So Much For The Party...

Whelp, my prediction of Awesomeness emanating forth from Musikmesse seems to have been somewhat optimistic. Other than the Octatrack and the Monotron, it’s really mostly just the usual raft of jank, I’m sorry to report. But you already knew that.

So, back to work. Everything is chugging along ’round these parts. Discord 3 has its most grievous bug (one that held Adam back for several days) stomped in to oblivion through the judicious application of math and stuff, and much lauding and adoration resulted. The remaining silly things are mostly GUI-related, and thus relatively easy, if somewhat time-consuming, to deal with.

I also booked my room for NAB today. Rely on me to bring you the most stunningly banal reports from the exhibition floor that you’re likely to find in a music blog. Or, failing that, the most stunningly banal reports from the craps tables that you’re likely to find in a music blog. Any of the AI Loyal attending? (Other than synthetic, who we already know about.) If so, I submit that drinks shall be consumed in the name of all things Analog. Or Industrial. Or something. That’s obviously a long shot, as NAB ain’t the golden jewel of the music gear convention go-round, but hey, you never know. If you’re exhibiting, I just wanted to let you know that my praise can be purchased.

Also, too, you probably already know that Soniccouture just put up a freebie, the exquisitely odd RMI Rock-Si-Chord. Get it here. As you all know, my love of all things electro-mechanical runs deep, and I’d love to get my paws on one of these bad boys. (My wife would love it not so much, akshully.) Until that blessed event occurs, this sample set will do nicely.

And finally, I’m sure that the Saga Of The Pool has been concerning you greatly. I’d just like to report that our pool has been completed, and (assuming I want to get my eyelids burnt off my face by fresh chlorine) swimmable. Just for posterity’s sake: before, during, and after. I hope that “before” picture didn’t make you throw up in your mouth a little bit. You should have smelled seen it in person.