This month on the CMS podcast: We talk about taking breaks, getting back to basics, the controversies around software development (by way of Hollywood Orchestrator Opus Edition), a chat about hardware, sample servers, and what we’re all running, and of course, our picks! (Including a stolen one from Todd). <br /><br />Topics<br />Taking a break from composing and going back to basics<br />HOOPUS Controversy<br />Hardware Corner<br /><br />Picks of the Show<br />Todd: Spitfire Originals Firewood Piano & Uplift Standing<br />Chris: Realitone Sunset Strings<br />Curtis: Spitfire Originals Firewood Piano<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />▶ Please consider becoming a Patreon to support the show and channel: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/composingsimple" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/composingsimple</a><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />▶ Have a question or need help? <br /><a href="http://composingmadesimple.com/ask" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://composingmadesimple.com/ask</a> <br />▶Email: [email protected]<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />▶ Please join the Composing Made Simple Discord Channel: <a href="https://discord.gg/qwHZdu4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://discord.gg/qwHZdu4</a><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />▶ Links: If you are interested in having some Coaching while building your template, please feel free to schedule a free consultation at <a href="http://wp.me/PjX49-6y" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://wp.me/PjX49-6y</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />▶ Check out all my Composer Essentials (Books, Sample Libraries, and more) on Kit: <a href="https://kit.co/toddkedwards" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://kit.co/toddkedwards</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />▶ Main Site: <a href="http://composingmadesimple.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://composingmadesimple.com</a><br />▶ Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/madecomposing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.twitter.com/madecomposing</a><br />▶ Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/composingmadesimple" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/composingmadesimple</a><br />▶ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madecomposing/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/madecomposing/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />...<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOYVFhfps8o" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOYVFhfps8o</a>