![]() The biggest trick now is just to keep skating. What is the most difficult trick that you’ve landed? How does the feeling of landing that compare to the feeling of conquering a difficult riff or part in your music? Burnside whenever I’m in Portland, and FDR whenever I’m in Philly. Skating Washington Street for the first time was awesome. I’ve skated so many great ditches that were randomly next to a gas station or a hotel. ![]() Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico are heavy for ditch skating. I randomly looked out our hotel window and directly across the street was a Grindline park with lights. I was on tour with Doomriders and we stopped at a hotel at like 2 in the morning. One of my favorites was the skatepark in Wichita Falls, Texas. I’ve ridden backyard pools on tour, concrete parks, backyard ramps, great street spots, ditches….you name it. I go out of my way to find skateparks or spots. I don’t really know what it is that continues to make it appeal to me other than the joy of just rolling and going fast.ĭo you play places on tour that also allow you to skate inside or outside? What are the best places you’ve skated on tour? I started skateboarding when I was five years old. When did you begin skating and what is it about skating that continues to appeal to you? Ghettoblaster caught up with him to discuss it. Grand Blood is Doomriders pushing themselves into wilder sonic territory previously unexplored by the band.Īpproaching 40, not only does Converge/Doomrider’s Nate Newton have feet firmly planted in the hardcore record books, but he’s still holding down his passion for skating, a “trick” that few of his peers have manged to pull off. ![]() Where Darkness Comes Alive was smooth and heavy in tone, while Grand Blood is jagged and hard in its heart. Last week Doomriders released Grand Blood,the follow-up to their highly regarded 2010 album Darkness Comes Alive. ![]()
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![]() If they want to keep Modern Sonic out of any Mania style title, there is definitely more than just the Genesis games they can draw on. I’m just itching to see how certain gimmicks and hazards can be translated. I personally am imagining what this team could do by reimagining some of the stages from some of the Modern Sonic games, like Colors, or Sonic Adventure, or even something like Sonic Advance or Sonic Rush in the Classic Sonic Style. As good and as memorable as they are, it is time we moved past them to other things. Generation, Forces, and Mania all feature those two zones prominently. One of the recurring jokes in the fandom is that everyone is sick of playing Green Hill Zone and Chemical Plant Zone. That being said, I feel like focusing too much on Genesis-Sonic nostalgia could hamstring the series a bit. By dividing Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic into their own little things, Sega can attempt to appease both groups. People fight over just about anything in the franchise, including which games are good and which ones are not. Sonic has one of the most contentious fandoms in video games. Sonic Forces further confirmed these are two entirely different hedgehogs, from alternate universes. When Sonic Generations came out, it canonized Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic as two different designs. EXPAND THE SCOPE OF THE NOSTALGIA ( Source) I just know these guys can come up with amazing levels that will become fan-favorites for years to come. I would love to see what new stages the team comes up with, and how they get them to fit into the narrative of Sonic’s World. While they likewise drew on enough classic gimmicks to be familiar, they were in locations and biomes that were new to the Classic Sonic style games. The original stages they built for Mania were all a lot of fun to play. And it is a joy to play.Īll that being said, I am eager to see them expand beyond that. They incorporated elements from other stages that were not included, or their own unique gimmicks, to help keep the experience fresh. The development team certainly did way more than just slap a new coat of paint on the classic zones. Obviously, the game is a celebration of the series so it makes sense to draw on a bunch of iconic, fan-favorite zones from past games. ![]() Of the main twelve zones in the game, eight of them were originally featured in other games. ![]() But what specifically would I want in a follow-up? MORE ORIGINAL STAGES ( Source)īeing part of a birthday celebration, Sonic Mania featured a lot of reimagined versions of classic stages. Fans immediately started gushing about this game upon release, and I for one adore this game. The graphical style was a beautiful update to the classic Genesis graphics, with sprites that almost look as though they belong to some long-lost Sonic game for the Sega Saturn. The game managed to be truer to the classic 2D gameplay than any of Sonic Team’s attempts in recent memory. Developed by PagodaWest Games and released in 2017, Sonic Mania was a love letter to the Genesis games, made for fans and by fans. Of course, being one of The Game Crater’s designated retro-gaming grognards, one of the potential prospects that I am most excited for is a sequel to Sonic Mania. When the Blue Blur turned twenty, we got Sonic Generation, and as part of the celebration when he turned twenty-five, we got Sonic Forces. After all, it wouldn’t be the first time Sega has released nostalgia-filled celebrations for Sonic’s Birthday. ![]() While they haven’t announced what those plans are, they have assured us that the plans include games. Sega has recently announced that they have big plans for Sonic’s 30 th Birthday in 2021. ![]() ![]() If we wanted to get another group of dedicated players to maybe add chapter guides to the scrolls of knowledge section, I would love to volunteer for that. ![]() While there are open chapter discussions, I feel as if the important information that people want to be able to easily reference would get lost in such long posts as those. Having a single player write individual posts for each chapter could become quite overwhelming. I just don't know what the best way to compile all that information onto the forum would be. I think we would have to recompile all the data manually again for it to be ethical. I feel like having all of that information on the official forum would be of great benefit to all players present and future, but do agree that we cannot just take the information from other sites. As soon as the king picked up the board, the whole city was sucked. When the Dwarven king wished to save his city, a fairy appeared, and offered a trade: she would enchant his favorite board game and they would be safe but they would play together forever. In all offers, you can also see how many Triumph Gems the offer will grant you. Once upon a time, an old Dwarven kingdom that was once a happy place fell into despair. Please note : If you dont want to fulfill this offer, you can just delete or merge one of the pieces asked by the offer. In this situation, the player can no longer skip the offer. I have scoured the internet and forums and found a lot of information out there about the upcoming chapters but not in the simple, succinct and clear manner Elven Gems did it. In the third offer, you can see that the player has all the Game Pieces. As someone who meticulously plans each city design for each chapter, not having that information was significantly disheartening. ![]() I was personally devastated when Elven Gems didn't have any super solid information on chapter 15 and even less for chapter 16. I, for one, think this would be an absolutely amazing idea. ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 2: Calibrate compatible headphones/air pods using the "Hearing" program accessible via the Control Center. Step 1: Install the "Hearing" program from within the Control Center Settings. Step 2: Calibrate the online sound meter with a professional sound meter.Īnd yet another method is to (assuming you own a recent iPhone): Step 1: Calibrate the headphones with a professional sound meter. Step 3: Calibrate the headphones by changing the volume manually using the NIOSH app as a guide while playing the calibration audio files. Step 2: Using the calibrated NIOSH app as a guide, calibrate the online sound meter above. Step 1: Use an acoustic calibrator and calibrate an iPhone sound meter using the free NIOSH SLM app made by the CDC. Just as an example, one sequence to calibrate both the online sound meter and headphones for hearing testing is as follows ( watch video). Headphones Manual Calibration (Use with Caution) Obviously, this method of calibration only works if the sound meter is accurately calibrated first. KeepĪdjusting the volume manually on your device's keyboard or headphone so that it averages around the specified decibel ± 3 dB (do not digitally adjust the volume which should be kept at the maximum setting). Microphone and play the calibration file below. If the sound meter is manually calibrated to perfection, it can also now be used to moreĪccurately calibrate the headphones before starting the hearing test too! Place the headphones over the Watch video of how to perform a headphone calibration using a sound meter. This calibration is saved on yourĬomputer/device as a cookie and would have to be repeated if cookies are deleted and/or browser cache Decibels follow a logarithmic scale you can also say. ![]() A decibel is a unit of measurement used to express the ratio of one value of a physical property to another. The term ‘decibel’ is used worldwide to measure sound levels in a given setting. Sound meter (click the grey bar) using the plus and minus buttons. The term decibel can be used to express an absolute value or a change in value (+1 dB or -1 dB). If your noise environment is expressed in dBC, say 100dBC, the calculation method is as follows: TWA Environment noise 100dBC NRR 30dB. In this example given above, you’d subtract 11.5 from 100, giving you 88.5dBA. Or acoustic calibrator (~ $150), you can manually calibrate the Subtract this value from the original noise level in dBA Estimated exposure 100 11.5 88.5dBA. If you own a professional sound meter (~ $25) Sound pressures converted to the decibel scale are called sound pressure levels, abbreviated Lp. It divides all other sound pressures by this amount when calculating the decibel value. In any given home, the most quiet place to perform a hearing test accurately will be The decibel scale for sound pressures uses as the reference pressure the lowest noise that the healthy young person can hear (0.00002 Pa). Red being anything greater than 60 dB.Orange being loudness level between 50 - 60 dB.Blue being loudness levels between 40 - 50 dB. ![]() ![]() ![]() I tested ind and I'll give it another try ASAP.īut with the VST working, what is the benefit these scripts offer ? With the 2024 BiaB, the VST seems as lot improved, and features dedicated Reaper support. With the 2023 BiaB, using the VST, moving RealTracks mostly works, moving Midi tracks (most just to get a tempo envelope) sometimes worked, Hence I mostly just dragged the wav of the rendered tracks onto Reaper (or used the media manager). I often used BiaB do generate tracks for Reaper. ![]() I get everything but the bass with the script, then I add the bass track with VST3. I don't know if a song without a bass track could fail in the first track.Īnyway I can work on a song in BiaB, and then use both BiaB-VST3 and your 2 scripts to bring the tracks to Reaper. If I unfreeze the bass in BiaB and try again, I get all the tracks (but the bass) flawlessly. Sometimes I get shorter or longer rotten bass tracks. The scripts manages to generate only the first track (the bass), but it is not the bass track but just isolated notes (following a chromatic scale?). Then I get an error if I include the BASS track in the list of frozen tracks (it does not matter which of the 2 scripts I use). I think it happens when I use the "melodist" in BiaB. The error message is "Import frozen SGU MGU realtracks a:558: attempt to perform arithmetic on a nil value (local 'source_bpm')" I am using version 11 in BiaB, with "brand new MGU files" (not corrupted) and latest Reaper on W10-64b. I tried to debug the problem (some tempo information not found), but apparently the problem is that some bass tracks are detected but then the information is not properly parsed. For some reason I get some errors and they are always related to BASS tracks (!!!?!!!!). Mainly Import frozen SGU MGU realtracks a and Import single frozen track or section SGU MGU to selected a. Which is so good for things like correcting tempo later in the production process without the need to redo a lot of work. ![]() I must say that using Reaper there is specific assistance to (for example) place audio not rendered, enabling non-destructive editing. and the limitations of BiaB interacting with a DAW (Cakewalk at the time!).ĭecades later there are many improvements (like BiaB VST3) but there are still a few gaps to be bridged. Since then I learnt how good the program is for live use. I had my first contact with BiaB in the late nineties. Book here.You cannot imagine how much I appreciate the work you're doing. If you are unsure of what version to purchase, or if Band-in-a-Box is for you, let's jump on Zoom and I can talk you through it. It really is that easy.Īll versions of Band-in-a-Box come with an unconditional, no questions asked 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are a teacher who wants to easily make backing tracks, in all the keys, for your students to practice to, Band-in-a-Box is the BEST tool on the web.īand-in-a-Box is simply the best auto-accompaniment tool on the web! You simply type the chords of your song into an easy to use interface, select a style and, bingo, you have a beautiful backing track with real musicians playing real instruments of your choice along with your chord progression, tempo, and key. If you are a music student who wants to improve your ear training and playing, Band-in-a-Box is the perfect companion to keep you motivated and on track. If you are a solo gigging musician who needs bass and drums to help you achieve a fuller sound then Band-in-a-Box is your answer. Check out my video on how to go from idea to demo in under two minutes using Band-in-a-Box Band-in-a-Box will take you from idea to demo in only a few minutes. 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In addition, multi-core and native 64-bit support allows users to run multiple applications and process large files with ease. This major release features powerful fill capabilities, high DPI, multi-monitor and touchscreen compatibility, and more ways to share content with the CorelDRAW community. So, we let them decide how they work with CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7." Our goal is to ensure that CorelDRAW users can get the job done as fast as possible. "Each new feature is the result of direct customer feedback. ![]() "During the creation of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7, we solicited customer input more than ever before," said Gérard Métrailler, Senior Director, Product Management - Graphics, Corel. With a redesigned and highly customizable user interface, the suite is tailored to each user's workflow, offering new ways to increase productivity during every step of the design process. ![]() OTTAWA, ONTARIO-(Marketwired - March 27, 2014) -Įditors Note: There are three photos and a video associated with this press release.Ĭorel® today introduced CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7, the latest version of its flagship graphics suite. ![]() ![]() This will help you choose and find an app with your required features. Use different forums, groups, and YouTube videos to get reviews of different drawing apps. Technological advancement allows us to search for real user reviews of any app or software online. But keyboard shortcuts reduce the time to a considerable level helping you focus on your designs only! Real User Reviews Taking your cursor from one feature to the other takes substantial time. Keyboard shortcuts can be of service while designing. Layer blending modes and working within different layers, etc., are some of the features to look out for in a drawing app. Only then is it useful to use a digital art platform. Preciseness and accuracy are only possible when you can customize the sizes of tools such as brushes, pens, and pencils.Ī drawing app should go beyond drawing and have features that assist you in the process. Range of FeaturesĪnyone from the design industry knows how important it is to have customizable features with a wide range. It would be annoying to find out later that the app lacks the features you need for your piece. ![]() Look for apps with easy-to-use functions and features! Functionality and Featuresĭo you want to edit images on the drawing app or create designs from scratch? Do you want to use PDF, JPEG, or SVG files on the app? Are you looking for advanced editing and designing features?Ĭonsider all these relevant questions before choosing a free drawing software for your designs. 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They are great for beginners who want to learn and practice design and art. While apps like Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator are a great investment for high-end projects, free drawing apps are no less. But that’s not all!Īll the free drawing apps we have reviewed have advanced features to create endless designs without paying a penny. The free-of-cost aspect is the greatest reason designers favor free drawing apps. So, they prove to be highly accommodating for beginner artists. ![]() Many of the free drawing apps have similar features to the paid ones. Artists and graphic designers can sketch, create, and paint with limitless creativity on drawing apps. Best Free Drawing Apps – Let’s Dive Deeper!įree drawing apps provide a useful platform for artists on a tight budget.Best Free Drawing Apps (At a Glance – Top 4).Evaluate to Choose the Best Free Drawing App. ![]() ![]() It is as though all the energy being carried by the water waves is converged at a single point - the point is known as the focal point. Upon reflection off the parabolic barrier, the water waves will change direction and head towards a point. Several wavefronts are approaching the barrier the ray is drawn for these wavefronts. The diagram at the right depicts such a parabolic barrier in the ripple tank. But what if the surface is curved, perhaps in the shape of a parabola? What generalizations can be made for the reflection of water waves off parabolic surfaces? Suppose that a rubber tube having the shape of a parabola is placed within the water. The discussion above pertains to the reflection of waves off of straight surfaces. This law will be discussed in more detail in Unit 13 of The Physics Classroom. Regardless of the angle at which the wavefronts approach the barrier, one general law of reflection holds true: the waves will always reflect in such a way that the angle at which they approach the barrier equals the angle at which they reflect off the barrier. ![]() The diagram below shows the reflected wavefronts and the reflected ray. Upon reaching the barrier placed within the water, these waves bounce off the water and head in a different direction. The blue arrow is called a ray and is drawn perpendicular to the wavefronts. The direction that these wavefronts (straight-line crests) are traveling through the water is represented by the blue arrow. The diagram at the right depicts a series of straight waves approaching a long barrier extending at an angle across the tank of water. These waves will travel through the water until they encounter an obstacle - such as the wall of the tank or an object placed within the water. As viewed on the sheet of paper below the tank, the crests are the dark lines stretching across the paper and the troughs are the bright lines. These straight waves have alternating crests and troughs. If a linear object attached to an oscillator bobs back and forth within the water, it becomes a source of straight waves. Ripple tank demonstrations are commonly done in a Physics class in order to discuss the principles underlying the reflection, refraction, and diffraction of waves. As the waves encounter obstacles in their path, their behavior can be observed by watching the movement of the dark and bright spots on the sheet of paper. As the water waves move through the ripple tank, the dark and bright spots move as well. So the bright spots represent wave troughs and the dark spots represent wave crests. ![]() A crest of water will absorb more light than a trough. A portion of light is absorbed by the water as it passes through the tank. A light typically shines upon the water from above and illuminates a white sheet of paper placed directly below the tank. A ripple tank is a large glass-bottomed tank of water that is used to study the behavior of water waves. The study of waves in two dimensions is often done using a ripple tank. But what if the wave is traveling in a two-dimensional medium such as a water wave traveling through ocean water? Or what if the wave is traveling in a three-dimensional medium such as a sound wave or a light wave traveling through air? What types of behaviors can be expected of such two- and three-dimensional waves? Specifically, there will be some reflection off the boundary and some transmission into the new medium. Rather, a wave will undergo certain behaviors when it encounters the end of the medium. The wave doesn't just stop when it reaches the end of the medium. This relationship between the rays of a light wave which changes media is called the law of refraction, or Snell's law.Previously in Lesson 3, the behavior of waves traveling along a rope from a more dense medium to a less dense medium (and vice versa) was discussed. \]ĭividing these two equations results in \(c\) and \(L\) dropping out, leaving: ![]() ![]() ![]()
![]() Wrap the block of fudge in wax paper for maximum freshness and only cut off squares of fudge as needed. ![]() You can use milk or dark chocolate chips for the base or you can do one white vanilla fudge recipe and one recipe using dark chocolate chips and make a swirled fudge! How to Store Vanilla FudgeĪfter your fudge sets, you can store it in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 weeks. You are also not required to have this fudge be a white fudge. Stir in the toppings or sprinkle them over the top after pouring the fudge into the baking pan. The fudge will cool quickly so do this as fast as you can to avoid weird lines.įor a variety of textures and flavors, you can add walnuts, almonds, pecans, crushed cookies, crushed candy bars, or sprinkles to your fudge after melting. For a smooth top, gently shake the pan after pouring the fudge in and quickly smooth with a spatula before it cools at all.That way you won’t get any curved edge pieces. If you want all the pieces to be perfectly squared off, use a square baking dish with straight walls and edges.This will make it so much easier to remove the fudge from the pan. Line your entire baking dish with parchment paper, covering as much as you can.Add 1/4-⅓ cup more baking chips for firm fudge and take away the same amount if you are looking for a softer fudge. The hardness of the fudge depends on how many baking chips you use.If you do you will want to use just over a pound (16 ounces) of chocolate that is broken into pieces for melting. ![]() If you are using pure chocolate you may want to add a few ounces more since it won’t set up quite as hard. I used a clear Mexican vanilla to keep a brighter, white color for the fudge but any kind of natural vanilla will work great.įor this vanilla fudge recipe, we use white baking chips, which are not technically made from pure chocolate. Not the cheap, imitation vanilla flavoring. Vanilla – Use a really good, high-quality vanilla extract for the best taste.We used the 14-ounce “Eagle Brand” sweetened condensed milk for this recipe. Sweetened Condensed Milk – Not to be confused with evaporated milk.Since the bag sizes seem to always be changing, it is best to measure out the chocolate chips rather than pouring the whole bag indirectly. Chocolate Baking Chips – We used Ghirardelli white chocolate baking chips for this recipe and they were perfect. ![]() Make vanilla fudge in minutes that are perfect for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, or just as a fun, quick treat! Ingredients in Vanilla Fudge You will get perfect fudge every time just by using a few simple ingredients and a microwave. This is the easiest vanilla fudge recipe ever! You don’t have to stress about getting the perfect “softball stage” and no candy thermometer is needed. ![]() |
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