The Stephen Desper Thread
Stephen W. Desper:
Quote from: Bicyclerider on January 03, 2006, 02:25:25 PM
So Stephen, rather than set up the matrix each time I play the CD, I'd be better off copying the CD through the matrix, and then just playing the copy? The results would be the same (the sound results, that is)?
Actually you would do best to plug the matrix in and use it all the time. There is no setup. No adjustment. Ask Susan of her experience or anyone else reading this.
The commercial version will be available soon.
Recording through it will yield the same results in playback. ~swd
Susan:
Indeed - i hooked it up when i got it, and haven't touched it since. Muy easy!
♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇:
Stephen,
I'd go for that,too! My email addy is fear2stop@yahoo.com I'd also like a copy. Just let me know how much it costs and Ill send payment pronto!
I also plan to buy the book,too. I handle the mixing duties for my own group, and I'd like to learn from the master. Sorry about the flattery, but I've always considered your work with the BB to be awesome.
BTW...what other artists have you worked with, and are you still active?
NimrodsSon:
Quote from: Stephen W. Desper on January 03, 2006, 04:26:09 PM
Quote from: Bicyclerider on January 03, 2006, 02:25:25 PM
The commercial version will be available soon.
Any idea how much that will cost?
Stephen W. Desper:
Quote from: NimrodsSon on January 03, 2006, 07:39:56 PM
Quote from: Stephen W. Desper on January 03, 2006, 04:26:09 PM
Quote from: Bicyclerider on January 03, 2006, 02:25:25 PM
The commercial version will be available soon.
Any idea how much that will cost?
The legal system is hard to work with sometiimes. I'm thinking out loud here, so let's figure this out.
Did you know that when you buy a CD you only buy the plastic disc, the programming material is owned by the artist/company and licensed to you under implied agreement. I can't make a copy of a CD and sell it. I don't have a license from the artist or record company to do that. Doing such would deny the artist their royalties. I can, however, make a copy of a CD and charge for my services to make the copy, but you must supply the CD. That way there is proof that the artist got paid the royalties due them from the sale of the CD. When you buy a CD you also have the right to make one copy for your own non-commercial use.
Now in practice, I will make one file in my computer representing a copy (through the matrix) of each CD. Only two tracks -- side one and side two. Then upon receipt of your CD and money for services rendered, I would make a CD from my file and enclose it with your CD in a return envelope that you supplied. You are responsible for all shipping and packaging costs. If you prefer to use boxes, use them.
So let's see, You send me a CD (from the 2000 twofer set) and a self-addressed and stamped envelope and your check. Then I'll send you back your original CD plus the matrix copy of the CD in the envelope you supply. You decide the postage costs -- priority is usually $3.00.
Thinking out loud here. You could send me the CD in a flat-rate USPS Priority envelope and also enclose a simular flat-rate envelope folded in half with the return address and postage already on the envelope. I add my copy and drop it in the mailbox.
You see I've got other things going on in my life and I don't have all the time it takes to address envelopes, package CD's, keep records of shipments, etc. You'd be surprised how long all that takes. And this is a service which yields very little money for all the trouble it takes. No matter what the cost is, it's more of a courtesy to a die-hard fan than anything.
I'll come up with some figures in a day.
By the way, the commercial version will be in the neighborhood of $1000.00. It's aimed at a nitch market and operates on higher voltage rails, uses audiophile quality internal components and is adjustable. The little 360Surround unit I make for the fans was good enough for most general applications, gave proper sonic results for SU and SF, and served as a test fixture for me to see if any problems came from users. None surfaced. Never heard any negative comments back. So now I'm proceeeding with the commercial version. ~swd
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