Sell 2 of your synths that have keyboards with more than 39 keys. You don't use them (be honest, we've all fallen victim to our own GAS) and you could use the money and space.
Specifically, sell them to me for a very good deal.
I put a hard stop on buying synths with keyboards after I got a 61 key controller. Then I found a Grandmother for $600, so now I just look at Eurorack stuff that I can't afford as I feed LFOs and envelopes into it from my Hydrasynth.
Have you considered the Dreadbox Nymphes? I don't have one, but it's on my list because it hits the Juno60/106 target very well while also being more flexible in terms of sound design. BYOKB, but I can see one of them sitting very well next to a digital workhorse like a Blofeld or MS2000R in a setup for when you need that analog feeling.
I get that having analog stuff that you physically wire together, or purpose-built digital stuff with a nice interface, is "real" and tactile and fun and all, but have you considered the fact that there's nothing you can do with that stuff that can't be emulated with software?
IMO you should keep one MIDI controller keyboard and sell everything else until money is less tight. (And also get yourself a bicycle, BTW.)
Say that you like to eat well. If you spend money on food and eat well three times a day, you can put up with having to scrimp on clothes and transport. But if you cut your budget across the board you're more like to find yourself blowing money because of stress.
When I was a student and had to hardcore budget, first was rent, second was “social Friday beer”, and only then came the food budget. Nowadays, beer wouldn’t be second, but it was the goal that reminded me why I couldn’t blow my money too quickly.
I can often justify buying nice things if it's of high quality. I still own and use most of the nice things I've ever bought. What also helps is to have a relatively cheap taste. I think my 18 year old pickup truck is pretty damn nice.
That's why I typically save up for nicer things, or try to go to lots of flea markets and thrift stores. I have lots of unique and super fancy glassware for my bar and a nice collection of cast iron plus many more nice things without breaking the bank.
Financially speaking S3 (a hot hatch) is a great choice that losses less in value over the years compared to most regular cars (and it's practical, low maintenance, cheap to run).
10/10 would spontaneously key the car if I saw that font tho.
/s!! (property destruction of the poor belongs in hell)
I never had it personally, but what are the issues?
It's just a Golf, the engines are fairly rugged four-cylinders (underspeced a bit even), just change the oil, tires, and brakes depending on your driving style. Just like on a normal version of the car (A3/Golf). Even the official service fees are low.
It's one of the reason why they (and GTIs) are popular.
For someone who just got a 9th car, this rings true.
For reference the total actual value of all these cars is less than 10k. 4 of them are projects. And I am always working on one or the other so I have spares.
oh jeez, be careful with that thing!! Must be a lot of fun though. My dad had two different mustangs when I was growing up, a '72 and some 1980s one. I don't remember a ton about either one, but I'm confident yours has like five times as much power as both of them combined, hahaha
I put my hyperfixations on bargain hunting, antiques, and woodworking, so i don't have any money, but I look like a real piece of shit when I say that.
I wish I could get into antiques (and bargain hunting in general tbh) but I get overwhelmed by the choice and with antiquing it’s a matter of grabbing the piece when the time is right. Lately I'm appreciating MCM particleboard and plywood look less and solid wood more - of course a solid wood MCM piece is still nice, its just that a lot isn’t. It’s challenging because for a lot of things I can go online and say these three objects are the leaders in their field; one is too heavy, two is too expensive, and three is a good balance for my needs; I’ll get #3. But with antiques there’s a ton of local awareness that i need too. I can totally understand how this could be an adhd hyperfocus.
I also have a small home with no storage space whatsoever and no space to repair or refurbish. I’d have to stack stuff in the living space between dining table and couch.
45 Comments
Chronographs@lemmy.zip · 85 pts · 307d
That’s a font choice
Gork@sopuli.xyz · 34 pts · 307d
The P I can see it working... But the I's and the J.... No. And they left out the D.
massive_bereavement@fedia.io · 12 pts · 307d
It just ruined my breakfast.
Lawnman23@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 307d
Won’t somebody please think of the eggs!
BlueLineBae@midwest.social · 6 pts · 307d
It's one of the fonts of all time!
sp3ctr4l@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 5 pts · 307d
It is truly horrific.
jodanlime@midwest.social · 68 pts · 307d
What the fuck is that hideous font.
isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca · 12 pts · 307d
It's to make you comment.
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etherphon@piefed.world · 25 pts · 307d
dumbass@aussie.zone · 22 pts · 307d
Synthesize a new car then, you got the tools.
etherphon@piefed.world · 14 pts · 307d
dumbass@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 307d
If they have a pitch bend wheel thing, you could make it sound like a car changing gears, chuck it on an electric skateboard and boom! new car.
Lawnman23@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 307d
This person is big brain thinking.
dumbass@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 307d
Nah, just stoned and poor.
Manticore@lemmy.world · 14 pts · 307d
etherphon@piefed.world · 4 pts · 307d
null@piefed.nullspace.lol · 14 pts · 307d
Sad bleep bloop noises
sploosh@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 307d
Sell 2 of your synths that have keyboards with more than 39 keys. You don't use them (be honest, we've all fallen victim to our own GAS) and you could use the money and space.
Specifically, sell them to me for a very good deal.
etherphon@piefed.world · 3 pts · 307d
sploosh@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 307d
I put a hard stop on buying synths with keyboards after I got a 61 key controller. Then I found a Grandmother for $600, so now I just look at Eurorack stuff that I can't afford as I feed LFOs and envelopes into it from my Hydrasynth.
etherphon@piefed.world · 2 pts · 307d
sploosh@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 307d
Have you considered the Dreadbox Nymphes? I don't have one, but it's on my list because it hits the Juno60/106 target very well while also being more flexible in terms of sound design. BYOKB, but I can see one of them sitting very well next to a digital workhorse like a Blofeld or MS2000R in a setup for when you need that analog feeling.
etherphon@piefed.world · 2 pts · 307d
grue@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 307d
Modular synth modules, or just a bunch of different keyboards?
etherphon@piefed.world · 6 pts · 307d
grue@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 307d
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXb0zcEM-rI
I get that having analog stuff that you physically wire together, or purpose-built digital stuff with a nice interface, is "real" and tactile and fun and all, but have you considered the fact that there's nothing you can do with that stuff that can't be emulated with software?
IMO you should keep one MIDI controller keyboard and sell everything else until money is less tight. (And also get yourself a bicycle, BTW.)
etherphon@piefed.world · 7 pts · 307d
DagwoodIII@piefed.social · 16 pts · 307d
Someone once said to budget the luxuries first.
Say that you like to eat well. If you spend money on food and eat well three times a day, you can put up with having to scrimp on clothes and transport. But if you cut your budget across the board you're more like to find yourself blowing money because of stress.
Eq0@literature.cafe · 10 pts · 307d
It is great for your mental health.
When I was a student and had to hardcore budget, first was rent, second was “social Friday beer”, and only then came the food budget. Nowadays, beer wouldn’t be second, but it was the goal that reminded me why I couldn’t blow my money too quickly.
Perspectivist@feddit.uk · 13 pts · 307d
I can often justify buying nice things if it's of high quality. I still own and use most of the nice things I've ever bought. What also helps is to have a relatively cheap taste. I think my 18 year old pickup truck is pretty damn nice.
modern_drift@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 307d
Would rather be poor with nice things than poor with crappy things.
BlueLineBae@midwest.social · 3 pts · 307d
That's why I typically save up for nicer things, or try to go to lots of flea markets and thrift stores. I have lots of unique and super fancy glassware for my bar and a nice collection of cast iron plus many more nice things without breaking the bank.
krooklochurm@lemmy.ca · 8 pts · 307d
Nothing nice I buy ever stays nice for long.
it's like I have the Midas touch but instead of everything turning to gold it just breaks.
Malgas@beehaw.org · 17 pts · 307d
The Mierdas Touch.
Evil_Shrubbery@thelemmy.club · 6 pts · 307d
Financially speaking S3 (a hot hatch) is a great choice that losses less in value over the years compared to most regular cars (and it's practical, low maintenance, cheap to run).
10/10 would spontaneously key the car if I saw that font tho.
/s!! (property destruction of the poor belongs in hell)
lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 307d
Audi S3? Low maintenance?
Lmao
Evil_Shrubbery@thelemmy.club · 2 pts · 307d
I never had it personally, but what are the issues?
It's just a Golf, the engines are fairly rugged four-cylinders (underspeced a bit even), just change the oil, tires, and brakes depending on your driving style. Just like on a normal version of the car (A3/Golf). Even the official service fees are low.
It's one of the reason why they (and GTIs) are popular.
bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 307d
For someone who just got a 9th car, this rings true.
For reference the total actual value of all these cars is less than 10k. 4 of them are projects. And I am always working on one or the other so I have spares.
PissingIntoTheWind@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 307d
Just paid off my sports car. Dumbest purchase of my life but it’s over! Now to buy a truck!
noxypaws@pawb.social · 1 pts · 307d
Ooh, which car?
PissingIntoTheWind@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 307d
Mustang! I bought one with every option I could get. It’s a beast.
noxypaws@pawb.social · 1 pts · 307d
oh jeez, be careful with that thing!! Must be a lot of fun though. My dad had two different mustangs when I was growing up, a '72 and some 1980s one. I don't remember a ton about either one, but I'm confident yours has like five times as much power as both of them combined, hahaha
PissingIntoTheWind@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 307d
This is true. The new Coyote V8’s are monsters. Without any add ons. I’m very relaxed when ever I drive now. No need to speed.
SadSadSatellite@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 5 pts · 307d
I put my hyperfixations on bargain hunting, antiques, and woodworking, so i don't have any money, but I look like a real piece of shit when I say that.
CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de · 2 pts · 307d
I wish I could get into antiques (and bargain hunting in general tbh) but I get overwhelmed by the choice and with antiquing it’s a matter of grabbing the piece when the time is right. Lately I'm appreciating MCM particleboard and plywood look less and solid wood more - of course a solid wood MCM piece is still nice, its just that a lot isn’t. It’s challenging because for a lot of things I can go online and say these three objects are the leaders in their field; one is too heavy, two is too expensive, and three is a good balance for my needs; I’ll get #3. But with antiques there’s a ton of local awareness that i need too. I can totally understand how this could be an adhd hyperfocus.
I also have a small home with no storage space whatsoever and no space to repair or refurbish. I’d have to stack stuff in the living space between dining table and couch.
rabber@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 307d
I bought my BMW 10 years ago for 20k and people still think I'm rich lol
StopSpazzing@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 306d
Well you must be to maintain that thing.
rabber@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 306d
Yeah dad runs a shop so i get lucky that way
otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 0 pts · 306d
🤦🏼♂️
Yeah, sounds about white.
Raptor_007@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 307d
As a man with 2 Audi vehicles…and ADHD….how dare you!
isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 307d
AudiHD
persona_non_gravitas@piefed.social · 3 pts · 306d
If I buy it used, it means someone is willing to pay that much for a used one, it's practically an investment!
peoplebeproblems@midwest.social · 1 pts · 307d
I'm going to get my Lexus RC F one day. Hopefully.
If I can save enough to buy it. Which probably means I won't.
favoredponcho@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 307d