PLEASE: for new comers to read before registering as Z membe

Nestor · Post by **Nestor** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 2:01 pm

Just a suggestion for you:
I would like to ask to our welcomed new comers to please use easier names than the ones most of you are lately using. When the day comes that we have to talk to each other or remember these names, not to say PRONOUNCE THEM, it is a very difficult task!

It seems these names can’t get stranger than what they are

Remember that your name here in the Z is for life, you will very improbably change your name in the future, so choose a good and easy one for everybody to remember, recognize you and pronounce as well, just for the easy of use.

For those who have just registered, I think it could be a good idea to "reregister" themselves with an new, easier name before getting to write much posts, as long as you agree with me, of course.

No doubt, you can name yourself as you want; just understand my positive intention and reason for it.
Thank you very much and welcome to the Z!

at0m · Post by **at0m** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 2:21 pm

You can always change your name later. I used to be atomic, Neutron used to be DeFex, and there's one who's changed names a couple of times ;o)

Uber Knob Meister · Post by **Uber Knob Meister** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 6:24 pm

Agree. To many silly name

[ This Message was edited by: Uber Knob Meister on 2002-09-05 19:25 ]

kensuguro · Post by **kensuguro** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 6:49 pm

how about this one?

-ken-

gentleharp · Post by **gentleharp** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 8:05 pm

As a new register on this board (but a long-time pulsar newbie -- is that an oxymoron?), I wonder if my user name has been the cause for this recent posting.

Gentle-harp. Say it slowly

My wife is a professional harpist and my surname is Gentle (music enthusiast and harp-mover). It's the only way I'm going to remember it

I've been a lurker on this forum for years, but with the new WDM drivers -- I finally feel a part of the team. (I purchased Pulsar 1 in 1999, I think.) We’ve begun recording her first CD in Sonar and we look forward to sharing our first fruits with you all.
Thanks for the years of assistance.

[ This Message was edited by: gentleharp on 2002-09-05 21:06 ]

Nestor · Post by **Nestor** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 8:20 pm

Well, interesting… I think that Gentleharp is not only easy to remember, but it sounds cool too!

I was referring to very strange names with many consonants and numbers, etc., which are impossible to remember, unless you have studied MSDOS long time ago…

bosone · Post by **bosone** » Fri Sep 06, 2002 1:41 am

i use this nickname in all the forum i go and for all the things (mailling lists, newsletters) i register online... same nick, same pass, so i don't have to remember a lot of things...

Tony B · Post by **Tony B** » Fri Sep 06, 2002 4:11 am

AGREED. No names like Bigdickhead either.

Fede · Post by **Fede** » Fri Sep 06, 2002 6:04 am

Agreed, ...starting simplifying (now it's very easy-typing)

[ This Message was edited by: Fede on 2002-09-06 07:15 ]

samplaire · Post by **samplaire** » Fri Sep 06, 2002 6:42 am

It's not only important for pronounciation but also if you try to type a private message - it's difficult to type a proper name.

krizrox · Post by **krizrox** » Fri Sep 06, 2002 7:10 am

Nuts. I was thinking of changing my name to Spitkabooter

paulrmartin · Post by **paulrmartin** » Fri Sep 06, 2002 9:31 am

I wanted to change to GeorgeWhatthefuckamIgoingtodotopissofftheworldtodayBush but it was already taken.

"Littlefucker" is too much. How ever am I going to remember that one?

[ This Message was edited by: paulrmartin on 2002-09-06 10:31 ]

John Cooper · Post by **John Cooper** » Fri Sep 06, 2002 10:12 am

On 2002-09-06 10:31, paulrmartin wrote:

"Littlefucker" is too much. How ever am I going to remember that one?

No need, I excercised the "moderator's option" and changed his username to his email name: realtremblay, but when I sent him email to notify him, it bounced. So, I killed the account. No big deal, it was obviously just a joke acct, with only one post...

-John

Nestor · Post by **Nestor** » Fri Sep 06, 2002 12:08 pm

Chill69 · Post by **Chill69** » Fri Sep 06, 2002 11:36 pm

Hi all! Yes, I'm new here, but really I've been lurking over 6 months, 2 months trying to decide if I should purchase a Luna II (which I did, the price was great) and the other 4 months learning how to use the silly thing

. Much easier now then when I started thanks to all of your (everyone) quick start files and helpful tips.

And to make it easy for Nestor (BTW, I really like your music, and more over your enthusiasm for making it), it's the first inital, last name, and last 2. I think you all can find which is which.

GentleHarp - I'm a professional harpist also! I admit I've gotten rusty (haven't been putting anywhere near the effort I used to into it though

) but it's great to hear other people are playing! The harp community is too small. Who was your wife's instructor? I've probably met them!

Well, I'm off to cry halt in the Pulsar Purchasing forum, I think my lurking might have killed my chances at Modular 2.

Chris

gentleharp · Post by **gentleharp** » Sat Sep 07, 2002 5:58 pm

Chris,

My wife was classically trained by the principal harpist from the Havana Symphony. (My wife is from Miami)

We are working on her first harp CD. We could use any suggestions on mic-ing her. Presently we are using two AKG C3000. We place one approximately 16 inches from the treble strings and another near the bass strings. It took a couple of hours, but we got a nice sound -- although maybe a bit too live. Well, it's all for fun.

What plans do you have for your Luna?

BTW grab the Mod2 it's great!

Chill69 · Post by **Chill69** » Sun Sep 08, 2002 1:34 am

I was trained by Francis Miller, from the Minnesota area. Fantastic (not to mention lively!) teacher from the old school of harp. She's a character, and quite the list of performances and students under her belt. Check her out, if your wife is ever in the area, I fully recommend meeting her or her daughter, both are master harpists. I believe she's in the Journal.

As far as micing goes, when i mic'ed mine, we placed a cardoid near the strings away from the digits, to pick up the noise of the fingers, action and strings, and another cardoid under the bench aimed at the soundboard. If you can get a small enough mic to actually place in the harp, the tone is wonderful coming off the backside of the soundboard, just don't use it as the main source, as it'll be rich but muddy. With the combination of the 3 mixed down, we got a perfect sound (at least to my ears!) - one that sounded like what the instrument sounds like when you yourself are playing it. If you do go with one under the bench, make sure you have good felt on your peddals, otherwise if she stomps or slides one you'll definately catch it on tape

.

Plans for the Luna? We're still working that out, but it's already the heart of a monster.

Chris

astroman · Post by **astroman** » Sun Sep 08, 2002 3:56 pm

hi gentleharp,

just an idea for mic'ing

http://www.minidisc-canada.com/SP_TFB2.asp

there may be better units (difficult for web search cause most are used for phones).
I remember an audio example recorded with such a pair of mics which was stunningly realistic.

cheers, Tom

gentleharp · Post by **gentleharp** » Sun Sep 08, 2002 9:47 pm

Chill69 -- Nice suggestion about mic'ing the harp by placing a mic in the soundboard. My wife actually uses a cheap mic to do that when she plays live. I hadn't thought about that for recording purposes - I thought it had a muddy sound. But using the 3 mics just might do it. We'll give it a try on Tuesday (our recording date).

astroman -- interesting mics/phones(?) It looks like it might do the trick.

Thanks for the suggestions!

peace

blazesboylan · Post by **blazesboylan** » Mon Sep 09, 2002 1:06 am

Hi Gentleharp.

I've heard of using boundary PZM microphones for both piano and room ambience. I wonder if these mics might translate well to the world of harps?

Crown is, I believe, the original designer of PZM mics. Radio Shack in North America also sells their own brand, and I think the Shure SM-90 (or one of the SM mics in that number range) is also a PZM mic. I'm sure there are lots of others.

Cheers,

Johann Tienhaara
Vancouver