Styli
@therealstyli.bsky.social
Audio engineer (Post Production), music writer/producer, graphic artist, gamer, friendly pixel pirate (SOT), humanist, pun maker. He/him. Views are my own.
Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/styli
Music and stuff can be found on http://www.styli.ie
Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/styli
Music and stuff can be found on http://www.styli.ie
A quick audio tip for streamers, because I hear this a lot where stream levels are super conservative/very low.
The "red" on OBS meters kicks in at -9dBfs. As long as you stick a peak limiter on (say at -3dBfs) you don't need to be too worried about going into the red by a bit...
The "red" on OBS meters kicks in at -9dBfs. As long as you stick a peak limiter on (say at -3dBfs) you don't need to be too worried about going into the red by a bit...
November 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
A quick audio tip for streamers, because I hear this a lot where stream levels are super conservative/very low.
The "red" on OBS meters kicks in at -9dBfs. As long as you stick a peak limiter on (say at -3dBfs) you don't need to be too worried about going into the red by a bit...
The "red" on OBS meters kicks in at -9dBfs. As long as you stick a peak limiter on (say at -3dBfs) you don't need to be too worried about going into the red by a bit...
The Messages Rockstar Saw Before Firing 34 Union Members
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
If you, or any streamers you know, use StreamElements as a mod-level chatbot, you may want to have a look at this and take action to secure your channel.
The fact that this is exploiting "intended behaviour" that's exclusive to SE Chatbot is scary. Hopefully StreamElements patch this soon.
The fact that this is exploiting "intended behaviour" that's exclusive to SE Chatbot is scary. Hopefully StreamElements patch this soon.
Hacking Twitch Chat 😎 L3TH4L_P4ND4 shows me what looks like template injection or unsanitized variable expansion with StreamElements, then leverages Nightbot to mod yourself, ban accounts, change livestream settings or many more hijinks 😜 Video: youtu.be/8G45lYCZzZ8
November 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM
If you, or any streamers you know, use StreamElements as a mod-level chatbot, you may want to have a look at this and take action to secure your channel.
The fact that this is exploiting "intended behaviour" that's exclusive to SE Chatbot is scary. Hopefully StreamElements patch this soon.
The fact that this is exploiting "intended behaviour" that's exclusive to SE Chatbot is scary. Hopefully StreamElements patch this soon.
I'll never play it because of its use of GenAI but I'm tickled by the debate over PvPvE that's going on around Arc Raiders... Something Sea of Thieves players have discussed for years.
My own view has always been that, while I focus on PvE mainly, PvP is an important element of the experience...
My own view has always been that, while I focus on PvE mainly, PvP is an important element of the experience...
November 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I'll never play it because of its use of GenAI but I'm tickled by the debate over PvPvE that's going on around Arc Raiders... Something Sea of Thieves players have discussed for years.
My own view has always been that, while I focus on PvE mainly, PvP is an important element of the experience...
My own view has always been that, while I focus on PvE mainly, PvP is an important element of the experience...
Kind of depressing to see so many SoT streamers sell out to promote the "enhanced" audio, when it's clear by listening to their game audio how awful it is.
On the plus side, I guess it is giving people a listen to it before they waste their money on it.
On the plus side, I guess it is giving people a listen to it before they waste their money on it.
November 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Kind of depressing to see so many SoT streamers sell out to promote the "enhanced" audio, when it's clear by listening to their game audio how awful it is.
On the plus side, I guess it is giving people a listen to it before they waste their money on it.
On the plus side, I guess it is giving people a listen to it before they waste their money on it.
Well... If you're an actual audiophile, this is one to skip.
This screenshot shows the difference between having this feature on (left, white background) and turned off (standard audio, right, highlighted in blue). If you look at the peaks, you can see the "enhanced" audio is limiting the peaks...
This screenshot shows the difference between having this feature on (left, white background) and turned off (standard audio, right, highlighted in blue). If you look at the peaks, you can see the "enhanced" audio is limiting the peaks...
November 15, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Well... If you're an actual audiophile, this is one to skip.
This screenshot shows the difference between having this feature on (left, white background) and turned off (standard audio, right, highlighted in blue). If you look at the peaks, you can see the "enhanced" audio is limiting the peaks...
This screenshot shows the difference between having this feature on (left, white background) and turned off (standard audio, right, highlighted in blue). If you look at the peaks, you can see the "enhanced" audio is limiting the peaks...
I'll reserve final judgement until I get time to test it this weekend, but I'm not optimistic for the audio *quality* based on previous experience with this tech.
It's a pity for the marketing that SoT already has excellent stereo audio, and that a good pair of headphones is really all you need.
It's a pity for the marketing that SoT already has excellent stereo audio, and that a good pair of headphones is really all you need.
From cannonballs whizzing past you and the creak of an enemy below decks, to the water sloshing against that rock you're sailing towards, learn all about how Sea of Thieves' new
Embody Audio Enhanced Headphone Mode gives a greater sense of place from our own Audio team: youtu.be/K103zl9I4cI
Embody Audio Enhanced Headphone Mode gives a greater sense of place from our own Audio team: youtu.be/K103zl9I4cI
Immerse Enhanced Audio: Official Sea of Thieves Deep Dive
YouTube video by Sea of Thieves
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I'll reserve final judgement until I get time to test it this weekend, but I'm not optimistic for the audio *quality* based on previous experience with this tech.
It's a pity for the marketing that SoT already has excellent stereo audio, and that a good pair of headphones is really all you need.
It's a pity for the marketing that SoT already has excellent stereo audio, and that a good pair of headphones is really all you need.
Very important coverage from People Make Games on R*'s union-busting...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
The Rockstar Workers Fired Before They Could Finish GTA 6
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Very important coverage from People Make Games on R*'s union-busting...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
GTA is over-rated, and R* are as shitty as any of the capitalistic companies they badly satirise in their games.
November 7, 2025 at 11:34 AM
GTA is over-rated, and R* are as shitty as any of the capitalistic companies they badly satirise in their games.
Fellow #StreamDeck users: if some of your buttons are no longer working, specifically #BarRaider plugins (Spotify/Voicemeeter/Twitch Tools/Win Tools/etc..), it seems to be related to a certificate expiring.
Both Elgato and BarRaider are aware of the issue and are working on fixing it.
Both Elgato and BarRaider are aware of the issue and are working on fixing it.
November 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Fellow #StreamDeck users: if some of your buttons are no longer working, specifically #BarRaider plugins (Spotify/Voicemeeter/Twitch Tools/Win Tools/etc..), it seems to be related to a certificate expiring.
Both Elgato and BarRaider are aware of the issue and are working on fixing it.
Both Elgato and BarRaider are aware of the issue and are working on fixing it.
Reposted by Styli
Hey everyone, here's a real simple way to disable "Super Resolution" on your channels:
• YouTube Studio
• Settings
• Channel
• Advanced settings
• Uncheck "Let YouTube enhance visual quality"
• Uncheck "Let YouTube enhance audio quality"
• YouTube Studio
• Settings
• Channel
• Advanced settings
• Uncheck "Let YouTube enhance visual quality"
• Uncheck "Let YouTube enhance audio quality"
October 29, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Hey everyone, here's a real simple way to disable "Super Resolution" on your channels:
• YouTube Studio
• Settings
• Channel
• Advanced settings
• Uncheck "Let YouTube enhance visual quality"
• Uncheck "Let YouTube enhance audio quality"
• YouTube Studio
• Settings
• Channel
• Advanced settings
• Uncheck "Let YouTube enhance visual quality"
• Uncheck "Let YouTube enhance audio quality"
I dunno... maybe we shouldn't be putting all our tech eggs in the same couple of baskets?
October 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I dunno... maybe we shouldn't be putting all our tech eggs in the same couple of baskets?
Finally downgraded to Windows 11... *sigh*
October 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Finally downgraded to Windows 11... *sigh*
Good thing I already cancelled my Disney+, I got an email saying it's going up another €2 per month. They couldn't have timed the price hike at a worse time.
October 11, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Good thing I already cancelled my Disney+, I got an email saying it's going up another €2 per month. They couldn't have timed the price hike at a worse time.
Such a shame, Metal: Hellsinger is great game, with an awesome soundtrack, and I'm sure a sequel would have been even more amazing if the The Outsiders studio had survived to make it. Hopefully, those affected find work elsewhere.
www.eurogamer.net/metal-hellsi...
www.eurogamer.net/metal-hellsi...
Metal Hellsinger studio closing as part of Funcom layoffs
The Outsiders - developer behind Metal Hellsinger - will close as part of Funcom layoffs.
www.eurogamer.net
October 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Such a shame, Metal: Hellsinger is great game, with an awesome soundtrack, and I'm sure a sequel would have been even more amazing if the The Outsiders studio had survived to make it. Hopefully, those affected find work elsewhere.
www.eurogamer.net/metal-hellsi...
www.eurogamer.net/metal-hellsi...
I very nearly unfollowed when I saw this pop up (until I read the replies)... just some sublime satire though. Worth sharing with anyone you know who is caught up in the AI snake oil nonsense, and maybe break them out of it.
It’s time to wake up — if you aren’t using ChatGPT to optimize your work (and your life!) you’re getting left behind. Watch this for 5 simple, lesser-known ChatGPT prompts that geniuses use!
youtu.be/IS65dBNlng8
youtu.be/IS65dBNlng8
5 Secret Ways to Use ChatGPT Like an AI Pro (2025 easy prompt guide!)
YouTube video by Charalanahzard
youtu.be
September 22, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I very nearly unfollowed when I saw this pop up (until I read the replies)... just some sublime satire though. Worth sharing with anyone you know who is caught up in the AI snake oil nonsense, and maybe break them out of it.
A few days late but it's done... Vote with your wallets, folks.
September 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
A few days late but it's done... Vote with your wallets, folks.
It's just incredible that US Americans argued against gun control because it would be against their 2nd Amendment, but they're now freely surrendering their 1st Amendment. It's almost like it was never about their sacred Constitution, they just like violence... seemingly, more than open discourse.
September 18, 2025 at 10:49 AM
It's just incredible that US Americans argued against gun control because it would be against their 2nd Amendment, but they're now freely surrendering their 1st Amendment. It's almost like it was never about their sacred Constitution, they just like violence... seemingly, more than open discourse.
Note to self: don't fuck with Etsy witches 📝
September 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Note to self: don't fuck with Etsy witches 📝
Spent most of the day doing OBS graphics and stinger transitions. Super happy with how things are looking now, but there's always room to learn and improve.
This is my Sea of Thieves theme....
This is my Sea of Thieves theme....
September 7, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Spent most of the day doing OBS graphics and stinger transitions. Super happy with how things are looking now, but there's always room to learn and improve.
This is my Sea of Thieves theme....
This is my Sea of Thieves theme....
I was having a fine chill solo sail until a couple of double gunning, double gold, sweatlords decided to spawncamp me while bucketing my ship.
Yes, I did scuttle eventually once I got enough video for a report... because, guess what, spawncamping *without intent to sink* is against TOS.
Yes, I did scuttle eventually once I got enough video for a report... because, guess what, spawncamping *without intent to sink* is against TOS.
September 1, 2025 at 2:15 AM
I was having a fine chill solo sail until a couple of double gunning, double gold, sweatlords decided to spawncamp me while bucketing my ship.
Yes, I did scuttle eventually once I got enough video for a report... because, guess what, spawncamping *without intent to sink* is against TOS.
Yes, I did scuttle eventually once I got enough video for a report... because, guess what, spawncamping *without intent to sink* is against TOS.
If you're a solo slooper in #SeaOfThieves, weekends like this can feel isolating and lonely.
Just remember: you may be alone on your boat, but you're not alone in this world.
💜💚
Just remember: you may be alone on your boat, but you're not alone in this world.
💜💚
August 30, 2025 at 10:11 PM
If you're a solo slooper in #SeaOfThieves, weekends like this can feel isolating and lonely.
Just remember: you may be alone on your boat, but you're not alone in this world.
💜💚
Just remember: you may be alone on your boat, but you're not alone in this world.
💜💚
IT Dept did an overnight stealth upgrade of PCs in work to Windows 11... I've spent 8 hours with it and hate it.
Functionally, not that different to Win10, but soooo many really bad UI design decisions. It's honestly baffling.
Functionally, not that different to Win10, but soooo many really bad UI design decisions. It's honestly baffling.
August 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
IT Dept did an overnight stealth upgrade of PCs in work to Windows 11... I've spent 8 hours with it and hate it.
Functionally, not that different to Win10, but soooo many really bad UI design decisions. It's honestly baffling.
Functionally, not that different to Win10, but soooo many really bad UI design decisions. It's honestly baffling.
The forced AI-upscaling on YouTube Shorts really looks awful, doesn't it? How they can think it looks in any way good is beyond me.
#FuckAI
#FuckAI
August 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The forced AI-upscaling on YouTube Shorts really looks awful, doesn't it? How they can think it looks in any way good is beyond me.
#FuckAI
#FuckAI