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/November 2011 Update

Styli / 18/11/2011 / No comments

“I’m a PC”
“I’m a Mac”

I recently bought a MacBook Pro for playing live with Ableton Live. I finally understand why people switch but I do wish FLStudio was available on Mac (and not just on a Mac running Windows in Bootcamp). Yep, I know, why buy a Mac and try to tun it into a PC? I guess the only issue I have with PCs is that they take a lot to configure, mainly because every one of them is different. On a Mac, everything just works and they’re all more or less the same. Even with just the onboard soundcard, Live works flawlessly. There’s no faffing about. That said, I still love the PC way as well and a PC that’s set up right can be just as stable.

I’ll still be using FLStudio on my desktop DAW PC to compose tunes. I’ve gotten too fast at programming in FLStudio to turn back now. When I’m done, I can export loops to use in Ableton Live for jamming and playing live.

As to which route I’d recommend for newbies; If you want to play live gigs and if you have the cash, buy a Mac. If not, save up and buy a Mac. They are just too simple to use. If you just want to make studio tunes, then buy a PC. You’ll always find what you want on a PC and the money saved could buy you some really decent gear.

Anyway, I guess I really should tell you about what I’m doing. Well, I’ve some more demos up on SoundCloud now, so go have a listen.

Styli <3

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GeekBox Version 4

Styli / 21/09/2011 / No comments

Hey, here’s the new versions of my free GeekBox VST plugins:

GeekBox 4

GeekBox Lite

Download .zip from Here

It’s fairly simple, it’s like an LFO filter but with high frequencies used to modulate the cutoff.

The lite version does the same thing but without the sequencers.

install instructions:

1. download
2. Unzip
3. Move the entire GeekBox folder to your VST plugins folder.
4. You may need to add them in your host.
5. Have fun

I’m not sure if the waveforms will work fine without the .dat files but you can try just dropping the .dll files for the plugins in your VST folder and see how it goes.

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SoundCloud

Styli / 04/09/2011 / No comments

Hey, I now have a SoundCloud account. See some new demos here:
soundcloud.com/stylimusic

x Styli

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August Update: Lost Files

Styli / 06/08/2011 / No comments

Hey, remember I released “Lost Files” a few months back? Well, I forgot to post the link here, so here it is on Fwonk. It’s totally free, the best type of FREE!

Enjoy.

I’m always working on new tunes so I hope to have something else soon.

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1st June 2011

Styli / 01/06/2011 / No comments

Today would have been my Dad’s 53rd birthday. Since, he passed away in September 2009, I don’t think there’s been 1-day that I haven’t thought about him.

So I’d just like to wish him a Happy Birthday, wherever he may be.

Dad, Happy Birthday, miss you lots. x

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Update May 2011

Styli / 03/05/2011 / No comments

Well, a little behind schedule, “Lost Files” is being released on Fwonk* at some point this week! Waaaahey!

Straight on to the next one…. :D

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January 2011, Update

Styli / 25/01/2011 / No comments

Hey folks,

Don’t worry, I haven’t disappeared and I’m still working on new music. Time and motivation are an issue… as well as a lack of vocalists. Andy can’t do everything!

I hope to have something instrumental-wise to offer by March, a ‘Lost Files’ album, with a full album to follow later in the year. Hopefully by the summer.

That’s about it for now, talk soon. Catch me on Twitter @TheRealStyli.

Later,

Styli x

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June 1st 2010

Styli / 01/06/2010 / No comments

Well, it’s been quite a while since I last posted anything on my site.

Mainly, that was down to big shake up in my life due to the death of my amazing father. He died 8 months ago and it still feels a bit raw even now thinking about it.

As a family, we’re coping. Things have certainly gotten a lot easier day-to-day but there’s still a big gap. Personally, I miss his enthusiasm for everything I did. He supported me no end in my music and my career. He was even my mentor for the latter, teaching me a lot of what I know about film and TV.

He was always commenting and complementing my songs, even though he wasn’t necessarily a big fan of electronic music – he was more into the like of the great Johnny Cash, someone who he got me listening to and who I always will associate with him. He’d be happy to know that we even played a bit of Cash at the funeral.

I could go on and on about my dad but I’m welling up just thinking about it. Anyways, the reason I’m posting this today is that it would have been his 52nd birthday.

So Happy Birthday, Dad, wherever you may be. x

Patrick J. Doyle 1958-2009

Patrick J. Doyle 1958-2009

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Styli’s Kick-Ass Customised Stratocaster!

Styli / 04/07/2009 / No comments

styli_custom_strat_01b

This is the pretty much finished Strat. Originally, it was a standard run of the mill Mex Strat, bought brand new for around €400. I made some changes myself and got help from Dan LB for the complicated stuff like the pickups and battery compartment installation and routing. Dan also provided some of the bits for me like the graphite nut and neck plate. It’s mostly genuine Fender parts, except the nut and pickups.

All in all, it’s nearly there apart from some minor setup work to be done. Even now though, it’s sounding sweet as candy and quiet as a mouse when idle. The output out of the EMG active pickups really has to be heard to be believed!

The cost of modifying it may have been nearly the same price as the original guitar but it was well worth it to have a one-of-a-kind custom awesome sounding strat the way I’ve always dreamed! Very happy, and grazie mille to Dan for all the work!

More Info On Building The Guitar

Most of the parts were obtained through Thomann and StewMac

The original Fender Mex Strat Upgrade model is, however, not available anymore from Thomann but they still do a Mex Strat Classic for about €500. The Fender aluminium pickguard can be found here for 60 quid. Although the Strat came with security strap locks attached, I still had to fork out a measly €13 or so for the strap end locks. The genuine Fender volume and tone knobs set will set you back about €6.50 on Thomann and the locking tuners will cost around €75. I went for the Satin Chrome finish, but they come in a few different finishes. The tremolo back cover and jackplate are standard Fender Strat components and are very easy to find in all sorts of finishes.

The best part though is probably the EMG-SA pickups which can be found here on Thomann for just over 200 quid. They do versions for all sorts of guitars and well worth a gander if you’re thinking of getting new pickups. Being active, they do require a battery and perhaps a battery compartment to be constructed. Dan managed to get hold of a battery box, which he also fitted for me. Perfectly, I might add! Dan also sourced the graphite nut, extra springs for the back of the bridge and the Fender “F” neck plate.

Most of the hard work was done by Dan, as he’s had experience customising guitars and basses so I’d trust him to do a great job. He didn’t disappoint. There was a lot of finicky soldering and routing done to the guitar and the whole job took about 7 hours in total to do. The best part came when we plugged it in… clean… through a PA system… and it WAS CLEAN!… Loads of level, no hiss. The sound was (and is) classic Strat with that “rawk” attitude.

And, in case anyone is wondering, I won’t be selling it… ever!

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/Just some news

Styli / 10/03/2009 / No comments

There’s a number of new music tracks on the music page and new pics in the gallery.

Enjoy!

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