From bobbysimons@optonline.net Thu Feb 23 08:38:02 2012
Subject:Re: VB3 Main StageHELP


On Feb 23, 2012, at 11:11 AM, jmkarns wrote:

> My Casio Privia is not top shelf, but I can at least finish a song without 'Sounds of Silence', if the my notebook fails me.

The explanation usually turns out that you've failed your notebook, not the other way around. Operator error. And Casios fail, too. ;-)

I fully understand that a person would be wary of some catastrophe, and agree that no Plan B is reckless. I do take certain steps to minimize risk. My laptop was purchased for this use only. I immediately deleted any apps that were no needed by the operating system. No email or web browser use. I turned off the wireless card and it stays off. The machine is only turned on when I'm playing. I am more concerned with something happening to the audio out jack than the application failing me. I've always had a plan B for that (Firewire interface). My ultimate Plan B will be a second laptop. Because, though I can jump to the Alesis and finish a show, I am pretty much f*cked in light of some of my more elaborate Mainstage Concerts. I have an extraordinary amount of stuff set up that I would be hard-pressed to replicate on even the finest all-in-one board. The risk has its rewards for me. If a Privia could fulfill all my requirements, it would certainly be a different story.

Bobby Simons
bobbysimons@optonline.net
AIM: patentdraw

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