It’s Mick Garris again (this was actually his first collaboration with King), hacking away at another King movie, this time with an original script from King. Director Mick Garris is an old King hired hand - he directed several of King’s straight-to-TV movies, including The Stand and the version of The Shining that had Steven Weber, of all people, in the Jack Nicholson role - and he tries to make this into something much more portentous and profound than it really is. What was a thin, simple premise in King’s novella - widely considered the world’s first e-book, by the way, in 2000 - is extended to little effect in this drama about a man who tries to kill himself, then hitchhikes across the country to visit his dying mother. Bats are much more cinematic.) This movie looks like it was made for about $35, but it does feature a truly insane closing credits song. All right, they’re being killed by … a giant bat! Because bats hunt at night, you see. Wanna guess why? We don’t want to give it away. Its premise: Overnight workers at an abandoned-then-reopened textile mill keep dying, and no one can figure out why. Graveyard Shift is as schlocky as low-budget horror films get. It’s all terrible, but, you never know, it might be your thing. Eventually the Mangler develops legs and starts chasing people. What, exactly, is “the Mangler,” you ask? Well, the Mangler is a demonically possessed … laundry press! This setup leads to hilarious scenes of an angry laundry press pressing up and down, like a hungry, hungry hippo. Of all the Stephen King adaptations, we must confess that this one has our favorite title. Though, according to King: “I was coked out of my mind all through its production, and I really didn’t know what I was doing.” King has called it the worst adaptation of any of his works, and we are not about to disagree. The movie isn’t even absurd enough to have fun with this lunatic premise, and King has zero skills as a director - visually, narratively, or in any other sense. Apparently, a comet has passed by Earth and given mechanical objects sentience, and once they attack humanity, Emilio Estevez helps lead a human resistance. The movie’s tone is set in the opening scene, in which a man (played by King) tries to take money out of an ATM, and the ATM calls him an asshole. The one movie King ever directed, and … well, you know, Stephen King is a wonderful writer who should probably stick with writing. (For the purposes of this list, we looked at theatrical releases only, and excluded Lawnmower Man, an “adaptation” so vastly different from the original that King sued to get his name off it.) With one notable exception, you’ll find the adapted movies turned out much like King himself: They got more serious and substantial with age. Nonetheless, with the latest King adaptation, The Boogeyman, now in theaters, we gave it the old college try. As his canvas (and reputation) has expanded over the years, his work has been turned into dramas, comedies, musicals, and even a Bollywood movie.īecause of this dissonance, ranking King movies is particularly difficult: The Mangler and The Shawshank Redemption barely seem to exist on the same plane of dimensional existence, let alone on the same list of movies. Sure, a lot of them are horror (certainly a lot of the worst are horror), but that’s largely because the boom period for King movies was the 1980s, when he was known solely as a horror writer. Stephen King’s work has been adapted so many times - sometimes by King himself - that it’s impossible to find a single unifying thread in all of the film adaptations. This story originally ran in 2017 and has been updated to reflect recent releases. Castle Rock Entertainment Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images
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Seriously though, don’t let anyone prevent you from spending some quality time with something you’re about to shell out well over $1,000 on. In fact, you should always do this with any electronic device. My advice to you is that you should never buy a projector that you have not tested beforehand. Horrible, isn’t it? It almost makes the film unwatchable. If you’re curious to see what the rainbow effect looks like, have a look at this video: Most modern projectors have eliminated this issue, but you should be aware that there are still some of them out there that will give you a disappointing experience. Do you notice some colorful artifacts around certain frames? That’s called the “rainbow effect”, and it’s the result of a color wheel that doesn’t spin fast enough. Take a moment to look at a really cheap projector. For that amount of money, I get a 1080p native resolution. The BenQ TH681+ on sale in my country costs roughly $800. I’ll be seeing about 70 percent of my film’s quality (assuming it’s a 1600×1200 “16:10” film). The final image on that projector will be downscaled to nearly 2/3 of the image’s signal resolution. It’s roughly $500, supports a whopping 1600×1200 resolution (great for that price), but it has a native resolution of 1280×800. Take, for example, a BenQ TW523p on sale in my country. The native resolution specification will tell you how many physical pixels the device actually has. If you want to see what kind of resolution you will actually get from your projector, check out its native resolution. Yes, a projector that is advertised as a “1080p projector” will support a 1080p resolution format signal, but that’s all it means. Hold your horses! Just because it’s advertised as “full HD” or “1080p” (even “4K” with newer models) doesn’t mean that it will actually show you a clearly high-definition image. “Wow! Check out this 1080p projector! And it’s only $500!” At least 3-4 meters of uninterrupted wall space, andĭoes that sound too inconvenient for you? Perhaps a nice curved TV set might be your kind of deal.Similarly, your “display size” will be limited if you’re trying to use it in a very small room. Sure, you can make a projector display an image on a smaller surface by moving it closer, but the logistics get a little iffy when you consider the fact that sometimes you may have to move it close enough to the wall for the projector to become an obstruction rather than a convenience in your viewing experience. Now, why did I use the word “fit” when talking about something as compact as a projector? I’m glad you asked! DLP projectors require a certain amount of wall or screen space in order to properly project an image. They’re lightweight and unrestricted, sure, but are you certain that once you take the plunge, you won’t regret this decision? DLP projectors are expensive, require equally expensive lamp replacements once in awhile (frequency depends entirely on the projector itself and how you use it), and don’t necessarily “fit” everywhere. Would You Actually Benefit From a DLP System?įirst things first: take some time to actually think about whether you actually want a DLP projector. They only talk about FS2 becuase FS2 is SSL's only compition. The only software I've ever heard mentioned over there is FS, since there are a lot of ex-FS users who converted to SSL.īy all means, I'd love to see a VDJ thread over there on the SSL forums. I've only been using SSl since mid Jan-2006.įunny though how SSL is a frequent topic here and VDJ has never been mentioned over there. I've been using VDJ since 1.9, December of 2004. Yes, I know both software programs very well. At least the vinyls are available in thousands of stores worldwide (something VDJ could benefit from). since they reverse engineered SSL vinyls so they work with DJ decks - not a bad move really. The only software I've ever heard mentioned over there is FS, since there are a lot of ex-FS users who converted to SSL. I'ts also been beat to death on this forum.įunny though how SSL is a frequent topic here and VDJ has never been mentioned over there. SSL has no loops (not in stable version), no BPM engine, no auto-mixing, no auto-beat matching, no pitch lock (not in stable version), no midi mapper, keyboard shortcuts can't be customized, external controllers can't be used, no music videos, no plugin architecture, no skins, the list goes on and on. You either have to go to the local Guitar Center and try, use a friends setup or check it out in any of the many clubs that are using it. SSL does not even have a way for users to give it a try before buying it. People who need SSL will seek it out, not very easily either. Matter of fact, I'm going to label this thread and all other future threads of this topic, "ridiculous". These products don't really even compare to eachother. What really puts the icing on the cake is that the Dev teams agenda is constructed based on the issues/requests brought up on these forums, serving the people with no arrogance. The moment I want the best KJ program or the best VJ program will be the moment I start looking for one, but I found VDJ because I was looking for the best DJ program, and that is what it is (in my humble opinion) but since all the wonderful updates it has also become the best all in one. I wouldn't say VDJ is the "jack of all trades", I'd say it's the master of one: "DJ app" with the competitive edge of delivering more high quality features at the cost of nothing to the paying customer. Video mixing, Karaoke etc are just added extras that work very well and will appeal to those people who are looking for a program to do it all. VDJ hasn't labelled it's self, it is with much success doing many things, but at the same time I'd say VDJ remains to be most loyal to the Digital DJ, that is what this program is about, and I'd say that is the main focus of the Dev Team. Virtual DJ is the ultimate in control, you have a lot of control over the music through the visual means as well as the manual (cue/beat mix), that for me is what makes this program a standout over the competition, you have the best control which means more creativity and easier use. I've been a working mobile DJ for almost 2 years with VDJ, and I won't ever go back to CD's or vinyl. Beatmixing just isn't practical or advisable for these functions, so I don't even bring the decks to them. I love beatmixing and scratching, but the vast majority of my DJ work comes from weddings and corporate parties. I don't think it's cheating, but some close-minded types seem to think so.Īlso, VDJ is just more versatile. If you are a hard-core vinyl DJ, and you don't want to "cheat" by using the computer for beatmixing, loops, samples and the like, then perhaps Serato is for you. My question is why should I have to buy an expensive mixer when my laptop should be capable of these things anyway? So if you want loops, effects and samples, you are going to have to pay even more for a mixer that does these things. It doesn't really take advantage of the PC platform the way VDJ does. Serato re-creates the vinyl dj experience, but does nothing more. I've used both, and I've chosen virtual DJ. 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New settings option: You can choose whether select any text freely or by pressing ctrl.Increased the maximum weight that you can carry.You can now move between locations through the minimap.New Content: the very first community art(at the very beginning of the game). You can increase these stats after leveling up or by wearing specific items. It affects how good you are with your fuckholes during sex scenes. New Mechanic: Body Statistics(under the ‘scroll’ icon).New Content: you can now choose your background at the start of the game.You can choose to replace all male scenes(currently 1) with futas.You can now choose between 3 levels of difficulty(previously it was only ‘hard’).Overall, it seems like you have a very solid foundation and you just need more content. Maybe a more generous carry weight limit? Or just no limit? I know it's not realistic for a character to be able to carry infinite stuff, but I just mentally handwave it as them making multiple trips off-screen. 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I like the focus on playing as a single type of magical creature with a more fully fleshed out power set, rather than as a generic RPG character.Tooltips for the attributes would be nice.Also, it would be nice to be able to move to nearby areas by clicking on the map in addition to selecting one of the direction options.The issues I had with the UI are that the menu button somehow looks a little off, maybe the background seems a bit too dark for the black text.It uses icons and colors well to help convey information and also immersive. The UI is overall very clear and looks good.Will you become the hero this world needs or will you succumb to the corruption and join the ranks of those you’re meant to fight? Depends entirely on you! 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If you are interested in learning more about The Duviri Paradox? You can read an in-depth breakdown of the upcoming expansion in Warframe here. If you missed the release date announcement, you can catch all the details here. You can easily just sell them off in your inventory for credits and weapon slots. But if you are a returning player and already have these items. If you are new to the game, the Braton and Hikou weapons are going to be very helpful. Additionally, the last two codes may work with other warframe names, but there is no point in changing them if you just want the rewards. There are no details on how long these codes will last in Warframe, so make sure to redeem them now. Such as “DUVIRI-STYANAX” which will grant you the following:įinally, the code “DUVIRI-GAUSS” will give you the following: Warframe promo codes are free coupons you can use to grab in-game items. We welcome you to our Warframe Promo Codes handy list and guide so you can get all the help you need. 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Other interesting free alternatives to FL Studio are Caustic, AudioTool, Soundtrap and Rosegarden. If that doesnt suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to FL Studio and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. In the question What are the best DAWs FL Studio is ranked 6th while LMMS is ranked 14th. The best free alternative to FL Studio is LMMS, which is also Open Source. and there are several more like Drummatic, but just scan the list for 'drum', then you can find whats tested. When comparing Audacity vs LMMS, the Slant community recommends LMMS for most people. When comparing FL Studio vs LMMS, the Slant community recommends FL Studio for most people. Superior drummer -that looks like ok'ed for windows, but untested in linux You can read more about percussion in lmms here:īut drummachines that does work in lmms, as listed in the vst-db: It has a wide array of different uses, from plugging in an audio interface and connecting your guitars, basses and microphones, to editing midi music for beats and songs. Many 'drummachines' can be used with lmms, but a drummachine with only one pattern, will never be as interesting to listen to as a proper Beat&baseline, because B&B is variable, that is not the case for a drummachine. Spicy Guitar Conclusion LMMS is a fantastic free toolthat can be your introduction into producing music without spending any money. Download the zip to some convenient folder (Ive created one called 'Plugin sources' for all my downloaded plugin zips). Welcome to the forum marcfreeman880! First, For you all important links: In Ableton: Settings>Plug-ins>Use VST2 Plug-In Custom Folder>On and then clicking a Browse button in the same dialog box to set C:Plugins as the custom folder. LMMS is a free cross-platform which allow you to produce music with your computer. Some modes switch layers when a new note arrives, such as Round-robin and Free-robin, which pass each note (or individual chord notes) to different layers Free Voice, which targets unused layers first (ideal for creating polyphony with Eurorack hardware) and Random and Random Other, which spread things out (particularly nice with a pile of different audio FX).Īnd any of these modes will take the same sequence of notes and transform it into a new bouquet of sound. 14 filter types available for each band.Solo of individual bands directly in the editor.Configurable Pre- and post-spectrum displays (with optional external reference). Range selection: good for subtle detail work or radical reshaping.Freely assignable bands with quick mouse gestures (just click on the curve).This way you avoid populating similar parts of the frequency spectrum with different tracks.ĮQ+ is optimized for high efficiency, yet offers pristine audio quality. Another feature we’ve included for the EQ+ is that you can select a Reference track and it will be shown as a purple curve inside the spectrum display. Seeing frequency settings colored predictably creates a kind of sonic muscle memory, connecting sound with visuals. It's a feature-packed graphical equalizer with up to 8 bands, excellent visualization, mouse gestures, and new algorithms.Īnd while it is a graphical equalizer, EQ+ goes a step further by applying a rainbow color spectrum to the EQ curve, which can also be seen in EQ-2 and EQ-5. So there is definitely room for improvement here.Īnyhow, Bitwig was very long in development but I guess we still have to wait several point versions and see if they catch up with Ableton Live.įor now Ableton Live is so much better and there is no need to switch to Bitwig for me.EQ+ brings a new look and modern sound to Bitwig Studio. Max for Live is so powerful and amazing tool I could not live without (and I guess many others will agree).ĭid several tests with projects that are about the same for Live and Bitwig (mostly simple projects without effects) and Bitwig uses about 20% more CPU time on my i7 MBP to play it. The lack of Max support is incredible disappointing. There are some good ideas thrown in (changing pitches for sample loops is nice) but it just doesn't feel solid. Playing for about 2 days with it for hours but sadly it cannot convince me to switch from Ableton Live.Īlthough it is obvious Bitwig is made by ex-Ableton coders the new approach has many quirks that slow down my process. I was looking forward to give this a swing. Welcome to the next generation of music creation and performance software for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Every feature in Bitwig Studio was developed by musicians, for musicians. Bitwig Studio's unified mapping system allows you to modulate any device or VST parameter using macro controls and modulator devices.Įxplore a new world of creative possibilities, including audio and note expressions, histogram-based value editing, layered editing, extensive bounce-in-place functions, automatic slicing, smart controller integration, and the Open Controller Scripting API. Combine built-in instruments, effects, and VST plug-ins. Design your own sounds with dedicated container devices. Record and arrange, improvise and perform, or do it all at once. With Bitwig Studio, you're in command of a workflow that works best for you. Streamline your creative process and quickly take your music from ideas to complete songs, tracks and compositions. Bitwig Studio inspires you to take greater control of your productions, giving you access to every aspect of your workflow as needed. Bitwig Studio is a dynamic software solution for music creation and performance to realize all of your musical ideas in every stage of production.įrom sound design to music creation, discover the new standard in customized workflow. It has added functions that I've heard were removed from the US version so that the calculator would be allowed for certain curriculum / exams.Īccording to the Casio International website, the FX-991EX has 552 functions and the Casio Europe website shows the FX-991DEX version as having 696 functions.Īll in all an great calculator for very little money with the nicest display I've seen yet on a solar powered calculator. Find quality office, school, & crafts products to add to your. be liable to anyone for special, collateral, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the purchase or use of this product and items that come with it. Shop for Casio fx-115ES PLUS Scientific Calculator - Silver (1 Count) at Pick n Save. There is a German version known as the FX-991DEX that is available from Europe. In no event shall CASIO Computer Co., Ltd. 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Each mode (matrix, vector, statistics, etc.) has its own contextual features which are found in a menu displayed with the options button (OPTN).Įquations can be entered just like you would in a textbook, including integrals, derivatives, summations, proper and improper fractions, and more. The most used functions are the most accessible with a single button press, followed by slightly lesser used functions using the SHIFT key. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or in-store pick-up. If you've used the FX-300 / FX-115 ES or ES+ models before, you should feel right at home. Shop Casio Advanced Scientific Calculator at Best Buy. Details Select delivery location In Stock Qty: Add to Cart Buy Now Payment Secure transaction Delivered by Amazon. I've owned quite a few different calculators over the years and have found that the Casio models in particular are very easy to use. 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