Members Mediterranean Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 That's what this musician is going to do. He's even getting rid of his PC:confused:When he says "All the big boys are using it", he only mentions names who make one kind of music. But 30,000 presets? wow!Anyone of you uses this workstation? I've never seen it mentioned here, and that doesn't sound promising, lol:) Well, I really hope he won't regret it. [YOUTUBE]bDzXKoXEHXA[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ElectricPuppy Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 Dumping everything you're familiar with just to get something because "the big goys use it" doesn't sound like the best decision to me, but hey... I'm cynical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Awake77 Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 Why didnt I think of stuffing a PC into a keyboard case with a few controllers and charging a bazillion dollars for it? Can't fault the guy for wanting to lose the wires though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members deadvolvo1 Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 Except the guitars....the monitors.....furniture.....mics....... Flash forward 10 years...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members polar69 Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 Hope no-one tells this guy his "studio" looks like mine did a couple of years ago. Whats he go, a midi controller keyboard and a mini mixer >?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MuzikB Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 Well, considering what he has, it's a major step up so I don't think there will be any regrets. I'm sure he's very talented but gear wise, most people here in KSS trump him. The Neko's an awesome piece of kit but not the thing or route for me. I like having gear. Minimal but diverse and I don't mind the wires because part of my major purchases are studio furniture and accessories. Really helps organize and tidy things up. Those that have seen my desk know that I only need 3 foot audio cables for rack unit audio integration. I really hope he enjoys it but I'm not one for putting all my eggs in one basket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Aanalogaddict Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 Err... No. Downsizing like this always seems like a good solution, but I don't think it has ever worked out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AfroRouge Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 Is this more gear evangelism? Do you think he's posting this to help other people, or to make himself feel good? To each their own, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MuzikB Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 Is this more gear evangelism? Do you think he's posting this to help other people, or to make himself feel good? To each their own, though. I think he's just letting his clients know of a studio revamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members veracohr Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 Does the Neko record audio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Hamburglar Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 It's got a firebox built in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AfroRouge Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 I'm sure the Neko is a pretty awesome solution for people who dig it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Awake77 Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 I'm sure the Neko is a pretty awesome solution for people who dig it. I certainly wouldnt throw it out of bed for eating crackers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AfroRouge Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 Aw {censored} the bitch eats crackers in bed? Meh that's cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zoink Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 The NeKo is essentially the CMI Fairlight of our time. It's a nice workstation for 5 grand. It's not really for me (not yet at least), but I can definitely understand wanting to eliminate cables and simplify in general. Open Labs is also using a smart approach in their marketing. In looking through YouTube, I noticed that they've got a lot of interviews with top name producers in hip hop (Timbaland, Teddy Riley, etc.) and studio owners, which is apparently encouraging others to adopt the product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Swami Digital Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 It's not like he has that much to get rid of. Should I have made a Youtube video about selling my synths and sticking with just my oasys + computer? Some people just do this stuff to feed their egos. -D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yoozer Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 He's even getting rid of his PC:confused: Of course, because a Neko is a PC. I don't mind it if my computer looks like a computer, instead of a 19" rack unit (Receptor) or workstation (Openlabs). Saves me a whole load of cash, I can have my dual-monitor setup, upgrading is less of a pain and I get to choose the audio interface and controllers that I want to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soundwave106 Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 The NeKo is essentially the CMI Fairlight of our time. It's a nice workstation for 5 grand. It also isn't much different than a PC loaded with a whole lot of software. *shrug* It's a nice integrated package for the PC, but it's not like the Fairlight days (where the Fairlight could do things nothing else could). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Metrosonus Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 ^ you beat me to it. i can see how neko has an advantage with maybe pianists turned recording artists that have no technical experience. he's probably just a college guy with a bedroom studio, recording a few friends and trying to sound more important that he really is the same money would probably be better spent on a PC and a trition / motif. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr.Wu Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 Since its common to upgrade a computer at least every 3 years to keep up with software development i could never understand why anyone would invest so much money into an integrated solution like the NeKo.I am actually surprised that they are still in business. Guess they found their niche market with all the R&B and Hiphop guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Blue Lec Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 Dumping everything you're familiar with just to get something because "the big goys use it" doesn't sound like the best decision to me, but hey... I'm cynical. Agreed. Now if the Jewish guys are all using it, that's a totally different ballgame... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Metrosonus Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 oi! but put some gloves on .. the keys can get chilly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChristianRock Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 To the original question - no. Now the gold-covered version... maybe... (j/k ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eric Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 What would the Beat Kangz do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChromaLord Posted March 19, 2009 Members Share Posted March 19, 2009 I checked out the Neko at NAMM, didn't like it, it was clumsy, didn't sound that good to my ears and it was slow and convoluted to navigate (hey, it's a PC)It seems this guy has a an over-inflated view of himself. Making the "big" announcement-(woo friggin hoo!) cause he's buying a workstation and assuming anyone else would be interested and going as far to make a video production out if it. I cant wait for the big climax of the UPS truck pulling up to his house- now thats drama folks!BTW- is that a "studio" in the background? Looks like a closet. I have more $ in cases, but I didn't hold a news conference when I got the Oasys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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