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Edward Slavsquat's avatar

First tune I listened to in 2025. I dig it. Wishing you fruitful keyboard sessions in the new year!

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Dave Wise (Neoteric Wood Art)'s avatar

What an honor you give to me, Riley, thank you! It was written for all those far-flung souls across the world who may be alone and missing the love of their lives or wish they could be with family during holidays. When I watch those videos of yours, I'm not focusing on the action in the shot, but rather, the landscape and what architecture is scattered about. I love rural areas, but it can be a lonesome existence. The area looks sadly cold and desolate, but that is a feature, not a bug for some.

Do you ever miss the US and that sunny California sun? I know at this time of year I miss the desert. Another question, please, but will you be doing any more correspondence of the Russo/NATO tussle going on in the news? At one time you were really close to the line, I always thought that took such bravery.

Take good care, my friend, and let me know if there is anything I can do for you over here, such as any kind of media or news of life on the West coast. It's nuttier than ever. At least you have my moral support. There is a lot of work ahead of you, but if your heart is in it, you can tame the project and prosper. I've done it a few times, but I'm a natural tinkerer and builder.

Be well and, again, thank you for suck encouraging words!

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Ken Barber's avatar

I wonder if you'd get better quality if you were mixing this on a Mac?

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Dave Wise (Neoteric Wood Art)'s avatar

Thank you for the restack!

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Dave Wise (Neoteric Wood Art)'s avatar

I didn't know there would be a difference. Is Mac made with superior sound card? I do have a windows desktop, perhaps if I were to use that for mixing? I don't have any Apple gear except for a couple old iPods.

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Ken Barber's avatar

The short answer is: "Probably."

Apple is designed for artists. Everything from the video to the sound chip is top-quality. Also the Mac version of software (that artists use) tends to be better.

Dells are primarily built for business.

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