-DLC-

Thanks, everyone, for the input....truly appreciate it.

Mostly it's just a way for the students in music class to do a bit of their own composing/recording and play around with it a bit.  We bought a full size weighted key digital piano and will be using up to 10 midi keyboards as well.  Bought a drum kit and also looking to purchase a guitar.  Have the Roli Songmaker kit on order.  Have a Steinberg interface and speakers.  Going to purchase a mic (Shure SM58).

We have iPads so that's the reasoning behind Garageband.  I was put in charge of getting things set up, but with very limited knowledge.  I quickly learned that there's a whole lot to know!!   Both regarding the instruments and the equipment needed to make things go.

I believe we need plug ins/Jam Packs as we'd like to have saxophone/trumpets/etc.

I did reach out to Tom Lee and L & M...but, being right before Christmas, they were pretty swamped.  A lot of instruments are on back order as the pandemic has them on high demand.

I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure you're going to need an adapter to use your steinberg interface to connect with ipads.

SM58 mics are great, They are dynamic mics however..I mostly use them to mic drums or something that is a little more 'harsh'. They are not bad for recording rock vocals for example.

But if you are looking to record voice recordings, I would go for a condenser microphone..I use the Rhode NT1a (I swear by it). Never looked back but I've had this for many yrs so I can bet the have a newer version out.

Headphones ; audio technica ath-m50x , not even a second thought.

Midi keyboard on a budget : M-audio

Good luck, I do this for a living, so if you have any questions, feel free.

That is great info....I appreciate it a great deal and likely will be back for more "updates".   You guys rock, literally!

John 3:16?

Austin 3:16

I am self employed, married and my daughter is in college. So I can afford to hang out here.

Kane and Toews for Raymond, Ballard, 1--oh wait...

Perhaps not?

Perhaps not?

This is what two TV's was invented for.

also is a good reason

why attendance at a sports pub

is required when there is a busy sports schedule happening

I hate pubs for sports...just too much noise/chaos and I can't "concentrate" on the game.

Need more cowbell?

^

Cowbell to call Cowtown home? You bet. Go home, Calgary.

Did you feel it?

RIP Ed.

He was pretty active on Twitter as well. I respected his opinions. 

Fun fact: does anyone other than me remember those athletic TV productions where they would pit male actors vs female actor, older ones, younger ones and do various running events, jumping events, etc. Ed Asner was in one of these and if I'm not mistaken they put him up against Rita Moreno. She had such a handicap, and Ed almost caught her.

R.I.P. Looooooooooooouuu

waiting for the lions roar again.

How you get someone in their 20's to ask that is the question.

Winning helps.

For years

Bure created some of my greatest childhood memories during the 90’s.

I was Pavel Bure on every single goal that I scored on my drive way playing street hockey with my friends.    
 

His goal in 1994 against the Flames is one of my favorite memories in life, along with his very first shift against the Jets in his first game.   
 

Safe to say that I’ll be listening to this interview.

Also recall his first night, & that hysteria which swept over the Lower Rainland at the time. Them early 90's teams were such a breath of fresh air.

We'd straight-out sucked for 2 decades, then suddenly were one of the most exciting squads to watch.

He was my favourite of all time (you mean the race car driver, right?)

I don't find any of them good looking this season...with Ben and Zac, it's more their personalities and attitude at this point.  

Yeah the race car driver.  I also liked Roberto from Ali’s season. 

Sorry for your loss Deb! <3

i know how your dad feels,  l lost my younger brother a couple of years ago. i know you’ll be there for him with loving support. rip little brother, deb’s uncle.

I'm so sorry, Deb....sending love and hugs <3 <3

Loui E. will be gone soon enough(I know not soon enough for some) ,we still have some pretty young guys trying to fill huge skates.

We will start to take it to the league pretty soon just like when the Sedins were here and a few more players will be older wiser and some will be skilled and speedy and be putting it all out there for our "TEAM".

GO CANUCKS!

laine has adopted the subtle nuances of the shanaplan

you will all see he will soon be signing with the jets

after declaring to train with some german speaking team

ala marner

6 years @ a shade under 11 million per season

(and yes, i have been drinking a lot of blue koolade today)

@coastal.view  Jets have over 15 million in cap space available.  Giving Laine a huge deal shouldn't be a problem.

next time you get drunk af, save the empties and hurl them at the parents

Pocket sand!

Body slam them and show a fake birth certificate to the cops.

Congrats Deb, will they build you another house?

Grats!

sounds kinda arthur ericksonish  formal , no nux jersey casual jeans Friday for you.  all kidding aside ,sounds like a pretty good gig, GOOD LUCK!

My Dad's favourite.  He was pretty great too, Joe.

NCAA football yes, NFL Yes.

I admire the fans, and players in the CFL and CIS, but I'm sorry 3 down football is meh. Especially running head starts for receivers? Points for getting in the end zone? 

No thanks, Rugby > Football. 

It's not for everyone...I hate the running head starts too. 

benning will do what his management team feels is best for the team...make hard decisions....

A Burrows deal would seal my fate for awhile. I'd coast and watch swimming or something.

^Yah, I was thinkin' that the 2015-2016 might actually be a good season to travel. Let's hope these kids will all be developing way ahead of the curve & adjust to the NHL quickly. If not - movin' a few veteran players along or tanking for top-picks may not the worst thing that could possibly happen to this team... lest I remind everyone of Luc Bourdon - may he rest in peace.

haha happy belated birthday deb

happy birthday, big casino.....

If i'd known i would have wished you a Happy Birthday then instead of now, kiddo

Soon enough we'll be able to genetically sequence a replica (clone) of any species we acquire DNA for. Maybe it won't be the "real thing" But it will be possible. I bet in my lifetime.

^Wouldn't doubt it.

Nothing surprises me anymore in what "can" be done. I'm still using a Walkman and home phone, so I need time to get caught up.

There's a regular sailing from Zimbabwe to Smithers?

LOL goalie13

by way of the port of good hope....take your sea sick pills....

haven't you heard, Brad? it's a "once in a lifetime" opportunity, according to the GDT

Really? From the reaction here before today, I never would have guessed.

^It's not like the NHL is making a theme of outdoor games and trying to do more and more every year

Deb that was dirty

Dirty Deb

^i just noticed how wrong this post sounded

What about a nice summer salad? Cheers!

Is Deb's Diner licensed? I could go for a cold one.

I'm surprised there were no requests for milk hot dogs.

I did it in an hour.... how long did it take you? :D

ah, yes, the Stamina-crushing Grouse Grind (G.G. for you online nerds); didn't think walking up stairs would be so difficult... though it was predominantly only tough in the beginning when I wasn't used to it; that's not to say that the elevation isn't deceptive, b/c it looks alright but brace yourself (and of course enjoy :^P)

ah, yes, the Stamina-crushing Grouse Grind (G.G. for you online nerds); didn't think walking up stairs would be so difficult... though it was predominantly only tough in the beginning when I wasn't used to it; that's not to say that the elevation isn't deceptive, b/c it looks alright but brace yourself (and of course enjoy :^P)

Congrats.

Nice! =D

Not sure of which game yet...rep is calling with the details. Thanks guys!

I guess it is a fair price, just that it started at $45 and ended up being $120. It's a fairly good bike, so I guess that factors in...wish I did know how to tune it up.

I'm scared to ride the roads here...too many crazy drivers. I stick to the dyke - such a great ride there.

i can picture it now, bike bouncing as it makes it's way down the moutain; blond hair flowing out the back and a cow bell ringing, letting everyone know to clear the track....that would be a great picture to have over the mantel.

Ha, pretty much Joe. And that's a great idea with the cowbell....would clear 'em all out. (FTR, the tire they fixed went flat again...back in the shop because it obviously also needed a new tube! This one's a freebie)

mind blowing

I forgot the game was on, yes forgot on Remembrance Day. But I did listen to some Pearl Jam.

Well then you get a pass.