![]() I am now considering buying a standard VSL library (I still balk at the price of the full libraries). I've not joined that party till now for reasons of their expense and size. It's become evident that VSL is generally the most admired sampled piano company. Like most people here I have a ton of piano plugins, am very sensitive in playing to each offering's unique combination of strengths and weaknesses. (The lower strings seem to respond pretty well to me). One other thing Pianoteq is not capable of, apparently, is what happens when one plays extra hard on those higher strings. ![]() If you play a few high piano strings in the real world, which are very tense, there are micro-timing variations that modeling isn't producing, which vary how the energy gets cascaded down through the other strings, depending on which strings, & with how much energy they're played, or in how much time lapses between playing? While compressors don't do the same thing at all, certain vari-mu style compressors (and the AMEK) to my mind are possibly creating a substitute for that to liven up the sound. But it's certainly enough to give a sound a degree of authenticity. After the AMEK I placed a Kirchhoff EQ to get visual feedback on the difference, and then I turned the AMEK "Ambience" setting on (not sure why they named it this), which mutes all except the affected signal (which can be barely audible). I added Magic Death Eye Stereo at the end of this, so that there were 2 compressors in series, and K2 sounded MORE authentic to me than without these, by which I suppose I mean it sounded LESS sterile and with less of those stiff sounding highs. I found the K2 the hardest, honestly, to improve using this, but when I turned off the compressor it sounded more synthetic and less natural. For me it was $24.99 - because its on sale for $99 and also because Plugin Alliance (that sells it) sends me $75 coupons once a month.įor me, this setting of default works well on the Bluthner, Steingraeber (my 2 favs), but also the Steinway D (the Steinways & K2 have the tendency to sound most artificial to my ears), and some others. In default one is using the slow detector, at a medium timing setting (This plugin is normally about $125. What it sounds like could be compared to something in the room or hall that increases realism, such as wood grain on baffling, or some other detail that affords natural variability, like you would hear in real life.ĪMEK Mastering Compressor responds to 3 aspects of the signal (based on slow, fast, and peak detectors - the manual explains how to set it up depending on what you want. So, even with the reverb off the effect of AMEK Mastering Compressor seems just a bit audible to me. I did an A-B of random "on" & "bypass" settings, and routinely liked "on" better, but at first I couldn't hear what it was I was liking. Today I happened to purchase AMEK Mastering Compressor - and I thought I would add here that the default setting sounds exceptional for making a piano sound more natural in a space, particularly useful for modeled pianos where there wasn't a recording of a real piano to help get this sound. ![]() ![]() [Note: I mentioned DDMF Magic Death Eye Stereo Compressor as an example of a nice modeled compressor for piano. Even if you try 8 and still don't like one of the models, some models are definitely better and more realistic sounding than others IMO. TruePianos sounds stuff to me in watching the demos, versus Pianoteq with the aforementioned processing on it. Some of them are not cheap, but you can find good inexpensive ones, depending on the type of compression you want. I also like to use compressors on it from time to time. Click to expand.Pianoteq's internal EQ, reverb and compression also leave something to be desired IMHO but if you pick up Crave DSP's Crave EQ or DDMF Grand EQ it can sound great. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() Use Microsoft Word to draft up any type of written document. Whether you want to write a novel or create a flyer for your local bake sale, MS Word has all the tools you need to format text, integrate graphics and create a beautiful, print-ready document. Microsoft Excel's spreadsheets are highly versatile - you don't have to be running complicated data analysis to make use of these. Balance your budget or keep track of your pantry item's expiration dates with simple-to-automate spreadsheet functions. And if you do happen to be running complicated data analysis, Excel has all the tools you need to deliver on your numbers. Particularly loved about the Office suite is the compatibility between programs. Easily schedule a Teams meeting directly from Outlook. ![]() Categorize your MS Word documents into a OneNote notebook for more organization. Plus, the apps are known for having settings for extreme customization. Whether you are editing a manuscript in Word or automating a series of e-mails in Outlook, you'll have an array of options to work with. These benefits are great to have, but what does a lifetime license to Microsoft Office really equate to? It couldn't possibly mean for a lifetime, right? That's true, it's not your lifetime. #Leadscrape lifetime offer license#Ī lifetime license usually lasts for the lifetime of the product it's installed on. So as long as your computer keeps working, you have access. ![]() ![]() I know community folks have made lovely tilesets to alleviate that pain but I've just never taken the plunge. I have very, very bad eyesight and an astigmatism and sit at a monitor every single day so I just cannot deal with the visual attack. I may sound like a broken record-I said the same thing when Bay 12 gave a preview of the new Dwarf Fortress tilesets-but the black on green on gold symbols of traditional Dwarf Fortress are a big nope from me. But we've arrived at a point where it accomplishes the goal of making the world map more easily understood and thought it would be fun to share."īelow is the same map in Dwarf Fortress's original style-augh my eyes! "There's still quite a bit to do with river mouths and wetlands and oceans and mountains and trees and so on, of course. It's cropped here, but you can see the full map in Bay 12's blog post. "The image is larger and square since we've moved from 8x12 ASCII glyphs to 16x16 tiles," Bay 12 say of the new version above. The work-in-progress map is still pretty cluttered as Dwarf Fortress maps tend to be, but dang is it easier to look at. In a new little update, they're giving us a look at what the generated world maps will look like with these non-ASCII pixels-though, yes, you'll still be able to use the symbols if you prefer. "Now with graphics!" Bay 12 proclaim on the store page. ![]() ![]() As part of its eventual launch on Steam, daunting simulation Dwarf Fortress has been planning a big visual overhaul. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The game has a very unique battle system where you have full control over Aya in an enclosed area, allowing you to dodge and get in close for your shot. What if they evolved independently and essentially had a mind of their own? Mitochondria are the organelles in our cells that give us energy and are responsible for cell growth and death, among other functions. The story is a sequel to a Japanese book of the same title, and both play with the idea of the Mitochondrial Eve theory. The game takes NYPD officer Aya Brea through a horrifying six day adventure through-out New York City. It is an excellent RPG that spans 2 discs with many lush cut scenes. Parasite Eve is a fantastic game made by Square (now Square-Enix) released in 1998 for the Playstation. This collection of demos and previews includes an interactive playable demo for Xenogears, the opening movie sequence for Bushido Blade, a preview movie for Brave Fencer Musashi, and a special preview movie for Final Fantasy VIII. The game package also contains a bonus CD, Square Soft's 1998 Collector's CD Vol.1. ![]() The game is compatible with analog controllers and takes up only one block of memory for saves. A unique option lets you customize weapons, armor and character abilities. You are allowed to roam around in real-time, polygonal battle sequences. Developed by Square, the same people who brought us the epic Final Fantasy RPG series, Parasite Eve is a three-disc RPG in a third-person perspective with 3D rendered backgrounds. Journey through the dark streets of Manhattan as you battle mutated rats and other hideous creatures on your way to Eve, the central figure of the mitochondria attacks. It's up to NYPD detective Aya Brea to unearth the mystery behind this infestation. Mitochondria have taken on a new life of their own and begun to infest the city of Manhattan. ![]() ![]() ![]() When it comes to streaming services such as Netflix this means that the console is able to play movies and TV shows in their maximum resolution – but unfortunately, the lack of an Ultra HD Blu-ray drive means that the console will not be able to play physical 4K media. The PS4 Pro supports 4K output, as opposed to the standard PS4's Full HD 1080p resolution. This is the big one – the main reason it's worth making the jump from the original hardware to the PS4 Pro. The Pro also has an additional 1GB of DDR3 RAM, used for non-gaming apps to free up the faster GDDR5 RAM for gaming performance. Both of these upgrades were also seen in the new slim PS4. The Wi-Fi of the Pro also saw an upgrade to include 802.11ac and a Bluetooth bump from v2.1 to v4.0. This bump is in order to accommodate the new 4K functionality. In total, the GPU has jumped from 1.84 TFLOP in the launch PS4 to 4.2 TFLOP in the Pro. Its power has been doubled, and its clock speed has been boosted from 800MHz to 911MHz. Meanwhile, the GPU has seen a much bigger performance increase on PS4 Pro. Both consoles share an AMD Jaguar x86-64 8-core CPU, which has seen a 30% boost in clock speed from 1.6GHz to 2.1GHz based on its predecessor. The internals is where we see some of the key differences between these two PS4 models. but considering Microsoft's Xbox One S already has the high-end disc drive, it would've benefitted Sony to have launched the Pro with one too. Now, Sony saved that for its latest console. Sony's decision to omit an Ultra-HD Blu-ray drive from the system is puzzling, considering that Blu-ray support was one of the PS3’s major boons. Despite initial speculation to the contrary, the PS4 Pro does not include an Ultra HD Blu-ray player – it can play Full HD 1080p Blu-ray discs, just like the original PS4. This is a particularly sore spot for Sony's latest system. Textures in Spider-Man on PS4 Pro are significantly clearer than on the regular PS4, for example – Insomniac (the game's developer) has done a great job optimizing the game for PS4, but playing it on a Pro is the superior experience (check out the video we've embedded above).įor an example, check out the Death Stranding PS4 vs PS4 Pro comparison on YouTube below. Should you buy a PS4 Pro and have a 4K TV on hand, however, prepare yourself for a feast for the eyes– games look great on the PS4 Pro. It's also worth considering that even if an older game hasn't had a PS4 Pro patch, it's still probably going to run better on the more expensive console, which also applies to PS5.ĭon't forget that in order to see 4K HDR graphics in all their glory on your PlayStation 4 Pro, you'll need a 4K HDR TV to match – an older 1080p screen won't see much of a benefit, apart from supersampling a generally more stable frame rate. The good news is that since the Pro launched, all new PS4 games have to include a 'Pro Mode', enabling them to make the most of the Pro's enhanced hardware. If there's no PS4 Pro mode in the game, then you can't get true 4K resolutions. Ultimately, it's up to game developers themselves to make the most of the more powerful PS4 Pro hardware. However, games need to have been specifically updated to take advantage of the PS4 Pro – you can see a comprehensive list of older PS4 Pro enhanced games here. Points can then be used to purchase card packs that offer a variety of upgrades.This Day One edition includes the full game as well as the Covert Agent pack, an extra in-game mission, a digital soundtrack sampler, and digital books.One of the main differences when it comes to the PS4 vs PS4 Pro question is resolution: the original PS4 is limited to 1080p but the newer PS4 Pro can go as high as 2160p – or 4K, as it's more commonly known. ![]() Mankind Divided also includes a new Breach mode, in which players earn points by locating data towers hidden throughout virtual reality test chambers. Gamers can use a mix of direct combat, stealth, hacking, or dialogue choices when trying to resolve each scenario they encounter, and they can earn experience points to acquire new augmentations or weapons to suit their preferred style. Players once again take on the role of Adam Jensen, an Aug who tries to track down a group of terrorists for Interpol, while also working with a secret group of hackers to uncover an Illuminati conspiracy.The story will once again take Jensen around this globe, this time to places like Prague and Dubai, and though the game's locations are contained, they are large and players are generally free to explore as they see fit. Set two years after the events of Human Revolution, which ended with augmented humans becoming uncontrollably violent and millions of people dying, Mankind Divided is set in a much darker world where augmented humans have been segregated as outcasts. Gamers navigate a futuristic world torn apart by disagreements over cybernetic augmentations in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. ![]() ![]() ![]() It is widely used for web development, and using it, practically anything can be created, including mobile apps, online apps, tools, data analytics, machine learning, and so on. Python's source code is freely available to the public, and its usage and distribution are unrestricted, including for commercial purposes. Python, which was initially developed by Guido van Rossum and made available to the public in 1991, is currently one of the most widely used general-purpose programming languages. Win! One of 10 Raspberry Pi 3 & Official Case signed by Eben Upton.Unleash the Power of Python with Online Compilers: Advantages, Popular Options, and Tips for Success About Python class Animal():Īnimals.append(Animal("Mouse","Nibbles")) The animals.py code creates animal objects with creature and name instance variables. Now, as you work with object-oriented code, you can select objects in the Heap or Variables window and use the Object Inspector to check their type and attributes. ![]() >STEP-06: Look at Heap and objects in Thonnyįor a more detailed view, enter View > Heap and View > Objects. ![]() Keep stepping through to see the values updated. When the function calls itself, a new window appears with the function. Our countdown_recursion.py program runs a countdown recursively (a function which calls itself from inside itself). Thonny’s debug mode makes it easier to understand concepts such as recursion. Click Step Out to run through the while loop and back to the main code. Then the while loop will activate, the value of n will be displayed to the console, and n will decrease by 1. Keep clicking Step Into and you will see the value of variable n (which is 10) added to the comparator and evaluated to True. >STEP-04: Step through Python code in Thonny Click it again, and both ‘n’ and ‘10’ are placed in the Variables window. Click Step Into and the value will be highlighted. Now let’s run through it one step at a time. >STEP-03 Debug Python code in ThonnyĬhoose View > Variables and a new window appears displaying n and its current value (which is zero). A while loop prints it, and decreases its value as long as it remains above zero. 2, 1, Blast Off!’ The n variable starts at 10. n = 10Ĭlick Run and the code will display ‘10, 9. Create a new script (File > New) and enter the code in countdown.py. Let’s see how you can walk through a file and see a variable change. Print("Hello " + name) >STEP-02: Coding in Thonny As with IDLE, you can also enter commands directly in the shell, such as: name = "Lucy" Click Run current script (or press F5) to see the output in the shell. Now choose File > Save and name the program hello.py. Enter this line of code in the script editor: print("Hello World!") We’ve used File > Increase Font Size so you can see the text more clearly. >STEP-01: How to use ThonnyĬlick the Raspberry Pi Menu icon in the top left of the screen and choose Programming > Thonny Python IDE. The ability to step through your programs makes it much easier to understand what happens when you hit Run. There’s some pretty good stuff in Thonny for young coders. It also has a range of panels that enable you to inspect various items, such as variables, objects, and the heap (the memory space where items are stored). The approach in Thonny is much more straightforward. You often find debuggers in powerful IDEs, but they tend to require you to manually set breakpoints (places where the program freezes so you can examine the code). Click here to read Object Orientated Programming in issue 54.Click here to read Beginner’s Guide to Coding in issue 53.You can see the variables and objects being created, and values being passed into functions or assessed by comparators. Instead of running your program, it steps through the code line by line. One of the best features is a powerful, but easy-to-use, debug mode. Thonny has a range of additional features that are perfect for learning programming. You can then use the shell to interact directly with the program accessing variables, objects, and other program features. As with Python 2/3 IDLE, you enter a program in the script editor and run it in the shell. When you start Thonny, you’ll see a new script editor and a shell. See also: Programming a Raspberry Pi with Python It offers a lot of advanced features not currently available in the Python 3 (IDLE) program, which is still included with Raspbian. Just open up the program, which you’ll find under Menu > Programming. Thonny comes with Python 3.6 built in, so you don’t need to install anything. Using Thonny, it’s now much easier to learn to code. Thonny is a new IDE (integrated development environment) bundled with the latest version of the Raspbian with PIXEL operating system. ![]() ![]() ![]() Spray ten people with the Crown Perfume Sprayer.įive Love Tokens and Crown Perfume Sprayer Report to Inspector Snip Snagglebolt in Stormwind or Report to Detective Snap Snagglebolt in Orgrimmar. This quest can take place in several zones.ĭetective Snap Snagglebolt in Orgrimmar or Inspector Snip Snagglebolt in Stormwind. Kill five Crown Technicians and use Snagglebolt's Khorium Bomb to destroy one chemical wagon. Lovely Orgrimmar Card and Five Love Tokens Present a Lovely Charm Bracelet to Emissary Drunzek Skullband in Orgrimmar. Lovely Stormwind Card and Five Love Tokens ![]() Present a Lovely Charm Bracelet to Emissary Audwin Alston in Stormwind. ![]() Lovely Undercity Card and Five Love Tokens Present a Lovely Charm Bracelet to Lady Sylvanas Windrunner in Undercity. 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Push the platform into the centre of the room, so that it sits between the two vents directly above you. Head left until you come to another rising platform. Head left, and once you regain control, continue left to drop down into the room. Continue right and ride the second fan up to the top of the duct, exiting out of the vent to your right. Drop down into the duct to your right and continue right past a disabled fan. The platform will raise you up to the light jump onto the light and across to the vent on your right. Jump on top of the platform and interact with the button in the middle. You will come to a room with a rising platform. Exit out of the vent to your right, then continue right to exit out of the room. Head right and ride the fan up to the top of the duct. Drop back down to your right and exit through the vent at the bottom of the duct.Ĭontinue left and re-enter the first vent in the room. Head left, and interact with the console to re-open the section you closed to access the trophy. Interact with the console to your right to open up the door to the next section, then re-enter the vent to your left. Continue right, riding the fan up to the top of the duct, and continue right through the vent. Head right and enter the vent on the right side of the room. robot' trophy (13/18) to your right, then drop down to your left. This newly closed section will block you from traveling to the top and allow you to head left and exit out of another vent. Continue left and enter through the first vent. Drop down to your right, and exit out of the vent to your left. Ride the fan up and head left to interact with another console, which will close a section of the duct to your left. Enter the vent to your right and head through the duct, interacting with the console to turn on the fan. Interact with the consoles on either side of you to both open a door and disable the first laser. Jump back up to the left and continue that way, dropping down into the room you started in. Drop down to the right and interact with the next laser console to disable a robot in a previous room. ![]() Once the robot has been disabled, turn the laser off, and continue right. If you miss, interact with the console to turn it off, and try again. If you time it right, the laser will disable the robot. Wait for the robot to be positioned under the laser to the right, then interact with the console to turn it on. Ride the fan to the top of the duct and drop down to the right. Head right through the duct, interacting with the console to turn on the fan. Continue right, and enter through the first vent. ![]() ![]() "During his time as chief of staff, we worked together to navigate through an unprecedented global pandemic, while still moving forward with platform commitments we made to New Brunswickers." In a statement, Higgs said Léger's business and political experience "benefited our office, our province, and the PC Party during these past four and a half years. Integrity Commissioner Charles Murray wouldn't comment and would not confirm whether there had been a complaint against Léger. "That was someone that wanted something, and in my job I said no, and the individual was unhappy." He said the confidential complaint is "pretty much dead and over with" and said it involved a lease. Léger was the subject of a conflict of interest complaint to the province's integrity commissioner last fall but he said that was not a factor in his departure. "I'm not minimizing that." But he said it was the relentless, 24/7 pace of the job - and not recent controversies over bilingualism and French immersion - that led him to leave now. ![]() Léger said there are "things we need to worry about" in the English-French relationship. ![]() When Higgs prevailed, Léger became his chief of staff.ĭoucet said it was hard to assess Léger's contribution, especially on language issues, but said he had likely influenced Higgs to not make decisions that would have been even worse for francophones. Léger advised Higgs after the party won the most seats in the 2018 election and then spent weeks jockeying with Liberal Brian Gallant over who would govern the province. Léger played a diplomatic role, maintaining the relationship between the Premier's Office and the Acadian and francophone communities." "It's a big loss," said Alexandre Cedric-Doucet, president of the Acadian Society of New Brunswick. Léger was widely seen as the most influential francophone in Higgs's government and was frequently the go-between with Acadian organizations wary of the premier's approach to language issues. "He found he'd contributed a lot over the time he was in that position, and felt it was a good time for him to relax a bit more and take some time off." Liaison to Acadian community Turner said Léger told the PC caucus his plans Monday night. Moncton South PC MLA Greg Turner called Leger's departure "a very, very amicable separation." I don't think it would be appropriate to do, certainly not today." "I'm not going to get into the details of those things. "I'm a big believer in the importance of our institution, in the relationship between the chief of staff and the premier.… My job was to make sure the premier understood the aspirations and understood the reality of things. Higgs & Hill was bought by HBG in 1996 becoming known for a while as HBG Higgs & Hill.Moncton South PC MLA Greg Turner said language controversies, and speculation about whether Higgs will stay on as leader for the 2024 election, had no role in Léger's decision. ![]() He was appointed chairman of the board in 1992 and then chairman of the trust board before stepping down in 1997.# Hill also advised on the extension to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, becoming a director in 1984. He was national president of the Building Employers’ Confederation, president of the Chartered Institute of Building, a main board member of the Property Services Agency and director of the London Docklands Development Corporation. He held a number of positions within the UK construction industry. Hill, who was knighted for his services to the construction industry in 1989, joined the firm in 1957 and was appointed managing director in 1972, followed by chief executive and chairman before retiring from the firm in 1992.Ĭonstruction projects carried out during his 35-year tenure there included the BBC Television Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hall, The Hayward Gallery, South Bank Television Centre and the Mound Stand at Lord’s cricket ground. Industry veteran and the former boss of contractor Higgs & Hill Sir Brian Hill has died aged 84. Building Boardroom Digital Construction Academy.Construction Business: Strategy, Risk and Regulations. ![]() ![]() ![]() It anchors a 340 million mixed-use entertainment district that transformed. If you do not feel well, if you have a fever or if you have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19, do not attend the event. Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska is a multi-use facility capable of seating up to 15,500 people for sporting events, concerts, family shows. Pinnacle Bank Arena was the largest, most complex project built in Lincoln. ![]() The Pinnacle Bank Arena is known for hosting the Nebraska Cornhuskers Basketball but other events have taken place here as well. ![]() As many fans will attest to, Pinnacle Bank Arena is known to be one of the best places to catch live entertainment around town. IMPORTANT: Plans are subject to change pending directives from the Lincoln Lancaster County Health Departments. Pinnacle Bank Arena is a top-notch venue located in Lincoln, NE. NO RE-ENTRY: For your safety, once a person exits Pinewood Bowl Theater, re-entry is strictly prohibited. PARKING: Attendees can park during public park hours from 6AM to 11PM. The cornerstone of Lincolns West Haymarket Redevelopment Project, Pinnacle Bank Arena is carrying Lincoln into the. View Pinnacle Bank Arena event schedules, seating charts and venue information quickly and easily. No professional cameras or cameras with detachable lenses. 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive Lincoln, NE 68508. Read more about our clear bag policy and prohibited items.ĬAMERAS: Cell phone photos are permitted. Buy Cordae at Pinnacle Bank Arena Tickets & View the Event Schedule at Box Office Ticket Sales Our tickets are 100 verified, delivered fast, and all purchases are secure. Only clear bags and small clutch-sized purses are allowed at entry. Be sure your mobile phone has a fully charged battery.ĪRRIVAL: Arrive early to avoid traffic delays.ĪMENITIES: Hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the venue.ĬLEAR BAG POLICY & PROHIBITED ITEMS: Pinewood Bowl Theater is a clear bag policy venue. You can also add your ticket(s) to your mobile phone's wallet. BEFORE THE SHOW: Go to or log into the Ticketmaster App on your mobile device to create an account or refresh your existing Ticketmaster account for quicker entry. ![]() |