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7d •
Second monitor: side by side or stacked?
Hi everyone! I’m thinking about adding a second monitor to my setup and I’d love to hear what works best for you. I already have a 27" monitor, and I’m trying to decide between placing the two monitors side by side or stacking one above the other. Which setup do you find more comfortable and practical, especially for long sessions? If you prefer a side-by-side setup, would you recommend going with two monitors of the same size, or does mixing sizes work well? And for those who prefer a stacked setup: would you go for a larger monitor as the second one? For example, would you keep the 27" on top and put the larger display underneath, or would you do it the other way around? My main use cases are game development (especially composition and coding) and gaming. I use the same monitors for both, so I’m looking for something that’s comfortable for working for several hours but still feels good when it’s time to play. I’d be really interested to hear about your setups and what you’ve found works (or doesn’t work) in practice! Thanks!
1 like • 7d
I used to run a stacked setup with two identical displays for several years and really liked it. First, the displays didn't block the speakers, so it didn't mess with my mixing environment. Second, it was actually surprisingly ergonomic—looking up at the top screen helped relieve neck stiffness. Plus, having matching displays made dragging windows back and forth completely seamless. Recently, I switched to a 3 display setup - a 32" BenQ 4K display in the center with two 16" ARZOPA 2K portable displays on the sides and closer. I now prefer it over the stacked setup. I use the BetterDisplay app to match up scale and resolutions so dragging windows across all three screens stays consistent.
Aug 7 •
Track Feedback: Moving Forward Trailer
Having just finished the Trailblazer 1 Course, I thought I'd put together everything I've learned so far into a new track. https://on.soundcloud.com/DdMMYnjrgexUi7UEsE It's a simple theme with a straightforward structure. I would really appreciate your feedback—let me know if I'm heading in the right direction. Thanks a lot! 😁
1 like • Aug 28
@Michael Ramhardter From my own experience, it's easy to focus too much on the music itself. What I learned from this course is that as trailer music composers, we have to remember that our tracks are, above all, "tools" for trailer editors. The track has to be easy to cut, which is why gaps and breaks are crucial for separating acts. Sound effects (hits, risers, downers, etc.) also need to be clear to provide natural edit points. Trailer editors are visual artists—they often look at a track’s waveform first. I recently realized that successful trailer tracks have remarkably defined, clean structures just by looking at the visual waveform.
1 like • Aug 30
@Michael Ramhardter Glad I could help. Wishing you all the best with your composing career.
May 14 •
What DAW are you folks using for film scoring?
I've personally tried to learn Ableton over the past year and I find it as unintuitive as any piece of software I've ever used. I play live as well as craft midi. What DAWs have you had success with?
1 like • Aug 25
I’ve used Logic Pro for years, but to be honest, I never really liked it. I only made the switch back around 2008 because it was the most stable option when I moved to Mac, and by now I’ve just invested too much time to switch back. On the flip side, I use Ableton Live for performing because it’s unbeatable on stage. The truth is, modern DAWs are more similar than ever. Whatever you’re using will work great once you put in the time to master it. There’s no such thing as a "perfect DAW"—just the one you know best.
Aug 19 •
How do you build audience in Instagram?
I've just started posting my music in instagram, I use free orchestral libraries, Fl studio(as it's the cheapest for now). Except I don't think there are many listeners who are interested in orchestral music in there. Is Instagram even the right place to build audience for this genre? If yes, how do you find the right audience among others? Btw this is my page: https://www.instagram.com/rojal.joe?igsh=eWthcWMyYWd4aXpq It has some synth music too, but my main thing is to combine different genres with orchestra.
2 likes • Aug 25
Instagram is primarily a visual platform. To capture attention there, you can't rely on the audio. Focus on strong visual content, like stylized imagery or AI-generated videos that match your music's aesthetic and mood. Once the visual grabs them, the music keeps them around.
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