For example, I’m sure the average joe doesn’t know just how expensive calligraphy pens can be, or how deep the rabbit hole goes on video game speedruns.

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    11 months ago

    And you can get by without a lot of equipment. Though a used audio interface and an old laptop at least is nice to have.

    • @guylacaptivite
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      411 months ago

      True. But also equally true if you do buy equipment and indulge in every temptation. There is absolutely egregiously expensive gear in all shapes and forms.

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        411 months ago

        The last synth on my “really really want” list is hovering around $15k right now. I’ll probably never get one :(

        • @guylacaptivite
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          211 months ago

          Ah yeah the gear goblins are real I swear. They keep telling me I absolutely need a 6-string fretless to get good and I think they might actually be right you know, it just makes so much sense. Why waste time limiting myself to 4-strings. But they also think I’m too dumb and will have to get a 5 string before, I really need to take baby steps after all… Ahh well, it’s not like I needed that 5k anyway.

      • @canM
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        211 months ago

        Oh you don’t need to tell me that 😔