OSX, Vista, and music
Seriously, is the new OSX code named "Leapord" supposed to really be a big improvment? I've been toying with the idea of getting an apple for some time now. I really think the best way to approach my music again is to start fresh again on an apple rather than a PC. I know the PC supporters out there would be up in arms about this and scoff at the idea of getting a MAC but I really like the usability of the OS and Logic Pro is an awsome tool that I would love to use.
Personally I'm not big on Loop tools like Acid and fruity loops. I know they're great tools but I'm not one to use other people's pre fabbed loops and sound clips to "create" my music. It's like cutting out pieces from other photos and drawings, making a collage and saying it's your work of art. Sure it can be but I like to do everything by hand. I've always told people that the creation of the art is more important to me than the outcome. The path in which I take to get there is the learning experience i want rather than just "wow, I can just slap these pre fabbed sound clips together and I'm done! I'm an artist! woo!" ya right. One thing about me is I envision how a song should be long before it's even 5% done. This means I go through extensive measures to create specificially to how I imagined it. This means pre fabbed work just doens't fly. Plus, I want my music to get more organic. Meaning I would like to use more REAL instruments rather than all synth.
So Vista...I need to get a copy of Vista and see how things play out with that in regards to how I want to use my PC. Would Vista + music tools for PC be good enough for my goal? I'm not sure. There are great tools out there for the PC. Cubase, Cakewalk, and then my buddy Ben intriduced me to Ableton Live which is alright so far.
I'm still trying to figure out which version of Vista I will need.
Oh in regards to yesterdays' post. Sean made a comment about using almond or cashew buttur which is great too. Yes, I have seen at Andronicoo's and Whole Foods the dispensors that will grind up the nuts and shell it out for you into a container right in front of you so there's no additives. That's great as well. Either way, just a little of any kind of nut butter is actually benificial. Low in sugar but has protein. Some studies have suggested that small amounts of nut butter each day can actually help you LOOSE weight, build lean muscle. Granted too much of it can be detrimental too.