In most of the world, aside from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, people don’t know what an ocarina is. If I pick a random street in America and play the ocarina, I’d wager that more than 90% of passers by would not know what the instrument is, whereas when I’ve done the same in Japan,Continue reading “Why Ocarinas Are So Niche”
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M1 Max MacBook Pro After ONE YEAR Usage
My 14” M1 Max MacBook Pro arrived in the mail almost exactly a year ago. It’s been my daily driver ever since for everything from work, editing videos, streaming, and leisure. Was the M1 Max worth over $3,000? Is it everything I wanted it to be? Would I recommend such high specs for you? FindContinue reading “M1 Max MacBook Pro After ONE YEAR Usage”
How to be a Successful Content Creator (according to AI)
I used a tool called copy.ai to see what it thinks creators should do to be successful. The remainder of this post was written by AI—half of it is surprisingly good advice, while the rest ranges from mediocre to unintelligible to a seeming cry for help. Watch my video for how I got AI toContinue reading “How to be a Successful Content Creator (according to AI)”
Finding Your Niche? Start Being Unoriginal
You’re creating the content you want to see in the world! You found a niche, you have a unique voice, and you’re sharing personal insights while entertaining your healthily growing audience. No one makes content like you. You’re an original… But how did you get there? Probably by being unoriginal. I’m Andy, a marketer, musician, andContinue reading “Finding Your Niche? Start Being Unoriginal”
Weirdest, Coolest Ocarina – Coda EDC Flute Review
What is the Coda EDC Flute? We’re back with an Ocarina review! First, refer to the video above for any and all sound references. Today’s instrument is the Coda Every Day Carry Flute, a unique double ocarina by Karl Ahrens, who’s also the founder of Mountain Ocarinas. You can purchase the Coda EDC Flute for around $60Continue reading “Weirdest, Coolest Ocarina – Coda EDC Flute Review”
My Overkill (yet low-friction) Video Production Workflow in OBS
This recording workflow is dumb, expensive, and overkill… but it’s mine. I have two 4K cameras plugged in to capture cards. I have an XLR setup with a Shure SM7B. I have lights I control with my Stream Deck. The nexus point for this all is my MacBook Pro running OBS. You’d think, OBS isContinue reading “My Overkill (yet low-friction) Video Production Workflow in OBS”
Do you NEED a Premium Mic? Shure SM7B vs. Elgato Wave 1 Microphone Comparison
The Shure SM7B is a gourmet burger, but the Wave 1 is In N Out. You’ll understand why at the end of the post. These Mics are Very Different… but used in similar ways The Shure SM7B is a Dynamic XLR microphone costing $399, while the Elgato Wave 1 is a USB condenser mic costingContinue reading “Do you NEED a Premium Mic? Shure SM7B vs. Elgato Wave 1 Microphone Comparison”
Don’t Buy Ocarinas from Amazon (Reviewing OcarinaWind and other brands)
One of the biggest detriments to the public perception of the ocarina is that the most accessible ocarinas on Amazon are generally… bad. Two years ago, I sought to help prevent people from purchasing the unavoidable, cheap, out of tune Ocarina of Time replicas on Amazon, and nearly 100,000 views later, maybe I’ve succeeded. However,Continue reading “Don’t Buy Ocarinas from Amazon (Reviewing OcarinaWind and other brands)”
How to Track Results in Brand Deals (to get more brand deals)
Companies want one thing, and it’s disgusting—numbers. I have worked on the industry side of creator brand deals and learned a lot about what companies want in influencers they work with. My goal is to uplift and empower creators to have the best chance possible to #GetSponsored and help make their dream of full-time contentContinue reading “How to Track Results in Brand Deals (to get more brand deals)”
Mountain Ocarinas are Back from the Dead (Review)
Mountain Ocarinas are back from the dead! Given today is Halloween, that’s a perfect title. Refer to the video review for sound samples and more detailed live comparisons. Who are Mountain Ocarinas? Mountain Ocarinas are a relatively unique ocarina maker, focusing on portability and durability in their design without sacrificing sound qulity in their instruments. The companyContinue reading “Mountain Ocarinas are Back from the Dead (Review)”
Andy Cormier 