marino Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 My Mono Evolver Keyboard has been hanging around quite a bit lately. I think it all started when I began using a small Roland controller to drive my modules. http://www.carlomezzanotte.com/imm/SE1+Controller2small.jpg I sensed some discontent, so I resumed using the MEK to play the SE-1. Youre both American, and mainly analog... you should get along well. http://www.carlomezzanotte.com/imm/MEK+SE1small.jpg But I guess the MEK was still a bit in distress for the loss of the Andromeda a while ago. They were close friends... http://www.carlomezzanotte.com/imm/AndroMekSmall.jpg So after a while, I caught it in close conversation with a MFB Dominion X. http://www.carlomezzanotte.com/imm/MEK+DominionXsmall.jpg I thought, well, after all they are both mono analogs.... what harm could they do? Little did I know.... that was only the beginning. Next acquaintance was a Pro12 ASB. http://www.carlomezzanotte.com/imm/MEK+Pro12ASBsmall.jpg Who taught you to speak German? I asked. Why, the MFB, of course. And we can communicate via MIDI too. ...Ok.... do you realize, I suppose, that the Pro12 is all digital? What do you mean? Its a VA, dear. No, its not! You cant be serious. It sounds *so* good! And all those knobs... and its POLYPHONIC! Aaahh, to hear chords playing from my keys! You know nothing about life, my little monothing. Better for you to stay on your stand for a while. It didnt last long. Next thing I know, the MEK was flirting with an Analogue Solutions Vostok, and emitting outlandish sounds! http://www.carlomezzanotte.com/imm/MekVostokSmall.jpg Are you crazy?! I bursted. Youre definitely getting on my nerves. Please relax.... ah, the Russian ladies! Rus... that thing is BRITISH, you fool! ...?!?.... But the name... plus she told me... *She*?! Never mind... Listen, thats a complex synth. Its modular, and... *Semi*-modular, for your information. And I love her... complexity. Good Lord... lets go home. Next target was an AKS. This time, the lack of MIDI connections was disconcerting enough for the MEK to give up. (Although I suspect that the crazy semi-random sounds coming from the EMS had something to do with it) http://www.carlomezzanotte.com/imm/SinthiAKSsmall.jpg Not enough bravery to even get close to this Voyager XL.... http://www.carlomezzanotte.com/imm/VoyagerXLsmall.jpg But just a few days later, the MEK seemed to be in strict confidence with an Hypersynth Xenophone. http://www.carlomezzanotte.com/imm/MEK+XenoSmall.jpg You shouldt give confidence to strangers so quickly. I mean, its from the Middle East and... I didnt imagine you were racist. What you mean Im not! But you dont even know the language... Oh yes, I do. Oscillators, envelopes, lowpass, bandpass.... did you know that Xeno has four ring modulators? I give up. So I gave up. And next thing I know, the MEK had left home with my Matrix-12! http://www.carlomezzanotte.com/imm/Matrix12small.jpg I was shocked to discover that both were missing from my music room. I wish them all the best everybody has the right to choose how and where to live. But I miss them both already. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawai James Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 A strong early entry for the 'Best post of 2014 2015' award. Nice. Employed by Kawai Japan, however the opinions I express are my own. Nord Electro 3 & occasional rare groove player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider76 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 great post, that was hilarious!!! Thanks Marino, you made me start the day with a healthy laugh! A strong early entry for the 'Best post of 2014' award. ehm... maybe "2015"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimkost2002 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Best. Post. Ever. Thanks Marino, you rock! "I have constantly tried to deliver only products which withstand the closest scrutiny � products which prove themselves superior in every respect.� Robert Bosch, 1919 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qweddf Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 great post, that was hilarious!!! Thanks Marino, you made me start the day with a healthy laugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusker Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Excellent!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Am I the only one who thought that the ending was sad? Did Carlo sell his MEK and Matrix-12 despite not really wanting to? Otherwise, I agree that it was an excellent post. Also, I can only hope that some day, my Italian is as good as Carlo's English. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Awesome post Marino. I hope that you can take comfort in the memories of having spent time with them and knowing that somewhere out there, the kids are all right. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I'm jealous... When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksoper Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Am I the only one who thought that the ending was sad? No. Don't leave me hanging, bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 LOL Marino. By the way, where were did the MEK get to hook up with so many nice keyboards cougars. This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe P Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Classic post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 My Mono Evolver Keyboard has been hanging around quite a bit lately. And next thing I know, the MEK had left home with my Matrix-12! I was shocked to discover that both were missing from my music room. So Carlo, we want to know what happened to them? Were they sold or were they stolen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Am I the only one who thought that the ending was sad? No. Don't leave me hanging, bro. I hope not too sad. Keep on keepin' on, Carlo. If anything, you won't be able to sell that sense of humour anytime, it's priceless! Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Verelst Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 He *is* trying to say something. Something about limitations and devaluation of certain analog (mono) synths. I hope his last CD sells good, like it deserves. T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 Hi all, thanks for the feedback... if I was able to make you laugh a little bit, that was all I was seeking for (Theo has seriously overrated my intents ). I just gathered a few pictures taken in the course of the last couple of years to make up the story. Only a couple of those instruments are mine; the rest belongs to friends or students. And yes, the whole thing was triggered by actual events. The MEK and Matrix-12 are not gone yet, but they will be (most likely) in the course of the next few weeks. In fact I've lent them to a potential buyer, so I do *really* miss them. But my goal here was to take this umpteenth blow with a bit of surrealism.... in fact, writing that post has been rather therapeutic; it has helped to keep a certain sanity of mind. What about a whole series, like "Desperate Analogs".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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