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Sony a5100 Vibe BSing

This camera rocks. For real-- if you're moving into a basic cam upgrade like I am it's a great option. I ordered a dummy battery for it because it can't be used while charging. Flip up screen, clean HDMI out for streaming etc. etc.

Again- audio is a Samson C02 condenser into Zoom H4n and messed with in FL Studio.

This is truly BSing-- not always playing actual.. music.

Take it easy folks!

Did some BS'ing today to test out newish cameras! GoPro 1st

Been upgrading my livestreaming stuff. Need to figure out eventually if Hypersmooth (GoPro thing) helps or hurts for instrument videos. This was 2.7K at 120 fps.

Audio is just a C02 Pencil Condenser into Zoom H4. Then compressed, reverbed, and EQ'd the mallet thwack out a bit.

Waiting on an ATEM Mini so I can stream better- but for now just messing around and maybe starting to play again.

To The Tune of Ain't Misbehavin

No one to talk with ....all by myself...
No one to walk with...not riskin nobody's health
Corona Virus...keepin away from you

I don't stay out late...where could I go
Not such a hot date... just beer and a TV show
Corona Virus....keepin away from you....

I'm a hermit ...with no permit....
To leave my cave ... freedom I crave
But your health ... keeps me stayin away .. to..day

I'm nearly certain... that this will end
The day will come...when I'll greet my old friends again
Corona Virus ...keepin away from you .. and you...and you.

Good VIbes May 2020

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Hi Everyone,
I'm hoping you are all safe and healthy and doing what you need to do to stay that way!
I'm filing May's show very early, trying to keep ahead and free up time to help my friend with her mask-making endeavors. She's makin' 'em good to look at, color-coordinated from cheery fabrics. Mine is Minnie Mouse and Michael's got Batman. Mine are going to be made with some wild and colorful African prints.

DIY Soundproofing?

Being home 24/7, I'm thinking about additional ways to keep from driving my neighbors and roommate nuts with all my noise (not just vibes..I also loudly practice singing kid songs for one of my jobs). Anyone have any DIY soundproofing ideas without spending a lot of money? Here's what I have so far:

-Malletech Late Nite vibe mallets (these have been soooo clutch!)
-A rug under my vibes
-Curtains, sheets, and tapestries on the walls (including a blackout curtain)

What do you do to soundproof your space?

For the love of Brazilian music, Coffee, and Brazilian Coffee

Hope you're all well and in good spirits out there. Just wanted to share this new video of a series of videos I'm producing from home entitled "Choro in My Apartment." I'm joined by my friend and Brazilian bad@ss pianist Helio Alves. It serves to document my love of Brazilian music, Coffee, and Brazilian Coffee