Members tradivoro1 Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Read all about it in HC News... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blue2blue Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Well... with all due respect to the guys at SW, variations on that joke have been kicking around for a few years. And they kind of need to study their timing... the give it all away in the very first line (120 V)... I mean... the one day of the year you can wait to telegraph the ending of your joke to the last paragraph of your press release (if at all) and they chicken out... But, hey, it's the spirit that counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seclusion Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 I just ordered it.Bono look out!:poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anderton Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 After receiving that press release, I immediately received the following: For Immediate ReleaseApril 1, 2008 GIBSON SUES SWEETWATER OVER VIRTUAL FRONTMAN PLUG-IN Gibson claims invention of Wayne Newton over 50 years ago invalidates patent (Nashville, TN) - Gibson Guitars Inc. has filed suit against Sweetwater, Chuck Surack, Mitch Gallagher, and most of the state of Indiana (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sweetwater Inc.) claiming that Gibson's invention of Wayne Newton over 50 years ago marked the first virtual frontman, and states that Gibson was awarded patent #1,228,775 for Mr. Newton. "Admittedly, it was an experiment in creating life that went horribly wrong," commented William Newton, counsel for Gibson. "However, we couldn't help but notice that whenever he opened his mouth, people laughed, and we thought that perhaps he had a future in entertainment. The proof is that the Wayne Newton model of a virtual frontman has had a long, and frankly, undeserved career; but there is no denying that Gibson came up with the concept first." Chuck Surack, Grand Poobah and Exalted High Saxophonist of Sweetwater, has filed a counter-suit claiming that by unleashing Newton on the world, and not admitting their complicity until now, Gibson has lost all claims to the patent. "If you don't protect an invention or trademark, you lose it under the 'Nyah-Nyah, Use It or Lose It!' ruling made by the Supreme Court under Chief Justice Diana Ross in 1972. We believe Gibson's claims are spurious, but even if they aren't, 'spurious' is a really cool-sounding word that we like to use as much as possible." Mitch Gallagher, mayor of Indianapolis, commented that "Frankly, if I were Gibson, I wouldn't admit to inventing Wayne Newton...although it is reassuring to the rest of the human race that he is indeed not a part of the same species, which many of us had suspected even prior to Gibson's announcement." --30-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MitchG Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 The press release didn't include the graphics -- we feel that the UI we've created for this plug-in offers serious advancements in the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seclusion Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 That come with a rider list for specific artist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MitchG Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 After receiving that press release, I immediately received the following:For Immediate ReleaseApril 1, 2008GIBSON SUES SWEETWATER OVER VIRTUAL FRONTMAN PLUG-INGibson claims invention of Wayne Newton over 50 years ago invalidates patent(Nashville, TN) - Gibson Guitars Inc. has filed suit against Sweetwater, Chuck Surack, Mitch Gallagher, and most of the state of Indiana (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sweetwater Inc.) claiming that Gibson's invention of Wayne Newton over 50 years ago marked the first virtual frontman, and states that Gibson was awarded patent #1,228,775 for Mr. Newton."Admittedly, it was an experiment in creating life that went horribly wrong," commented William Newton, counsel for Gibson. "However, we couldn't help but notice that whenever he opened his mouth, people laughed, and we thought that perhaps he had a future in entertainment. The proof is that the Wayne Newton model of a virtual frontman has had a long, and frankly, undeserved career; but there is no denying that Gibson came up with the concept first."Chuck Surack, Grand Poobah and Exalted High Saxophonist of Sweetwater, has filed a counter-suit claiming that by unleashing Newton on the world, and not admitting their complicity until now, Gibson has lost all claims to the patent. "If you don't protect an invention or trademark, you lose it under the 'Nyah-Nyah, Use It or Lose It!' ruling made by the Supreme Court under Chief Justice Diana Ross in 1972. We believe Gibson's claims are spurious, but even if they aren't, 'spurious' is a really cool-sounding word that we like to use as much as possible."Mitch Gallagher, mayor of Indianapolis, commented that "Frankly, if I were Gibson, I wouldn't admit to inventing Wayne Newton...although it is reassuring to the rest of the human race that he is indeed not a part of the same species, which many of us had suspected even prior to Gibson's announcement."--30-- Chuck is traveling, but he feels that it is important that the public understand the implications and ramifications of this, and that Sweetwater's position be completely explained. So, I'm posting on his behalf: "No comment." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jeff da Weasel Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Mitch Gallagher, mayor of Indianapolis... Why does this seem more plausible than the joke would have you believe? I think Mitch would make an excellent mayor of Indy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MitchG Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Why does this seem more plausible than the joke would have you believe? I think Mitch would make an excellent mayor of Indy. Hmmmm...might not be a bad gig. Would I have to relocate? Will everyone refer to me as "His Holiness"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jeff da Weasel Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Will everyone refer to me as "His Holiness"? I already do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Anderton Posted April 2, 2008 Members Share Posted April 2, 2008 Hey Mitch, it's fun having you around. You should stop by more often, although I know how busy you are with your mayoral duties. BTW very courageous of you to fix that public sewerline problem single-handed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members G Geezer Posted April 2, 2008 Members Share Posted April 2, 2008 Chuck is traveling, .... "No comment." So he's gone to Nashville to work it out with Henry? :):) Nice job on the April Foolz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vbrook Posted April 24, 2008 Members Share Posted April 24, 2008 I read about this in ProSound yesterday... Bit question, coming from someone having little experience with vocoders and the like, and indeed little experience recording vocals in general, how good will something like this sound at the end of the day? Or rather, how effective will it be at sounding natural? I can certainly hear the electronic-y pitch correction in pop music; but I assume there are other types of automated vocal correction that I don't hear, and I would guess the technology is relatively advanced. This Frontman claims to be even bigger stride forward, if I'm reading right. Is that the case? Sorry to be so clueless, but the software does seem kind of nifty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members franknputer Posted April 24, 2008 Members Share Posted April 24, 2008 Dude, read the posting date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TBush Posted April 24, 2008 Members Share Posted April 24, 2008 Hmmmm...might not be a bad gig. Would I have to relocate? Will everyone refer to me as "His Holiness"? Mitch- I think a simple "we gravel before your throne", from every subject, a la the wart hog on "The Lion King". Fort Wayne rules... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vbrook Posted April 24, 2008 Members Share Posted April 24, 2008 Blooooody 'el!!!! Well, something seemed strange. My guard was down. Hey, I got the mag yesterday (April 22), and I did not read closely (state of the art mead notebook). OK, I would like to go hide now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rasputin1963 Posted April 24, 2008 Members Share Posted April 24, 2008 This is priceless. I appreciate, in that plug interface, the tacit assumption that all possibilities for a frontman's style have been done already, and that they can be narrowed down to those 10 artistes... Just dial your desired new self in ad libitum... ha-ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MitchG Posted April 24, 2008 Members Share Posted April 24, 2008 Mitch- I think a simple "we gravel before your throne", from every subject, a la the wart hog on "The Lion King". Fort Wayne rules... Hey T, No gravelling required...a simple handing over of cash will do. I haven't forgotten I owe you lunch! Soon.... Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MitchG Posted April 24, 2008 Members Share Posted April 24, 2008 This is priceless. I appreciate, in that plug interface, the tacit assumption that all possibilities for a frontman's style have been done already, and that they can be narrowed down to those 10 artistes... Just dial your desired new self in ad libitum... ha-ha. Virtual Frontman does allow for expansion, though we feel the selection of styles is already nearly comprehensive! And you can mix and match the 10 included frontmen in any combination and any blend - so the possibilities are endless, or, to coin a phrase, "imaginable only through your limitations." Still, we understand that many users will want to customize the selection for their own performance and stylistic needs. From the press release: "In the future, Frontman Add-on Machismo Expander (FAME) modules will allow the user to add the attitude and behavior of a wide range of frontmen from the Country, Blues, Folk, Opera, and instrumental light jazz genres to Virtual Frontman." The continuing excitement over this new product has been very gratifying! Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dreabfly Posted April 24, 2008 Members Share Posted April 24, 2008 Awesome! Love the sobriety selections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TBush Posted April 24, 2008 Members Share Posted April 24, 2008 Hey T,No gravelling required...a simple handing over of cash will do.I haven't forgotten I owe you lunch! Soon....Mitch Either that or cigars and brandy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kurfu Posted April 25, 2008 Members Share Posted April 25, 2008 I read about this in ProSound yesterday... Bit question, coming from someone having little experience with vocoders and the like, and indeed little experience recording vocals in general, how good will something like this sound at the end of the day? Or rather, how effective will it be at sounding natural? I can certainly hear the electronic-y pitch correction in pop music; but I assume there are other types of automated vocal correction that I don't hear, and I would guess the technology is relatively advanced. This Frontman claims to be even bigger stride forward, if I'm reading right. Is that the case? Sorry to be so clueless, but the software does seem kind of nifty. After playing around with my copy for the last week or so, I can tell you that it is possible to get pretty natural results with this software. However, as with any technology of this type, it can quickly sound too machine-like if you're not careful. Overall, I'd rate it :thu::thu: out of five. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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