Gear preview 2017

[Chankgeez]

Now that Don Rickles' gone, echorec's gotta pick up the slack.

[actual]

Ok, buddy. I was saying that I don't need your ok, to know that it's ok for me to post whatever i want to. I normally wouldn't reply the way I did, but given your arrogant attitude on the last page and self-indulgent posts about fucking hats, I somehow felt inclined to. As for me being a turd? I'm actually a pretty decent guy, but you somehow strike me a someone who doesn't pick up on things like sarcasm that well, which might have led you to believe otherwise.

[Olin]

Thanks for the approval?

You know, Idiot. You may go through life and think people don't realize how hard you work at being a turd, but we notice. So mission accomplished I guess?

It's really hard to tell if there's marked hostility in this because of actualidiot's username lol. Those things are nuts though, my initial "What synth can really be worth $20k?" was answered pretty quickly after listening to one.

[actual]

There wasn't. I was confused as to why echo was telling me that it was ok for me to post that. My username is self-deprecatory and more Dostoyevsky The Idiot (I haven't read that book, and only just now looked it up cause I had a hunch it was relevant) than it is the type of idiot that's synonymous with asshole.
To add to my post above; my humour is incredibly dry at times, but I don't mean any harm with my bad jokes, cause I actually really like the dudes on this forum. I omit stuff like emojis intentionally, as to make the humour even drier (which is funny in my world). I realize that could mean my stuff is taken the wrong way at times, especially if people only frequent the General Gear forum, but I also feel like I make sure to show that I'm not an asshole to those I converse with more often. People in general are quick to assume the worst about people, instead of trying to actually lend an opinion. At least that's my experience.

[actual]

I just now realized that Olin was referring to echo's post and not mine. So much for being on the defense. At least I got to make my case.

[echorec]

Ok, buddy. I was saying that I don't need your ok, to know that it's ok for me to post whatever i want to. I normally wouldn't reply the way I did, but given your arrogant attitude on the last page and self-indulgent posts about fucking hats, I somehow felt inclined to. As for me being a turd? I'm actually a pretty decent guy, but you somehow strike me a someone who doesn't pick up on things like sarcasm that well, which might have led you to believe otherwise.

Geez...I don't know what's the worst part of this---the total lack of self-awareness, the staggering hypocrisy, the whininess, or is it the delusional condescension?

Maybe if you weren't so consumed by trolling at 4am...5am...8am...you'd benefit from a little more clarity.

[echorec]

Here's another update from Superbooth. Arturia's doing a limited run of their tabletop units in a black finish. Some dealers have even started to received their first units.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BeatStepProBK

[echorec]

When I originally saw the Ondomo (modern analog take on the Ondes Martenot), I was bracing for a $6000-7000 price tag. Considering these are hand-built in Japan and produced in limited quantities, €2,000 is fairly reasonable. It isn't pocket change, but it's not nearly the unobtainable luxury that I was expecting.

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

[echorec]

^BTW, you can see close-up pics of the drawers and controls here: http://ondomo.net/

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne1WnjYChLQ[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1mNHTPP6UA[/youtube]

[actual]

You know what, I'm not even gonna bother takng this further. I'm not here to beef. Enjoy your stay.

[echorec]

Best build of the year so far?

[Jero]

oh wow

[echorec]

Some of you guys saw this in 2016, when the Kickstarter campaign was getting so much press. It's finally supposed to be nearing availability (for backers & new customers).

€329 for the 'Peans & roughly $379 USD for the norte-americanos (shipping & conversion calculated)

http://dato.mu/

It's certainly not the most versatile synth in the sub-$500 range, but it's one of the most user-friendly and aesthetically-pleasing items, that you're going to find in a budget model marketed at hobbyists and students.

The DUO is a dual-sided unit, so it can be used as a duet instrument, or as a learning tool for kids and noobs. It's definitely a conversation piece for people on the lookout for creative and colorful tools.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgyAASXtZj8[/youtube]

[echorec]

More Quad sounds:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84Ezkj0igYo[/youtube]

[Dungus]

So, how about those canine STDs, eh?