Re: reaktor, MSP, etc

[brian tester <btester@mindspring.com>]

Well, shit Kim.  I make my living from music and I use a granular looper 
than I made with Reaktor and I use it on an old-ass G3 powerbook with a 
usb interface.  Live.  I also use a dl4 and a headrush.  And I play 
songs; I don't just "jam".  So I think the REALLY important thing is not 
necessarily the hardware/software conundrum--that sounds more like an 
excuse for not knowing what's up or not being willing to put some work 
into your setup.  The important thing is more the desire to do something 
worthwhile and the will to put it into action.  And the willingness to 
explore new options and try things that might seem difficult at first. 
 If you're not willing to go this far, then I doubt your music would be 
worth listening to either.  Though I could be wrong; I don't know you ;) 
There's not much out there that is any good without some imagination and 
risk-taking involved, however.

B.