peter posted in the group Open Mic (Open Discussion)
I’m so sorry to see this news. Billy Joel has canceled all scheduled concert performances due to being diagnosed with a brain disorder that has led to “problems with hearing, vision and balance.”
Billy Joel has been one of my favorite singer/songwriters since I was a kid and my own kids have grown up hearing his music around the house and in…Read More
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Through his career, critics continuously panned his music as schmaltz. I find he’s one of the greatest American pop songwriters of all time, up there with the best around the world (Lennon/McCartney, Paul Simon, Carole King…).
Totally agree – a young female friend of mine (who is an astonishing fiddle player) sang Piano Man when she was first branching out into singing and her version is sublime
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Here is Emily a while after that tentative beginning (with superb singer songwriter Dan Webster) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-29G70sLq8
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One of my old musician friends I played with for years has a younger brother that plays drums and sax semi-professionally named Dan Webster. I’m listening in my headphones, very nice. You know, I am a huge fan of of a bunch of Irish folk rockers like Damien Rice and David Gray from their early days on. In Chicago, there’s a place called The Old…Read More
peter started the topic Plugin Alliance Storewide Sale – 200+ Plugins Start at $9.99 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Mix Loud, Chill Hard – Summer Sale Is Rolling
Get amazing discounts site-wide on all of your favorite plugins, including compressors, equalizers, virtual instruments, and more, tailored for every production step and budget. Discover the tools you need at unbeatable prices starting at $9.99.These offers are only around for a limited time, so d…peter started the topic International Synth Day Sale -PIB – Up to 86% Off in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
peter started the topic Brand Sentiment Analysis Cakewalk, Sonar and Next in the forum Sentiment Analysis of Users From Forums & Social Media Sites
Sentiment Analysis: Cakewalk Brand, Sonar, and Next
Favorable Opinions
- Modernized Features and UI
Both Sonar and Next are praised for their updated user interfaces, with Sonar receiving particular mention for high DPI support, multiple themes, and a cleaner, more modern look. Users appreciate the workflow improvements, such as…
- Modernized Features and UI
peter started the topic DistroKid in the forum Sentiment Analysis of Users From Forums & Social Media Sites
Certainly! Here’s a sentiment analysis of DistroKid, the music streaming distribution service, based on user discussions and trends from major music production forums and major social media platform groups as of May 2025.
Favorable Opinions
1. Simplicity and Speed- User-Friendly: Many users praise DistroKid for its s…
Favorable Opinions
1. Workflow and User Interface- Intuitive Design: Many users praise Studio One Pro 7 for its streamlined, drag-and-drop workflow. The interface is considered modern, clean, and easy to navigate, making it especially attractive for both beginners and professionals.
- Customization: Users appreciate the…
peter started the topic Musio 1: Sentiment Analysis From Online Forum User Opinion in the forum Sentiment Analysis of Users From Forums & Social Media Sites
Sentiment Analysis: Musio 1 Perpetual License Plugin
Favorable Opinions- Value for Money
Multiple users express that Musio 1 offers an “exceptionally good deal,” especially given the large number of included libraries for a relatively low price (e.g., $200–$400 for perpetual access to many instruments). - Instrument Quality
The i…
- Value for Money
peter started the topic RX1200 + RX950 Bundle – $19 Normally $49 Separately in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Normally $49 if the two instruments are purchased separately or $39 as a bundle, NOW $19.
https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/81-Bundles/58-Instrument-Bundles/10790-RX-Bundle
peter started the topic AudioBlast Abx3 Synth – Only $29 reg. $199 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Abx-3 is a cutting-edge bass line synthesizer,at first designed as a modern tribute to the legendary 303 bass line synthesizer from the 1980s.
With a completely redesigned interface, Abx-3 makes it easier than ever to craft real-time sequences and dynamically adjust them during live performances and by the way in studio situation too.
Unleash…
peter replied to the topic EastWest Forbidden Planet, ICONIC & LO-FI Bundle $199 was $697 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
I just got a code for the above package that takes off an additional $20 US from the price, bringing it down to $179. I don’t know if it’s single use only or not. So this may only work for the first person who uses it.
Your $20 discount code: LOYAL20-8HVKY6SA
peter started the topic Korg Kaoss Pad 50% Off in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
$74 US, regularly $149.
https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/2-Effects/53-Multi-Effect-/11214-Kaoss-Pad
peter started the topic Anteres Plugins Up to 61% Off in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
peter started the topic Lifeline Space Reverb 74% off with Code Only $5 US in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
peter replied to the topic GForce time-limited upgrade to M-Tron Pro IV for just £24.99 (select owners?) in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Thanks for posting this @lamia6. My email inbox is so bombarded with emails, that I tend to miss the commercial ones a lot and I would have missed this one if not for your post! I’ve had the M-Tron since it was released like, I don’t know, more than 20 years ago? Something like that. I remember, because I installed it on my music computer at the…Read More
peter started the topic PinkNoise Studio May Madness Sale – 50% off on all Kontakt libraries in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
PinkNoise Studio May Madness Sale – 50% off on all Kontakt libraries until June 1st.
https://www.kontaktbanks.com/e-shop.htmlpeter replied to the topic Overloud Gem Dopamine – Flash Sale $39 reg $139 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
On May 22, 2025 at 9:00 pm fretman said
Drat. I jumped on this before the tip came in. I should have known about it. Now I’m out $8.50.I’ve been there, many, many times. Someone posts a great deal, I jump on it, thinking, this is fantastic, I can’t let this get away, and then someone else posts a better deal or a coupon code. Just remind y…Read More
peter replied to the topic Yurt Rock Beat Bundle -everything they've ever made – $99 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Wow, who designed their email marketing program? I just received another discount code — this time for 30% off — just hours after reciving the 20% off code I posted above. Here it is, I really don’t use drum loops, but if I did, I think these folks have some really good ones. Here’s the body of the email I just received with a 30% off…Read More
peter replied to the topic VSTBuzz is now Part of Audio Plugin Deals [Not a Deal] in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
On May 22, 2025 at 6:20 pm JT3Jon said
On May 21, 2025 at 7:53 am fretman said
Try VST10OFF to get 10% off.Studio One, Windows, RME UFX, Yamaha MSP7
Tried but didn’t work for me. Given the thumbs up on your post, I’m wondering if I did something wrong? Has anyone successfully used this coupon code on current deals?
On May 22, 2025 at 6:2…
peter replied to the topic Yurt Rock Beat Bundle -everything they've ever made – $99 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
I just received another email from Yurt Rock today — after the one that resulted in the above post. This one contained a code for an additional 20% off. I don’t know if it’s tied to my email address or not, but if you’re interested in the above deal and want to give it a try, it may give you another 20% off. Here it is: REPLAY20DK3HKTX4
peter replied to the topic Overloud Gem Dopamine – Flash Sale $39 reg $139 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
On May 22, 2025 at 3:54 pm mibby said
Be sure and check you accounts for the 20% Gem coupon. It brings it down to $31.50Studio: Apollo Twin Duo USB | ARC Studio | Studio One Pro 6.6 | Windows
Thanks for the tip, I’ll update the original post (giving you a shout out) so that no one misses it!
peter started the topic Yurt Rock Beat Bundle -everything they've ever made – $99 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Introducing The Beat Bundle: Every Drum Kit We’ve Ever Made! $99
Welcome to The Beat Bundle — your all-access pass to every MPC, BATTERY, and MASCHINE kit ever created by Yurt Rock. With over 10 GB of content, this massive bundle delivers the ultimate drum production toolkit, built specifically for beatmakers, producers, and musicians who dema…
peter started the topic Sampletraxx Sale – 50% off site wide for limited time with code in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Sampletraxx Sale – 50% off site wide for limited time with code: SLST50
Developer Salepeter started the topic Eventide Audio is offering up to 80% off on Harmonizer Plugin Series in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Eventide Audio is offering up to 80% off on Harmonizer series of plugins until June 9.
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I just heard that here on the news here in England- so very sad — he’s an absolute legend.