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From: "timothyconrardy" <tconrardy@...>
To: <xl7@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 3:39 AM
Subject: [xl7] Tims NAMM Report


> Tims NAMM Report
> 
> Just got back from NAMM. Hy head is spinning, so I should write this 
> while I remember it.
> This was my first trip to NAMM. I went with Tim Thompson ( creator of 
> KeyKit ..see http://www.nosuch.com)My cousin who works for Creative 
> was able to get us in.
> 
> After the flight into LAx and a drive to Anahiem, we parked and 
> walked by the huge palm trees that line hourbor street where the NAMM 
> show was being held. After a  quick call to my cousin, he comes out, 
> gives us our badges, and we walk in.
> 
> Having never been to a NAMM show, my first step into the convention 
> was a bit overwhelming.This seemed like a gear heads dream! So much 
> to take in.
> 
> First we went to the EMU booth where my cousin was stationed. I was 
> given a complete demo of thier new Emulator X Sampler package which 
> sounds very intriguing. All the samples from all thier previous 
> products ( including all the proteous and command statuion ROMS) were 
> transported to this new sampler. 50 Z-Plane filters, 60 real time 
> effects , along with an audio card solution whose specs seems very 
> good. They also gave us a nice large shopping bag ( to put NAMM 
> liturature in) Its so big, I can use it as a gig bag  for my MP7 
> after the show!  :-)
> 
> Next, remebering that I thought I saw the Spectrosonics booth as we 
> walked in, I went and met Glen Olandor of Crystal fame.( who works 
> for Spectrosonics now) Had a good talk. I was also able to talk to 
> Eric Persing who was downright nice and remembered I did Crystal 
> patches for Glenn. No ego trip here, but a strightforwrd nice kind of 
> guy. I was impressed. We exchanged cards, and was able to get him to 
> sign my "NAMM  HALL of FAME" . I also got Glenns signiture.
> 
> Then we wondered around a bit and got to the Arturia booth and 
> checked out the new Mini-moog virtual. What a Bass Sound!
> 
> More wondering around revealed an abandoned Camel Audio booth. I did 
> sounds for Ben's Cameleon synth, and was surprised to see Camel Audio 
> here, as I thought Ben could not make it ( due to a death in the 
> family) later I found out that a friend came in his steed at the last 
> moment, since it was already paid for. I was still able to demo 
> Cameleon, and drew a small crowd. The leads and pads on this thing is 
> fantastic. It was nice to hear them coming thru good speakers ( I 
> need a monitor upgrade for my studio :-)
> 
> After a brief pizza snack ( standing up, no chairs available) we went 
> to the NI booth, and was able to check out Absynth2. He took a guitar 
> sample and changed it into an awsome pad sound using gainular and 
> streching. What a sound! I won a copy thru Patch Arena, so I was 
> impressed with what it can do. 
> 
> Then I went in search of section E, and found it downstairs. I was 
> able to talk to Putt ( of KvR) and the Omn force group. Putt was 
> going to be domoing the new Ohm force synth( Sympton: Melohman)  I 
> also got to play with it, what an amazing synth! Also had a great 
> talk with Ben of KvR as well. We talked about setups, and sounds, and 
> even Tracktion! Then went to the FL studio booth and met those folks. 
> Sytrus was being demoed, and they were playing my mirimba patch! Gol 
> was there and had a talk with him. 
> 
> It was great seeing KvR folks here, seeing and talking to actual 
> faces, and not words on a page. Makes a big difference. I made them 
> sign my Hall of Fame !
> 
> Then went back upstairs and was able to make on of my "dreams" come 
> true. I was able to shake Bob Moogs hand and made him sign my Hall of 
> Fame! 
> 
> From there, I wondered around again ( easy to do here) and came 
> across some cool stuff: a modular ( hardware) system by Sweet sound 
> that uses the EMS filter which is the same thing as the EMS Synthi 
> AKS. It also has MIDI control, a very cool system.If I was to get 
> more hardware, this would be it!
> 
> Saw a new workstation by Open Labs called Open Synth NEKO. Basically 
> it a complete computer all built into a work station with keyboard 
> and lots of controller knobs. Its like a keyboard with built in 
> display that you can run VSTi's in. Completly configurable.
> 
> Also the new Kurzweil VA-1, a Very Knoby VA Synth. Looked and sounded 
> very cool. Looks like the knobs are back!
> 
> At this point, I was pretty Nammed out and needed a rest. We went and 
> had dinner at Tiffanies, a very nice coffee shop type of place.
> 
> Then We went and made one of my other dreams come true. I was able to 
> set up a brief meeting with Jimmy Hotz ( producer of Fleetwood Mac, 
> Pointer Sisters, ect in the late 80's and inventor of the Hotz 
> Translator system in which I was able to get the Atari version 
> released with Jimmy's help) We met at the Hilton lobby next to the 
> NAMM convention hall. Had a great talk in which he remeninced about 
> working with the Hotz box and Paul Hauslinger ( Ex-Tangerine Dream ) 
> as well as his prevous NAMM experiences.We had a great exchange and 
> it was a real pleasure meeting him.
> 
> Coming home of the plane, and looking at all the city lights while 
> landing  made me think of blinking LEDS and flashing displays....I 
> had it real bad! 
> 
> Now I can load all these demo discs and read all this great 
> liturature. All in all, and excellent trip, but got blisters on both 
> my feet! ( but well worth it!)
> 
> Tim
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