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modular protection for live performance

modular protection for live performance

2006-06-13 by the finger

Hello hello,

how many of you are using your (Frac) modulars in live performance?   What kind of crazy 
cases are peopole using out there?   I plan on making a road worthy case for my stuff 
eventually, but first need more modules.   Until then it's the bulkyjunky SKB...

Re: modular protection for live performance

2006-06-13 by drmabuce

try taking a DIY 'electronium' with exposed PCB's on a plane!
Much more dangerous objects than eyebrows are raised!
i've learned to always include a small battery-powered speaker, and i
learned to play "Mary had a little lamb" and the bugle call for
"Charge!"  on every gadget i ever try to take on a plane. i've had to
resort to a short bit of airport busking to prove that one can play
music on 'that thing' more than a few times!
and, of course i arrange to be at the airport LONG before my flight
leaves if i have a synth in tow.
-doc 




--- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, Bryan Carrigan <bryancarrigan@...>
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> On Jun 13, 2006, at 9:58 AM, Robair, Gino wrote:
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> > . For flying, I take my Doepfer portable suitcase, which I handle  
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> I bet that gets some raised eyebrows at the airport security.
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Re: modular protection for live performance

2006-06-13 by Robair, Gino

I use a 12-space SKB case for my frac-based live rig, and I only use that setup for gigs I can drive to. For flying, I take my Doepfer portable suitcase, which I handle as a carryon bag. I miss using the frac setup sometimes when I\u2019m traveling: to me it\u2019s like having a Strat locally, but taking a Charvel on the road. Two different sounds, but both get the job done. (Having a Model 15 oscillator in each at least helps maintain a bit of similarity between the two systems.)

But I like the SKB I have: it\u2019s really light considering the size and number of modules.
I\u2019ve posted two live shots that sort of show the rig \u2014 theyR17;re from a concert at the Maybeck Recital Hall, Berkeley, CA \u201805 with Hamburg-based trumpeter Birgit Ulher. (We released a CD last year, Sputter, that features duets of analog synth/trumpet, with a little bowed percussion thrown in for good measure.)


On 6/13/06 8:55 AM, "the finger" scribbled:
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Hello hello,

how many of you are using your (Frac) modulars in live performance? What kind of crazy
cases are peopole using out there? I plan on making a road worthy case for my stuff
eventually, but first need more modules. Until then it's the bulkyjunky SKB...

Re: modular protection for live performance

2006-06-13 by Robair, Gino

<>;

It sure does. Especially when I leave it patched!

Fortunately, there are no sharp edges on it (unless you remove a panel). I was almost stopped from taking my bass bow on a plane in Frankfurt this year because it has a pointed end.
\u201cWhat if you try to stab someone with it?\u201d the woman asked me.
\u201cNow why would I want to do something like that?\u201d I replied.
Then she went to get her supervisor...


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On 6/13/06 10:51 AM, "Bryan Carrigan"

On Jun 13, 2006, at 9:58 AM, Robair, Gino wrote:

. For flying, I take my Doepfer portable suitcase, which I handle as a carryon bag.

I bet that gets some raised eyebrows at the airport security.

Re: modular protection for live performance

2006-06-13 by Gary Chang

"drmabuce" <drmabuce@...> wrote:

> i've learned to always include a small battery-powered speaker, and i
> learned to play "Mary had a little lamb" and the bugle call for
> "Charge!"  on every gadget i ever try to take on a plane. 

This sounds like a perfect task for the PSIM, i.e., storing the "Mary
had a little lamb" cv sequence to pass security...!

gc

Re: modular protection for live performance

2006-06-14 by drmabuce

--- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Gary Chang" <gchang@...> wrote:

> This sounds like a perfect task for the PSIM,

(chuckle)
now the ---PSIM--- is involved in this thread (!?!?!?!?)
=)
that's what i LUV about this group!...

when we go OT .... we go: Oh!!!! friggin' Teeee!

> i.e., storing the "Mary
> had a little lamb" cv sequence to pass security...!
> 

a cunning plan indeed, Mr. Chang, 
....and it would work too....if any of my misbegotten little beasts
were scalable to 1V/oct!!!!!
(hey! it ain't like i'm some kinda GRANT RICHTER or somethin'!!!)
;'>

but alas,
this is one of those neolithic instances where the old human gray
matter plus those funny looking ears (and a little muscle memory) is
the most efficient(and portable) solution!

;)

-doc

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