[ddots-l] Re: New member intro

  • From: Darragh Ryan <darkoakproductions@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2013 11:45:33 -0700

Hey there James, long time. I mostly use my pc right now until I find 
accessible audio software for Apple. 

Darragh

On Aug 7, 2013, at 8:17 AM, "James Malone" <malone_j@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Darragh,
> Welcome aboard.
> I’m one of the silent ones on the list that pops up from time to time.
> I use audio and midi for all of my projects, but I’m using a PC. I’m not sure 
> about how you have your Mac set up for audio, but as you can tell, the list 
> has plenty of people that can help you with your project for both if you need 
> it.  As you get farther along, always askanytime. I’ve been on this list off 
> and on for a few years now, and everyone has been a big help for me.
> James
>  
> From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On 
> Behalf Of Darragh Ryan
> Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 11:28 PM
> To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [ddots-l] Re: New member intro
>  
> Well I did get a copy of Sonar with my mic but haven't had much success as of 
> yet with learning it. Are the Cake Talk scrips something additional I need? 
> If so, where abouts do I obtain them?
>  
> I'm not working to much with audio on my Mac as I'm trying to see what seems 
> to be the best avenue to take with production with blindness. I am totally 
> blind too just so you all know. 
>  
> Thanks for the reply
> On Aug 5, 2013, at 10:16 PM, Mike Tyo <mtyo@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi Darragh, and welcome aboard!
>  
> Not sure about the equipment or equivalent gear that would serve you better 
> in terms of accessibility; Are you using Cakewalk's Sonar program with the 
> CakeTalking scripts? That would certainly go along way in giving you 
> accessibility to the nuts and bolts of recording and editing as well as a 
> number of software synthesizers and effects. From what I understand, there's 
> limited access to Mac-based software; however, there are some folks around 
> who are doing some things with it, but I don't know the degree of sight that 
> they have. Right now, Sonar, along with the CakeTalking scripts from Dancing 
> Dots, is pretty much it for real accessibility so you can do serious 
> recording and editing - especially if you're a totally blind computer user.
>  
> Hope this helps you.
>  
> Cheers!
>  
>  
>  
> Mike
>  
>  
>  
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Darragh Ryan
> To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 00:09
> Subject: [ddots-l] New member intro
>  
> Hello everyone,
>  
> Just introducing myself as well as starting off with some questions.
>  
> My name is Darragh and I have been totally blind since 2003 and I use Mac and 
> PC. I currently help with production for J and J FM and host a couple shows 
> that are recorded.
> I have always been into music but came across many challenges when I lost my 
> sight and actually gave up until this past year and have found many helpful 
> ideas and software and people.
>  
> I recently sold my MPC1000 and I am in search for an accessible alternative. 
> I am thinking about the new Native Mashine mikro. Are there any suggestions 
> for me as far as a sampler or drum machine that some one may have experience 
> with? I've heard about something called Poise but can't find anything on it.
>  
> Thank you again and I look forward to helping and consulting with you,
> 
> Darragh Ryan
> darkoakproductions@xxxxxxxxx
> 916-340-4591
> http://www.facebook.com/DarkOakProductions
> http://www.twitter.com/DarkOakPro
>  
> Darragh Ryan
> darkoakproductions@xxxxxxxxx
> http://www.facebook.com/DarkOakProductions
> http://www.twitter.com/DarkOakPro
>  

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