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In summary--details, yes--but it also feels like a zip compressed musical performance at the end. The sweet changes starting at 2:02 could perhaps be taken advantage of more, especially the organ'n'bass break + brass. 2:13 -- The melodic focus seems to be diminished here--expected it to be the main focus. Sounds good.

In the beginning, people used to simply add some beats to the original game melodies, but this feels like the opposite. Nice drive at the start, though, but I think the Laguna melody needs better integration, or the transition to it needs work. Yes, yes, I know the format, but still, the intro might be a bit long in this context.

Very promising start, but, eh, W T H? If you did this on headphones, I can accept the extreme change in levels from the background. You had a nice hypnotic beat framework and background elements, then the lead comes, shredding the universe to pieces. Adjust the level of the lead, or try another lead sound, and make it start at the correct beat, add bass, add bass, add bass, have some correlation between the background elements and the lead (which is playing outside of the realm of the other elements).

Yeah, it was this one: It didn't appear in Google's image search, but apparently I saved it. That sticker should be next to whatever standard Windows, Intel, NVIDIA, or other typical sticker that's plastered all over most computers (especially laptops). It should also be displayed during the power on self-test phase, of course.

I have to say that the hard disk is really the main bottleneck due to the intense disk activity required by certain operating systems (until you reach some form of equilibrium, of course). A lot of processor time is wasted waiting for the hard disk. That'd be my primary concern when looking for any system, then next on the list would be the graphics processor, then system memory, then the CPU, then the battery. Actually, I wouldn't really buy a laptop for serious work--too expensive, too noisy, and too little in return/value so far. Get extended warranty, though, and note that batteries (a separate component) only come with one year warranty regardless, in most cases.

The most important part of HOW TO COMPUTER: ..and don't just back up to an external drive, especially if you're moving the thing around. The standard desktop hard disks and cabinets typically used are not intended for even the slightest impact (and idiotically they come with a vertical stand). Most of them come with obscure PSU connectors (in case the PSU goes, you might have to wait weeks for a replacement, unless you're comfortable with taking out the disk and connecting a USB adapter to it). If you have to backup to CD or DVD media, make multiple copies of the same data each time, and store the media away from sunlight/other heat sources, and--apparently--you should store the media vertically if the media is in a CD/DVD case.

Repeatable goodness. <3<3<3 BPM: ~115 I had VotL playing in the background while coding, and this hypnotic gem appeared. I really hadn't noticed it before now. Timing etc.

I still hear an original psytrance track when I listen to this. Maybe because that's what I want to hear. Listened again just now--perhaps the break at 1:56 should yield to the next level of melodic riffs. ..and should you give up yogafying it, at least make it into an original psytrance track, inspired by Street Fighter Alpha 2?

Obviously, as you say, since it's just a bunch of samples with associated meta-data. A MIDI module is the thing that plays back these samples. That's what will limit the capabilities such as pitch bend sensitivity. That's what you have to find the MIDI implementation chart for, or the documentation for. NI requires me to register to read their knowledge base. You might find your answers there, if not in the Kontakt documentation. It might not sound that good anyway, unless the MIDI module that plays back the sample is intelligent enough to pick the right sample for the right pitch range, instead of stretching the initial sample too much.

There's traditionally a MIDI implementation chart that comes with MIDI modules. It describes what messages the MIDI module responds to, what range, what controllers, what RPNs, NRPNs, SysEx messages, etc. 1. Checked the help/manual? Look for keywords. Modulation. Pitch. etc 2. There's an RPN (a standard) MIDI message for communicating the pitch bend sensitivity. Theoretical limit of two octaves up/down, IIRC, and the default should be two semitones. 3. Check the patch setting for that instrument. Maybe you can change the sensitivity for that patch/instrument directly. 4. Try enabling portamento (another MIDI control change message) and setting the attack (another control change message), if it's supported. Since your destination pitches are semitones, that might work okay. I'm a bit rusty on the details, but google it. 5. Look for non-standard messages (NRPNs and SysEx) documented with the MIDI module.

Wow. This is <3ly. Reminds me a bit of some Chi-A.D. Start: Excellent psytrance mood. Major subjective gripe: The awkward pauses in the theme breaks the flow. For example, at 0:58+ the long rests between the notes become very noticable without anything else to fill the void. These rests aren't as noticable at the start, maybe because of the low volume, or because that's how the melody is first introduced. Overall: Really cool.

ffx? blabla whine bitch blabla drama--some good music ffx2? less blabla more action faster battles--omg infinite dressup loop ffxii? epic fail shadow of the colossus? epic win--1,5 times replay value--once in a life time experience kh and kh2? mostly epic win--Shimomura <3 god of war? controls for the lose when you fight some bosses and don't go for the handicap--but looks cool god of war 2? still collecting dust (bought both gows at the same time, haven't finished the first, probably never will) ico--epic win--once in a life time experience--two times replay value (first time exploring, second time gamefaqsed etc) end brain dump

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Maybe I'm learning Norwegian the retarded way. ..but have you noticed this, then? http://www.play-symphony.com/tickets.php?info=35 That's about right, and I've also gotten used to the fastpaced action of UT2004. The user interface/flow in UT3 kind of killed it too, and that DM map with a friggin' mecha from War of the Worlds. Wicked idea, but too fckd up to be included in a DM type game.

That's right. Last used and size can't be trusted in general, from experience. Since I'm the only using this PC, I have some idea of what's being used and when, and could back Windows up--especially considering that I only played UT3 for about a week, and haven't touched it since. (Windows did get the frequency of use right for UT2004 and UT3 in this case.)

UT3. Haven't touched it in six months. Jumping and moving in UT3 felt like carrying the Tower of Pisa on your head (compared to UT2004). I still prefer the wacky UT2004 gameplay, and there are excellent user mods like freeze tag/freon and team arena master to extend the interest. ..but how Epic managed to completely destroy the UT3 menu experience is beyond human understanding, but hey, I'll give these free, behemoth updates a go anyway.

(ooOh One for each? *acknowledges*) Thanks, and Happy Birthday, OverCoat, and meeeee. My ego is liek totally satisfied now! Next year, Mr. Porter. NEXT YEAR!

You may already know this, but just in case; the room must have grounded/earthed wall outlets for a UPS or a surge protector. Note that instabilities in an electrical network are better caught at the fuse box, however, that may not be an option for most. If you go for a UPS, you generally get a battery-backed up surge protector, but if you don't experience power loss often, and don't require uptime, then you might as well go for a surge protector instead (many different types). Surge protectors are less maintenance too, as they typically only require a fuse to be replaced in case of blowing out, and you don't need to replace the UPS battery every three years, or less. Keep in mind that the UPS will charge the battery all the time. $$$ Surge protectors may then be the logical alternative in this situation. A PC should survive normal power loss; you may lose unsaved work, or information yet to be written to disk, though if you had a battery backed up RAID controller you could prevent this too--you may also need to run chkdsk to repair some minor file system damage. (A lot of things might hide behind "power loss," like the power supply going crazy before it dies, but a regular power loss is to be expected.)

That depends on whether you have an OEM license (most likely) or a retail license of Vista. I'll assume that your computer came with Vista preinstalled/media (OEM), because that's the cheapest, most common alternative. An OEM license is basically tied to "the hardware." Although you can change most of the hardware, Microsoft draws the limit with the motherboard (the foundation of the computer, if you will), even if it's the same make and model. If it's under warranty, then these companies may typically burn the serial from the old motherboard into the BIOS of the replacement motherboard, and you're good to go. I'm very sure the Vista EULA is at least identical to XP, which I'm basing my reply on.

Happy Birthday! *doing a Larry Oji style pimp session* <3 http://www.myspace.com/pongballmusic http://www.shannonaudio.com/ I recall Pongball being active at vgmusic.com, clearing submissions, etc, including my one and only contribution. oh yeah Very nice original game music, too! and now you're even older

This always works: and now you're even older

How many birthday threads must a man post in? liek yea and now you're even older

Last year I tried to hijack OverCoat's happy birthday thread, but he congratulated me instead, that bastard. <3 and now you're even older