Quitting music

[Diss Order]

Thing is, having fancy hardware devices and synthesizers USED to be an advantage, but nowadays software can make the same insane wacky sounds, or even better. Theoretically, the only piece of hardware you need is a computer to make the music we make, and to make it good.

Add in a keyboard so you can actually play what you want.

WHICH I DO NOT HAVE.

Well duh, but those don't cost a lot of money. Having a midi keyboard isn't the same as having a hugeass studio.

[Mundius]

Thing is, having fancy hardware devices and synthesizers USED to be an advantage, but nowadays software can make the same insane wacky sounds, or even better. Theoretically, the only piece of hardware you need is a computer to make the music we make, and to make it good.

Add in a keyboard so you can actually play what you want.

WHICH I DO NOT HAVE.

Well duh, but those don't cost a lot of money. Having a midi keyboard isn't the same as having a hugeass studio.

But I don't even have money, so I'm stuck using a PC keyboard that I picked up for $20. Or the keyboard inside my laptop, but why should I use that?

Time to get a hugeass studio.

[Diss Order]

You know good midi keyboards get as cheap as 50 bucks, right?

Heck, you even got a laptop. I WISH I could afford one!

[Mundius]

You know good midi keyboards get as cheap as 50 bucks, right?

Heck, you even got a laptop. I WISH I could afford one!

It was to replace my old 1.15HGz (singlecore) 256MB RAM system that kept of crashing. My laptop cost me $400. CHEAPEST ONE WAS A QUAD-CORE. YES. And it's now more or less stuck permanently in its mess of wires.

Anyway, I don't even have $10, but I think I'd be saving up for a NES or something.

[Diss Order]

I guess it's a matter of priorities...

And in your case, a matter of time until you got some disposable income. No need to rush things, take your time.

[Mundius]

I guess it's a matter of priorities...

And in your case, a matter of time until you got some disposable income. No need to rush things, take your time.

I think game dev. can bring good money if your team only has 4 developers. Not a lot of expenses there.

[Howlgram]

This should be a nice thread for anypony, feeling like they arent getting better, to read. Everypony goes through this ^_^ (it is a horrible stage)
What keeps me off from doing music are..... videogames, they just make me SO LAZY, i just sit here, open a videogame, and after a little while of playing 2-3 hours passed by, gosh, videogames are drugs foals, dont try them.

[Calamus_Dash]

This should be a nice thread for anypony, feeling like they arent getting better, to read. Everypony goes through this ^_^ (it is a horrible stage)
What keeps me off from doing music are..... videogames, they just make me SO LAZY, i just sit here, open a videogame, and after a little while of playing 2-3 hours passed by, gosh, videogames are drugs foals, dont try them.

Welcome.
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I need some sort of electro shock keyboard that stuns me every time I try to turn on tf2

[SkruffyPony]

Ugh, I know that feeling...

Seriously, almost everyday I make a new track, declare it's "shit" and abandon it forever. You should see how much my hard-drive is clogged up with unfinished bit's and bob's. My opinion on my music is low. The main problem I have is I always ask myself, "Would I actually listen to this crap if it wasn't me?" 9 times out of 10, the answer is no.

The thing is though, I just have too much fun making tunes! Part of the reason I don't finish every single one is that I like to keep them for myself to play with almost like a game that never ends. I find it far more fulfilling making something that I can play with by myself (INB4 fap joke) than subjecting it to the harsh words of the scrutinizing public.
My rule is, if the fun stops, I stop.

Meh, but I'm weird. I can't really say much else that hasn't already been said already, but I'm glad to see that you're sticking with it. I think that that kind of positive attitude will most likely show off in your work, too! So good luck!

(Also, grr! I wanted to seem knowledgeable & insightful by posting that Ira Glass quote! Damn you Aussie with your knowledge and insightfulness-ssuss-uss--ssss!)

[Mundius]

I need some sort of electro shock keyboard that stuns me every time I try to turn on tf2

Same thing with me and... CASTLEVANIA.

[Darktrot]

Hey Facade,
Ive have been here for a while listening to your music. Your Getting better not worse. I know what your going through. Hell, last week i uploaded a song and i was almost pegged for copyright for it. Art Attack Saved my ass. I used something already done because i was in a slump and forgot where i heard that chord from. But what you have what ive heard from you is people are remixing your work. In my books that means your getting somewhere. You Are and beleive me ive seen you grow yourself as a musician. Dont Quit. You'll Dissapoint alot of people. We already lost NotACleverPony, We dont need to lose another great musician. Do us all a favor. If need be take a break but do not quit.

[ArtAttack]

Just going to put in that there isn't only one gap. I had a gap a while back, in my shitty-hands-up phase, I quit for a while, then got inspired again. Then I hit a shorter one a while back. You just gotta keep pushing though. Make shit, try shit, DO things. It's the only way to get better, and the only way to keep yourself going.

Also, @Spike, no problem, haha.

[Howlgram]

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I need some sort of electro shock keyboard that stuns me every time I try to turn on tf2

it would be awesome if i didnt have anything to do, but if i want to do something productive... videogames wont let me alone.
and i got a lot of addicting as hell, games =(

[Facade]

don't worry guys I'm only taking a break until my audio-technicas arrive in the mail then ill be back don't worry ^.^

[Mundius]

Welcome.
To.
My.
Life.


I need some sort of electro shock keyboard that stuns me every time I try to turn on tf2

it would be awesome if i didnt have anything to do, but if i want to do something productive... videogames wont let me alone.
and i got a lot of addicting as hell, games =(

Get Action 52 and whenever you want to play something, play this. It works wonders.

[Facade]

Welcome.
To.
My.
Life.


I need some sort of electro shock keyboard that stuns me every time I try to turn on tf2

it would be awesome if i didnt have anything to do, but if i want to do something productive... videogames wont let me alone.
and i got a lot of addicting as hell, games =(

Get Action 52 and whenever you want to play something, play this. It works wonders.

omfg i laughed so hard xD!!!!!! this would totally work xD

[Mundius]

it would be awesome if i didnt have anything to do, but if i want to do something productive... videogames wont let me alone.
and i got a lot of addicting as hell, games =(

Get Action 52 and whenever you want to play something, play this. It works wonders.

omfg i laughed so hard xD!!!!!! this would totally work xD

If you can't afford a copy, the IGF Pirate Kart is close enough.

(Note that Action 52 is a cartridge I want to get into my collection)

[jubian]

I fear I have fallen down the same hole, my friend :/

[Triple_B]

*Crawls out of the hole in the wall*

Oh! New people in this deep dark unforgiving pit of nothingness and despair? Lovely! I'll go put on tea.

This is what I've been doing when I get all depressed like this; I fire up Skyrim, make a new character, and then promptly do every stupid thing I shouldn't that I can think of short of just straight up punching a guard while naked. The first time I die; I close Skyrim, and fire up FL Studio again.

It's a nice little break, and being a dumb ass is entertaining for some reason; the happy kills the sad.

Or y'know, I close Skyrim, get distracted with real music, YouTube, emails, daydreaming, texting, IRC, MLR, EQD, and fall back into self-pity again...

But yeah, uhm... Sec...



This was already linked, but fuck da polices.

[Pickslide1992]

I know that feel. I feel sometimes my stuff's unoriginal and it's a disservice to anyone who happens to listen. That and I barely have time to work on music anymore, but the important thing is to keep on truckin'. Download a new VST, watch a tutorial, something that'll get you out of your rut.

[Facade]

wow i feel so loved that people are still replying to this thanks every pony :3

[Pickslide1992]

We've all been in that situation, bro (At least most of us have). Like I said, the important thing is this: If you think you need improvement on something, do it. Try something new. Play around with FL Studio a bit, throw music and the wall and see what sticks.

[Interrobang Pie]

Why is this thread still here? Did Facade say long ago that he's staying?

[Freewave]

yeah but now i guess people bump it as a community reminder to other bronies to keep at it and not give up. i guess.

[Pickslide1992]

Yeah, this may as well be a thread for anypony who feels like they're in a tough spot musically and just need a push in the right direction to keep on keeping on.