Does coming to these forums too often kill creativity

I think people come here looking for ways to get their creativity back that was taken from them by something. (is this X1 related)?

It is all what ya make it. When searching for info to help you, go to that type of thread. Help someone else if you see a thread you can contribute to. Is also a great way to interact when needed with moderators directly from CW because they have chosen to bless us with their presence which is a huge bonus. So it is what you make it.

I don't think visiting this forum kills creativity. For me something else is the cause for killing (suspending actually) my creativity.  It is just so easy while sitting at the DAW to click to this site when I have a creativity lull....uh....like now.  
 
I could do something else, like clean the kitchen, buy shoes or watch TV, but a wine glass in the left hand and a mouse in the other does, at times, regenerate my creativity.  And, sometimes, I learn something new.  All good.
 
 

mgh

... even CJ has gone almost silent since he started the mastering thing.

Is it that or the 'Where's CJ' thread? ;)

Bub

mgh

... even CJ has gone almost silent since he started the mastering thing.

Is it that or the 'Where's CJ' thread? ;)

 
Bub, that's harsh, but fair
 
 
 
But do you have to keep bumping it - you realise he'll never reply
 
 

CJ was headed for Abbey Roads studio the last I heard. This to provide some mixing for a group he is working with.

 Sonar is simply a tool for helping someone express their creativity. What brings me into the forum is when there's an issue with something I've been doing for years and I suddenly come upon technical difficulties...or when the DAW's is dysfunctional  and  interfering with normal work-flow. The idea is basically..."Is anyone else having this problem and any ideas to help me fix it?" Other than that I'm outa here. X1 brought me back BIG TIME though. I think the most disappointing thing about the forum are the fan-boys who attack you for complaining about the dis functionality  of a DAW that you paid for when they don't even use it to its fullest extent, and your used to squeezing every single inch out of it and trying to encourage others to use it as well. I mean I like to use  V-Vocals, effects galore, vst's for days, internal and external drums and sound modules...you know..using Sonar it to its fullest capacity to get extraordinary results.  There nothing I like more than bragging to my Pro Tools friends in the major music league  that all the tracks that they are jumping up and down to were all done in Sonar. There have been some major albums all recorded in Sonar..Teddy Riley told me he  produced Michael Jackson's 'Dangerous' album in Sonar...that's why I found X1 to be a  embarrassingly under developed  and I seriously hope X1b lives up to all the progress and evolution since cakewalk 4 up to  8.5.3.  Just my 2 cents. Use the forum though...p.s. Sonar X1 helper? Genius!

Define too often.

Middleman


The most disappointing thing for me is the Girly-Boys who complain too much prior to seeking a solution. Seriously.
 
Notes on Dangerous:

According to the sleeve notes on the later remastered edition of the album, recording sessions began in Los Angeles, California at Ocean Way/Record One Studio 2 on June 25, 1990.

Sonar was not in existence at that time.

Hey Grabmiller...I meant to say Teddy used "Cakewalk"....and dude..we do not use the term "Girly Boy" in Harlem....but I actually learned the term " ' Fanboy in this forum which supposedly is a dude who  settles for anything you throw at them like Backpacker: The Lost Florence Gold Mine....OOOOH!!!!!

Thugonyx@aol.com

Middleman


The most disappointing thing for me is the Girly-Boys who complain too much prior to seeking a solution. Seriously.

Notes on Dangerous:

According to the sleeve notes on the later remastered edition of the album, recording sessions began in Los Angeles, California at Ocean Way/Record One Studio 2 on June 25, 1990.

Sonar was not in existence at that time.

Hey Grabmiller...I meant to say Teddy used "Cakewalk"....and dude..we do not use the term "Girly Boy" in Harlem....but a Fanboy in this forum settles for anything you throw at them.....ps...any hits lately? OOOOoooooo!!!!!

No problem, Feilds. Yeah, no hits here, how about yourself? In fact how about anybody in the current state of the music business which supports about 12 guys and maybe a secretary at EMI. (I see you just edited your post so let me add.... I am proud of the work I did on Backpacker, the sound track for which was done in an early version of Cakewalk. As it sold a few thousand copies it allowed me to be eligible as a voting Grammy member.

Darn forum software.

Sometimes i think it is a good thing to come here and vent. Or to find some kind of inspiration. Or to have fun. Or...

I think it is pretty dependent on the person and their workflow....but if the workflow is interrupted by a software/hardware glitch? GROWL!!!!

Middleman

Thugonyx@aol.com


I wanna hear ya track on Backpacker. Post it or something. I ain't gonna lie ..I love me some video scores scores. Tomb Raiders is rediculous. Post it Grabmiller.

Can't do that or I would violate an agreement with the other partners who are equal owners. However, I can sell you a copy and you can listen to them. $35 a copy.

Neva mind Dude...I'll go get a bootleg copy on 125th street. I'll let you know if I like it@

FastBikerBoy

' Fanboy in this forum which supposedly is a dude who  settles for anything you throw at them

Actually in this forum it's used to describe someone the software works for and who dares to say so. 

Yo.

Well, to get less indignant for a moment. I think it's just the way different people work in the software. The electronica, hip-hop, looper, maybe sound designer people do a lot of editing and manipulation of tracks.  That puts a whole different level of intensity on the editing tools.

Others are fairly straight up audio types with a little bit of midi. Much less intense use of the tools. Possibly more layering for live takes. Different approach to using the product.

These are just two examples but the way people are using the product may be why there is such a range of different experiences (outside all the older systems, controller compatibility and sound drivers).

Ok, back to my normal acerbic self.