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seraph
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Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:31 am Post subject:
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I have noticed that I have been influenced by this forum on my buying choices regarding music technology. I would like to know if I am the only one _________________ homepage - blog - forum - youtube
Quote: | Don't die with your music still in you - Wayne Dyer |
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elektro80
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Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:41 am Post subject:
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My vote is in. _________________ A Charity Pantomime in aid of Paranoid Schizophrenics descended into chaos yesterday when someone shouted, "He's behind you!"
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deknow
Joined: Sep 15, 2004 Posts: 1307 Location: Leominster, MA (USA)
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Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 10:46 am Post subject:
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...to be honest, i don't think i've bought much since i bought the g2 engine, so not music technology (unless someting escapes me at the moment)....but i did buy a coffee maker that i learned about here |
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seraph
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Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:18 pm Post subject:
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deknow wrote: | ....but i did buy a coffee maker that i learned about here |
so now we can look forward to a sponsorship from the coffee industry what about "electro-coffee" _________________ homepage - blog - forum - youtube
Quote: | Don't die with your music still in you - Wayne Dyer |
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Johan Zwart
Joined: Mar 26, 2004 Posts: 496 Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
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Antimon
Joined: Jan 18, 2005 Posts: 4145 Location: Sweden
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Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 11:48 am Post subject:
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Bought a Nord Modular G2 as a direct result of the Nord Modular mailing list, which lead me here after a while. Got a Behringer BCR2000 and a Kurzweil KME-1 because of this forum. Never realized i needed a pair of monitors before I read about such here. Been drooling over an Evolver after reading talk here, but my wallet is still putting up a fight, and watching the modular pictures topic is both heaven (I can't believe all this amazing stuff actually exists!) and hell (I can't believe all the love and money people pour into it).
This place is certainly a very reliable source of many good equipment reviews!
/Stefan _________________ Antimon's Window
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mosc
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Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 12:09 pm Post subject:
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I wouldn't buy anything musical with out checking out this community first. _________________ --Howard
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kkissinger
Joined: Mar 28, 2006 Posts: 1354 Location: Kansas City, Mo USA
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Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:04 pm Post subject:
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There are many factors that influence my equipment purchase decisions.
In general I have ideas in my imagination and then I acquire hardware/software to turn the ideas into reality.
The quality of the equipment tends to influence my decisions because:
1) my equipment purchases are long-term
2) high-quality equipment holds its value (or at least, doesn't depreciate as much)
3) high-quality equipment is generally easier to use
Most equipment is purchased with a 10 to 20 year timeline -- since I will be living with it I choose stuff that I will enjoy owning over the long run.
I never really purchase equipment with the idea that I will sell it if I lose interest in it -- however, it helps me to justify the purchase.
My schedule and life can be hectic at times and I want every minute of studio time to count. Good equipment means less time troubleshooting and more time music-making.
My first foray into digital synthesis/MIDI was my purchase of a CZ3000 for $600 back in 1987. The CZ1 had pretty much the same sounds, yet at the time, I decided not to spend the extra $300 just to get a touch-sensitive keyboard. I spent the next twelve years regretting the decision. Every time I sat down to make make music I asked myself: "Why didn't I just pay the extra money and get a touch sensitive keyboard?" I finally got a VZ1 off of Ebay in 1999. How wonderful! How could I have waited so long?
As I look back over my equipment purchases, my only regrets have been when I didn't spend enough! (I have probably written this before so please forgive me for repeating myself.)
So, what to do when money is tight? I would suggest to get the best your budget allows and master the equipment. A positive attitude, dedication, and persistence will result in great music-making regardless of the equipment.
Going back to the original question... when I upgraded my recording facilities last summer I consulted the electro-music forums and received great advice that guided my software decision (I went from Cubase Audio Falcon to Cubase SX3). It turned out the transition from one to the other was very easy.
I first heard about the Boss RC-50 here and added an RC-50 to my studio last fall.
Thus, it is fair to say that the information on electro-music.com has contributed to my buying decisions.
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seraph
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Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:12 pm Post subject:
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kkissinger wrote: |
Thus, it is fair to say that the information on electro-music.com has contributed to my buying decisions. |
Kevin
it's always a pleasure to read your posts. thanks _________________ homepage - blog - forum - youtube
Quote: | Don't die with your music still in you - Wayne Dyer |
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klangumsetzer
Joined: Jan 23, 2006 Posts: 513 Location: Sweden
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Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 7:07 am Post subject:
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well, i probably wouldn't have bought my used nm1 key if it wasn't for all the information on this site.
also thanks to howard's music i was reminded of what i wanted to accomplish in the first place: express the music that is in me.
regarding espresso: if i think of it, it really was electro-music.com which got me into espresso-making. for my wife and me espresso has become a fixed part of our lives. (btw, i purchased a used mazzer mini e grinder for the pid'ed silvia... ).
also, it's very nice to be able to share some of my music with you.
i am still looking for an oppurtunity to collaborate on some pieces... anyone?
best regards
eike
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Mohoyoho
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