Announcing ... ReaMix - Breaking the Bariers with REAPER - Page 2

thepedalman · 05-15-2008, 05:46 PM

Thanks mate
Order placed and paid for. I was a bit worried that there would be shipping from the US but postage was the same price as sending the book from you in Tassie to me in Melbourne! Too good.

todsandberg · 05-15-2008, 05:51 PM

Ordered a copy... Looks great. This will really help.

Thanks for creating this book!!!

nicholas · 05-15-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by xackley

Actually I wanted to make you suffer, scanning pages, staring at the screen trying to see it. Off course I bought it anyway, even with 1 typo.

Thanks!

A couple of people have now pointed out to me one or two (very minor) typos in the Preview PDF version. None of them affects the accuracy (or otherwise!) of the content or the clarity or meaning of the text, and I've fixed them for the hard copy edition.

I haven't yet got round to changing them in the demo preview file, though, 'cos it would take too long.

hereander · 05-16-2008, 01:13 AM

btw: What is the difference between the downloadable manual and the guide with the + that is available also for purchase on that lulu site?

nicholas · 05-16-2008, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by hereander

btw: What is the difference between the downloadable manual and the guide with the + that is available also for purchase on that lulu site?

The User Guide is the same User Guide as is available on the Cockos Reaper d/l site.

The ReaMix book is the new Mixing Primer.

Carulli · 05-16-2008, 03:23 AM

Mixing Promer?

Had to do that since I am ALL THUMBS. I've typed stuff in online ( Unreal series ) games that people just cant understand.

For those without the original Reaper manual I cant recommend it enough. Its well written! It's easier to grasp new concepts from a book than a Pdf.

I expect to order the Promer this week

Bevosss · 05-16-2008, 04:49 AM

Wow, I knew you were into your track channels Nicholas, but I had no idea to what extent...mad stuff here! Great tip about renaming fx as you go, I never thought of using it like that.

Hey what's the deal with Lulu if the book doesn't arrive? Is it just too bad and pay again?

I usually go express for O/S but it's nearly $70 USD extra in this case. You don't have an Oz outlet, do you?

yhertogh · 05-16-2008, 05:24 AM

One copy on the way to Belgium

Yves

simpsongb · 05-16-2008, 05:27 AM

Nicholas

I have done some authoring...I must say I really appreciate your relaxed style of writing...it is not at all dry, even though the content itself sometimes is.....

Ordered the book...I also do acoustic music, so am quite interesteed in your suggestions, insights, approach....

Gracias....

nicholas · 05-16-2008, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Bevosss

I usually go express for O/S but it's nearly $70 USD extra in this case. You don't have an Oz outlet, do you?

Hi Bevosss -

I have investigated the self-publishing possibilities in Oz, but would end up being 50% to 70% more expensive than LULU, even after allowing for postage.

Never known of any problems with LULU, but just in case ... keep a record of the Order Number when you order. If it doesn't arrive in (say) 3 weeks, log on to My Lulu and follow the link to Contact, then Report a problem with my order.

Cheers mate.

dungbeetle · 05-16-2008, 08:58 AM

Just had a look at the .pdf and this book is exactly what I need.

Placed my order today.

Great stuff, Nicholas!

spikemullings · 05-16-2008, 10:42 AM

Can I suggest that to avoid unnecessary distress to family, friends, and other loved ones, you obtain and affix head bandages for when this lands on your doormat . . .

. . . because it's going to blow your mind (and your head and your brain)

Andorbal · 05-16-2008, 11:14 AM

I just ordered ReaMix *and* the Reaper manual.

I like being able to search through online documentation as a reference, but I found when I was learning SAW Pro so many years ago, having a printed manual that I could read front to back was such a great help.

Thanks for all the hard work!

never_mind · 05-16-2008, 11:20 AM

Damned, only PayPal and credit card is accepted by LULU. I don't have a credit card an PayPal is too insecure (-> www.nopaypal.com)

charles.monteiro · 05-16-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by saulopv

Nicholas, man! You're a couple of days late!

I've just purchased another book on mixing but I guess I'll just have to get this one as well... oh well, hopefully I'll be able to learn something useful from these 2 titles!

I have the Owsinski book in my bag , but nonetheless just dropped the $25.00 at LuLus

I like the practical Reaper hands on perspective and unlike the Reaper manual its something that should not outdate itself too quickly.

Mind Riot · 05-16-2008, 12:21 PM

Wait, it ships from within the US? I thought something on the Lulu page indicated it was coming from Orstraylya. Or is it just that you're from Orstraylya and they print and ship it in the States?

If so, I should get it even faster, I was expecting to have to wait for international shipping. Woohoo!

dungbeetle · 05-16-2008, 12:59 PM

I'm not absolutely certain, but I think that all hardback books have to be printed in, and distributed from, the US, but paperbacks can be printed locally in areas where Lulu has what it calls 'printing partners'.

I do stand to be corrected though.

HotDogWater · 05-16-2008, 01:03 PM

Just ordered my copy. I have learned so much from the User Guide - can't wait to see what's in store in the Mixing Primer!!

tweed · 05-16-2008, 02:22 PM

wow... a very very impressive work!

nicholas · 05-16-2008, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mind Riot

Wait, it ships from within the US? I thought something on the Lulu page indicated it was coming from Orstraylya. Or is it just that you're from Orstraylya and they print and ship it in the States?

If so, I should get it even faster, I was expecting to have to wait for international shipping. Woohoo!

Well my copies ship from the USA so unless they've got a completely upside down business model and ship USA to Australia and Australia to USA then so should yours be!

bardo · 05-16-2008, 03:03 PM

I*'m IN!
This guy is quickly becoming mynew favorite author!
I'll put this one next the Bob Katz"Art of mixing"

Bardo

nicholas · 05-16-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by never_mind

Damned, only PayPal and credit card is accepted by LULU. I don't have a credit card an PayPal is too insecure (-> www.nopaypal.com)

You could try getting a friend to order one for you perhaps and reimburse them with the cash?

themensch · 05-16-2008, 03:49 PM

Looks great, my copy is on the way!

burak · 05-16-2008, 05:52 PM

I have just ordered my copy

I am looking forward to read it.
I am positive it will help me with my mixes.
Your user guide is already a life saver BTW.

nolman · 05-17-2008, 02:47 AM

there goes another one to belgium!

Billy M · 05-17-2008, 03:07 AM

I ordered mine the night before last. I'm really looking forward to it. And you even made reference to the Runt on the first page!

phillip2637 · 05-17-2008, 04:03 AM

I almost bought a copy. Then I got to the checkout page and found that their "shipping charge" was more than the cost of the book.

...reminds me why I've become a fan of buying things that I can get via electronic delivery right from the source.

nicholas · 05-17-2008, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by phillip2637

I almost bought a copy. Then I got to the checkout page and found that their "shipping charge" was more than the cost of the book.

... but only because the book is so very reasonably priced!

Bevosss · 05-17-2008, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by phillip2637

I almost bought a copy. Then I got to the checkout page and found that their "shipping charge" was more than the cost of the book.

...reminds me why I've become a fan of buying things that I can get via electronic delivery right from the source.

It's only $9.65 to Australia standard shipping, how can it cost more to Canada? I think you were looking at the Express cost...

phillip2637 · 05-17-2008, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by nicholas

... but only because the book is so very reasonably priced!

I agree that it's reasonably priced before the extra charges, but I don't think that's the "only" reason for the shock at checkout. If you're receiving the entire sticker price, then I could justify paying double in order to finance their printing and administration costs, but I suspect that's not the way it is.

I am also missing the logic of why workbook format equates to no electronic delivery. If the buyer is willing to print it (or not) themselves, why not give that option?

Anyway, I don't mean to make a big deal of this. It just struck me as something in their "business model" that didn't sit right.

nicholas · 05-17-2008, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by phillip2637

If you're receiving the entire sticker price, then I could justify paying double in order to finance their printing and administration costs, but I suspect that's not the way it is.

No, I'm putting a very small markup on this indeed, the minimum really that I can justify to myself as a very modest compensation for the very many hundreds of hours that have gone into its preparation.

But no big deal. At the end of the day, each individual must decide for themselves whether they think the total price is worth it. I'm sorry that you don't, but of course I equally respect your right to come to that conclusion and wish you well.

JUKES · 05-17-2008, 05:53 AM

Nicholas, its quite obvious from both the manual and the new book that this is more a labour of love than for profit. If both were twice the price i am sure that sales would be the same.
The knowledge of any proffessional with the amount of experience such as yours (especially as well written and explained as your books) is priceless. Especially for us newbies.

willowhaus · 05-17-2008, 07:37 AM

Got one myself - looks to be quite nice!

Thanks for putting this together, I'm looking forward to reading the whole thing.

Carulli · 05-17-2008, 10:55 AM

Bought mine this morning. I await with baited breath; hope it gets here quick these minnows taste like...........

digaldeman · 05-17-2008, 10:56 AM

Nicholas,

Why not offer a downloadable version (PDF)? I know it is easier for an e-book to be illegally "shared" but hard copy books get scanned and illegally shared too.

I wish I could just pay for it and get started on it instead of waiting for it to be shipped. E-books are so much more convenient/flexible. I hate dealing with hard copy books since I alway seem to damage them or mislay them.

OrenS · 05-17-2008, 12:20 PM

Will place the order in a few days (trying to make sure it won't arrive when I'm away)

Buster · 05-17-2008, 12:37 PM

order placed with shipment to burlington, canada.

OrenS · 05-17-2008, 01:37 PM

Order placed (found out that it takes two weeks anyway...)

never_mind · 05-17-2008, 04:16 PM

Okay, I'll place my order tomorrow. For both of his books. For me a printed manual is priceless. I hate it to scroll in PDF files, even if they are usefull sometimes.

404NotFound · 05-18-2008, 05:12 AM

Order placed - shipping to Germany is quite cheap (4,50€).