Today's Tunage Sandwich

[Troy]

Can I install Garageband on more than one computer (work and office)? Or do I need the Family edition to do that? Don't see why I wouldn't be able to do the former. It'll save me $40 bucks.

Doesn't sound like a problem at all. Keep in mind that the computer has to be able to play DVD in order to install this. For some reason, the install disc is a DVD. There are 500 MB of premade songs on there I haven't even begun to look at yet.

Yeah, I'd be interested in hearing the disk when you have enough stuff. As to whether it makes you a musician, the answer is easily: no. It does, however, make you a music composer! Any monkey can be a musician...but to be a composer takes true talent! ;-)

It's a strange combination of things. A composer doesn't make the sound, just the notes on paper. I'm not making notes on paper. I'm making what are essentially punch cards for each instrument, so I guess that's the same kinda thing. But I'm making ther sound and arrangement. At some point I will be plugging a keyboard into it (if I can ever find the cheap one Apple is selling) and playing simple chords into the system. Am I a monkey (musician) then?

The whole thing has skewed the meaning of musician.

I've been planning to put some recording software on my computer for years now, but I know I won't have the right amount of time to make good use of it. Garageband sounds like the perfect low-cost introduction to the technology, and it looks like it can be a barrel of fun. Sucks you in just like video games, huh?

Better and worse than video games. Worse because it is actually MORE addicting than video games. I know, I have that addiction too! Better because you are creating. You have something to keep for your time and efforts. Having a finished song is much more gratifying than a high score.

[Dusty Chalk]

No, I don't have Nobody. Sorry guys. But I have seen it in a local store. If I remember which one, I'll pick it up and report back.

[BarryL]

Doesn't sound like a problem at all. Keep in mind that the computer has to be able to play DVD in order to install this. For some reason, the install disc is a DVD. There are 500 MB of premade songs on there I haven't even begun to look at yet.

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DVD? That means another upgrade to my G4 at home. And no way am I putting that thing on my work computer. It would be too distracting. I was hoping to play on the weekend, but if requires DVD, it'll have to wait until I can get one. I think I'll do an accellerator board at the same time.

Those Apple guys certainly know how to make you keep upgrading!!

[Troy]

DVD? That means another upgrade to my G4 at home. And no way am I putting that thing on my work computer. It would be too distracting. I was hoping to play on the weekend, but if requires DVD, it'll have to wait until I can get one. I think I'll do an accellerator board at the same time.

Those Apple guys certainly know how to make you keep upgrading!!

I thought all G4's had DVD capability?

Yes, Jobs knows his job alright.

[BarryL]

I thought all G4's had DVD capability?

Yes, Jobs knows his job alright.

While I would consider myself ignorant about most things related to computers and technology, I'm an early adaptor for some things. I was early out of the blocks buying my G4 when they were a roaring 400mhz. That was just before they lowered them to 350 to keep up with demand. I don't think DVD burners were even on the market then.

Then I upgraded to a new iMac with a Superdrive, and about three months later they introduced a 17" version, which I would have much preferred. Oh well. Another year or two with this one and I'll buy the latest new product of the month and then be disappointed because I didn't wait one more month!

I'm off to get my Pioneer 106 DVD burner right now, and will try to install it tonight. If all goes well, I'll get to play in the basement on the weekend (maybe).