also, i increasingly find a lot of kids who see dj's playing vinyl actually showing them some respect just for the fact of spinning wax. it's not unusual for some youngster coming up to the booth and say something like: "hey man, wtf, you still play vinyl?" and giving that approving nod. ...

Out now. (Nothing to do with me, by the way. Just think that it's good music).

Thanks for all the advice. Demo's..............why didn't I know about demo's: that's my starting point! I'm starting from waaaay back, so I've got a lot of catching up to do.

Also checked out that KVR audio site: that'll come in useful too.

Thanks again all.

For someone starting out, what would you recommend as far as pc based music production software goes? I want it all pc based: no external kit for now. That might come later.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Layo & Bushwacka - Deep South (Linkwood remixes).

Can't decide which I prefer between the standard remix and the dub. They're both face melters.

My attention span has been killed listening to boring, repetitive music for 20-odd years.......!!!

Ach well, at least we agree that it's a great bar.

Tornado! Found it. Thanks for chipping in though fella. I'm sure there was a scottish guy (long time left the country though) working behind the bar in there when I was in (4 years ago). Couldn't believe I was talking about scottish football over beers in the middle of Haight. Cracking boozer, no do...

Groove Merchant is halfway up Haight if you want to have a sneaky look for some hip hop, soul or funk. Nice wee store with nice folk serving you. Can someone from San Fran (or with knowledge of) remind me the name of the pub on Haight that is decked out with stickers all over the walls and bar? It l...