NAMM. DISCUSS.

[Nychthemeron]

The OP-1 seemed a bit gimmicky to me. I'd prefer a sampler over that thing, like the MPC-500.

[leastwise]

one more quick fail about that tube-like echo...

looks like when the led is on, the effect is off.

[Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.]

The OP-1 seemed a bit gimmicky to me. I'd prefer a sampler over that thing, like the MPC-500.

+1. def gimmicky. still looks intriguing tho. could be pretty cool it actually took me like 20 minutes on the website to figure out exactly what it does.

700 would be waayyy expensive too, u could get a load of badass gear for that much

[moose23]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Three_sevens.svg

Description: Neo-Nazi "three-sevens" symbol (triskelion), prominently employed by the South African AWB group.

yeah... and its CALLED the Triskelion, too

The triskele is an ancient symbol used widely in pre-Christian Europe. One version of the triskele, with three human legs, has been used in the coat of arms for the Isle of Man and the Kingdom of Naples. An abstracted triskele appears on the seal of the United States Department of Transportation. The version of the triskele that looks like three linked sevens has a high degree of association with white supremacy, but other versions do not and are most often used in a non-racist context. They may frequently be seen in Celtic jewelry, artwork, and in other similar contexts.

like the Swastika, really kind of depends. it could also be a numerology thing as well.

The part I've put in bold seals the deal for me, they picked the three 7s version on purpose for controversy/free advertising imo. Funny I'd never heard of the company before today and I still don't know what the pedal is but I certainly know the company name.

The Tech21 Orange emulator is the big one for me, can't wait to here clips on bass and guitar.

[stanimal]

has anyone actually SEEN anything from the Namm pics and info that really seems like a winner? i'm seeing a lot of knobs, dials, meters etc. but nothing that's really original.... yet......

anyone???

[bigchiefbc]

here's what I want to try from new stuff at NAMM so far:

[iblamesummers]

Serious question. How are these units/modules used in a real world setting or are they just for abstract sound experimentation? I'm into trippy noise stuff and have a few simple noise generators that are a kick to run thru other fx and create weird atmospheric drone soundscapes that my gf shakes her head at, but I don't understand what these ultra precise rack units are for. Dance? Trance? They look cool as shit with all the knobs, sockets and wires but do they do more than create user specified timed bleeps? I mean, this guy gives a decent demo but I'm still not sure what you'd do with it, or the other ones that are 10x bigger.

i know modular synths & modules have been pretty popular in noise for sometime now, which would explain 4ms' units/modules. i think they made a modular Noise Swash last year.

i actually have not seen modular synths & stuff used live but there a west coast band called Rahdunes & i've heard they actually SLAY w/ their equipment. that is just one example i know of personally. there are many moar...

contemporary real world/non abstract sound settings? have you heard the neu portishead single ??? or Third ? there really are LOTS of examples of modular synths & units being used today. like right now. & in the past (post-punk, industrial, rock, funk, disco et cetera...) i don't have any real experience w/ modular stuff so i really don't think i could offer any real analysis pro or con.

[MannequinRaces]

Serious question. How are these units/modules used in a real world setting or are they just for abstract sound experimentation? I'm into trippy noise stuff and have a few simple noise generators that are a kick to run thru other fx and create weird atmospheric drone soundscapes that my gf shakes her head at, but I don't understand what these ultra precise rack units are for. Dance? Trance? They look cool as shit with all the knobs, sockets and wires but do they do more than create user specified timed bleeps? I mean, this guy gives a decent demo but I'm still not sure what you'd do with it, or the other ones that are 10x bigger.

i know modular synths & modules have been pretty popular in noise for sometime now, which would explain 4ms' units/modules. i think they made a modular Noise Swash last year.

i actually have not seen modular synths & stuff used live but there a west coast band called Rahdunes & i've heard they actually SLAY w/ their equipment. that is just one example i know of personally. there are many moar...

contemporary real world/non abstract sound settings? have you heard the neu portishead single ??? or Third ? there really are LOTS of examples of modular synths & units being used today. like right now. & in the past (post-punk, industrial, rock, funk, disco et cetera...) i don't have any real experience w/ modular stuff so i really don't think i could offer any real analysis pro or con.

Trent Reznor likes his modular modules and he's a cool dude.
They do look sweet but you see people on YouTube just making some really lame noises. I mean they spend a lot of money and ... the stuff just sounds like crap. I guess in the right hands they can be amazing.

[iblamesummers]

Trent Reznor likes his modular modules and he's a cool dude.
They do look sweet but you see people on YouTube just making some really lame noises. I mean they spend a lot of money and ... the stuff just sounds like crap. I guess in the right hands they can be amazing.

i'm really not here to judge either way. lots of ppl use stompboxes that end up sounding lame. i mean that's relative anyway: cuique suum...

peace.

[Bobby D]

if its in a reasonable price range i'll definitely be grabbing one of these--



[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKUgNOa5RX0[/youtube]

http://www.teenageengineering.com/products/op-1/

want...........this is cooler than the yamaha thingie.....

and would go MIGHT good with your elektron stuff

[effetebomb]

i was on the beta wait list for the OP1, but it looks like i my name never came up. one major problem i have with it is no 1/4" out. i wrote them about it when they were still in development and they said there was no way with how small it is. adaptors are ceap, but a pain in the butt. i still think it looks awesome, and i have a feeling i know someone who will get one.

[askthedust]

My faves outta the bunch

This is the only thing from the NAMM I'm 100% sure to get.

I'm taking this back : it's supposed to cost 1300$.

[leastwise]

I'm taking this back : it's supposed to cost 1300$.

which is about double my unofficial estimate.

[askthedust]

Same here. At the max I was expecting it to be the same price as the KV-100.

[Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.]

dood that is unfortunate

but im not really surprised...metasonix has always been uber expensive.