In General: not directed at xxx or anyone else here:  
Where'd the sactimoneous, selfrighteous dweeb come from?
I mean, I KNOW I'd be a better artist if I wittled my own lute and sat around with my wife and had oooodles of kids and resisted "tools of opportunity" and instead patted a rhythm on my belly...
 
NO!!!! PLUG ME IN!!!!  As far as "addictions" go...GAS is a pretty healthy one....
 
I actually tuned in for a moment of levity...You people are GREAT!
I'm gonna go back to messin' with my new FORTE!!!!!
 
And then, per the wisdom of Jay Tee... I'm gonna go out and MAKE MORE MONEY SO I CAN BUY ICENI!!!!!! 

Jay Tee 4303
 
The root issue is that you lack the funding to exercise your addiction to its fullest potential.
 
You need to get out there and make some money so you can buy some more plugins.
 
Chop chop.

You couldn't be farther from the truth 
 
Already been there done that in regards to work, decades of live performances and recording behind me. Point is; I'm retired with a good steady flow of good income and money in the bank ;-)   
 
My music studio is old but rock solid, although many here would want to release as much G.A.S as possible *lol* Seriously, I use out-dated software and the same old secondhand audio interface (Edirol FA-66) that I got years ago.  Just one keyboard and a guitar will do me fine.  I take good care of it all. Nothing is broken and nothing stops my creativity and pure enjoyment of making music. :-) 
 
I live in a very nice two-story house with central air, and a double car garage with a boat. So nice and quiet here, just the way I like it. :-) 
 

OY! We're havin' fun here... What are you doin'?

 
* In General: not directed at you or anyone else here: 
 

 

Vastman
In General: not directed at xxx or anyone else here:  
Where'd the sactimoneous, selfrighteous dweeb come from?
I mean, I KNOW I'd be a better artist if I wittled my own lute and sat around with my wife and had oooodles of kids and resisted "tools of opportunity" and instead patted a rhythm on my belly...
 
NO!!!! PLUG ME IN!!!!  As far as "addictions" go...GAS is a pretty healthy one....
 
I actually tuned in for a moment of levity...You people are GREAT!
I'm gonna go back to messin' with my new FORTE!!!!!
 
And then, per the wisdom of Jay Tee... I'm gonna go out and MAKE MORE MONEY SO I CAN BUY ICENI!!!!!! 

Vastman
OY! We're havin' fun here... What are you doin'?

 
RE: Lucky me, I'm retired, I have plenty of time to spare; I intend to enjoy posting way more often on these forums. Enjoy creating music; fun times with SONAR and of course spending good times with my wife and family.  
 
I certainly don't plan on wasting a ton of G.A.S on more music gear that I don't necessarily need. I'm happy to stick with what I have 
 
What I won't do on these forums is resort to flaming; levity and name calling without all due respect  
 
Stress and hatred over trivial matters is not good for your well being. Take care of yourself.  

To keep the peace; do not quote (me) and reply to me; do not have any further contact with me --- indefinitely. Btw, I have not reported you. I don't mean any harm or inconvenience. Honestly, I was being sincere, giving my opinion and advise with all due respect. These forums are more frequently read by 'visitors' who don't post but I'm sure most will appreciate good advise that I and others have contributed. This is a great site! 
 
Have a pleasant day, good luck!  
 
 
 
 

dude, your advise was given in a derisive put down fashion... this was a fun thread... your ego is your own worst enemy... and your passive/aggressive communication skills... well, it's no wonder no one else has risen to your sad commentary...they're all smarter than me!

SongCraft

SongCraft
 
 
My only lifelong 'addiction' is for the love of music (art), my wife and family, I have more than enough money, and therefore I totally refuse to selfishly and needlessly waste any money on music related gear. 

* In General: not directed at you or anyone else here:  
In relation to above said post's'. . . A lot of writers/musicians are never satisfied with what they have, always whinging as an excuse for their lack of creativity and studio knowledge / experience (or simply not naturally suited to this sort of endeavor) --- also not willing to try harder, always looking for loopy shortcuts (laziness) --- if not for challenges you cannot hone your skills greatly. If you can't stand the heat? Chop Chop --- Get out of the kitchen --- try basket weaving instead :P 
 

 

Jay Tee 4303
 
If you observe closely the structure and semantics of my post, you might discover a thing.
 
Perhaps a couple of them.
 
Perhaps none.
 
:-)

 
 
I'm sorry, it's unfortunate that you misunderstood; 
 
I was simply expressing 'my own opinion' and clearly stated; not directed at you or anyone one else here.  My contribution is also an 'addition to the topic' based on actual facts along with good advise. Hey I don't expect everybody to have the same discipline and control of G.A.S. ;-) 
 
That said: Just because others disagree with you or prefer to avoid your comments completely; does not mean you can risk violating the TOS by posting snide remarks. I hope you understand, keep the peace and move on. Thanks. :-) 
 
 
 

In threads obviously posted for fun, like this one, the trick is to get your point across without....hmmm...well....ok...this:
 
"always whinging as an excuse for their lack of creativity and studio knowledge / experience (or simply not naturally suited to this sort of endeavor) --- also not willing to try harder, always looking for loopy shortcuts (laziness) --- if not for challenges you cannot hone your skills greatly. If you can't stand the heat? Chop Chop --- Get out of the kitchen --- try basket weaving instead :P "
 
...cuz it kills the joy.
 
Loosen up, lose the corncob, and enjoy life some. If you MUST make a point in a lighthearted environment, try not to smack old professionals in the face with "lazy, no talent, no experience, not suited, no creativity" .
 
I think you have it in you to rise above the limitations of frankly damaging bluntness in a light hearted environment.
 
Prove me right.
 
:-)
 
 
 
 
 
 

Vastman
In General: not directed at xxx or anyone else here:  
Where'd the sactimoneous, selfrighteous dweeb come from?
I mean, I KNOW I'd be a better artist if I wittled my own lute and sat around with my wife and had oooodles of kids and resisted "tools of opportunity" and instead patted a rhythm on my belly...
 
NO!!!! PLUG ME IN!!!!  As far as "addictions" go...GAS is a pretty healthy one....
 
I actually tuned in for a moment of levity...You people are GREAT!
I'm gonna go back to messin' with my new FORTE!!!!!
 
And then, per the wisdom of Jay Tee... I'm gonna go out and MAKE MORE MONEY SO I CAN BUY ICENI!!!!!! 

 Not sure what ICEN is, but now I have to get some for metoo!
 
Accounts may be depleted but I has plenty o checks!

I need bx_Saturator. Dang, new I should have bought it during the sales...! :)

smallstonefan
I need bx_Saturator. Dang, new I should have bought it during the sales...! :)

There was a dude over on 42nd street with that in the trunk of his stretch limo...or maybe in his trenchcoat, can't remember, but GET OVER there...quantities are limited till The Plugin Cartel makes another drop!

In addition to my previous post: A lot of writers/musicians are never satisfied with what they have, always whinging as an excuse for their lack of creativity and studio knowledge / experience....

Often (not always) it's not the software at fault, for example: it's either the hardware, host (DAW), drivers and such or user-error. That said: Sometimes people spend more money than needed; for example, purchase yet another host and sometimes (not always) find far more issues and finally realizing that it's  hardware issues and the previous host is a far, far better DAW. {doh} :P  Having patience and willingness to dig deeper can have it's rewards. 
 
Songwriting and arranging is a labor of love, the same can be said about using host and plugins. I love SONAR and the plugins I already have, I need not be seduce into purchasing more :P 

@ Jay Tee
Both you and Vastman openly started posted directly at me on a 'personal level' (Off-topic) to provoke me, but I did not and will not ever resort to hatred and vendettas. And as explained earlier, my post (that one paragraph you mentioned) clearly was not directed at you or anyone else here, (the heading is in bold type.) 
 
My post (in one paragraph) started with advise, then ended with suggestions said tongue in cheek; ending with = :P, and just to make sure I also added =  (humor)
 
Although I have years of experience I am still learning more and more about recording, the music biz and such, I don't expect everyone to agree with me and my communication skills are not always perfect, yet clearly in that post I have not personally attacked you or anyone else here.....
 
For that, I get personally attacked numerous times, in a separate matter (not involving you) I'm subjected to: Defamatory, Name Calling and Harassment with obvious intent to flame. And you and I are talking in circles. 
 
That said; To keep the peace and hopefully in fairness to the OP; to prevent this thread from closure: I now also kindly ask you to refrain from having any further contact with me. Thanks! 
 
Okay, I'm gonna be busy now.... weaving more baskets :P