| how the hell could I forget this one:
BUY NEW GEAR! ;-)
Itīs amazing how a new synth or effect box, etc - can inspire to create.
Also, GETTING RID of stuff that is not used can be a good thing.
I believe that in some subconscious way the gear I wasnt using for a long period, that was just sitting there - affected me in a negative way.
I cleared my main studio desk recently of a desktop synth I wasnt using that much, and replaced it with a brand new synth.. The diffirence is amazing. Not only did I get rid of something that I really was not using, but I replaced it with something full of fresh sounds and as a bonus - also freed up some space on the desk which really feels nice. :-)
Which leads me to another thing I also did recently:
"Interior Design". ;-)
I used to have these DARK curtains for my studio windows - to cut most of the light out. But I decided to change them to something white and fresh, letting in most of the sun, etc. I also added alot of smaller spotlights on the side or above each keyboard. The diffirence for me was amazing. Sometimes simple changes in how the studio LOOKS, can make a HUGE diffirence in how it FEELS. And if it feels good to be there, chances are youll feel better spending time there doing something productive. ;-) |