Dave Bryce Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Well, it's that time of year again - time for Your Humble Moderator to head off to Frankfurt and the Musik Messe, which runs from Wednesday 3/5 through Sunday 3/9. I'll do my best to pop in when I can...someone try and keep steadyb in check, okay? dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 (Please note: Most of you know me as soapbox, but this post is under my real name.) Good luck and have fun Dave. Will you be returning to Europe again two weeks after Musik Messe for AES Amsterdam (March 22 - 25)? Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadyb Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Bring us something good when you come home. Or at least tell is the big secrete that Native Instruments plans to unveil at the show. Robert This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted March 3, 2003 Author Share Posted March 3, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Geoff Grace: Good luck and have fun Dave. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegerardi Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Don't forget to pack you lederhosen... ..Joe Setup: Korg Kronos 61, Roland XV-88, Korg Triton-Rack, Motif-Rack, Korg N1r, Alesis QSR, Roland M-GS64 Yamaha KX-88, KX76, Roland Super-JX, E-Mu Longboard 61, Kawai K1II, Kawai K4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadyb Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 And be careful. The shit is very likely to hit the fan while you're abroad, so stay on your toes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Originally posted by steadyb: And be careful. The shit is very likely to hit the fan while you're abroad, so stay on your toes.A lot of people (press, manufacturing geeks, etc) who would normally be going to both shows are either choosing one (Messe, mostly...AES Europe has portents of being a dead show this year)...or none. One of the first business casualties the terror situation helped kill is the entire trade show industry. The ecnomy isn't exactly helping expensive business travel either. I was amazed that NAMM was as well attended as it was, but I would say that on average, international trade shows are way, way, way down. - Jeff Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pierce Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Originally posted by Dave Bryce: Oh, well...I'm thinking my body clock is gonna be a bit wacked for the next few weeks...Yeah, that's gonna hurt. Pull an all-nighter when you first get to Europe, and try not to sleep too much on the plane. This way when morning it finally gets dark the next day, you'll be so tired you can't help but sleep on the "time-zone appropriate" schedule. --Dave Make my funk the P-funk. I wants to get funked up. My Funk/Jam originals project: http://www.thefunkery.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Originally posted by Dave Bryce: Geoff... as always, please feel free to guest moderate if your schedule permits.Thanks Dave. I'm honored to be the go-to guy when your gone! I really wish I could just stay there during the interim - unfortunately, I'm the sole proprieter of a small business. Oh, well...I'm thinking my body clock is gonna be a bit wacked for the next few weeks... It sounds like a lot to handle; and as steadyb mentioned, you'll need to be more even alert than usual as an American abroad given our current situation. If anyone can handle it though, you can. You have the energy of at least two people! Take care, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted March 3, 2003 Author Share Posted March 3, 2003 Originally posted by Dave Pierce: Pull an all-nighter when you first get to Europe, and try not to sleep too much on the plane. This way when morning it finally gets dark the next day, you'll be so tired you can't help but sleep on the "time-zone appropriate" schedule. Yep - that's the way I usually do it. Nothing like being awake fr 36-40 hours in a row...especially when one has to do booth set-up towards the end of that stretch... Re: the war thing - I'm thinking of wearing a Canadian pin and saying "ay" a lot... Klop - I agree with you that AES may very well be pretty dead this year. We'll see. I'll bet the Messe is hopping, though... dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadyb Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Originally posted by Dave Bryce: I'm thinking of saying "ay" a lot... Are you going dressed as a pirate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 Originally posted by Dave Bryce: Klop - I agree with you that AES may very well be pretty dead this year. We'll see. I'll bet the Messe is hopping, though... Yes, I think Messe will be a good show. Enjoy! - Jeff Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthetic Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 Originally posted by Dave Bryce: I'm thinking of wearing a Canadian pin and saying "ay" a lot... I think it's "eh". Whatever you do, don't read "Executive Orders" by Tom Clancy. That book gave me the willies about going to tradeshows for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Z. Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 Hey dB! You probably already know this, but just in case...I find Tylenol PM or such to be real helpful for jet lag, at least until you catch up with yourself. Travel safe, amigo! lz www.lauriez.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daBowsa Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 Originally posted by steadyb: Originally posted by Dave Bryce: I'm thinking of saying "ay" a lot...Are you going dressed as a pirate? Q: Did you hear about the new pirate movie that's coming out? A: It's rated "Arrrgh!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptain Karl Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 Dave, Enjoy the chaos and disorder as always. peace karl "When I look at the smiles on all the children's faces,,...I just know they're about to jab me with something." -Homer J. Simpson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Jones Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 Originally posted by steadyb: Originally posted by Dave Bryce: I'm thinking of saying "ay" a lot... Are you going dressed as a pirate?The proper technique is as follows...as a recently overheard cyberspace conversation........ Canadian Citizen: "So you're going to Germany, eh?" Dave 'Blackbeard' Bryce: "Aye!" "I may be a craven little coward, but I'm a greedy craven little coward." Daffy Duck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted March 8, 2003 Share Posted March 8, 2003 (Please note: Most of you know me as soapbox, but this post is under my real name.) Dave, I just noticed that you popped your head in. How's life in Frankfurt? Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug osborne Posted March 8, 2003 Share Posted March 8, 2003 Originally posted by Jeff, TASCAM Guy: A lot of people (press, manufacturing geeks, etc) who would normally be going to both shows are either choosing one (Messe, mostly...AES Europe has portents of being a dead show this year)...or none. ... - JeffYep, I chose none (saving up for NAB Vegas and AES NY), but I kinda wanted to go to Amsterdam for some strange reason Doug Osborne Music on Bandcamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted March 8, 2003 Share Posted March 8, 2003 Originally posted by Doug Osborne: Yep, I chose none (saving up for NAB Vegas and AES NY), but I kinda wanted to go to Amsterdam for some strange reason I hear ya'. As long as you're going to NAB, cruise by my booth and say hi. I'll be there (as well as AES/NY, but that's still six months away). - Jeff Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucktunes Posted March 8, 2003 Share Posted March 8, 2003 Doug, Jeff, When will you guys be in Vegas? You're welcome to give me a shout when you're here. It would be kinda cool to hook up. And I can recommend a good band to listen to... Here's my email; Bucktunes@msn.com Hope to catch you guys soon! Peace all, Steve ><> Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadyb Posted March 8, 2003 Share Posted March 8, 2003 Jeff, You're gonna be at NAB??? Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted March 8, 2003 Share Posted March 8, 2003 (Please note: Most of you know me as soapbox, but this post is under my real name.) Hey guys, have fun at NAB . I'd go, but I\'m going to be in New York City watching my wife perform at Madison Square Garden! Sorry, I can't help it; I'm just a proud husband! Let us know how the show goes! Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted March 8, 2003 Share Posted March 8, 2003 Originally posted by Bucktunes: Doug, Jeff, When will you guys be in Vegas?NAB is April 7-10. Originally posted by steadyb: Jeff, You're gonna be at NAB??? Me too.Every year, my friend. I think your booth is in a cooler area than mine, with the rest of the software. I'm in the radio/audio hall. I'm going to fly in on Sunday 4/6 and bail late Thursday, but we should hook up for a drink or a meal or something (since we only had about two seconds to hang at NAMM). - Jeff Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmieWannaB Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 Originally posted by Jeff As long as you're going to NAB, cruise by my booth and say hi. I'll be there I'll be working the Sony booth. If I get a chance to get away, I'll poke my head in the Tascam booth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Sound Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 I thinking of going to NAB.... Who's gonna keep me company in Vegas? I was kinda loney last year.... Valky Valkyrie Sound: http://www.vsoundinc.com Now at TSUTAYA USA: http://www.tsutayausa.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Olsson. Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 Just out of curiousity: What's NAB usually like? How much is lodging & food in vegas these days ? (I haven't been there since the 80's) /Mats http://www.lexam.net/peter/carnut/man.gif What do we want? Procrastination! When do we want it? Later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmieWannaB Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 Originally posted by Mats What's NAB usually like? NAB is primarily a video show though they've tried to be a little of everything for everyone over the last few years to attract more people. I was told by a reliable source (a cabbie) that it was the third largest attendance behind Comdex and CES. How much is lodging & food in vegas these days ? (I haven't been there since the 80's) Since 911, you can get a room in Vegas for next to nothing except during trade shows. Obviously, as a city built on greed, it's their duty to jack prices up during conventions. If you haven't been there since the 80s, you owe it to yourself to check Vegas out while the prices are reasonable. It's become Disneyland on steroids for adults. (Given the changes, I often wonder what kind of book Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas would be if Thompson wrote it today.) Between NAB and ex-in laws, I've been going to Vegas a couple times a year for the last 20 years. While I'm thoroughly burned out on it, I still consider it a must-see because of there being nothing on the planet like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted March 10, 2003 Author Share Posted March 10, 2003 Originally posted by Geoff Grace: Dave, I just noticed that you popped your head in. How's life in Frankfurt?Frankfurt was fine. The Messe itself was kinda boring - very underattended, and easily the worst organized of any Messe I've ever been to. In the past, Halles 8 and 9 have been musical instruments (drums and stuff in 8, keyboards and stuff on the first floor of Halle 9, guitars on the second floor, and the grand pianos on the third floor ( ). Pro Audio was in Halles 4 and 6, witha mixed bag in Halle 5. This year they put the lights in Halle 8 ( I never knew where the hell they were before - Halle 3, I think), and some of the pro audio guys (Including us) in Halle 9, with the musical instruments in 5 and 6 and the other pro audio companies in Halle 4. It was really stupid. Halle 9 - usually one of the busiest at the show - was a ghost town. Plus, they closed Halle 9 on Sunday, giving us one less day than the rest of the show. ...sigh... Anyway, I'm back now - at least until next Tuesday when I take off for Europe again... BTW - I, too, will be at NAB this year - we should all do a dinner one night and check out Steve's band... dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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