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For the love of Music

I noticed that every post I make recently is either about technology or stuff related to the internet. What about my other categories? Exactly!

So in the interest of posting on a different categories and utilize those category icons I’ve prepared in the past, I will post something in the “music” section.

Anyways, my friend is submitting a demo tape (song) for some singing group – and has asked me to do the vocal track for it. Happened a while ago and it was quite an experience.

I dare not post more “incriminating” information; considering the people that may read this, baka magka-bukuhan, which is the last thing I want to happen. It ain’t my song to begin with, so I don’t want to be the one spoiling anything (if there’s anything to spoil, that is).

We recorded in the studio of our group’s usual sound engineer. I had fun not only recording, but actually watching him do the whole “sound engineering/production procedure.” I do my own sound production/engineering for my songs, and watching someone with years of experience was really a treat. I got to ask a ton of questions with regards to the technical aspects of recording/mixing/mastering – I really enjoyed every minute of it.

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More Apple discoveries

Since my last post about Mac software, I stumbled upon a couple more software that either may add to the list, or completely change some of the items on that post. Since it’s a poin in the arse to keep on editing that same post, I guess I’ll just post along with the new developments.

One is on BitTorrent applications (on which the previous post was already modified). I’ve managed to find two torrent applications that work similar to ABC Torrent for windows: Azureus and Bits on Wheels. I’m using the latter since Azureus on the PC wasn’t quite a popular choice for those who loathe resource hungry apps. So I’m now replacing Tomato Torrent with Bits on Wheels.

Next would be my new replacement for LimeWire: Poisoned – a multi-network P2P app. I’m kinda big on the whole multi-stuff since developers can’t get their standards/protocols straight (this will never go away) so the next best thing is to have a single app that can communicate with everyone rather than dealing with the extra overhead of launching separate apps to do one of each function.

The Poisoned Project’s “Poisoned” is a beautiful, flexible and powerful file sharing application for Mac OS X. Unlike applications like LimeWire or Kazaa that connect to only one file sharing network, Poisoned can connect to several seamlessly. Unlike Kazaa and several other file sharing applications, Poisoned contains no spyware and no adware. In addition, Poisoned, is free and open-source software.

Last would be a decent non-obtrusive way to control iTunes. which the bulk of this post will be discussing.

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AppleTalk

Well, not the Apple networking protocol, but Apple stuff in general will be discussed here. Since I refuse to fully succumb to the cult-like mentality most Apple users have, I realize that some of my posts regarding anything Apple tend to be too critical, and are subject to debates.

So in a gesture of good faith, I would like to provide useful information about the said platform from my own experience.

What I will do now is simple: I will objectively list the counterparts PC software have in the Apple platform. Add some insights and some personal opinions, but nothing that can start a war or dissent from either side. I believe this would be important for people who want to “switch” sides but are hesitating to do so since they fear they might not be able to do apply their regular workflow, with their preferred software in the new platform.

But before everything else, let me say that I cannot give a proper assessment as far as value for money is concerned – as I get my software for free. But then, usually if you’re an Apple user – money is no object, you get it because Jobs told you to get it, and the cult seems to be happy living that way.

Ok sorry ’bout that, just one troll okay? Now for the article.

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