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moog man
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Registered: ‎02-02-2008

Re: Beat Kangz of Comedy - epic fail?

999 seems too high for a plastic drum machine with a wall wart.


If this thing ever comes out, I will try to buy a used one.


the concept reminds me of the Ensoniq asr-x.


like i said, the prototype looks very cheaply made.


Well its battery powered, so it makes sense it has a wall wart. Much lighter when traveling. How do you know it is plastic? I must have missed where that is mentioned.
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Lord Toranaga
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Re: Beat Kangz of Comedy - epic fail?

just going on how it looks.

the top piece is definitely plastic looking
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mcpepe
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Registered: ‎10-10-2003

Re: Beat Kangz of Comedy - epic fail?

The web says:
Rugged all metal chassis!

The web is updated now with more info and a new look.
www.beatkangz.com
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Re: Beat Kangz of Comedy - epic fail?

Looks better now:
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Re: Beat Kangz of Comedy - epic fail?

Those big nipples, I must admit, are turning me on a little ... However, there doesn't seem much to be going on in the synthesis realm ...
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moog man
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Re: Beat Kangz of Comedy - epic fail?

I have a friend who saw the prototype at NAMM and said it was metal so I would be disappointed if they had changed the chassis since then. It looks pretty sweet. But where are mah custom grillz?
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zeronyne
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Registered: ‎08-18-2004

Re: Beat Kangz of Comedy - epic fail?

Well, you can add the plugin version to your shopping cart, but it is not downloadable, and I don't think they specify when it will ship.

I was hoping for a demo version today with save disabled and a limited ROM set.
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llamastorm
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Re: Beat Kangz of Comedy - epic fail?

I was thinking "Tron".

Does it come with a light suit?
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Re: Beat Kangz of Comedy - epic fail?

OK. This could be what sells me on this ... If managing your samples is easy ... I'm going to say this ... it is not on an SP-404 ... (which I'm preparing for an all-day DJ gig tomorrow ...Taking MacBookPro, ESX, two KP3s ... I think I need another one at least, and my SP-404 and maybe the Fan-X7 ... I'm performing as well ... There is a whole lineup of acts throughout the night ... ) Maybe I'm going about this wrongly ... but I'm about to write down on paper what's on each bank/pad ... big waste of time if you ask me ... and I don't like some of the arcane button/knob maneuvers ... The decent display alone on BT will make things much better ... .... P.S. I think BK should eventually come out with an Euro version if its a big hit ...
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Dr.Wu
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Re: Beat Kangz of Comedy - epic fail?

coming out with a software version before the hardware is a good way to break your neck as a manufacturer. Why would anyone buy the hardware if they can have the exact same thing on their laptops for a fraction of the price even if they have to spend another 50 bucks on some nanopads?
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Re: Beat Kangz of Comedy - epic fail?

Like the looks, and would buy over a MPC if the sound and timing is right. Not too interested since it seems to be nothing new except for the looks. Like D said, I need synthesis too to bring me in.
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Re: Beat Kangz of Comedy - epic fail?

Like D said, I need synthesis too to bring me in.


Same here. Here's hoping there's something interesting going on in that department.
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Re: Beat Kangz of Comedy - epic fail?

Looks like a hardware videogame player for samples ... But like I said, this could find itself a replacement for my SP-404, which I cannot for the life of me, figure out a way to organize/remember my samples (dialog, beats, ambient) without writing them down on a piece of paper ... (umm, stupid anyone ... ???) The 404 has exactly a three character LCD ... The BT's good display alone should make that more feasible ... and with the instant loading ... should make it a good sample-playback machine ... I think I'm going to end up getting one ... But I really don't want to spend more than $700 on it ...
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Bernard
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Re: Beat Kangz of Comedy - epic fail?

Looks like a hardware videogame player for samples ...

But like I said, this could find itself a replacement for my SP-404, which I cannot for the life of me, figure out a way to organize/remember my samples (dialog, beats, ambient) without writing them down on a piece of paper ... (umm, stupid anyone ... ???)

The 404 has exactly a three character LCD ...

The BT's good display alone should make that more feasible ... and with the instant loading ... should make it a good sample-playback machine ...

I think I'm going to end up getting one ... But I really don't want to spend more than $700 on it ...



Spend some time here:

http://www.ableton.com/suite-8

It may solve more than just clip launching.

Oh and have one of these too:

http://www.akaipro.com/apc40

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I mean, if you really want to get down to it, a true VCO isn't controlled by voltage anyway, it's controlled by an exponential current that is converted from the linear input voltage. So VCOs aren't really directly controlled by voltage anyway.
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Re: Beat Kangz of Comedy - epic fail?

That's a thought ... Thanks ... But I'd rather have an standalone hardware unit at this time ... BK = small, portable Laptop + controller = bulky and potential crashes ... I DJed a party for seven hours on Saturday using my MacBookPro, and unfortunately, I had to re-start twice because of the application breaking down for unknown reasons ... Really not interested in putting more strain on the CPU -- though its a powerful one -- or bringing another laptop, which I have, to the circus ... But who knows, it could be an alternative in the short-run ... 'Cause the 404 isn't really working out for me ... Thanks ...
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Bernard
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Re: Beat Kangz of Comedy - epic fail?

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Suite 8 is sweet as you get:

Sampler
Sampler is a sampling instrument that brings powerful multisample playback and import, as well as profound sound design capabilities to Ableton Live.

Operator
Operator is a frequency modulation synthesizer that delivers an eclectic spectrum of sonic possibilities and musical inspiration.

Collision
Collision is a unique physical modeling instrument for authentic mallet sounds and creative percussion.

Electric
Electric offers the sounds of classic electric pianos through physical modeling synthesis, allowing you to dive inside and play with the guts of the instrument.

Tension
Tension is a physical modeling string synthesizer capable of creating incredibly accurate reproductions of real stringed instruments or otherworldly hybrids.

Analog
Analog emulates the unique circuitry and irresistible tweakability of vintage analog synthesizers. Able to produce everything from silky pad sweeps to earth-shaking bass.

Essential Instrument Collection 2
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A choice selection of acoustic and electric pianos, guitars, bass, drums, orchestral instruments and more.

Session Drums *
Session Drums is a meticulously multisampled library of acoustic drums that reproduces the nuances of a recording session and puts you in the engineer's seat.

Drum Machines
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Latin Percussion
Latin Percussion is a collection of acoustic percussion instruments such as congas, bongos, timbales, claves, shakers, tambourines and bells from the worlds of Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and African music.

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ElectricPuppy wrote:
I mean, if you really want to get down to it, a true VCO isn't controlled by voltage anyway, it's controlled by an exponential current that is converted from the linear input voltage. So VCOs aren't really directly controlled by voltage anyway.
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Re: Beat Kangz of Comedy - epic fail?

you'd think ableton would come up with more original or at least electronic oriented plugins.

Give me my moog, but **** off you american techno rockstar! people in countries I've never been to do it better than you!

Computer Music Guide

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Bernard
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Re: Beat Kangz of Comedy - epic fail?

you'd think ableton would come up with more original or at least electronic oriented plugins.


Also while Max for live will open a candy box, I do hope they develop Live itself as you suggest with lots of creative tweaks.
ElectricPuppy wrote:
I mean, if you really want to get down to it, a true VCO isn't controlled by voltage anyway, it's controlled by an exponential current that is converted from the linear input voltage. So VCOs aren't really directly controlled by voltage anyway.
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Re: Beat Kangz of Comedy - epic fail?

quite right that max will allow the user (and community at large) to develop their own tools.. but ive always found it weird that for a product aimed at electronic types of music, they've always had this sort of contradictory thing going.. the logos all have orchestra instruments in them.. these plugins ect :lol:

Give me my moog, but **** off you american techno rockstar! people in countries I've never been to do it better than you!

Computer Music Guide

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