PODfarm and Digital Performer

If you've been trying to use Line 6's PODfarm plugin with MOTU Digital Performer 6.0, you know there are GUI issues.  The virtual knobs freak out if you try to use a conventional mouse-over grab 'n' go.  But there are two workarounds.

If you've got a scroller ball on your mouse, that will do the job.

If you've got an older mouse or a broken scroller ball, just click and hold over the knob you wish to adjust, add the shift key, release both, use your mouse to adjust the value using an up 'n' down mouse stroke, and click once more to set the value in virtual stone.

Positive Mutation

Best improvised kitchen appliance mod ever?

The Hottest Year on Record...

will begin january 2009.

That is all.

Hot Detroit Wheels

Shooting a film in Michigan?  Need a certain set of wheels?  Look no further than my good buddy Doug's new venture, Motor City Film Cars.

Mass Production

Finally got around to making some more of these official Rouge Roastery Tiki God of Coffee ukuleles, built on the Mahalo U-30RD framework.  They're going fast, so shoot me an email if you're interested.  Cost is $60 plus shipping.  

Curse you, Nellie McKay, and your moving performances!

If this doesn't bring a tear to your eye, see a doctor.  You may have Sjögren’s syndrome.



Someone please pass the tissues.

"Every Body Do the Michigan Rag"

Anyone else have a cat who plays the ukulele when she's hungry?  I was suprised I was able to get a shot of it, even if it is less-than nominal.  Perhaps I'll try to get her with video next time, but I imagine we'd end up in some kind of Michigan J. Frog situation.

Send fan mails and monetary expressions of amazement to Hello Kitty c/o Steve.

And speaking of MJF...