Gil Hova
@gil.hova.net
He/him. JC/NYC.
Informal Ferret Games, robot fight facilitator at NHRL, weird/noisy music, ferret fan. Still not a negotiable Final Fantasy currency.
All my links: https://gil.hova.net
Informal Ferret Games, robot fight facilitator at NHRL, weird/noisy music, ferret fan. Still not a negotiable Final Fantasy currency.
All my links: https://gil.hova.net
It's not the fastest thing in the world, so I don't run games or audio/video editing off it (though I'm not a networking expert, so I may not have its setup 100% optimized).
But for MP3 playback and assorted bulk file storage, I couldn't be happier. Good web-based GUI as well, so it's easy to use.
But for MP3 playback and assorted bulk file storage, I couldn't be happier. Good web-based GUI as well, so it's easy to use.
January 12, 2026 at 4:27 AM
It's not the fastest thing in the world, so I don't run games or audio/video editing off it (though I'm not a networking expert, so I may not have its setup 100% optimized).
But for MP3 playback and assorted bulk file storage, I couldn't be happier. Good web-based GUI as well, so it's easy to use.
But for MP3 playback and assorted bulk file storage, I couldn't be happier. Good web-based GUI as well, so it's easy to use.
I've had a Synology DS923 for the past few years, and it's been rock-solid. This link seems to be for the currently-supported equivalent.
DiskStation® DS925+ | Synology Inc.
Flexible storage for everything from home office to edge
www.synology.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:27 AM
I've had a Synology DS923 for the past few years, and it's been rock-solid. This link seems to be for the currently-supported equivalent.
It's a good metric to how good a broadcast booth: do they improve on the same broadcast with just stadium mics?
Like, Michaels-Herbstreit? Not as good as pure crowd noise.
(I realize this is a completely subjective metric, tho)
Like, Michaels-Herbstreit? Not as good as pure crowd noise.
(I realize this is a completely subjective metric, tho)
January 11, 2026 at 9:03 PM
It's a good metric to how good a broadcast booth: do they improve on the same broadcast with just stadium mics?
Like, Michaels-Herbstreit? Not as good as pure crowd noise.
(I realize this is a completely subjective metric, tho)
Like, Michaels-Herbstreit? Not as good as pure crowd noise.
(I realize this is a completely subjective metric, tho)
I was so young when that video came out that I genuinely thought Albano WAS Lauper's dad until this very day
January 11, 2026 at 7:17 PM
I was so young when that video came out that I genuinely thought Albano WAS Lauper's dad until this very day
Oh yeah, it's not for everyone. I've watched sports long enough that I don't need the commentary; I can catch almost all of the details myself. I have a way to bypass the mute and listen to the announcers if they seem to be sharing any info I missed.
January 11, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Oh yeah, it's not for everyone. I've watched sports long enough that I don't need the commentary; I can catch almost all of the details myself. I have a way to bypass the mute and listen to the announcers if they seem to be sharing any info I missed.
Yep. Media pundits trying to find the halfway point between democracy and fascism again, which always turns out to still be fascism
January 11, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Yep. Media pundits trying to find the halfway point between democracy and fascism again, which always turns out to still be fascism
Totally! Tonight it's Al Michaels, who always sounds half-interested in the games he's announcing. Removing him makes the broadcast infinitely better.
January 11, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Totally! Tonight it's Al Michaels, who always sounds half-interested in the games he's announcing. Removing him makes the broadcast infinitely better.
This is deep nerdery, but as someone who hates hearing announcers on sports broadcasts but loves the ambient sound of the crowd and such, this is a game changer!
January 11, 2026 at 2:46 AM
This is deep nerdery, but as someone who hates hearing announcers on sports broadcasts but loves the ambient sound of the crowd and such, this is a game changer!
The only other twist is how to actually get the audio into Audition (or your DAW of choice). I'm on a Mac, so I use a program called Blackhole to reroute my web browser audio into Audition existential.audio/blackhole/
BlackHole: Route Audio Between Apps
Zero Latency. Perfect for Streamers, Podcasters, and Online Instructors.
existential.audio
January 11, 2026 at 2:46 AM
The only other twist is how to actually get the audio into Audition (or your DAW of choice). I'm on a Mac, so I use a program called Blackhole to reroute my web browser audio into Audition existential.audio/blackhole/
Here's a tutorial on how to do it in Adobe Audition, my audio-only DAW of choice. There are similar tutorials for Audacity if you look. youtu.be/wFrpKtGtKOQ?si=n9D7Z...
How to Remove Vocals using Adobe Audition – Center Channel Extractor Effect
In this video, we're going to remove vocals with the center channel extractor effect, in Adobe Audition. You'll also find the same type of effect in Audacity.
The truth is no matter the audio editor you use – Adobe Audition or Audacity, this method of removing vocals or creating acapellas, relies on frequencies and extracting/isolating the center-channel (where vocals are usually mixed in).
This however is a hit and miss, depending on how the song is mixed and produced.
In essence, you'll get better results using an AI-based vocal remover. Learn how to do that in this video: https://youtu.be/_sXW-D4r1As
Read the full tutorial on removing vocals with Adobe Audition and using an AI-based vocal remover, on Audio Mentor: https://www.audiomentor.com/audioproduction/remove-vocals-song-ai/
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Adobe Audition: https://www.adobe.com/sea/products/audition.html
Download Audacity (free): https://www.audacityteam.org/
Use an AI-based vocal remover & stems maker: https://www.audiomentor.com/software/phonicmind
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Read more music production tips & techniques on https://www.audiomentor.com
youtu.be
January 11, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Here's a tutorial on how to do it in Adobe Audition, my audio-only DAW of choice. There are similar tutorials for Audacity if you look. youtu.be/wFrpKtGtKOQ?si=n9D7Z...
If you're curious about the exact mechanism, it's the same theoretical principle that's used to remove vocals for karaoke tracks (take stereo signal, flip phase for one channel, sum to mono)
January 11, 2026 at 2:46 AM
If you're curious about the exact mechanism, it's the same theoretical principle that's used to remove vocals for karaoke tracks (take stereo signal, flip phase for one channel, sum to mono)