Author: Benedict Roff-Marsh

I believe in Healthy Self-Interest. If everyone does what is rational, then success will be easier for all. Greed is the complete opposite of self-interest as it results in nothing but failure. Born in Canada in 1969 to English parents. Moved back to England. Lived in Australia since 5 y.o. Worked in Banking, Entertainment, Sales and Web. I always listen to and make music to keep myself on an even keel.

Stamina in a World focused on Moving On.

Stamina is a very important thing. It is the thing that separates people who get chomped by lions from those who win at the Olympics (and score advertising contracts where they stick a finger in the air). I bet this guy did more than invest 30 seconds then wander away I have published a few … Continue reading Stamina in a World focused on Moving On.

What is The Best? Ten Tips on Getting The Best.

honest What is The Best _ _ _ _? is one of the most common questions one sees on the internet. It gets asked over & over for the same product & situation which in itself, tells us something pretty important. I promised you 10 Tips. I could do the fashionable thing right now and … Continue reading What is The Best? Ten Tips on Getting The Best.

How Rappers are their own Public Enemy – and other acts are following them

I don't like Rappers. Many other people don't like Rappers. Am I being Rappist? Not at all. Matter of fact I thought Rap was very interesting when I first started hearing it and when it broke through in the Hip Hop wave of the early 90's. Right now I am listening to Public Enemy. Now … Continue reading How Rappers are their own Public Enemy – and other acts are following them

What should I be writing?

I deliberately chose a broader wording in the title. It could have been "What Genre of Songs Should I be Releasing" or something like but I want this to be broader. This thinking (oh no not thinking) applies no matter whether you are writing music, books, vlogs on Star Wars figurines... We are all worrying … Continue reading What should I be writing?

Handling Criticism or Advice

We all get it. We all hate it to some degree. Who is this fucker saying I am not the greatest thing since sliced cheese!?! Blah, blah, blah. Boo hoo. Firstly let's make sure that the criticism is genuine criticism and not a Troll. You may feel aggrieved but it doesn't make it Trolling. Trolling … Continue reading Handling Criticism or Advice

Thinking Outside the Box – or Outsourcing Your Problems

Problems we all have. The problem is not actually the problem itself but that we can't see anything but the problem based on our existing assumptions about how the world works with regards to that thing. Here's a Tweet Jane made on her Twitter (without my prior permission - what was she thinking!!!). The core … Continue reading Thinking Outside the Box – or Outsourcing Your Problems

Synth Oscillator Waveforms – from simple Analog Shapes to complex Digital Synthesis

This article is really a holder for a series of YouTube videos that discuss the waveforms you work with in a synthesizer. Basic Analog Shapes This video covers the four common shapes used in pretty well all Analog (and VA) synths: Sine, Triangle, Saw & Square (incl Pulse). https://youtu.be/RZxjsS8K2rw the video graphic Digital Synthesis Digital … Continue reading Synth Oscillator Waveforms – from simple Analog Shapes to complex Digital Synthesis

Life hands you an offer – what do you do with it?

All day, every day, we are getting offers. If I misspelled that word it would be offal. Many offers feel like that so we get very used to saying No really fast. Is that wise though? I see quite a few situations where people seem to have said no before they thought it through. I … Continue reading Life hands you an offer – what do you do with it?