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art, music, etc. / Re: Stewart Copeland focused The Police performance

« on: May 24, 2023, 04:08:12 PM »

I can't tell from it but he does sure sound on pitch.

Being in tune/on pitch is the point though. Part of what makes it noticeable is in the sustain of the notes. There's usually not enough vibrato and it sounds a little lackluster. The effect does seem to add it's own very slight vibrato to kind of disguise the generated tone better, which I imagine is user adjustable to tailor the effect to the singer better.

When singing naturally, most singers hit the note, then as it sustains and trails off, they add in some vocal vibrato. But when using a pitch correction effect, one that also supplements the voice with a computer generated matched tone, there's really no way to gate the intensity of an additional vibrato effect for the generated tone unless you were to use something like an expression pedal (like how a wah wah pedal is used for guitar). ANd even if you WERE to use an expression pedal to gate the amount of vibrato, it would probably sound very obvious and unnatural, because the note would likely shift at a smooth logarithmic frequency rather than whatever frequency the human voice normally does.

And if you're already singing AND playing another instrument (like a BASS, like Sting), it would be far too difficult to play the instrument AND control the vocal effect. I suppose it could be done, but it would take TONS of practice for a musician to get used to it. The problem is that you've already trained your limbs to control effects for the INSTRUMENT, not for your voice.

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art, music, etc. / Re: Stewart Copeland focused The Police performance

« on: May 24, 2023, 03:06:12 PM »

No, he's definitely using it. It's not the same auto-tune like that tacky shit that all the rappers use that make them sound like robots, and "auto-tune" probably isn't the actual name of the effect they are using, but they are definitely using an effect to correct their pitch (probably called "scaled polyphonic pitch correction"). It's use is somewhat new and not everyone really knows about it... and some of that has to do with the fact that artists kinda want to keep it secret - they don't want everyone knowing they're using it. Basically it's an effect that is probably pre-programmed to a particular scale for the song, and it shifts the pitch of the voice in real time. I'm not really sure, but it also seems like it's adding it's own electronically generated tone that is matched to the vocal tone. Seems like it might also be adding a bit of a vibrato or detune effect to the generated tone. For the stuff I've seen of Geddy Lee using it, it seems to only kick in when he's doing higher notes, which you can program it to do. He also does a peculiar thing where he over-annunciates the higher phrases, probably something he's practiced to prevent himself from "bending" notes which would probably make the effect bounce between the notes very noticeably.

In the studio vs live is a little different. In the studio you can do more things with software to polish it off and make it less obvious (like in the video below). In fact, these days it's entirely possible to use a 100% computer generated voice to create convincing vocal tracks. I've seen a video where someone used a program to synthesize Ozzy Osbourne's voice and at times it sounded very real.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS1YDAc-f5I

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art, music, etc. / Re: Stewart Copeland focused The Police performance

« on: May 24, 2023, 03:50:14 AM »

The auto-tune stuff Sting's using for the vocals kinda ruins it. And strangely enough, I guess he's using it because his natural and now old-as-hell singing voice probably ruins the music too. Geddy Lee was using the same kinda shit on the last tour Rush did before Neal Peart passed, and it sounded even worse. Hell, I think I heard a clip of Vince Neil of Motley Crue using the same shit too.

Ya know... just DON'T. If your singing is that bad, then don't. Either DON'T tour, or get someone else to sing.

I agree, Stewart Copeland is definitely an incredible drummer. A lot of the Police stuff is deceptively hard to play correctly.

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/dev/random / Re: The last movie you saw....

« on: May 22, 2023, 12:52:33 AM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2k4QAItiSA

this Finish film got an imdb rate of 7.1 and got a 94% Rotten Tomato rating.  Saw the trailer and said to myself "hmm seems damn good".  So I tried watching it.

What the fuck did i just saw!

This guy is 10000x better than Rambo and not even a tagteam of Rambo + the Terminator could prolly kill him..

Damn, cant trust ratings nowadays even if its from Rotten Tomato.

I'm confused. You saying it sucked or it was good? Been watching a couple movies on a "123movies" streaming website. Saw this one on there and was planning on watching it sometime this week.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJXqvnT_rsk

Last night I watched The Pope's Exorcist, starring Russell Crowe. He's one of my favorite actors, and I usually love anything he does. He's done some really good really serious roles, but this one felt a little B-rate and hokey, like it borrowed way too much from The Exorcist. It's not terrible,... HE played a great part, as always... it's more just the screenplay itself feeling like it's kinda beneath an actor like Russell Crowe. I'd like to see Crowe getting back to playing better roles, but that's Hollywood's job I guess. They need to WRITE something WORTHWHILE. So sick of rehashed remakes, Marvel movies, and 500 Fast & Furious sequels.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqO9Nt_bq4o

Tonight I watched The Covenant, with Jake Gyllenhaal. Really good. Definitely worth watching. About the US war against the Taliban in Afghanistan.

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Quake / Re: M. the big liar

« on: May 07, 2023, 07:56:48 PM »

I will spell it out. 

Yes, As will I...

not strictly "illegal".

...

... it's not against the rules.

...

I don't know what is so hard to comprehend about it

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Quake / Re: M. the big liar

« on: May 07, 2023, 05:20:15 PM »

Did you know the laws of the old testament were specifically for the jews and not really for the gentiles (us)?

Did you know what Jesus commandments were? they were as follows... Love your neighbor as yourself and love your father in heaven with all your heart. that's it

So the 9th one about not bearing false witness against your neighbor... DOESN'T APPLY... because Jesus only mentioned 2 things. 

If you're gonna proselytize, maintain your integrity a little better. ...Unless your intent is to give people MORE reasons to mistrust religion.

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Quake / Re: M. the big liar

« on: May 07, 2023, 01:49:26 PM »

Ans foc you missed the whole point.

No. YOU missed the whole point.

Beeping BFG has always been considered "questionable" and "not in good sportsmanship", but there's really never been any ironclad rules against it. C'mon man, you've been around here long enough to know that already.

Really the only place where sounds are typically "supposed" be stock or not modified in a way so as to make them louder or different in any way that could give the person an unfair advantage is the dueling community. In FFA, no one really cares all that much. For FFA and casual shit like that, Beeping BFG's and quad timers and such are still lame as hell, but not strictly "illegal".

Quadz, like most of us, thought that kinda thing was lame, but he never seemed to make any hard rules against it. I could be mistaken, but I don't recall him ever taking action against someone for it.

Technically, even loud steps aren't strictly illegal in FFA around here, only in organized tourneys and duels. It's lame as fuck. You can call them lame as fuck for it... cuz they are. But it's not against the rules.

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Quake / Re: M. the big liar

« on: May 07, 2023, 09:18:59 AM »

Beeping BFG has always been considered "questionable" and "not in good sportsmanship", but there's really never been any ironclad rules against it. C'mon man, you've been around here long enough to know that already.

Really the only place where sounds are typically "supposed" be stock or not modified in a way so as to make them louder or different in any way that could give the person an unfair advantage is the dueling community. In FFA, no one really cares all that much. For FFA and casual shit like that, Beeping BFG's and quad timers and such are still lame as hell, but not strictly "illegal".

Quadz, like most of us, thought that kinda thing was lame, but he never seemed to make any hard rules against it. I could be mistaken, but I don't recall him ever taking action against someone for it.

Thing is... in duels, there's almost never a BFG on a map anyway. I do certainly remember Dervish giving a shit about people using modded railgun hums on the iR servers, but those are basically considered independent from TS. Whatever rules Derv did or didn't have about the iR servers only applied THERE.

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Quake / Re: M. the big liar

« on: May 07, 2023, 02:09:11 AM »

I think what they're saying is it's probably time to drop it already.

I don't understand what's with you lately. So obsessed about certain people cheating. Stop worrying and just have fun.

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art, music, etc. / Re: Cooking

« on: May 03, 2023, 07:21:22 AM »

Willie Nelson Chicken-Fried Steak

time: 1hr
yield: 6 servings

About:
Willie Nelson Chicken-Fried Steak will always be on your mind! Don't believe us? Once you take a bite of these perfectly breaded chicken-fried steak bites, you will understand what you've been missing. The savory gravy smothered on top plus your favorite creamy mashed potatoes will assure you that this braided country music hippie knows what he's talking about! You'll be craving the Southern flavors of Willie Nelson Chicken-Fried Steak so often that you'll be getting on the road again and again to buy the ingredients to make it!



Ingredients-

For the chicken-fried steak:

• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more to taste
• 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
• ground black pepper, to taste
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 pounds cube steak, tenderized round steak that's been extra tenderized
• kosher salt, to taste
• 1/2 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon butter

For the gravy:

• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
• 3-4 cups whole milk, plus more as needed
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, plus more as needed
• ground black pepper, to taste
• mashed potatoes, cooked, for serving

Directions:

Step 1 -In a dish, mix 1 1/2 cups of the milk with the eggs.

Step 2 -In a second dish, mix 2 cups of the flour, 2 teaspoons of the seasoned salt, the black pepper, the paprika, and the cayenne together.

Step 3 -In a third dish, add the cube steak.

Step 4 -Place 1 clean plate next to the 3 dishes to receive the breaded meat.

Step 5 -Working with 1 piece of the meat at a time, sprinkle each piece with the salt and the pepper.

Step 6 -Place the seasoned meat in the flour mixture and turn to coat.

Step 7 -Place the meat in the milk mixture and turn to coat.

Step 8 -Place the meat back in the flour mixture and turn to coat a second time.

Step 9 -Place the breaded meat on the clean plate and repeat with the remaining meat.

Step 10 -In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil.

Step 11 -Add the butter to the oil.

Step 12 -Drop in a few sprinkles of the flour to make sure it's sufficiently hot. When the butter sizzles immediately, that's when it is ready. The butter should not brown right away, and if it does, the skillet is too hot.

Step 13 -Cook the meat in the skillet, 3 pieces at a time, until the edges start to look golden-brown and the internal temperature reads 145 degrees F, about 2 minutes for each side.

Step 14 -Transfer the cooked meat to a paper towel-lined plate and keep it warm by covering it lightly with another plate or a sheet of foil.

Step 15 -Repeat the cooking process until all the meat is cooked.

Step 16 -Pour the grease from the skillet into a heat-proof bowl.

Step 17 -Without wiping the skillet, return it to the stove-top over medium-low heat.

Step 18 -Add 1/4 cup of the grease back into the skillet and allow it to heat up.

Step 19 -Sprinkle the remaining 1/3 cup of flour evenly over the hot grease and whisk until a golden-brown paste has formed.

Step 20 -Add more of the flour to the mixture if the mixture looks overly greasy; add more of the grease if it becomes too clumpy or pasty.

Step 21 -Cook the grease mixture until the roux reaches a deep golden-brown color, about 2-4 minutes.

Step 22 -Pour the remaining milk into the grease mixture, whisking constantly.

Step 23 -Add the remaining seasoned salt and the black pepper to the gravy mixture and cook, whisking constantly, until the gravy is smooth and thick, about 5-10 minutes.

Step 24 -If the gravy becomes overly thick, add more of the milk. Be sure to taste the gravy to ensure it is seasoned as desired.

Step 25 -Plate the meat next to the mashed potatoes and pour the gravy over both.

Step 26 -Serve.

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art, music, etc. / Re: Cooking

« on: May 03, 2023, 07:05:45 AM »

Best Grilled Chicken

time: 9hrs
yield: 4 servings

About:
It's bold to declare a dish "The Best Grilled Chicken." How can we be so sure? After all, everyone is convinced that their grill boasts the best poultry. Take a bite of the Best Grilled Chicken, though, and you'll wonder how anyone could disagree! Marinated in a tangy, sweet, and sour sauce with notes of garlic and lemon, then grilled to a perfect 165 degrees F for maximum juiciness and savoriness, this chicken pops with powerful flavors that draw you back. Be careful, this chicken might just overshadow everything else at the next cookouts.



Ingredients-

    1/4 cup cider vinegar
    3 tablespoons prepared coarse-ground mustard
    3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
    1 lime, juiced
    1/2 lemon, juiced
    1/2 cup brown sugar
    1 1/2 teaspoons salt
    ground black pepper, to taste
    6 tablespoons olive oil
    6 chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless

Directions:

Step 1 -In a large glass bowl, mix the cider vinegar, mustard, garlic, lime juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, and pepper together.

Step 2 -Whisk in the olive oil.

Step 3 -Place the chicken in the mixture, making sure it is coated all over.

Step 4 -Cover and marinate the chicken in the bowl for at least 8 hours and up to overnight.

Step 5 -Preheat the grill to high heat.

Step 6 -Lightly oil the grill grate.

Step 7 -Place the chicken on the prepared grill and cook until the juices run clear and the chicken reaches 165 degrees F internally, about 6-8 minutes per side.

Step 8 -Serve.

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art, music, etc. / Re: Cooking

« on: May 03, 2023, 07:01:11 AM »

Holy Moly Casserole

time: 1hr 10mins
yield: 4 servings

About:
Holy moly! Now, isn't this a good casserole?! Drawing inspiration from classic favorite flavors, Holy Moly Casserole is literally loaded with everything you love: juicy, beautifully seasoned chicken and savory roasted potatoes with a melty, sharp cheese topping and crispy, succulent bacon bits. Green onions add a touch of refreshment from all these beloved and rich flavors. Oh yes, you'll be shouting "holy moly, you have to try this," once you bite into Holy Moly Casserole!



Ingredients-

    3 tablespoons olive oil
    1/2 tablespoon paprika
    1 tablespoon garlic powder
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon black pepper
    1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, and cut into 1-inch pieces
    5 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
    2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
    1/2 cup bacon, cooked and chopped
    2 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions:

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2 -Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.

Step 3 -In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, the paprika, the garlic powder, the salt, and the pepper.

Step 4 -Add the chicken and the potatoes to the oil mixture and stir to coat everything.

Step 5 -Pour the chicken and the potatoes into the prepared baking dish, spreading them out evenly.

Step 6 -Bake, uncovered, until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F, about 45-55 minutes.

Step 7 -Sprinkle the top of the casserole with the cheese, the bacon, and the onion.

Step 8 -Bake again until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Step 9 -Let stand for 5 minutes.

Step 10 -Serve.

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DOWNLOAD MAPS HERE !! / Re: The Longest Yard - conversion

« on: May 02, 2023, 03:13:00 AM »

I think what he was getting at is that there was already a version of TLTF people have been playing on TS. Not sure if you were aware of this. Perhaps your versions differ from it in some way?

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/dev/random / Re: What games are you playing ?

« on: April 28, 2023, 11:24:00 AM »

one question, can you use quake RTX while playing regular online quake?  whatabout if there are new maps?

Actually,... maybe not, I'm not sure. I'm looking at it on steam, and it only mentions "single-player" on the page. Nothing really explains it that well other than a brief video showing the lighting effects. Apparently it's just a free add-on that still requires the full game. I dunno man, I guess try it out. If it works, it works.

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Quake / Re: M. the big liar

« on: April 27, 2023, 02:55:51 PM »

Just to sanity check what you're saying Foc,

Well shit. Dunno why all my paks used to pass muster then. Pretty sure nobody was taking the time to add them to the list. Feel sorry for whoever that did, if they did.