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Zapdos_Smithh
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Canada2620 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-02 05:33:23
November 23 2010 07:10 GMT
#1
Please vote on this one!

Lately I have had the urge to start livestreaming my sets. Basically that would entail putting it on ustream or w.e, and having a cam view my set up with me mixing live. Even though I don't use standard turn-tables, it might be fun because:

1. Visually it might be cool
2. I can chat with viewers, maybe accept requests or genre changes or whatever.
3. Live is always more exciting!

The thing is that, I really wanna make sure it would be worth it. It might be a fair bit of extra work so I want your opinion. I would still upload regular mixes to soundcloud, this would just be extra for fun. Some tracks may repeat but whatever...I don't have a billion dollars to buy every track out there.

Poll: Livestream mixes via cam and audio?

Do it, I'd tune in (3)
 
75%

It's okay, but I can't see myself tuning in (1)
 
25%

Eh, don't bother (0)
 
0%

4 total votes

Your vote: Livestream mixes via cam and audio?

(Vote): Do it, I'd tune in
(Vote): It's okay, but I can't see myself tuning in
(Vote): Eh, don't bother



Couple things:

1. Good news, I am now able to put files on soundcloud as 320 bit rate, compared to the rough 128 before. I actually record in WAV, but the file is too huge so I need to bring it down to something smaller to be able to upload it online. I am using Audacity and it would always convert to really bad quality (128). However recently I discovered an option to be able to convert to 320 which is awesome because now it will sound WAY better (especially if you have decent headphones).

2. Just two questions I have regarding the format of my mixes. Since you guys make up pretty well 99% of the people who listen to my sets, I figure I might as well ask you what you prefer here:

Poll: What format do you prefer?

Shorter mixes (35-40ish minutes), but more often (once every 2 weeks or so) (15)
 
79%

Long mixes (anywhere from an hour and a half to 2 hours), less often (monthly) (4)
 
21%

19 total votes

Your vote: What format do you prefer?

(Vote): Shorter mixes (35-40ish minutes), but more often (once every 2 weeks or so)
(Vote): Long mixes (anywhere from an hour and a half to 2 hours), less often (monthly)


Poll: A bit of dubstep occasionally?

Yay (18)
 
64%

Nay (10)
 
36%

28 total votes

Your vote: A bit of dubstep occasionally?

(Vote): Yay
(Vote): Nay



That's about it. Next set should be up in about 1-2 weeks. Also please feel free to give me any suggestions for improvements regarding format, structure, genres, or anything about my sets. Also, thanks so much for listening, it really gives me a reason to keep making these.




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wrestlingfool08
Profile Joined November 2009
United States139 Posts
November 23 2010 07:44 GMT
#2
Yay! I just found your stuff so don't have too much in the department of suggestion yet, but I voted shorter mixes because I like to listen to them while studying/running/working out, and 45 minutes is like the perfect time for a run slash a good indicator for when I should take a little breather from studying and what not. I'm also just a fan of variety and I tend to think of more mixes that are shorter to be more diverse than less mixes that are long. I don't know that's just my feedback haha

Keep up the good work!
vinn
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Australia112 Posts
November 23 2010 08:17 GMT
#3
Shorter songs are more exciting I think.
I'm always looking for different things to listen to when I'm drawing (the radio gets kindof boring) so thanks for sharing!
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Zapdos_Smithh
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Canada2620 Posts
November 24 2010 02:28 GMT
#4
I updated the original post with another question/poll. Really want opinions on that one. Let me know please!
Z3kk
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
4099 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-02 03:54:07
December 02 2010 03:53 GMT
#5
I'd be willing to listen to both super-long and shorter ones. Voted that I'd tune in

I actually thought the two-hour-long one was better than the most recent one (though they were both amazing).
Failure is not falling down over and over again. Failure is refusing to get back up.
Hakker
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States1360 Posts
December 02 2010 04:11 GMT
#6
Having a lot of fun listening to your stuff :D. Personally, like the guy above me said, shorter mixes feel slot more practical. I love putting something on for a class period or something like that. I never really got dubstep so I voted no, but I probably wouldn't mind it. Maybe I've just heard the wrong stuff XD
Zapdos_Smithh
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Canada2620 Posts
December 02 2010 05:19 GMT
#7
Thanks for the opinions guys, wanted more of them (as well as the bump).

Looks like shorter mixes won, but it seems like most people want a solid hour or so of music either for a class/work-out session/homework etc.. So, depending on how many tracks I buy for the month etc, I will probably find a nice medium of 50 min mixes every 3ish weeks or so.

I actually think I am going to start streaming practice sessions. Personally I think I need some experience playing live, even if it's just a couple people watching/listening. Probably will do it Friday night (not tomorrow but the evening after that), and will make a thread for that.

On December 02 2010 13:11 Hakker wrote:
Having a lot of fun listening to your stuff :D. Personally, like the guy above me said, shorter mixes feel slot more practical. I love putting something on for a class period or something like that. I never really got dubstep so I voted no, but I probably wouldn't mind it. Maybe I've just heard the wrong stuff XD


Well yeah I meant just a little dubstep. The second-to-last track on my latest one was dubstep, only threw it on for a little bit. I know what you mean though, I am not crazy about most dubstep myself, just the good tracks.

On December 02 2010 12:53 Z3kk wrote:
I'd be willing to listen to both super-long and shorter ones. Voted that I'd tune in

I actually thought the two-hour-long one was better than the most recent one (though they were both amazing).


Based on the listen-counts, I'd say I'd agree.
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