HTPC (stands for Home Theatre PC), basically you can create a mp3, movie, tivo, bittorrent server that you can then run to any tv/computer in the house for cheap. I'm looking into doing this for myself.
First and foremost is the case for the little guy. I wanted something that I could fit in my entertainment cabinet that didn't look like a computer. A quick look at Newegg and I discovered tons of cases for cheap, some not so much. It looks like you get what you pay for, like this little gem.
Next step will be to gut out your old PC that is taking up space in your closet and install it in your newly bought case. Then you need to install an O/S and all the software you'll be using. Bit-tech.net has an excellent article on installing Xubuntu (Linux) and the software needed. After reading it i'm convinced its so easy my mother could do it, and best of all its free!
Since I have a PS3 I'll be installing a "Media Server", just google it and you'll find it online, so my PS3 can read the mp3's and movies I have on my server.
Honestly i'm a bit jazzed up about this, just need to figure a cool way to turn on the unit remotely (i'm sure the higher end cases can have that handled) and then I think i'll have a nice addition to my entertainment center.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
Long time no write
The great thing about having a blog that noone really reads is that I dont have to stay topical or even post on a regular basis. To that end I took a break (a really big break), but I'm now back into the blogging mood so I'll continue my ramblings.
So what have I been up to? Well alot actually. Since my last post, i've been using Ableton Live to self teach myself everything from music production to mixing to even live DJ sets. To that end I have created my first DJ set which is all Vocal Trance. So far those that have heard it (about 10 so far) have really liked it.
This is quickly turning into my new hobby. Knowing me i'm sure i'll be onto something else in a few months (it's just my way). ...but in the meantime i'm looking to purchase a small 61 key midi keyboard that will allow me to interface with the Ableton Live software. This will allow me to do more by playing around with drum racks, synthasizers, etc. I think as my next goal I'll be taking a NiN song and remove all of Trent's vocals and replace it with mine. He does some voice modulation stuff too so it'll be an interesting exercise as I teach my self everything that is envolved with that.
So what have I been up to? Well alot actually. Since my last post, i've been using Ableton Live to self teach myself everything from music production to mixing to even live DJ sets. To that end I have created my first DJ set which is all Vocal Trance. So far those that have heard it (about 10 so far) have really liked it.
This is quickly turning into my new hobby. Knowing me i'm sure i'll be onto something else in a few months (it's just my way). ...but in the meantime i'm looking to purchase a small 61 key midi keyboard that will allow me to interface with the Ableton Live software. This will allow me to do more by playing around with drum racks, synthasizers, etc. I think as my next goal I'll be taking a NiN song and remove all of Trent's vocals and replace it with mine. He does some voice modulation stuff too so it'll be an interesting exercise as I teach my self everything that is envolved with that.
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