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MagicRuss replied to the topic Function Loops "Organix: Indie Electronica" now FREE worth $17.9 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
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MagicRuss replied to the topic SampleTank 4 for $19.99 + UVI Relayer FREE! in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
On September 3, 2025 at 1:39 pm fretman said
I never got along with ST4 for some reason. Other than that, I find myself usually unimpressed by VIs with all-encompassing content. They have lots of instruments but they’re all shallow. No depth and only good for adding some background/nuanced texture or for sound design. Most of my mixes attempt t… -
MagicRuss replied to the topic What's Your Username at Other Forums? in the forum Conversation Starters
I use this same username on Cakewalk, NI, KVR, and The Gear Page.
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MagicRuss replied to the topic What Is Your Absolute Go-To Physical and Virtual Gear? in the forum Samplers, Sample Players & Sample Libraries
For physical gear, it’s my Nighthawk and Boss GX-100. Or my Jazz Bass.
For virtual gear,
Instruments: Kontakt, Addictive Drums, MODO Bass, EZ Keys, Lounge Lizard. IK B3 and Sampletron. For Synth sounds, it can be all over the map. Rapture has been a favorite over the years. Absynth used to be a favorite but somehow being discontinued leave…Read More
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MagicRuss posted in the group Open Mic (Open Discussion)
What have you actually learned from your influences?
We can all list the artists we’ve been influenced by, but I think it’s more interesting to list the things you’ve actually taken from them.
For example, I would say that I’ve learned how to do bends from Jimmy Page.
Melody from David Gilmour.
I don’t play bass that much, but most of what I…Read More
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This is such a great question. But it’s one that takes time to respond to. (I did respond earlier, but somehow, it was deleted).
I have so many influences that taught me various things. For songwriters, I’ve learned from everyone that’s moved me. Because I grew up with a musician and music teacher mother, and my mother’s education was classic…Read More