I missed the RR IN 2016
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I missed the RR IN 2016
Hello, I was unable to attend the RR this past year. Can you still bring CDs or has that changed?
Ron
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Re: I missed the RR IN 2016
They've switched to transmitting music by telepathic communication.
Seriously, yup... CDs still the way to go. They are multi-purpose too... Listening panels, mentor sessions, giving out to contacts, etc.
Casey
Seriously, yup... CDs still the way to go. They are multi-purpose too... Listening panels, mentor sessions, giving out to contacts, etc.
Casey
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Re: I missed the RR IN 2016
Not to mention the shameless self-promotion!!Casey H wrote:They've switched to transmitting music by telepathic communication.
Seriously, yup... CDs still the way to go. They are multi-purpose too... Listening panels, mentor sessions, giving out to contacts, etc.
Casey
Seriously, though: if you're NOT loving and excited about what you've been creating,
why would you expect somebody else to like it, or love it? Hmmm?
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Thanks guys, Hopefully I can make it this year. Although moving from Florida to Albuquerque took a little toll on my funds. Also, started a new job.
Ron
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Chopin: "Simplicity is the highest goal, achievable when you have overcome all difficulties. After one has played a vast quantity of notes and more notes, it is simplicity that emerges as the crowning reward of art." http://www.ronschultz.org
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I'm honestly puzzled that CDs are still the go-to media, especially with most computers moving (or having moved away from) optical drives. And that's to say nothing about mobile devices like tablets.
I would think thumb drives or even cards with links to streaming playlists (customized for ease of use, of course) would be more accepted.
I'd appreciate any insights.
I would think thumb drives or even cards with links to streaming playlists (customized for ease of use, of course) would be more accepted.
I'd appreciate any insights.
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Things to consider:
Many are afraid of flash drives from non-trusted sources because they've been known to have computer viruses and infect PCs. If I was an A&R exec, I wouldn't take flash drives either.
For mentor sessions, Taxi provides a boom box CD player on every table. The "system" works that way. Mentors are able to listen to what members bring 99% of the time. However, if you have music on your personal device, the mentor can plug their headphones into your device. Just make sure the volume isn't cranked up and you don't blow their eardrums out. But if your mentor asks for a copy of your best tunes, wouldn't you like to hand them a CD in a CD envelope-- safe, light, portable, well labeled, etc.?
The ballroom listening panels are still set up for CDs. I don't see anything wrong with that. It makes the "drop box" thing work well and they can't fumble around with different technologies on stage during these sessions.
In Driver's Ed classes, there is also a boom box CD player in every room. So if the teacher offers to play some examples from class participants, there is one universal way to do it and time isn't wasted fumbling with different media.
So when all things are considered, the CD still makes sense for the rally.
Best,
Casey
Many are afraid of flash drives from non-trusted sources because they've been known to have computer viruses and infect PCs. If I was an A&R exec, I wouldn't take flash drives either.
For mentor sessions, Taxi provides a boom box CD player on every table. The "system" works that way. Mentors are able to listen to what members bring 99% of the time. However, if you have music on your personal device, the mentor can plug their headphones into your device. Just make sure the volume isn't cranked up and you don't blow their eardrums out. But if your mentor asks for a copy of your best tunes, wouldn't you like to hand them a CD in a CD envelope-- safe, light, portable, well labeled, etc.?
The ballroom listening panels are still set up for CDs. I don't see anything wrong with that. It makes the "drop box" thing work well and they can't fumble around with different technologies on stage during these sessions.
In Driver's Ed classes, there is also a boom box CD player in every room. So if the teacher offers to play some examples from class participants, there is one universal way to do it and time isn't wasted fumbling with different media.
So when all things are considered, the CD still makes sense for the rally.
Best,
Casey
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That's a fantastic point about flash drives, and I hadn't considered the idea of malware. In my mind we're all a big happy family and everyone is above board!
Thanks for the in-depth response.
Thanks for the in-depth response.
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Someone can pass on a computer virus without even knowing it-- not by malicious intent.davekropf wrote:That's a fantastic point about flash drives, and I hadn't considered the idea of malware. In my mind we're all a big happy family and everyone is above board!
Thanks for the in-depth response.
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Re: I missed the RR IN 2016
While it seems like the Cd has become obsolete, I agree that it does make sense to use them in the Rally setting.Casey H wrote:Things to consider:
Many are afraid of flash drives from non-trusted sources because they've been known to have computer viruses and infect PCs. If I was an A&R exec, I wouldn't take flash drives either.
For mentor sessions, Taxi provides a boom box CD player on every table. The "system" works that way. Mentors are able to listen to what members bring 99% of the time. However, if you have music on your personal device, the mentor can plug their headphones into your device. Just make sure the volume isn't cranked up and you don't blow their eardrums out. But if your mentor asks for a copy of your best tunes, wouldn't you like to hand them a CD in a CD envelope-- safe, light, portable, well labeled, etc.?
The ballroom listening panels are still set up for CDs. I don't see anything wrong with that. It makes the "drop box" thing work well and they can't fumble around with different technologies on stage during these sessions.
In Driver's Ed classes, there is also a boom box CD player in every room. So if the teacher offers to play some examples from class participants, there is one universal way to do it and time isn't wasted fumbling with different media.
So when all things are considered, the CD still makes sense for the rally.
Best,
Casey
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Sometimes old school is the best school
RON
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