#Tech Tips for Musicians

[ghost-in-the-hall]

Slipknot x Musician! Reader (FLUFF)

Hi hello! These drabbles are a request I got a while ago, sorry it took so long for me to get around to them! Thank you so much for reading and for being here! Please feel free to comment or send me and ask, I love getting to chat with you guys! If you'd like to be added to my tag list please let me know!

WARNINGS: None, the sweetest of fluff

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Corey:

“I'd like to invite a special guest to the stage if that's alright.” You smirk as you glance in Corey’s direction. He was already laughing, shaking his head as he waited to see just what you had in store for him. The crowd's cheers thundered through the venue, wondering just who you would be bringing out to perform with you tonight. You stand at the edge of the stage, taking Corey’s hand in your own, keeping him just out of sight. The crowd falls silent as you bring the microphone to your lips, waiting in excited anticipation. “Have you met my boyfriend before?” You can't help but laugh as the room explodes with cheers. You tug him after you, presenting him to the crowd. “Think it would be alright if he sang a song with me?” You ask playfully, Corey laughs and squeezes your hand at the crowds over the top response. You motion to your band, who starts to queue up the next song, one of your stage techs jogging out to the middle of the stage to give Corey a mic. 

“You look incredible out here tonight, baby.” He whispers in your ear, hand pawing at your waist as he pulls you closer. You can't help but laugh as Corey tips you backwards, pressing his lips to yours in a passionate kiss.

Sid:

Today was one of the days on tour where you just didn't stop moving. You had to run to an interview first thing in the morning, get through sound check for your show tonight, and had to get ready to do a meet and greet all well before noon. You thanked the girl that was currently in front of her, giving her one last hug goodbye before she left the signing table. You're in the process of sitting back down when the next person approaches. You greet them happily, freezing when you notice what they had placed on the table to be signed. It was a framed picture of you and your boyfriend that you just happened to remember seeing on your entryway table before heading out a couple weeks ago. “Come here often?” You can't stop the laughter that bubbles up in your throat in response to his question, a smile instantly spreading across your face when your eyes meet Sid’s.

You rush around the signing table, letting him crush you in a tight hug. “What are you doing here?” You ask, giggling as he peppers your face with kisses.

“I'm your biggest fan, do you really expect me to miss a meet and greet?” He teases with a wink.

Chris:

Chris loved watching you perform, but it was no secret that he got a bit jealous about all the guys trying to catch your attention from the crowd. You were a phenomenal performer: you had an absolutely intoxicating stage presence, the voice of an angel, not to mention you were just so incredibly sexy. Chris didn't blame them for being in love with you, but he didn't like there being any confusion about what belonged to him. Half way through the show, after hearing one of the guys in the front row shout your name one too many times, Chris has decided he has had enough. He walks out onto stage, waving to the cheering crowd. He wraps an arm around your waist, pulling you flush against him. He waits for you to finish your verse before crushing his lips against yours. You can't help but giggle as you feel his hand wander to your ass, giving it a firm squeeze. You playfully swat his chest, laughing as he steals a few more kisses before jogging off stage, leaving you a flustered mess in the middle of your performance.

Jim:

You ran off stage, exchanging hugs and high fives with your hand and the rest of your crew. “Amazing job tonight everyone, thank you so much.”

You stop when someone calls your name, “there's someone here who wants to meet you!” You hurry over to him, expecting someone's sister or friend. You weren't expecting the hulking mass of man that looked a little too familiar to you. He can't stop his eyes from flickering over your small form as you approach, making your cheeks grow warm. He sticks out his hand for you to shake once you're close enough, a gesture you kindly accept. Your eyes meet his, and that's when it hits you.

“Oh hey, Jim!” He chuckles as you finally recognize him. You had met Slipknot’s guitarist a few times in passing, but this was the first time you had ever seen him in person without his mask. The two of you would always end up passing flirty remarks and glances by the end of the night. He seemed almost impressed that you remembered him. The tech that called you over politely excuses himself. “I have to admit, I'm a little surprised to see you here. I didn't think I would make it very high on your list of shows to attend.” You joke, making him chuckle in response.

“What can I say? Every video I've seen of you perform you are absolutely intoxicating to watch,” your cheeks grow warm at his flirtatious tone, “and it's pretty safe to say you're even more stunning in person.” He smirks slightly, not missing your flustered expression. “I was hoping maybe you'd like to join me for dinner?”

Mick:

You had a couple weeks left until you were able to return home from tour. It was getting to the point where you wanted nothing more than to be able to fling yourself into your husband's arms, being away from home was always just a little bit harder when he wasn't there. But, if there's one thing Mick loves, it's a surprise. 

You were taking a quick sip of your water when the room erupted into applause, making you jump and drop the bottle in the process. You turn to see just what all the commotion was about, freezing when your eyes land on the familiar masked man at the opposite side of the stage. You scream his name, tripping over yourself, your shoes slipping across the stage as you bolt for him. You threw yourself at him, his strong arms ready to pull you into his waiting embrace. You hide your face against him, trying your best to keep your emotions in check. He carefully cards his fingers through your hair, pressing a kiss to your head through his mask. “I missed you too.” He says in your ear, successfully opening the floodgates. “Come on love, we got a show to finish.” He chuckles.

Joey:

“That’s my fucking wife!” The crowd erupts into cheers and applause as Joey screams from his place right in front of the stage. You can't help but laugh, dropping the mic away as you playfully roll your eyes. You smirk slightly as your eyes land on him. Joey was by far your number one fan, always front row at every one of your shows he was able to attend. You motion to him, strutting your way over to where he was.

“My husband, ladies and gentlemen.” You laugh again as the venue once again erupts. You hold up your hand, effortlessly silencing the crowd. “Mr. Jordison, would you like to join me for a song or two?” Every time you invited him up on stage he always got the brightest smile, one that makes your heart flutter, unable to stop a matching grin of your own from spreading across your features. He vaults over the barrier, pulling him up onto stage with ease. You scream as he tosses you over his shoulder, carrying you with him as he makes his way to the drum set. He settles onto the stool, dropping you in his lap. You grab his face, pulling him into a passionate kiss that has the crowd roaring. He smiles against your lips, lucky to have someone as perfect as you.

Paul:

“Sing for me? Please?” Paul asks you sweetly.

“You want me to sing for you?” You ask with a soft smile. “Why?”

“Because I never get tired of hearing your voice.” You can't help but laugh slightly in response, pulling him in for a tender kiss.

“Okay, but you have to sing with me.” He hums softly in agreement, his lips brushing over yours as he steals a few more gentle kisses. You loved when Paul sang with you. No matter how much he would try to convince you he has a terrible voice or how ‘screaming into a mic all the time' fried any vocal talent he could have had. But, you adored the subtle rasp in his voice as he harmonized with you, the way he would chuckle and bashfully look away whenever your eyes met his. No matter how embarrassed he might have felt, Paul would do anything to hear his little song bird sing.

[thecrownnet]

‘The Boys From Brazil’: Jeremy Strong To Play Nazi Hunter In Series From ‘The Crown’s Peter Morgan

By Christopher Marc, The Playlist

February 12, 2025

Jeremy Strong is heading into the final stretch of the Oscars season with the Best Supporting Actor nominee poised to potentially nab a statue for his compelling performance as Roy Cohn in the Donald Trump biopic, “The Apprentice.” While Strong has ended his award-winning HBO series “Succession,” he’s looking to make a significant return to the small screen with a series adaptation of the 1976 Ira Levin novel “The Boys From Brazil.” Netflix, according to Deadline, has cast Strong in the fictionalized telling of the Nazi Party, now defeated across Europe, trying to rebuild in the South American country of Brazil. The story explores Nazi Dr. Josef Mengele attempting to launch The Fourth Reich, and then Nazi hunters are made aware of their nefarious plan. Strong is set to play Ezra Lieberman in the show, which hails from Peter Morgan (“The Crown”). The character is a Nazi hunter that is tipped off about their resurrection and attempts to regroup, which would threaten the entire world if left to their own devices. The original logline for the 1976 novel as posted by Amazon: “Alive and hiding in South America, the fiendish Nazi Dr. Josef Mengele gathers a group of former colleagues for a horrifying project―the creation of the Fourth Reich. Barry Kohler, a young investigative journalist, gets wind of the project and informs famed Nazi hunter Ezra Lieberman, but before he can relay the evidence, Kohler is killed. Thus, Ira Levin opens one of his career’s strangest and most masterful novels. Why has Mengele marked a number of harmless aging men for murder? What is the hidden link that binds them? What interest can they possibly hold for their killers: six former SS men dispatched from South America by the most wanted Nazi still alive, the notorious “Angel of Death “? One man alone must answer these questions and stop the killings―Lieberman, himself aging and thought by some to be losing his grip on reality.” While the feature film adaptation from 1978 starring the late Gregory Peck (who played the fictionalized version of Dr. Josef Mengele) took place in the 1970s, the lingering influence of modern Nazis and fascists operating today is sadly topical as hell, with democratically elected politicians, musicians, tech-bros, and a sitting President championing the dark side of humanity that stood for the percussion, genocide, and amplifying the normalization of race/religion-based bigotry. We can’t wait to see who they end up casting alongside Strong because this series will have plenty of seasoned and new actors jumping on “The Boys From Brazil” to work with Morgan and Strong.

The Boys from Brazil 1978 movie poster. Trailer here.

[corntort]

okso . i may have accidentally written a whole fucking novel about stej band au. you have been warned

(SPOILERS OF MAIN GAME ALLUDED TO!!!)

ok so main focuses are astra, spark, fark, (and less so freom and clarity) so before i get into the Meat of it let me assign characters their genres!

i will link the most appropriate songs by each band to match the style of whoever im talking about, but i also mean the whole band's Entire aesthetic fits them well too! SPARK: rock with rough vocals (either dad-rock or grunge-y) EXAMPLES: SAKURAN-ZENSEN, Orange Dog Club

FARK: softer somewhat psychedelic sound (with latin inspiration), or strong prog-rock ballads EXAMLES: Kiltro, Thank You, Scientist, Children of Nova

ASTRA: LOTS OF GENRES. SO MANY. and she's got a crazy range. but Vocally she's like [examples below] EXAMPLES: Queen Bee (Ziyouu-vachi)[they are the Perfect example of astra's style], Hey, Baby! (SEVERE FLASHING WARNING!)

FREOM: ROCK. but heavier and edgier than spark's, with a very different sound. and the occasional r&b/soul/blues!! EXAMPLES: A Perfect Circle, Trivium, Earl St. Clair

CLARITY: edm or electro-pop or something similar ! EXAMPLES: ano (flashing warning mid-way through!), lianhua, adore

spark is an indie artist finally staging gigs at her favorite bar known in f.m. city as "bottleneck." it's run by the charismatic formie vegas behind the bar, and their sister thea, who works as one of the few bouncers.

fark, another competing indie musician (with scattered but influential ties, which puzzles spark) finally also starts to perform there on only some afternoons, until he starts performing more regularly throughout the week, taking up shows from spark which makes her Piiiiissed.

she kicks up a huge fuss with fark and is essentially silently fired for the uproar, leaving in a rage to find some other bar thatll take her rough rock sound (with no success).

everything kinda crashes down for her, hitting the worst timed artblock, losing all her inspiration and getting so angry at how fark replaced her. she, one day, after being cooped up for so long, dejectedly forces herself to leave her apartment to go to a local indie music festival, where she spots astra performing on one of the bigger stages the festival offers, her show being set to electrify the night at 9pm-11pm.

spark is Amazed, watching her whole performance as she pulls off many different genres and sounds effortlessly, igniting another fire under sparks ass and inspiring her in a profound way.

spark then decides to herself "okay. i Really need to talk to this girl, see if we can make something together. or at least get some tips, cause i obviously can rock it on my own anyway." yknow as the stubborn, haughty ass she is.

she sneaks backstage to try and talk to astra about a collab/spitball session and is met with a pretty firm and annoyed "hell no? and who even are you? get out of my backstage parlor."

and spark, aforementioned ass, doesnt take this well. she's so frustrated and hotheaded about her loss of the bottleneck she makes a brash decision to steal the show from astra at a future performance, and stews on it for a while.

Another (albeit smaller) venue hosts astra once, and spark, who's barely heard her music before, sneaks backstage again mid performance while all of astra's tech crew is focused on her audio levels and balancing her with her bandmates that spark goes unnoticed as she finds a spare amplifier, hooks her guitar up. and mid song starts Shredding it in a bombastic, brash, and Loud solo.

astra is incredibly confused, and visibly falters mid performance but tries to roll with it for as long as she can while she's internally panicking like "what the fuck is going on." this is already a Huge breach of her standards and boundaries. she runs back in a flurry and when she spots a smug spark backstage after the song ends (ANOTHER sin of hers, as she never leaves between songs with the standards she holds herself at) she almost tries to beat the shit out of her in fury. lots of "what on LUNA gives you the idea that you can just. BARGE IN. AND STEAL MY SHOW. HUH?!?!" and stuff of the sort.

spark barely keeps her back as she flusters like "now wait hold on hold on hold on!!!!!!!!!!!!! chill!!!!!" (this makes astra more pissed, but with the worlds most clenched jaw she listens to spark)

spark explains that she wasn't being listened to, her skill and practice and desire to grow as an artist was shrugged off and that's not something she could tolerate. so she was gonna Make astra listen by any means necessary. and it doesn't help astra's rage as the crowd did go Wild after the solo ended and the song concluded. so she, INCREDIBLY begrudgingly, goes "fine. FINE! Fine! You and me, we can spitball something together, only one song, and then you LEAVE my shows alone. got it!?"

so then they make it a deal, and astra starts visiting spark. er rather, she visits spark's place Once, looks around in disgust, and goes "okay. you go to my place now, because this is gross."

anyway after about 3 separate days of trying to work on a song together, with astra's many different genres she pulls influence from, she tries to help spark. she's just not budging though, frustrated when she's not confident in these new sounds and styles she's trying. on day three, they work very very late into the night trying to tie in a chorus that stands out from spark's other works, but balances her special sound in a way that doesn't betray her brand, and spark has a Massive meltdown.

she almost breaks her special guitar and has a self aimed screaming match aggravated at her artblock and finally shouts that she wouldn't have to do all this work if that stupid faker didn't steal away her special bar.

this intrigues astra and when she hears fark's name she visibly stiffens and goes "wait. THAT GUY? what?!? why didn-- WHY DIDN'T YOU SAY THAT SOONER!?"

turns out fark and astra have a very bitter history. astra worked for the big wigs in f.m. city, Claritas Records, but they never actually made her sing her own music, she only produced/songwrote for either freom or clarity, and then they'd perform her music without a second glance.

she then finally got the chance to sing, recording half of an album she put her heart and soul into, and it pushed a lot of boundaries of what claritas records was used to releasing.

then fark was pushed to join the label (unbeknownst to astra, that he was the Son of clarity and freom).

he "stole" her music, butchered and diluted it, and released it under the label of claritas records to a smashing success.

astra left immediately after, breaking her contract and parting ways. she's held a grudge against fark ever since!

spark, hearing this, goes holy FUCK astra. LET'S GET THIS GUY.

they both get a second wind and smash out 3 hard hitting songs for the rest of the night (and early morning.)

spark can't wait another day to perform it once nightfall hits. she's gotten a total of 30 minutes of sleep and is about to reclaim her throne at the bottleneck.

she pulls a similar tactic to what she did with astra, but makes herself known after fark finishes a song in the middle of his stay at the bar. spark (sneaking a mic from backstage) barks out a "haha yeah, that's great lover boy, but can you move aside for the real musician?"

the audience, mostly consisted of regulars, lose their mind when spark walks on stage, all of them hollering and whooping when she challenges fark to a music-off.

of course she obviously wins but fark just kind of silently takes it, which actually only makes her even more pissed as he just kinda bows and darts out.

even though spark won the competition and now the bar is her's again shes So mad that he didn't even feel a little bit of her anger when she was kicked out. so she's off to find the guy and yell some anger into him cause she's petty like that.

fark is taken in by clarity again as she haughtily says "i knew indie wouldn't go your way, you couldn't even stay in a gig for more than two months!" and now they're planning to hold the city's music in a vice grip, banning more indie performances with each month that passes as fark has to perform at live venues so claritas records can assemble a huge base of musicians to play all their music at every stage/concert/venue to chase the indie artists out.

think similar to nsr (though funnily enough i didn't even play nsr yet as i started thinking abt this au)

spark, catching wind of this. IS PISSED. AGAIN. and now she's gonna try and chase out the claritas artists like she did fark. but she's Really in over her head on this one, as she doesn't even have a 100th of the influence and revenue that claritas records has.

its an uphill battle, most of which im not really sure how to tackle just yet, but while this is happening, fark is making a big name for himself under claritas records. His audience has grown incredibly fast for someone at his point in his career, not much of a one hit wonder, a lot of the music he's sung is getting put on the city's radio, stretching over all of lua in a huge sweep that makes him dizzy with success. he's really formed into the perfect heir to freom's success, adopting a similar aesthetic to freom while still standing out in his own way.

his music isn't that slow and thoughtful or theatrically earnest melody anymore, its been diluted into just a rougher rock sound that's just a homage to freom's legacy. he's sick of it, wanting to embrace a completely different sound of rock, but is pushed into the grungier tone that doesn't suit him well.

and he hates every single second of it.

none of the music is his, his persona pushed onto him deviated so much from his organic look before, him having to display his robotics and lean into a mechanical style of singing, and he doesn't like it!!!!!! it's not him! he wants to be a mesh of the two and something so Organic in style you'd be confused hearing he was a GPA until he intents to make his voice static-y/warbled/distant for effect.

spark doesn't know about his situation though. once she's bashed her way up, with the help of many other indie artists to chase out claritas, she faces fark again performing on a stage that astra did in the indie music festival, but it's only fark now.

and she's fucking Done with everything. drowning out the rocky, robotic tune fark's singing it with her hoarse and brash sound with crazy time signatures and a Lot of screaming. with the help of astra, and many other artists (which i will flesh out au wise when i get the time!!) she makes a song that's Fully her style, so earnest and loud and furious that drowns out his music.

and the crowds going wild!!! they love the crazy sound that's so much more lively than fark's music they cheer when fark storms off the stage.

clarity and freom are so disappointed with fark when he returns with nothing to show for it, and also grow incredibly furious with spark's antics that they target her and only her. if they can crush her musical aspirations, anything is fair game.

fark's had it with clarity and freom, and as theyre scheming on how to take spark and her "riot" apart, fark ducks out in the middle of the night to find her performing at the bottleneck as she always did before the whole musical war.

fark doesn't get much of a word in before she punches him square in the face when she sees him backstage.

they actually get into a full blown fight back there because they really bring out the worst in each other at this point. so after a whole half hour theyre finally done fighting like animals in the back. spark says, while laying on her back next to an equally exhausted fark, "get the hell out man. i'm sick of seeing your face."

he laughs at that which almost gets him punched again but he says "don't worry. i will. i just wanted to say, if you need anyone to break apart claritas records from inside. call me."

spark like shoots up and looks at him like he's a lunatic.

"are you serious???? you want to throw away your whole career?"

they talk back and forth for a while, fark saying his resentment for his own family's label and how he wants nothing more to see them fall. spark keeps asking what the hells wrong with fark for tossing this success away so flippantly, and even as she's learning how much it's crushed fark she's Pissed at having to consider to work with fark and gets up in a huff to storm out.

wow. okaythis is a long ass post LOL. i havent got much farther in my thoughts of this au with how shit gets much worse for spark to the point she Has to call fark to not get drowned by claritas' efforts to push her out of the city. i can think and spitball that stuff later. cause i know i'm gonna be up til like 1am muttering to myself in my room about what could happen like a freak.

i just want them to see eachother at their worst so they can turn around and bring out the best of themselves through their rivalry, and subsequent mutual respect.

like a normal person, surely .

random tidbits i thought of while writing this:

freom's actual genres of choice is soul, swing, jazz, and soul, but due to clarity's strict regulations of what she wants played, he was made to perform rock mostly, only getting to indulge in his own style once in a blue moon. fark leaving was the impetus for him detaching himself from claritas records later

astra was given a guitar by claritas records while under their employ, she still takes the guitar to her shows, but has painted it (intentionally shoddy) and a small middle finger to clarity as she's been successful without her label.

fark's attire choices for shows not under claritas records are intentionally the ugliest, least fitting pieces of clothing to put together. this isn't for any symbolic reason, he just loves bright colors and flowing fabric and has 0 color coordination.

spark is very tall for a formie, but fark is one of the few people she's ever met that's taller, and she's irrationally mad about it.

romalo pops into the picture as astra and spark start working regularly together after the reclamation of the bottleneck bar. he claims to know nothing about music, but on the rare instances he feels like contributing to the music, he composes and arranges the craziest more ass slapping tunes. but, again, it's rare, he's more about the physical show aspect! bright lights, stand-out outfits, and visual effects, and often coordinates the technical side of astra and spark's shows when he starts getting regularly involved.

okokok. i tried to make this as readable as possible. ITS DONE NOW IM DONE ADDING THINGS. FUCK!!!!!!

[kirby-souljourney-au]

Get Athena’d, losers.

Here she is, the full ref sheet for my silly little MetaGala fankid!

I had a really hard time trying to figure out her outfits for some reason, but it came out good in the end.

All her info and hex codes are under the cut!

Full name: Athena Iriam

Aliases: Athy, ‘Miss Dream’

Species: Dream-Heart-Matter Asrtral

Planet of Origination: Popstar

Age: 15

Height: 5’6”

Gender: Biologically both sexes; identifies as female

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Sexuality: Lesbian

S/O: None

Family: Ione Argon (father), Galacta Iriam (parent), Auberon Ivi (step-father), Ophanim (step-mother), Artemis Ivi (half-sister), Kirby Argon (step-brother), Cipher Argon (adopted sister), Inifya Argon (niece)

Programmer and musician.

Biological daughter of Ione and Galacta.

Plays electric guitar in her band, The Absolutes, alongside her friends, and is undergoing training regarding her magic.

The second youngest of the family, and by far the smartest with technology. She hopes to one day design and build the best Starship in the Galaxy, as well as just generally incredible space-travel tech.

A sweetheart with a bit of a temper. She doesn’t have many friends, but she is very close with her family, and the other members of her band. She has surprisingly strong Dream Magic, considering the fact that her connection to Dream Matter is very mild (and Ione’s actually really weak for an Astral, so his daughter’s magic being like 200x stronger than his is very jarring), and is training with her friend’s father Elfilin and her aunt Satia in using it better.

She prefers staying at home, but she doesn’t mind going outside to visit friends every once in a while, and finds enjoyment in the concept of space travel.

Her weapon of choice is, for the most part, her wits alone, but she does use actual weaponry when necessary; usually she summons throwing knives with her magic.

Hex codes

Both:

#1C1841 — Tail fur

#202261 — Fur base

#FECD8B — Earrings

#FFDFBE — Face marking

#F4D0D0 — Inner ears

#E3E4FF — Fur fade / Neck fluff

#FFFFFF — Claws / Wing talons

#C7C7C7 — Horns

#9F5252 — Iris

#FFECEC — Eye whites

Regular fit:

#181818 — Socks

#212121 — Shirt

#140C2C — Leg warmers

#D3C3FF — Skirt

Alt fit:

#101010 — Socks / Shorts

#171718 — Shirt

#1C1A22 — Jacket 1

#F0DED2 — Jacket 2

#EDEDED — Belt

#9F9F9F — Belt buckle

Tail-tip:

#11002E — Tail-tip base

#00162E — Fade (using Nebula brush)

#007BFF — Tail-tip glitter (using Glimmer brush, blend mode Overlay)

Wings:

#121316 — Covert feathers 1

#13131A — Webbing (front)

#1F1F37 — Flight feathers (back)

#333340 — Covert feathers 2

#767683 — Flight feathers (front)

#C8DBFF — Webbing glitter (curved 4-point stars / “GK-Style” 4-point stars / Glimmer brush, blend mode Linear Light, layer opacity 13%)

YAY I’M DONE!! Finally I can play more Planet Robobot—

[a-whispering-echo]

Dont mind me, just posting my own sims challenge here to remember it lolol

Gen 1 - Fish and a rice cake

Angler ace Aspiration

Handiness skill

Fishing skill

Fish collection

Frogs Collection 

Gen 2 - Shakespeare

Writer Career, have a partner in the freelance writer career

Writing skill

Bestselling Author Aspiration 

postcards collection

Gen 3 - Da Vinki? 

Painter Extraordinaire aspiration 

painter skill

Logic skill

Charisma skill

painter career, any branch

mysims trophies 

Gen 4 - How to be a heartbreaker

Villinus valentine Aspiration

Serial Romantic Aspiration

Charisma Skill

Mischief Skill

Out live 5 spouses - Black widow achievement 

Woohoo EVERYWHERE

Woohoo with a ghost

Acquire the ‘speed dating’ achievement 

Gen 5 - The best parent

Successful Lineage Aspiration

Big Happy Family Aspiration 

Video Gaming Skill 

Metals collection

Decorative Eggs collection

Gen 6 - Reach for the stars

Astronaut career, any branch

Fitness skill

Logic Skill

Rocket science skill

Aliens Collection

Space prints

Space Rocks

Join the 50 mile high club. 

gen 7 - Hats off to the Chef

Culinary Career, both branches - you and your partner

Cooking Skill

Gourmet Cooking Skill

Mixology Skill

Holiday Crackers collections

Gen 8 -  Musical Genius

Guitar Skill

Piano Skill

Violin Skill

Comedy Skill

Entertainer Skill, musician branch

Busk! - If City living, use busk stands, if not, play in public for tips! 

Gen 9 - Bill nye the Science guy

Secret Agent career

Microscope prints

Elements Collection

Sugar Skulls collection

Gen 10 - Filthy Rich

Mansion Barron aspiration

Fabulously Wealthy aspiration

Business Career

Have 1000000 simoleons in your family savings.

Gen 11 - Fashion Icon

Style Influencer Career

Crystal Collection

Photography skill

Make 20 Best friends 

Gen 12 - hard working tec

Tech Guru career

Programming skill

Fossils Collection

listen to all radio stations and watch all TV channels

Gen 13 - Unlucky for some

Grilled Cheese aspiration

Mischief Skill  As a teenager!

Criminal Career

Have a ghost in your household, and later resurrect them.

Gen 14 - Back to your roots

Gardening skill 

Gardening collection

Magic beans collection

its still a wip but im pretty sure i tried to make it base game? or at least mostly lol - the whole point was to at the end of the challenge, to have EVERYTHING marked as done

[mostlysignssomeportents]

This day in history

I’m kickstarting the audiobook for “The Internet Con: How To Seize the Means of Computation,” a Big Tech disassembly manual to disenshittify the web and bring back the old, good internet. It’s a DRM-free book, which means Audible won’t carry it, so this crowdfunder is essential. Back now to get the audio, Verso hardcover and ebook:

http://seizethemeansofcomputation.org

#15yrsago World of Developmentcraft: academic paper on gold farming as a development activity in poor countries https://www.salon.com/2008/08/07/gold_farming_global_economy/

#15yrsago California Supreme Court: Non-compete clauses are not enforceable https://workforce.com/news/non-compete-agreements-going-going-gone

#15yrsago Pacemakers can be remotely pwned https://venturebeat.com/security/defcon-excuse-me-while-i-turn-off-your-pacemaker/

#15yrsago Working Medeco high-security keys can be whittled out of plastic https://www.wired.com/2008/08/medeco-locks-cr/

#10yrsago HOWTO bake nested, hemispherical cakes https://cakecrumbs.me/2013/08/01/spherical-concentric-layer-cake-tutorial/

#10yrsago Audiobook memoir of Disney Imagineering legend Rolly Crump: More Cute Stories https://itskindofacutestory.com/?p=102

#10yrsago US businesses stand to lose up to $35B as a result of PRISM https://www2.itif.org/2013-cloud-computing-costs.pdf

#10yrsago Spectacular Haunted Mansion re-creation with Rollercoaster Tycoon https://thedisneyblog.com/2013/08/08/haunted-mansion-recreated-in-roller-coaster-tycoon/

#10yrsago Knitting as computation https://web.archive.org/web/20130810104616/http://www.k2g2.org/blog:bit.craft:computational_model_of_knitting

#10yrsago Standards bodies explain why they think the law should be copyrighted and paywalled https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2013/08/07/should-legal-codes-be-copyrighted-lets-sue-to-find-out/

#10yrsago Bill to cut off funding to schools that ban brandishing a pastry in a gun-like manner http://www.loweringthebar.net/2013/08/bill-would-protect-students-right-to-carry-pastry-guns.html

#10yrsago Crooks rip off nonprofit rape crisis center, then return the stuff with an apology note https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/stolen-computers-arrive-back-at-non-2013-08/

#5yrsago Leaked Facebook memo reveals “psychological trick” developed to entice high-school students to sign on https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ryanmac/facebooks-teens-tbh-psychological-trick-memo

#5yrsago Here’s the report that showed the FCC lied about being hacked and then lied about lying https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uPl5NsbXowzbXrYf9KHBp-GVilTLQqyW

#5yrsago Inside the triumphant Alex Jones banned everywhere story is a worrying nuance about free speech and platform dominance https://memex.craphound.com/2018/08/08/inside-the-triumphant-alex-jones-banned-everywhere-story-is-a-worrying-nuance-about-free-speech-and-platform-dominance/

#5yrsago There’s something eerie about bots that teach themselves to cheat https://www.wired.com/story/when-bots-teach-themselves-to-cheat/

#5yrsago Japanese self-sharpening mechanical pencils give the lead a tiny turn every time you lift the tip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_OXoxymeho

#5yrsago Young doctors revolt, force AMA to consider backing single-payer healthcare for the first time https://kffhealthnews.org/news/once-its-greatest-foes-doctors-are-embracing-single-payer/

#5yrsago A machine learning system trained on scholarly journals could correct Wikipedia’s gendered under-representation problem https://www.wired.com/story/using-artificial-intelligence-to-fix-wikipedias-gender-problem/

#5yrsago 12% of music industry revenues go to musicians https://consequence.net/2018/08/musician-12-percent-43-billion-revenue/

#5yrsago Facebook throws an extra $10m at Zuck’s personal security https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-08-02/protecting-mark-zuckerberg-just-got-more-expensive-for-facebook

#1yrago So You’ve Decided to Unfollow Me https://pluralistic.net/2022/08/08/locus-of-individuation/#publish-then-filter

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[fish-at-fish-fish-resort]

This is the tiny blue emo dude from RockShock, right?

Hey, would you know if RockShock is hiring? I wasn't able to find anything about it online, and that big tattooed dude up front is really scary so I don't want to look presumptuous in front of him.

I'm a newcomer to town, and I really like the place. There's NOTHING like RockShock up north, and I need a job because I'm living on savings in social housing rn, lol.

So anyways, you probably don't remember me, but you gave me your socials while REALLY high in the t-shirt section, which is how I found this account, so dw I'm not some stalker. You thought I was there to deliver a pizza at first. Then you fell into a rack of clip-on piercings and someone on the other side of the store started yelling like a drill sargeant, so I excused myself.

Oh, and if you don't mind me asking, what is the work and pay and stuff actually like? And ik it's highly unlikely, but do you ever run into actual famous musicians there? Probably not, like why would they need to buy their own merch lol

"shit dude i have NO IDEA who you are. but that sounds like something that would happen to me so I'm just gonna assume it did."

"the job is pretty chill. way better than the tech support thing i had going before it. and i can kind of do whatever i want as long as noone compains and the boss is one of the sweetest dad-type guys i know. he just looks a bit scary, but hes a totally harmless softie. dont tell him i said that. anyway the customers are usually cool too. theres a few that are REALLY annoying like this one influencer lady who keeps complaining, or some 12 year old kids who think they can just touch everything. but usually its chill. we dont get any famous musicians in here though. especially not any members of wet floor or diss pair. i mean what would they even do here? kiss the staff? lmfao"

"oh yeah right you asked if were hiring. no clue. ask the boss. pro tip for the interview: hes easily impressed. i think you can reach him through this account: @yesyourstalker"

[beatsmithblog]

What is Beatsmith?

Welcome to Beatsmith.org, your new destination for everything electronic music! We are a small team of musicians and artists who share a passion for creating and exploring music production tech. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, you will find useful tips, tools, and inspiration on our site. Join us and discover the craft of electronic music! What kind of tools do we offer? We offer a variety…

[basilisk2000]

haii! ♡♡

call me mimzy! im silly!

i use it/its and, for now, only speak english!

i have a pet turtle named beans! i love him very much. beans is an ornate box turtle and was taken in by me after finding him being hassled by my dogs in my backyard. here is a picture of him! feel free to ask me anything or give me tips!

posts that remind me of beans? #beans tag !

updates on beans? #beans update !

updates on me? #cabbage update !

+ extra info and tags in read more!

about me!

im an artist, game dev, musician, and animator! (+ many more!)

i love all critters, old/obscure web, old tech, horror games, nichijou, garage kits + more!

my favorite foods are fried pickles, grilled cheese, texas toast, fried chicken, milk, and the biggest burger at any given resturant

my favorite colors are cyan, blue, neon green, chartreuse, peach, butter yellow, hot pink, baby pink, baby blue, and white!

i love researching weird old websites, games, videos, etc! i have a lot of website ideas too, but i have yet to have the skill to make them!

about beans!

as said before beans is an ornate box turtle found in my back yard, he was taken in after being found being pestered by my dogs. he is okay and unhurt! i try hard to not mess with him much. i chose to keep beans because we believe he was domesticated in the past, he is not skittish around people and is okay with being held and pet. beans has a large terraium thats about three feet long! his substrate is phagnum moss coconut fiber and natural soil all mixed together!

tags!

#cabbage update updates on me! anything rlly

#cabbage dreams dreams i have!

#cabbage thoughts what it says on the tin...

#cabbage art my art!

#cabbage music update updates on me learning how to make music

#cabbage music my music!

#cabbage game update updates on learning game dev!

#cabbage gaming i game Alot, oops!

#cabbage watch i watch so many things!

#cabbage critters any animal related update!

#cabbage coal miner updates on school/work

#cabbage friend promo promo of my friends!!!!! follow them okay? thank you!

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That’s where a smart tool like SMMRAPID comes into play. It’s not just another smm panel—it’s a powerhouse that delivers real followers at crazy-low prices. If you’re serious about building your brand in 2025, this might just be your secret weapon.

What Is an SMM Panel?

An SMM panel (Social Media Marketing panel) is a platform that helps users boost their social presence by offering services like likes, followers, views, and comments. It’s like hiring a team of marketers—but without the agency price tag.

Why Social Media Growth Feels So Slow

Let’s face it—getting noticed today is harder than ever. Algorithms are picky, and unless you already have a following, even great content can go unseen. It’s like trying to get a snowball rolling uphill. This is where an smm panel like SMMRAPID gives you the momentum you need.

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SMMRAPID is a next-gen smm panel designed to give you real, fast, and affordable growth. Whether you’re a content creator, a startup, or an influencer in the making, this platform helps you look established—and get real engagement to match.

How SMMRAPID Helps You Get Real Followers

SMMRAPID offers high-retention follower services, which means the followers you gain are less likely to disappear overnight. You can choose different tiers based on your budget and goals. Want to hit 10K followers fast? Or just boost a post that’s underperforming? You’ve got options.

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Real Engagement vs. Fake Numbers

No one wants ghost followers. What matters is credibility—and that comes from realistic growth. SMMRAPID delivers high-quality engagement that looks natural, so you won’t raise any red flags with followers or platform algorithms.

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The short answer? Anyone who wants growth.

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Security matters. SMMRAPID doesn’t ask for your password. All payments are encrypted. And your privacy is never compromised. It’s built with safety in mind so you can focus on what you do best—creating great content.

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Tips to Maximize Your Growth

Using an smm panel is powerful, but pairing it with smart strategy makes it even better:

Post during peak hours

Use relevant hashtags

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When used wisely, SMMRAPID doesn’t just boost your numbers—it builds your brand.

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Avoid these pitfalls:

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O1 to EB1A: Your Roadmap to U.S. Visa Victory

Picture this: you’re sitting at your desk, a cup of coffee gone cold, staring at a stack of papers that might as well be written in a foreign language. That’s what diving into U.S. immigration can feel like — overwhelming, confusing, and a little scary. I’ve been there, helping a friend sort through the chaos of visa applications, and I can tell you, the EB1A visa and O1 visa are like golden tickets for people with big talents or wild achievements. They’re your chance to work or live in the U.S., but the road’s not easy. It’s less about filling out forms and more about shouting from the rooftops, “Hey, I’m extraordinary!” I’ve seen the stress, the late nights, and the triumphs, and I’m here to walk you through it. With tips from pros like 9FigureMedia, who’ve guided all sorts of dreamers through this maze, we’ll unpack these visas, figure out how to stand out, and make it feel doable. So, grab a fresh drink, settle in, and let’s tackle this together — I promise, by the end, you’ll feel a spark of hope!

Section 1: Understanding the O1 and EB1 Visas — What’s the Deal?

Okay, let’s start at the beginning, because, honestly, the terms alone can make you want to run for the hills. The O1 visa — folks call it the “extraordinary ability” visa — is for people who’ve climbed to the top of their game. Maybe you’re a painter whose work hangs in galleries, a researcher curing diseases, or an athlete smashing records. It’s a temporary deal, a non-immigrant visa, letting you work in the U.S. for up to three years — say, for a film project, a tech gig, or a tour. You can extend it, too, which is a relief. Now, the EB1A visa? That’s the dream for many — a green card, permanent residency, a chance to call the U.S. home for good. Both want proof you’re a big deal, and I’ll be real: that part can make your stomach flip.

What’s “extraordinary” mean, anyway? The folks at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have this list — win a huge award, get splashed across media, or shake up your field with something bold. For the O1, you need to check at least three of these boxes. The EB1A visa cranks it up, asking for “sustained national or international acclaim.” I remember my buddy, a musician, digging through old gig reviews, sweating bullets to prove he mattered. It’s not just being good — you’ve got to be the person others whisper about, the one they can’t ignore. It’s daunting, I know, but there’s a thrill in realizing you might actually fit the bill.

Here’s where it gets messy. The O1 needs a sponsor — could be a company, a theater, or an agent. I’ve seen firms like 9FigureMedia step in, taking a jumble of achievements and turning it into a story USCIS can’t dismiss. They helped a designer I know, and her petition felt like a masterpiece. The EB1A visa, though, is all on you — no sponsor needed. That’s freeing, but, wow, the weight of it! You’re the one crafting this tale, proving you’re a star. I think it’s like stepping onto a stage, spotlight blazing, and pouring your heart out. What have you done that’s special? Changed your industry? Left people in awe? That’s your fuel.

Evidence is everything. Awards are the best — think a Grammy, a science medal, or even a small but respected prize in your niche. Media loves you? Great — clip articles from magazines, websites, anywhere credible. If you’ve judged a contest, written a paper people cite, or launched a project that turned heads, pile it in. A coder friend, with 9FigureMedia’s nudge, showed off patents and conference talks — boom, instant credibility. But what if your wins are quirky? Maybe you built a huge online following for your poetry, or your startup’s idea went viral. I love how you can get creative here — frame it right, and it clicks. It’s not always a straight path, and I’ve wondered if some folks give up too soon, but seeing success stories keeps me going.

This takes time — don’t fool yourself. Recommendation letters are huge, and generic ones won’t cut it. You need vivid stories from colleagues, mentors, even clients — people who’ve seen your magic up close. My musician pal chased a venue owner for a letter, and when it landed, detailing how his show packed the house, it felt like a win. Get 6–10, each unique. Costs hit hard, too — filing fees, legal bills, maybe translating foreign docs. I’ve winced at the numbers, but it’s like betting on yourself. Start early, be patient. Pros like 9FigureMedia can calm the storm — they’ve seen it all. You’re not alone, and we’ll dig into the how-to next. Hang with me!

Section 2: Building Your Case — How to Stand Out

Alright, you’ve got the basics — now how do you make USCIS sit up and notice? It’s all about positioning yourself as an authority, a true standout. I’ve always thought this part’s like pitching a blockbuster — USCIS is your picky director, and you’ve got to dazzle them. It’s not just your wins; it’s the story you weave. The team at 9FigureMedia swears by this: a tight narrative is your superpower. They’ve helped chefs, writers, tech geniuses — people like you — turn a messy pile of achievements into a case that sings. You’re not just talented; you’re the one your field leans on. That’s the vibe to chase.

Evidence is your backbone. USCIS hands you criteria like a treasure map. For the O1, maybe you’re in a fancy club — a film society, a tech panel. For the EB1A visa, it’s about sustained acclaim — years of people noticing you. A scientist I met bragged about her research being cited everywhere, and it proved she’d shifted her corner of the world. But here’s my two cents: don’t toss in everything. A dozen flimsy blog posts won’t outshine one killer feature, like a Forbes 30 Under 30 spotlight. I still get chills thinking about a friend who made that list — pure pride and a little jealousy! It’s a neon sign saying, “This person’s going places.” Got that? Lead with it.

Letters are your cheer squad. Not just “you’re cool” notes — real, gritty stories of your impact. Get them from folks outside your bubble — USCIS loves impartial voices. A painter I know snagged a letter from a curator she barely met, raving about how her exhibit stunned crowds. It landed hard. Aim for 6–10, each packed with detail. Don’t be shy — nudge people if they drag. I’ve done it, heart pounding, begging a mentor to finish a draft. It’s awkward, but worth it. I think those letters breathe life into your case, showing you’re not just a resume.

No Forbes 30 Under 30 or shiny trophy? Don’t sweat it. There’s “comparable evidence.” Maybe your photos packed a gallery, or your app raised big bucks. 9FigureMedia once helped a baker shine by tying his rare recipes to a cultural revival — genius, right? I love how you can bend the rules a bit. Have you sparked a trend? Inspired a crew? Even small stuff, pitched well, counts. I’ve had moments, staring at my own work, thinking, “Does this matter?” Then you find that one tweet, that one thank-you note, and it hits: you’ve made waves. Dig deep — old emails, social stats, anything.

This can feel like a mountain, I won’t lie. You’ll sit there, papers everywhere, wondering if you’re enough. I’ve helped a buddy sort his portfolio, both of us bleary-eyed, laughing at how endless it felt. List your wins — big, small, weird. Google yourself, ask friends, “What’s my best shot?” Take months if you must. Rushing’s a rookie move; a weak case flops. Experts like 9FigureMedia are lifesavers — they spot gaps, maybe too few articles or wobbly proof. I’ve seen them turn nerves into confidence. It’s a boost, and I’d take it.

Don’t sleep on the forms — I-129 for O1, I-140 for EB1A visa. They’re boring, picky, and a pain. One slip — a wrong date, a lost page — and you’re waiting months. A dancer I know cried over a rejected app, all for a missing line. It breaks your heart, but you can dodge it. Check everything — names, dates, files. I’d grab a notebook, track it all. It’s dull, sure, but it’s your key. You’re killing this — let’s wrap it up with the nuts and bolts!

Section 3: Practical Steps and Long-Term Strategy

Here we are — time to get real and make this happen. How do you pull it off without losing your cool? Start with timing. The O1 might take months — premium processing, extra cash, zips it to 15 days. The EB1A visa crawls — 6 to 12 months, maybe longer, unless you push to expedite. I’d carve out a year, no joke. Evidence hunts are slow — letters, clippings, proof. Sit down, grab a pen, list it all. Where do you glow? Awards? Big projects? Where’s it thin? Media? Contacts? I’ve scribbled this with friends over pizza, laughing at our messy notes, but it lights the way. You’ll feel it click.

Organization’s your buddy. Get a folder — digital, paper, whatever works. Stash awards, reviews, emails, deals — everything. I helped a sculptor once, rifling through dusty files, and we unearthed a blog post praising her work — pure gold. Write a personal statement, too. Not a must, but I’m a fan — it weaves your tale. Why are you extraordinary? How’d you flip your field? What’s next in the U.S.? Keep it raw, a page or two, full of fire. 9FigureMedia pushes clients to let personality peek out. I’d spill my guts, thinking, “This is me, world!” It’s your chance to shine.

Lawyers — yay or nay? You can go solo, and some do, but it’s a tightrope. Immigration rules twist like a puzzle. One misstep, and you’re stalled. I’d bet on help — lawyers, or a crew like 9FigureMedia. They catch the snags, polish your pitch, especially for the EB1A visa, where it’s all you. It’s not cheap — thousands, I know — but it’s armor for the fight. A pal swore her attorney saved her, catching a form error. DIY? Fine, but beg a friend to scan it. Mistakes hurt — time, cash, dreams. I’ve seen the tears; you don’t want that.

After the win, what’s up? The O1 keeps you working, but it’s short-term — renew it, or dream bigger. Some chase a green card. The EB1A visa hands you that, but adjusting status here, or consular steps abroad, drags on. Look ahead. Will you keep rocking it? Boost the U.S.? USCIS wants that. A singer I know nailed his O1 for a tour, then pushed for an O1A visa green card, pitching new albums. I adore that hustle — it’s your edge. Keep moving, keep creating.

Listen, this is tough. I’ve watched the struggle — sleepless nights, doubts creeping in, the “am I good enough?” whisper. But I’ve cheered the wins, too — a filmmaker, a chemist, a baker, all living their U.S. story. The O1 and EB1A visa open doors. Trust 9FigureMedia, be meticulous, don’t quit. You’re not a form — you’re a vision, a gift, a force. It’s a haul, no doubt. Worth it? If the U.S. sings to you, heck yes. Breathe deep, start small, go big. Your extraordinary shot — maybe that O1A visa green card — is waiting. I believe in you, truly.

[chennaimusicals]

Keyboard Buying Guide: Yamaha, Casio & Roland Compared

If you're planning to buy your first keyboard or upgrade your current one, you've probably come across three of the most trusted names in the industry—Yamaha, Casio, and Roland. Each brand offers a variety of models catering to beginners, intermediate players, and professionals.

But how do you decide which one is right for you?

In this guide, we break down the strengths, features, and differences between these three keyboard giants so you can make an informed choice—whether you're shopping online or at a trusted store like Chennai Musicals.

1. Yamaha Keyboards: Known for Sound Quality & Reliability

Best For: Beginners to professionals, especially those interested in realistic piano tones.

Yamaha is famous for its authentic grand piano sounds, responsive key action, and long-lasting build. Whether you're learning your first scale or composing music, Yamaha keyboards cater to every level.

Popular Models:

Yamaha PSR-F52 – Great for beginners with Indian tones.

Yamaha P-45 – A portable digital piano with weighted keys.

Yamaha DGX-670 – Feature-rich for advanced learners.

Pros:

Excellent sound engine (AWM technology).

Realistic feel on higher-end models.

Strong reputation for durability.

Cons:

Some models are priced higher due to quality.

📍 Explore Yamaha keyboards at Chennai Musicals.

2. Casio Keyboards: Affordable & Beginner-Friendly

Best For: Students, hobbyists, and budget-conscious buyers.

Casio keyboards are known for offering great value for money. They pack in a lot of features—like rhythms, tones, and learning functions—at a lower price point, making them ideal for beginners or casual players.

Popular Models:

Casio CT-S200 – Sleek, compact, and easy to carry.

Casio LK-S250 – With light-up keys for guided learning.

Casio PX-S1100 – Compact digital piano with a professional feel.

Pros:

Affordable pricing.

Lightweight and portable designs.

Learning modes and built-in lessons on many models.

Cons:

Key action and sound may not match Yamaha or Roland at higher levels.

🎹 Check out Casio models at Chennai Musicals.

3. Roland Keyboards: Premium Feel & Cutting-Edge Tech

Best For: Serious musicians and performing artists.

Roland is a go-to brand for professionals. Their keyboards deliver exceptional tone clarity, realistic touch response, and some of the best synthesizer technology in the market. If you're a live performer or studio musician, Roland has what you need.

Popular Models:

Roland GO:KEYS 61 – Fun, interactive, and beginner-friendly.

Roland FP-30X – Digital piano with excellent weighted keys.

Roland Juno-DS61 – A stage synthesizer loved by pros.

Pros:

High-quality sounds and effects.

Advanced MIDI/synth features.

Excellent keybed feel and response.

Cons:

Premium pricing on most models.

Not always beginner-focused.

🎶 Find Roland keyboards at Chennai Musicals.

Quick Comparison Table

FeatureYamahaCasioRolandPrice RangeMid to HighBudget to MidMid to PremiumSound QualityExcellent (Acoustic-Like)Good (Digital Friendly)Studio-QualityKey FeelRealistic on P-seriesLight & beginner-friendlyVery Realistic (PHA keys)Best ForAll levelsBeginners & StudentsIntermediate to ProTop FeatureRealistic Piano SoundBuilt-in Learning ToolsSynths & Performance FX

Which One Should You Choose?

✅ Choose Yamaha if you want classic tones, great build, and plan to play long-term.

✅ Choose Casio if you're on a budget and need built-in learning support.

✅ Choose Roland if you're an advanced player or want to perform and produce music.

Still unsure? Visit a store like Chennai Musicals where you can try different models in person, get expert advice, and even test sound systems before making your purchase.

Final Tips Before You Buy

Set a budget that includes accessories like stands, adapters, and pedals.

Try before you buy, especially if this is your first keyboard.

Check for warranties and after-sales support.

For a wide selection of all three brands, visit Chennai Musicals—one of the most trusted music stores in India.

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Innovative Roof Box Modifications and Car Accessories for Every Lifestyle

From astrophotography to urban farming, and from podcasting to car customization, modern vehicle accessories have evolved far beyond simple storage solutions. In this 2000-word guide, we explore five unique and creative ways to enhance your car’s functionality—whether you're a photographer, urban gardener, tech enthusiast, or car detailer.

1. Roof Box Blackout Mods for Astrophotography: Capture the Night Sky

For astrophotography enthusiasts, light pollution is the biggest enemy. However, with roof box blackout mods for astrophotography, you can transform your rooftop cargo carrier into a mobile darkroom.

Why Use a Roof Box for Astrophotography?

Blocks stray light from street lamps and passing cars

Provides a stable platform for long-exposure shots

Protects camera gear from wind and moisture

How to Modify Your Roof Box

Line the interior with blackout fabric or adhesive foam to prevent reflections.

Install a weatherproof camera mount to secure your DSLR or telescope.

Add ventilation to prevent lens fogging during temperature changes.

This setup allows photographers to shoot star trails, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects without setting up a separate tent. For a step-by-step guide, check out our full article on roof box blackout modifications.

2. Roof Box Urban Farming: Grow Fresh Produce on the Go

Urban dwellers with limited space can now turn their rooftop cargo box into a mobile garden with roof box urban farming.

Benefits of a Mobile Garden

✔ Maximizes small spaces – Ideal for apartment balconies or driveways ✔ Portable gardening – Move plants to optimize sunlight exposure ✔ Protects from pests – Elevated position keeps critters away

Best Plants for Roof Box Farming

Herbs (basil, mint, thyme)

Leafy greens (lettuce, spinach, kale)

Compact vegetables (cherry tomatoes, peppers)

How to Set It Up

Use lightweight, waterproof planters to avoid overloading the roof box.

Install a drip irrigation system for easy watering.

Ensure proper drainage to prevent root rot.

For more tips on creating your own rooftop mobile garden, check out our detailed guide.

3. Never Lose Keys Again: Car Seat Gap Storage Solutions

How many times have you dropped your keys or phone between the seats? With never lose keys car seat gap storage, you can keep small items organized and within reach.

Why You Need a Seat Gap Organizer

Prevents lost items from slipping into hard-to-reach places

Holds phones, wallets, and keys securely while driving

Non-slip material keeps items from sliding out

Top Features to Look For

Expandable design to fit different seat gaps

Easy-to-clean fabric for long-term use

Multi-compartment storage for better organization

For the best car seat gap storage solutions, read our in-depth review.

4. Turn Your Roof Box into a Sound Studio for Podcasting

Content creators can now record high-quality audio on the go by converting their roof box into a car roof box sound studio podcast booth.

Why Use a Roof Box as a Studio?

Soundproofing reduces external noise (wind, traffic, etc.)

Portable recording space for remote interviews

Protects microphones from weather damage

Essential Setup Tips

Line the interior with acoustic foam for noise reduction.

Mount a shockproof microphone stand to minimize vibrations.

Use a portable power bank for off-grid recording sessions.

Whether you're a podcaster or musician, this mobile sound studio setup ensures professional-quality recordings anywhere.

5. Transform Your Ride with 3M 2080 Gloss Black Vinyl Wrap

For car enthusiasts looking to upgrade their vehicle’s appearance, transform ride with 3M 2080 gloss black offers a sleek, professional finish without permanent paint.

Benefits of 3M 2080 Vinyl Wrap

✔ High-gloss finish mimics factory paint ✔ Protects original paint from scratches and UV rays ✔ Removable without residue for easy changes

Best Applications

Roof wraps for a sporty two-tone look

Hood and trim accents for customization

Full-vehicle wraps for a complete makeover

For a step-by-step guide on applying 3M 2080 vinyl wrap, check out our expert tips.

Final Thoughts: Which Modification is Right for You?

Each of these five innovative solutions offers unique benefits:

Astrophotographers → Roof box blackout mods

Urban gardeners → Mobile farming roof box

Organization lovers → Seat gap storage

Podcasters & musicians → Car roof sound studio

Car customizers → 3M 2080 vinyl wrap

Whether you're looking to enhance functionality, creativity, or style, these modifications prove that roof boxes and car accessories can do much more than just carry luggage.

For more details on any of these ideas, click the links above and start transforming your vehicle today! 🚗✨

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WEEK 19

PRE- PRODUCTION

TYPES OF MAGAZINES

After having quite a handful and of experience in shooting and editing, I was confident in my abilities to create a magazine. I started brainstorming ideas for a topic to write and shoot about, as I had to keep in mind the resources available in my city. So I started researching about the types of magazines.

1. Computer Magazines

These focus on technology, software, hardware reviews, and computer news. They’re great for tech enthusiasts and IT professionals.

2. Entertainment Magazines

Cover movies, celebrities, TV shows, and pop culture. They aim to inform and entertain readers with the latest buzz in the entertainment industry.

3. Sport Magazines

Provide updates, interviews, and analysis on various sports and athletes. Popular among fans and aspiring athletes.

4. Fashion Magazines

Highlight trends, designers, and style tips. They often feature models, fashion shoots, and beauty advice.

5. Health Magazines

Focus on physical and mental well-being, fitness routines, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.

6. Children’s Magazines

Fun, educational, and age-appropriate content like stories, puzzles, and games designed for young readers.

7. Cooking Magazines

Feature recipes, cooking tips, kitchen product reviews, and food photography for culinary lovers.

8. Music Magazines

Cover genres, artist interviews, album reviews, and upcoming releases—perfect for music fans and musicians.

9. Auto Magazines

Include car reviews, industry news, and features on new models, modifications, and motorsports.

After skimming through all these ideas, I decided to make a either a music magazine or an entertainment magazine, solely based on the fact that Mumbai has no shortage of things to cover and record from these topics.

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