Guest Hanratty Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Today I plugged my laptop into my car's stereo and made music in my car. The car's engine is not on, but I guess it uses the battery a bit. It was a pretty cool surround sound kind of feeling. I thought that a person could live in their car, own a laptop, use available wi-fi, and be an electronic musician. Anyone have thoughts/experience of making music in a car? Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77517-mixing-music-in-a-car/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimpyLoo Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I gotta say that sounds awesome. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77517-mixing-music-in-a-car/#findComment-1944654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudbreaker Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) I used to do this quite a bit with BeatMaker2 on an iphone/ipad when my gf was working weekends and I had no friends/nothing better to do. It's kind of awesome. Edited February 4, 2013 by cloudbreaker Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide cloudbreaker's signature Hide all signatures Bad Business means Good Art Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77517-mixing-music-in-a-car/#findComment-1944682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cult fiction Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I have done this a few times - it's much less pleasant than making music at home or out in a park due to being cramped. Maybe if you had a truck or a minivan or something? Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77517-mixing-music-in-a-car/#findComment-1944860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambermonk Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 A couple years ago I hooked up my Nintendo DS to my truck's tape deck via an adapter and cranked a track I made on Korg DS-10. Should do that shit again some time. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide ambermonk's signature Hide all signatures On 10/21/2015 at 9:51 AM, peace 7 said: To keep it real and analog, I'm gonna start posting to WATMM by writing my posts in fountain pen on hemp paper, putting them in bottles, and throwing them into the ocean. On 11/5/2013 at 7:51 PM, Sean Ae said: you have to watch those silent people, always trying to trick you with their silence Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77517-mixing-music-in-a-car/#findComment-1944861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCONES TO DIE FOR Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 When I was mixing a lot of music years back I always checked the mixes in my car, since that's the system I listen to the most. I won't lie - the thought crossed my mind to bring the laptop in there to mix. I might try that next time. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77517-mixing-music-in-a-car/#findComment-1944867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elusive4 Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 On 2/4/2013 at 8:15 AM, scones to die for said: When I was mixing a lot of music years back I always checked the mixes in my car, since that's the system I listen to the most. I won't lie - the thought crossed my mind to bring the laptop in there to mix. I might try that next time. checking translation in the car is a good protocol to follow, but why would one you want to make critical mix decisions in such a poor reproduction space? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77517-mixing-music-in-a-car/#findComment-1945309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
awepittance Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 one of my favorite things to do on a road trip, as long as the driver is tolerant of the activity. get an AC inverter and you're good to go. Only problem is most cars when you plug into an AC inverter with, the normal headphone jack of a laptop puts out a lot of noise. Good idea to bring a small portable usb soundcard, but maybe a simple ground-lift adapter on the power cable would work too, anyone tried that? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide awepittance's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77517-mixing-music-in-a-car/#findComment-1945329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
modey Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Would it be extra IDM if I bought a car specifically for this purpose, despite not knowing how to drive? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide modey's signature Hide all signatures youtube | bandcamp | soundcloud | twitter | facebook 0F.digital Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77517-mixing-music-in-a-car/#findComment-1945397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elusive4 Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 yeah, a non-environment car would be cool concept. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77517-mixing-music-in-a-car/#findComment-1945497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
granty Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Sounds great. I don't get the point of mixing and mastering with proper speakers if thats the only time you're going to listen to music like that. I only listen to music on headphones or in my car so it makes sense to mix there. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide granty's signature Hide all signatures instagram.com/lo_five_ Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77517-mixing-music-in-a-car/#findComment-1949381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxien Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 On 2/9/2013 at 6:17 PM, westhead said: Sounds great. I don't get the point of mixing and mastering with proper speakers if thats the only time you're going to listen to music like that. I only listen to music on headphones or in my car so it makes sense to mix there. i think the rule to follow is try as many environments as possible, to diversify your experience with the sounds and how they react in different spaces and such (at least as a burgeoning musician/producer, i'm sure there are mixing/mastering pros that could tell you exactly how everything will sound through the most likely places)...unless of course one never wants anyone else to ever hear their music. lol. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide auxien's signature Hide all signatures / b c / m a s t o d o n / b l o t / Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77517-mixing-music-in-a-car/#findComment-1949384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elusive4 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 On 2/9/2013 at 6:17 PM, westhead said: Sounds great. I don't get the point of mixing and mastering with proper speakers if thats the only time you're going to listen to music like that. I only listen to music on headphones or in my car so it makes sense to mix there.if it is you that is only ever going to be listening to your tunes and if this only takes place with youar headphones andor only in your car then by all means perfecctly acceptable to mix to sound best in those spaces. but not everyone has your headphones and not everyone drives your car .. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77517-mixing-music-in-a-car/#findComment-1949425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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