the great BFP mix swap 2

[Waldo]

As the originator of the CDX I'll pipe in to say the reason for the small swap set originates is that fact that many people run into burn limits on their mix. If you use iTunes and get all your music from a source with DRM you'll find that you can only burn that mix so many times before you're forced to change the mix.

You're free to do what you want, but my recommendation is to keep it small.

[QueenofSmirks]

I prefer smaller groups. More than that, I prefer to follow what the coordinator would like to do, since this is a volunteer effort on the coordinator's part - a rather large effort, I might add. There were suggestions made for those who want to participate with larger groups, so it seems to me the question has been asked and answered more than once.

[tonaderspeisung]

2 days left to register mix swap 2

if you'd like to join the fun or share your opinions and swap ideas
there is no time like the present
i appreciate all the feedback

groups and further instructions will be announced on monday

the swap list thus far:
● QueenofSmirks
● Gemme
● Ebon
● Logicaly
● tonaderspeisung
● Suebee
● Daywalker
● Diva
● rainintothesea
● ALovelyKiss
● Fancy
● xxfemmexx
● desdansmoncoeur

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Waldo

As the originator of the CDX I'll pipe in to say the reason for the small swap set originates is that fact that many people run into burn limits on their mix. If you use iTunes and get all your music from a source with DRM you'll find that you can only burn that mix so many times before you're forced to change the mix.

You're free to do what you want, but my recommendation is to keep it small.

This is an interesting point and one I wasn't aware of. Thanks for mentioning it! Although....couldn't they just change the order of the songs but leave them the same songs? This will be my first music exchange, so I may very well run into problems myself, and it's good to know what's generally feasible.

[Waldo]

Originally Posted by Gemme

This is an interesting point and one I wasn't aware of. Thanks for mentioning it! Although....couldn't they just change the order of the songs but leave them the same songs? This will be my first music exchange, so I may very well run into problems myself, and it's good to know what's generally feasible.

I'm unsure if that would work, actually. It's been a long time since it came up, but I think the music signature may negate that possibility. HOWEVER, which it *may* technically be possible there are more than a few people who consider their mix to be a work of personal expression and work diligently to ensure that each song flows perfectly into the next and the very idea of "just change the order" is heretic to them. But I digress.

[tonaderspeisung]

last call
swap 2 groups will be assigned tomorrow

[suebee]

Do we have a tally in regards to preference for group size?

[Sparkle]

Originally Posted by Gemme

This is an interesting point and one I wasn't aware of. Thanks for mentioning it! Although....couldn't they just change the order of the songs but leave them the same songs? This will be my first music exchange, so I may very well run into problems myself, and it's good to know what's generally feasible.

Just an FYI

Itunes does limit the number of copies you can make from mixes created on Itunes with a certain percentage of music bought from Itunes.

I believe the total number of copies can not exceed 8. I've bumped up against this limit a few times.

You can alter your mix and start "fresh" with your copies, but you will be required to significantly alter your mix (ie. you can't just rearrange it) you'll need to delete at least one/two songs, add a song (or a track of silence) and change the order slightly.

When I make mixes, I labour over them... trying to get the *right* collection in the *right* order, the overall feel of the collection of music and the transitions between them are really important to me --- so changing the order and adding/deleting songs drives me crazy.

But the answer is yes, you can work around that copy-limit if you're open to altering your mix.

[Gemme]

Thanks for the input on Itunes and burning in general. Our music is already on our computer, so we didn't have any of those issues. Ebon and I did a collective disk, which means he played some music and I said 'yes' or 'no' and we went from there. He wouldn't put Britney on there though.

They'll be in the mail this afternoon, once I find two more sleeves. Bah!

[tonaderspeisung]

hello everyone

i've received half of the packages and once the others arrive i will do a mass mailing.
i think the holiday and crazy weather goings on have the mail on slow and they should be here any day but if you haven't mailed your package yet please pm me.


cheers