So maybe it's not the computers. Maybe it's me. I've spent hours upon hours and days upon days (NOT exaggerating) to trying and properly install my music software, update the firmware, do my windows updates and locate and download drivers etc. I have used system restore no less than 6 times in the process and I've uninstalled and reinstalled Protools too many times to remember. Hmm... What does this reveal about my knack with computers? Oh boy.
Either I'm going to become a computer genius through the school of hard knocks OR this is cruel and unusual punishment. I have literally spent days down here in the bat cave trying to get everything up and running--to no avail. The fun thing is that I really am peaceful about all of it. I'm just tired. I'm trying to glean from the process and learn, but there's something about my right-brained, I-don't-want-to-read-through-to-the-end-of-any-instructions self that doesn't mind just punching buttons and experimenting until things are in a REALLY BIG tangled mess. Why do I do this?
I will say that the room is looking nice. That's not much consolation though, considering the fact that the computer, the Protools software, hardware and the audio monitors aren't working. But, at least it's pretty in here now.
I picked up a new firewire cable today to see if that would help. No luck. I can't update the firmware on the 003 rack and my sessions keep "underflowing" even when I reduce the H/W buffer size. I'm not technically-inclined. I'm actually extremely techno-tarded so, this is getting quite comical.
Jesus, I really think I'm more patient now. Can you please zap the studio and make it work? Please???
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Resurrection Sunday 4/12/09
I'm so glad that Jesus is real and ALIVE and that He gives His Holy Spirit freely as we ask. I've never experienced anything so amazing as having the Lord Jesus live in me through His Spirit. Everyday is new and the future is always bright , despite our mistakes and failures. His forgiveness is complete and His transforming power will never cease it's work in us until the day we see Him face to face. Happy Easter!
Sad 4/13/09
The computer stuff has gone from bad to worse. This is not a negative attitude or complaint, it's simply a reality. I just got off the phone with tech support and it appears that I have big software and hardware issues that will only be resolved by shelling out big bucks and doing hours more uninstalling and reinstalling of various programs. I am sad.
Slow and Steady 4/14/09
These must be really boring posts. Computers...SNORE.
Anywho, today's task in the studio has been to run every scan imaginable and to try and get rid of ALL Digidesign files and software. For some reason, this is not an easy task. There are 8.0 drivers that will not let me delete them.
I'm downloading 8.0 again from the digi website (takes a long, long time) and I'm going to try and reinstall it and then uninstall it and see if it will take those drivers with it. We shall see...
In the meantime, I'm updating the old blog.
Anywho, today's task in the studio has been to run every scan imaginable and to try and get rid of ALL Digidesign files and software. For some reason, this is not an easy task. There are 8.0 drivers that will not let me delete them.
I'm downloading 8.0 again from the digi website (takes a long, long time) and I'm going to try and reinstall it and then uninstall it and see if it will take those drivers with it. We shall see...
In the meantime, I'm updating the old blog.
2 Steps Forward, 3 Months Back 4/14/09
Okay, so I was finally able to uninstall 8.0 with all the drivers. That was great. Then I was able to successfully install 7.4 and that was great. So, when I went to start protools, it was completely unresponsive. I restarted the computer several times and it was still unresponsive.
So, now I'm running system restore. AGAIN. It is also a very slow process. It's much too pretty a day to waste it sitting in front of a computer that doesn't even work, so maybe I can find something outdoors to do...
So, now I'm running system restore. AGAIN. It is also a very slow process. It's much too pretty a day to waste it sitting in front of a computer that doesn't even work, so maybe I can find something outdoors to do...
Trouble Me 4/16/09
This morning in my time with the Lord this song came to mind. I've never listened to it with the concept of prayer in mind, but it was cool to remember that He wants us to 'trouble him' with our cares and worries.
Patient Endurance 4/18/09
"I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus..."
As I've considered the state of Christianity in America I really sense a connection with John's words in Revelation 1:9 and the times we are in now. I'm getting the sense from the Lord that now is the time for patient endurance. It's time for Christians to stand. Truth is not relative and we're going to be pressed, but purified in the process and made ready for the return of our King.
As I've considered the state of Christianity in America I really sense a connection with John's words in Revelation 1:9 and the times we are in now. I'm getting the sense from the Lord that now is the time for patient endurance. It's time for Christians to stand. Truth is not relative and we're going to be pressed, but purified in the process and made ready for the return of our King.
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