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I refuse acknowledge its existence.
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12/21/09
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I've long wanted to mess around with drum samples and create some of my own mixes just for fun, so: how is that different that using pre-packaged plugins (other than the fact that he created each sample himself)?
12/21/09
I don't think I fully understand you're question, but I'll give it a shot.
Having original material is what makes a person unique. If you make combinations that haven't been made before, you could have a major piece of work in your hands.
Every single song I write has influences, whether it be from vocals, guitar, or drums. I collaborate everything I have heard and try to make something new. You can't put together something if you have nothing. Every single sound will influence your music in one way or another.
Pre-packaged plugins may not have the same rhythm or sound as some machines.
12:11 AM
I guess, if I'm understanding you correctly, it's that he's recording sounds from machines that the standard mixing programs don't currently have samples of...thereby giving him a wider library of effects due to creating original material beyond the usual in-program canned beats.
[I think I've talked myself in circles enough for one night]
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Nobody tell AT&T. :(
12/21/09
Advertised Speed * 0.1666 = Actual Speed
*The chart is obviously formatted for "Advertised Speed".
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Though I'll tell you why you need 18 mbps for "full HD" video that only requires 10-12: Because you will never get the maximum speed. Ever. Plus, if you're using the television package, as I understand it the data comes over the same line. While they usually pad your bandwidth to account for it, it's not impossible for three or four TVs running at once to interfere with your computer's downspeed. Then again, if you're rocking 4 TVs and streaming Netflix to the Xbox, go outside.
Side note: matt, you live in ga? I had no idea! And here I figured all Giz editors lived in NYC or San Francisco. High five from another Georgian. Also...umm....do you know how to get out of here?
12/21/09
Currently your TV pipeline gets a dedicated 15mbps, which is plenty really. But if you happen to use more than that by watching TV it does borrow from your internets pipeline, up to a point. And its only a small amount that a regular user wouldn't notice. But it still sorta bothered me. So I called a rep and within the next six months they plan on rolling out a 30mbps pipeline dedicated for your TV. Which I don't even know if it possible to top that out. That makes me happy.
O, and he said they're working on pausing live TV from any room in the house. :)
12/21/09
Hey, if Christopher Nolan can do it to me while I watch The Dark Knight, why can't I?
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Express 1.5mbps $25
Pro 3.0mbps $30
Elite 6.0mbps $35
Max 12.0mbps $55
Max Pro 18.0mbps $65
Max Turbo 24.0mbps $75
Max Quatro 24.5mbps $85
Max Fast 28.0mbps $115
Max Max 29.0mbps $125
Max JarJar Binx 29.5mbps $155
Max Hemi 31.0mbps $175
Max Power 18.0mbps $225
Max Internet 38.0mbps $275
Max Money 39.9mbps $399
Smax 40.0mbps $400/mo
12/21/09
And thisisascaMAX.
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All because I called them to ask why I wasn't able to hook up my ps3 to the internet, after determining my hardware was not faulty.
I hooked it up anyway.
12/21/09
Well, we all known that Comcast is a friend of the consumer. Champions of the everyman, even.
Seriously though, did they say "valid" use? That's disturbing.
12/21/09
Exactly like this.
"Comcast doesn't support online gaming as a valid internet use."
And they told me I wouldn't be able to hook it up.
They were literally blocking it.
But, there are ways around that thankfully.
12/21/09
This is why I thank a nameless deity, that I don't actually believe in, every day for not having Comcast. That said, TW isn't so great either.
That's what you get with tech support though. Those people are working from a checklist and if your issue isn't on their checklist they probably can't help you. I mean, there's always tier 2 support, but good luck getting in touch with them.
12/21/09
Social networking shouldn't need much bandwidth, but anyone who's ever seen a MySpace page knows there's so much flash garbage on there that you probably want at least 6 mbps. Maybe 20 just to be safe.