Cakewalk’s CA-2A Compressor Now Free (Limited Time)

I’ve been thinking about getting Cakewalk’s CA-2A compressor plugin for a while now, but it’s been hard to justify with the excellent compressors already included with Sonar. But they’ve just made it a no-brainer: I got an email this morning saying that it’s a free download for a limited time. Here’s the link: http://www.cakewalk.com/Products/CA-2A/Free.  If you do …


Dreaded Dawn

A little something I’ve been working on… While listening, imagine walking through a dark, abandoned factory, with only the light of the moon to show the way.


Elegance in Software Design

As an accountant, I use a variety of software during the course of the day – Excel, Oracle, Tableau, Word, etc. While certain programs are better than others (Oracle, please hire someone to help with your horrible UI!), my real joy comes when I get home every night and open 


The Elegance of BB King

BB King is, without a doubt, one of the greatest performers I’ve ever seen. Aside from the fact that he was always dressed in suit and tie to perform, I think his elegance comes from his restraint and taste in his guitar playing. In the video above, listen to how he chooses to keep his playing fairly …


What is Grace?

When I think about elegance, in many ways it seems almost synonymous with “grace.” But what is grace? Dictionary.com defines grace (in this sense) as “elegance or beauty of form, manner, motion, or action.” But if we think more deeply,


Can Fighting Be Elegant?

In general, I think everyone would agree that war and fighting are ugly, and should only be considered as a last resort. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9) (By the way, I don’t believe this particular verse has anything to do with pacifism; sometimes the only way to …


Elegance in Motion

In my last post about why I think the Corvette Stingray is an elegant car, I mentioned the element of motion in my concept of elegance. I think that’s especially true of the human form. In fact, I think that’s one of the primary reasons that people found Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers so fun …


Is the 2016 Corvette Z06 the Most Elegant Car Around?

My favorite car for many years has been the Corvette, and I especially like the 2016 Stingray. I know that when most people think of automotive elegance, the Corvette is probably not the first car that jumps to mind; the Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz, or Cadillac are the usual suspects. And I wouldn’t argue the point …