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Hey fellow AudioSexers, I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. It's been a really exciting relaunch and we're thrilled that for the most part you guys are digging the re-imagining of the forum. It was a fun and challenging project and I just wanted to inform you of a few interesting developments because you know we're always looking to improve the formula. So let's summarize some of the changes that we've incorporated or refined over the last few days and take a look at what's in store:

Bugs Fixed/Feature Improvements

• AudioSex Academy - I've gone through all three parts of my series and altered the http to https and formatted it to restore functionality and make it look nice. The Table Of Contents still needs to be fixed but I'm on it. Great place to get your feet wet in production or even pick up some useful tips if you've been at it for a while. I also have more materials coming soon and I intend to greatly expand this section in general. Don't forget to check out some of the other informative content such as How To Make Your Own Acoustic Panels thanks to Demon's kick-ass video tutorial or our in-depth KSP Scripting thread brought to you by Alraun and Clandestine. In the future I'm thinking of creating a dedicated audio programming section so you can help make that happen by showing initiative and creating some useful threads.

• Board Layout - Based on the results of of our recent poll we've returned the single column layout since you guys felt it was less cluttered. Don't forget you can also access the board list using the grid icon visible in the upper right corner when viewing any section of the forums.

• Page Numbers - They were only on top but as you've noticed we've rectified that.

• Platform - We've updated our platform which brings us greater security and stability improvements.

• Profile Stats Overflow - With large nicks we had the member stats overflowing into the comment.

• Promotions - Ascending the User Group ladder is now based on likes rather than comments. Quality over quantity. From our poll it seems that the majority of you agree that this is the way to go. I was also thinking of expanding the groups.

• Search - We had a bug that's been plaguing us since the original AudioSex. You perform a search and it returns no results. Search again and there they are. Enough of this dance.

New Sections

• BitWig - You asked for it, we heard you loud and clear and so we're giving it to you.

• Forum News & Updates - I've always made announcements in the Lounge but now we have a dedicated area. Or perhaps you have a forum related announcement or want to call attention to an AudioSex project that you're working on like our exciting new Sound Mangling Catalog that Cav Emp initiated. I also want to make more use of the Forum Project List so more members will get involved because though I can help out in the many ongoing projects we can always do more together. Some of the great content we offer is solely because someone stepped up to make it happen.

• Giveaways - A dedicated section for giveaways like 30 day Groove3 passes or anything related. There's more than just Uploaded coupons and it's nice to keep things separate. If you've bumped into anything useful then share it with the community in this section.

• Job Listings: Finding/Hiring - AudioSex is a very talented community so if anyone is interested in how to go about seeking employment or if perhaps there is someone hiring then you have a section in which to do just that.

• Samplitude - Some of those faithful to this DAW have asked for a section. It's yours.

• Services - Offer your services. Something really satisfying about supporting our own.

Coming Soon

• AudioSex Ed - If I have the time and there is enough interest I'm willing to make a guide to walk you guys through the new features and show you how to get the most out of your AudioSex experience.

• Feed Fix - I logged the AudioSex feed bug during the relaunch. Right now it's a merry-go-round of recently commented on topics but we'd like to return it to new topics only.

• More Smileys - Many of you have been quite enthusiastic about the new smileys and I've heard that you want even more choices. I'm making some more selections and we'll be categorizing them too.

• Project X - My team has been working in parallel to everything that we've already rolled out going even so far back as the AudioSexed Album. Once I make a few more passes for bugs and ensure that things are running the best they can be, I want to make the push to expedite the completion of this exciting undertaking. My project team can now look forward to making use of our real-time collaboration features which will enhance the development and interaction necessary in making this endeavor the best it can be.

• Reviews - Andrew did an absolutely stellar job with his Kontakt library reviews and even managed to get the attention of none other than Spitfire Audio who is proudly displaying quotes and our forum name in banners on their site. I'd like to expand this section into hardware and VSTs but I need your help. I would love to see some advanced members take the initiative to start reviewing various products in the audio marketplace. I think many of us would appreciate this a lot, it could help members make more informed decisions and it will help us expand our membership which will in turn create an even better experience for the community. Let's use our inertia.

There are still many things that need refining but overall I've been quite pleased with working on the new platform whether it be our new Best Answer functionality, our new Drafts feature automatically saving me from ever losing another comment/message or our time-saving new WYSIWYG editor. The chat has been an exciting addition as well that is creating a more engaged community and it's been great getting to know you guys better. This is quickly evolving to become a very dynamic experience and I look forward to what we can build on this robust new platform. Finally I'd just like to remind you guys that we still have some leftover stock of the AudioSexed Album and we'd like to sell off the remaining discs so support us by picking up your copy today. It's a double CD with amazing custom designed artwork that our art team created with worldwide shipping included and comes with a free gift of a bunch of unreleased shares (~ 8) all for the ridiculously low price of $10. We don't make a penny on it either. Nothing beats owning a piece of AudioSex memorabilia so take pride in your community and contact Andrew for your copy.

Sincerely,
Management

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The thing that AMAZES me the most: Where do you find TIME to make this and the Z the hottest sites online?

Truly we are beyond lucky to have such a dedicated, devoted and talented team behind our iNet homes.

"The chat has been an exciting addition as well that is creating a more engaged community and it's been great getting to know you guys better." - Catalyst.

Could not agree more Brother. It really is the next best thing to a chat over a pint down the local pub. Cannot wait to have a little less work time and a lot more ME time to be able to really have the crack with the chat massive!

And, with a dungaree wearing smilie, things can only go from strength to strength!!!

Thanks for EVERYTHING!

 

Last edited: Aug 1, 2015

Sounds great!

Thank you Management AS team!

 

Thank you Catalyst, AS Academy is great!

 

You fellas do great work! Not only is the site better, but the people who frequent the site, seem smarter. Just kidding... Seriously though, it's quite refreshing to be a member of an operation where most people actually 'know' what they're talking about. None of that childish "Social Media" drivel that seems to have engulfed the Internet.

 

Amazing work! Keep it up!

 

If/when you fix the bug, incurred in the revision of the site, whereby the "screen" name I'd selected for myself, as opposed to my login name, became disused, I might go back to using my previous account instead of this one. My posts with that account, after the revision of the site, displayed my login name, which is my "real" name without space between first and last, and which I had appreciated being able to anonymize with a truncation thereof. I was mildly horrifed and rather dismayed at the sudden breach of privacy.

 

Just perfect!!

AudioSex Academy -> cant w8

 

Audiosex & Audioz Are the best sites ever cross the net and that because we have amazing staff that listen to the members and make Things happen and that what makes this forum the top of it's kind

Thanks Goes to the Staff for their dedication
I'M Doing my little part as member by sharing Audiosex among friends & among well known producers that i know

 

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Just to keep this thread up! Nice improvements Cat

 

All this hard work for us.......BIG THANKS!

 

yep great improvements here, we are lucky .

 

merry-go-round .... keep the issiue up! Really hope this will be solved soon!

 

I'm really, truly happy to be part of an awesome community like this.

 

Im sure all the staff know my feelings about the new Audiosex. And about the community general. The chat really added a lot to the site for me- I probably would not have gotten to know anyone without it.

Glad to be among so many cool and talented people. I drained most of my expendable income on an impulse buy this weekend (stupid, awesome gear sales) but if you still need to get rid of Audiosexed albums next week I'll take one off your hands after I get paid.