DeepSeek R1 is better than o1? I don’t think so.

January 22, 2025
DeepSeek R1 is better than o1? I don’t think so.
I have a few things I try first when I am testing out a new model. I will give it a coding problem: Write a python script that generates a MIDI file. The midi file should be at least 2 minutes in length and contain multiple coherent parts in a…

Can I teach AI to write MIDI?

September 23, 2024
Can I teach AI to write MIDI?
This one was one of the most detailed tinkers to date. TLDR; once I got deep enough to understand how to do it, I decided I didn't have enough time or depth to pursue it. I can share some interesting insights though. The Idea I got this idea in my…

Bring in the RTX4090

August 7, 2024
Bring in the RTX4090
I've been long in the tooth with the 2080TI in my main machine for awhile. I've been doing a lot more work training and using large language models lately, so I decided it was time for a serious upgrade to get more VRAM. I had to get a 1000w power…