GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome).

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  1. Hamudi2000

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    I've go 8 hardware synths now. My last latest synth is a Prophet 10. I think I'm healed now.(at least for some time I hope).
     
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  2. GüntherDelirium

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    I just checked only warez folder. Vsts only: 237 gb
    + DAW folder: 25,5 gb
    => 262,5 gb without sample packs



    don´t even started with Nebula and Acustica stuff
     
  3. dia manu

    dia manu Producer

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    wrong, totally wrong, its got a part where you can play them and even record them
     
  4. triggerflipper

    triggerflipper Audiosexual

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    If I had 2000€ in my bank account, I could finally have GAS.
     
  5. Olymoon

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    I wish you will have them, and be more intelligent than me and control your GAS. :wink:
     
  6. Deceptive

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    The only reason I've not dipped into Eurorack is because I know it'll all spiral out of control again.
     
  8. clone

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    People very easily buy way too much modular gear because you can always find lower cost items, like even $50 or $100 modules.

    If you are buying hardware and have 100$ you might as well go play Lotto.
     
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    Nothing can beat that sweet feeling of disappointment when you get what you think you want, and then realise its not exactly what you want and the 'GAS' monkey climbs back on his perch on your shoulder :rofl:
     
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  10. recycle

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    Right. GAS is all about compulsive shopping. When there is no transaction (example: downloading warez) there is no GAS
     
  11. droplet

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    Yea they say that by 2025 GAS will afflict 4 out of 5 of the members of the sister site.
    @recycle wares hogging is different.
     
  12. dia manu

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    compulsive disorders and diabetes are treatable
     
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    I have Gas Syndrome every time I eat beans.
     
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  15. Deceptive

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    ooooh la la , a very creative one here:hillbilly:
     
  16. Tele_Vision

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    There are plenty of people on here full of Gas.

    I need more freedom, not more equipment.
     
  17. bluerover

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    EQUIPMENT is the diesel variant. WAREZ is the electric variant of GAS. :rofl:
     
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  18. Attarix

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    I know exactly the Feeling!!! Happened to me a fair few times and it's bad. but then it goes right away when you sell that gear with profit.
    Still own way too much Hardware tho (Synths, Guitars, and Effects if you can imagine what that means), And the saddest part is I can't find the time to use most of it anymore and it mostly just laying around covered...THAT SUCKS!
     
  19. dia manu

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    its a journey of sound. also remember you only have one life. if you want to go full on gas, and you find a way to do it, go for it.
    but, big BUT, once youve been through 2 vintage la2s, 6 bluestripes blackstripes whatnot, 16 neve 1073, all the uad plugins in hardware, you might, like me end up with a cla76, rendeesser and any readily available plugin because you now know, its up to getting the mix to where YOU want to get it with whatever means, and not feel hindered anymore by the feeling its the hardware that is holding you back, because it isnt. its your own feeling of "i cant do it". also, every big mixer has been thru this and found ways that get his mixes up there, and he will lie to you if you ask him directly how he does it. he does it like everyone else, JUST a tad more different. and that last 5 percent, that last musical move that will set his mix above yours, he wont share, and rightfully so. he may already have went thru gas and whatnot to get there. it was his journey. and its not for sharing. respect the gas. respect yourself.
     
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  20. Olymoon

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    Exactly.
    And social studies observed that most people having gas are buying things to feel a sensation of freedom and power, as they feel that they take a decision and and actually can apply it in real world.
    Obviously marketing advisors know and use this in the way they advertise products.
    Just look at how many tv advert spots speak about freedom...
     
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