I very rarely get embroiled in internet arguments, or even encounter negativity in the threads that I post in. So yes, this exchange has kept me awake tonight - rather inopportune given that I am heading to the airport in a matter of a couple of hours.
Many thanks for the support from those that have posted on my behalf, sincerely.
Steve/Guittarzzan, I'm glad to read your latest comment, there is no beef between us.
To Stratman68 and VegasGuitar - who said that sharing a patch is the only way to be helpful and contribute to the community? If anyone had asked ANY question about the patch or the mix in general I would have been more than happy to discuss what I've done and provide explanations behind why. To my mind at least that is a far more useful way to gain relevant and usable information than just receiving a preset with no instructions or explanation. Now I'm still learning my craft, but receiving help and advice from those with knowledge is how I've learned most of what I know when it comes to audio engineering, not demanding and using presets; the settings themselves are not the answer, the map is not the territory, I'm sure there is a cliché regarding men, fish and fishing rods I could use too. Yet it seems that all people care about is an instant gratification. Yes, the patch alone will not sound the same when used by someone else in their context but that in and of itself makes this whole debate even more perplexing. I receive between 15 and 20 messages most days, via email, facebook, soundcloud, forum PMs etc from people asking for presets and patches. I'm not telling you that to brag, I'm giving perspective. Sometimes the messages show a level of respect, but mostly they come with extremely entitled attitudes and no interest in learning the thought processes behind the settings. Yes, it is an honour to be asked, and when I do share my patches, presets and answer questions, I do so happily and aim to be as helpful as possible (I could link you countless examples of this but why should I have to prove myself to you?), and having done so I think it is fair to ask that my wishes be respected if I want to keep some of my work to myself for use in a professional capacity. I don't even have an issue with those that asked, just the few that sought to turn this into the mudslinging match it has become.
And come on Stratman68, if you're going to go for a cop-out grammar argument, why don't you actually read what I wrote? Your "Nothing special" does not equal my "As you can see there is very little going on", by which I clearly meant that the patch itself is very basic, with no tricks or secrets involved (it's simply a drive block and an amp model, to those that haven't checked it out). I must say I like that term "forum lawyer" too, ironic that you used it in the context that you did though.
Anyway, I have a plane to catch. Take care everyone, I shall refrain from posting on this forum in the future.
