesis

    A technique used by everyone from Tangerine Dream to Skrillex, wavetable synthesis adds new dimensions of texture and movement to your sound design. But how does it work?

    The ultimate guide to wavetable synthesis
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    IK Multimedia Intros Paraphonic, Dual-Filter, Analog UNO Synth PRO X Synthesizer
    www.synthtopia.com IK Multimedia Intros Paraphonic, Dual-Filter, Analog UNO Synth PRO X Synthesizer

    The UNO Synth PRO X features a dual-filter, 3-oscillator paraphonic design, 256 presets, a 64-step sequencer and more.

    IK Multimedia Intros Paraphonic, Dual-Filter, Analog UNO Synth PRO X Synthesizer

    Looks like an interesting idea. I like the daisy chain option. Analog, portable, and $500. Not bad. Curious what you all think?

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    Stellar edition of Microfreak

    Picked up this little guy last week and have already cleared the presets and started making my own. Any tips or fun stories about Microfreaks?

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    Korg takes its popular Gadget app into the virtual reality (VR), now available
    synthanatomy.com Korg takes its popular Gadget app into the virtual reality (VR), now available

    Announced in 2021, the Korg Gadget VR, the virtual reality version of their popular music production app is now available.

    Korg takes its popular Gadget app into the virtual reality (VR), now available

    I’ve used this on the Switch and it is pretty neat. It would be pretty awesome if the VR implementation is good enough!

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    CME iWA, new instant wireless audio technology promises near-zero latency
    synthanatomy.com CME iWA, new instant wireless audio technology promises near-zero latency

    CME iWA (instant wireless audio technology) is a new tech that promises near-zero latency using wireless audio (Bluetooth)

    Wonder how this idea will be long term? Losing come cables would be awfully convenient for those who perform or have smaller spaces especially.

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    If you could only keep one synthesizer…

    Which one? For the sake of theoretical questions …let’s assume you could have any synth…not just what you already own.

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    Soundspot, is the plugin developer company out of business?
    synthanatomy.com Soundspot, is the plugin developer company out of business?

    There are signs that Soundspot, the developer company of numerous synth, FX, and mixing/master plugins, is out of business.

    Soundspot, is the plugin developer company out of business?

    Sounds like they are goners. Hope they didn’t have your favorite plug-in or at least you have the installer still!

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    Korg Intros opsix SEe, opsix SE Platinum FM Synthesizers
    www.synthtopia.com Korg Intros opsix SEe, opsix SE Platinum FM Synthesizers

    The new synths address the most common complaints people had with the original opsix, adding a robust all-metal design; a premium 61-note keyboard, with aftertouch; expanded 80-voice polyphony and …

    Korg Intros opsix SEe, opsix SE Platinum FM Synthesizers

    Oh shiny new FM synths! Who has an original opsix? I hear good things.

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    Synth wars: The story of MIDI, the one interface that ruled them all
    www.musicradar.com Synth wars: The story of MIDI, the one interface that ruled them all

    CV/Gate, DCB, USI, UMI and The Oberheim System… This is the story of how synth’s biggest players narrowly averted a standards war and made sweet music together

    Synth wars: The story of MIDI, the one interface that ruled them all

    Fascinating how this developed! I hadn't even thought about the history of it.

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    KORG Intros wavestate mk2, wavestate SE, wavestate SE Platinum
    www.synthtopia.com KORG Intros wavestate mk2, wavestate SE, wavestate SE Platinum

    Korg today announced three new keyboards in its wavestate line: the wavestate SE, wavestate Limited Edition Platinum, and wavestate mkII.

    KORG Intros wavestate mk2, wavestate SE, wavestate SE Platinum

    And...I just bought a mk1....

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    Behringer Intros Eurorack Knockoff Of Classic Bode Frequency Shifter
    www.synthtopia.com Behringer Intros Eurorack Knockoff Of Classic Bode Frequency Shifter

    Like the original, the Behringer 1630 is designed to shift the entire frequency spectrum of the source signal from -5 to +5 kHz. Using small shifts, it can create subtle stereo effects, while at la…

    Behringer Intros Eurorack Knockoff Of Classic Bode Frequency Shifter

    Another Moog knock off! Behringer is bringing in the heat.

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    New Sound Library Features Drum Loops Processed With Vintage Nuclear Research Instruments
    www.synthtopia.com New Sound Library Features Drum Loops Processed With Vintage Nuclear Research Instruments

    German synthesist Hainbach let us know about his new sound library, Nuclear Drum Loops, that features drum loops processed with vintage nuclear research gear.

    New Sound Library Features Drum Loops Processed With Vintage Nuclear Research Instruments

    Now this is fascinating! Wonder who will use this one a hit album?

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    Finally hung the guitars above the Wavestate.

    So much more floor space! Also thinking about a Jaspers stand…anyone have opinions on them?

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    Anukari Synthesizer: Sound through the laws of physics
    www.gearnews.com Anukari Synthesizer: Sound through the laws of physics

    The physics-based Anukari is all about generating sound from interconnected masses and springs held in 3D space and then giving them a good whack.

    Anukari Synthesizer: Sound through the laws of physics

    This looks intriguing. Wonder what sort of graphics card will be needed to run this when it hits production?

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    Native Instruments Dumps Soundwide Brand, Absorbs iZotope, Brainworx & Plugin Alliance
    www.synthtopia.com Native Instruments Dumps Soundwide Brand, Absorbs iZotope, Brainworx & Plugin Alliance

    Native Instruments has announced that it is dumping the Soundwide brand, announced in April of 2022 as the parent company for NI, iZotope, Plugin Alliance, Brainworx and Sound Stacks.

    Native Instruments Dumps Soundwide Brand, Absorbs iZotope, Brainworx & Plugin Alliance

    More acquisitions. Curious if they will integrate the different systems.

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