On 3/27/07, kate simko <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
i know what you're saying about dorking around on the computer. it takes time to get over the hump of mastering your gear (software or hardware) so you can enter a creative space and stop wasting time troubleshooting all the time. but i found the same thing w/ classical piano.. you learn a new song and get stuck on technical stuff (sometimes for months- depending on the level you're at) and it takes time to get past that and really play the music and let things flow.
the thing is, id rather rely on something mechanical (fingers, piano keys/strings, etc) than something with micro electronics involved. ive had enough experience with computers malfunctioning (what happens if your USB controller suddenly has driver issues? things like that are fun, and will make your USB controller suddenly completely worthless.) to know that relying on them is not great. in the same vein, ive never seen a 909 or a 101 crash, though they can of course develop their own problems. its all about minimizing the things that can hold you back that are irrelevent to the music. and problems with computers and live performance are great compared to almost any other common instrument. tom
