ITGITC Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 The Monome is a simple device with a grid of 8-by-8 buttons (green when activated) that can be programmed to trigger a variety of audio and video functions or scripts. http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/blog2/20060417/monome_40h_preview2-1145310243466-440_330.jpg Here's the article: http://reviews.cnet.com/4531-10921_7-6508283.html?tag=cnetfd.sd Is There Gas In The Car? "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finale Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Hey, it could also be used to play MIDI chess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted April 19, 2006 Author Share Posted April 19, 2006 It looked cool, but I couldn't get the video to play since this computer doesn't have QuickTime. So Cydonia, how many sheep can you keep behind a red curtain? And where does that hallway lead? "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finale Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Originally posted by Is There Gas in the Car?: And where does that hallway lead? Believe me, it's a very dangerous place. That hallway leads to the Waiting Room of the Black Lodge, where evil BOB resides. Aaaaarrgghhhhhhhhhhhh!!! Nobody ever came back from there alive or without being possessed. Never watched the Twin Peaks series? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 OH NOOOO. Twin Peaks. Something else I've never watched. But I have heard of it. How's your head, Cydonia???? "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundscape Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Now that is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finale Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Originally posted by gangsu: OH NOOOO. Twin Peaks. Something else I've never watched. But I have heard of it. How's your head, Cydonia???? My head is fine, I guess. I'm a good bear cub. The Twin Peaks film was really so-so, but the TV series was excellent. Sorry Gas for another hijack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted April 19, 2006 Author Share Posted April 19, 2006 Originally posted by Cydonia: Sorry Gas for another hijack. No worries, Cydonia. This thread wasn't going anywhere anyway. I never watched Twin Peaks. Gangsu and I were in the back room "practicing". Hi Sue "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finale Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Isn't there a Phil Collins song where he sings "Sue, Sue, Sue Ya"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundscape Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Originally posted by Cydonia: Isn't there a Phil Collins song where he sings "Sue, Sue, Sue Ya"? Nope, it's "Sussudio" (or did I miss the joke...?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeronyne Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 The ReCycled looping demo with the orchestral instruments is stunning. Only $500.00. "For instance" is not proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted April 19, 2006 Author Share Posted April 19, 2006 Originally posted by soundscape: Originally posted by Cydonia: Isn't there a Phil Collins song where he sings "Sue, Sue, Sue Ya"? Nope, it's "Sussudio" (or did I miss the joke...?) There was no joke, soundscape. Cydonia's just hitting the red wine again. He's French-Canadian, don'tchaknow? "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundscape Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finale Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Naaaah. You were talking about Sue, so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridog6996 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Ooooh, nice avatar Cydonia. I really dig on David Lynch's work. My YouTube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridog6996 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I regards to the original post, my first impression was that this thing couldn't possibly be any more useless. I've gotta say, though, that by the end of the video (especially the part where the guy is doing all that remix stuff), I found myself really wanting to own one! $500 seems a tad pricey for a controller like that though. My YouTube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Hey Tom, Hey Cydonia, I've got a problem with my QuickTime player. There's no volume. I noticed it yesterday, when I tried to listen to Marino's EVIDENCE. Nothing. I thought that was pretty funny. Didn't realize til now clicking on the Monome link that I've actually got a problem. Well, since you called, I wondered if maybe you could help me. The settings seem good, the player works fine for I-tunes, but not when linked from this forum. Coincidentally, it seems to be the result of the latest upgrade. Any ideas? thanks guys. "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 Originally posted by gangsu: Hey Tom, Hey Cydonia, I've got a problem with my QuickTime player. There's no volume. Hi Sue, I tried to play that video last night and had the same problem - no volume. It's specific with QT. Windows Media Player works fine. I haven't solved the problem yet. Maybe Cydonia can help. Take care, Tom "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundscape Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 FWIW, recently I've had a lot of trouble with "mute" audio within Safari (Mac OS X web browser.) It's always cured by closing the browser and relaunching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodsample Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Just watched the video. I didn't think I'd be impressed.. but I am It would be an ideal tool for your average hip-hop "producer". It makes triggering loops and programming drum sequences VERY intuitive and easy. Not to mention using it as a straight up drum pad (ala MPC). It must come with its own software because it had a line of lights passing through the pads indicating what notes were being played (like reason's redrum (cool name if you think about it) or fruityloops). Frankly I don't see myself using it for the type of music I play, but if someone likes to trigger loops and samples live, this seems pretty cool. They're also coming out with a 16x16 version ! Like you said, for 500$, it's a little steep. But if it came with the right software, you never know... That's all I gots to say. Sorry for de-hijacking (lowjacking?) YouTube: onceuponasynth.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundscape Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Originally posted by bloodsample: It would be an ideal tool for your average hip-hop "producer". It makes triggering loops and programming drum sequences VERY intuitive and easy. Not to mention using it as a straight up drum pad (ala MPC). Hey, drum programming isn't just for 'hip-hop producers'...! I was thinking this would be a neat general-purpose control-anything (musical or not...) device. Hmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodsample Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 I didn't say that drum programming is just for hip hop producers, but I used them as an example cause they do a lot of it. I guess it can be used to control anything, but other than drums and triggering samples, there's only so much you can control with pads. I'm sure people will find all kinds of great uses for this device, but I wouldn't be able to justify spending 500$ for it. This is of course my own personal opinion. YouTube: onceuponasynth.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finale Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 About the Monome video... I can't tell, it's a 28 Mb file and I'm still on a slow modem connection. So it would take an eternity. Désolé. Maybe your cat crunched the speakers cables? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundscape Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Originally posted by bloodsample: I didn't say that drum programming is just for hip hop producers, but I used them as an example cause they do a lot of it.Hey, I wasn't suggesting that you did. I just don't like the association of drum programming with hip hop of all (horrid, IMO) things when it's used in so much 'electronic' music... I guess it can be used to control anything, but other than drums and triggering samples, there's only so much you can control with pads.C'mon, you can control everything...! Light bulbs... I'm sure people will find all kinds of great uses for this device, but I wouldn't be able to justify spending 500$ for it. This is of course my own personal opinion. Yeah, I agree, it's not on the top of my purchasing list either. It does look cool though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 bloodsample, you don't know JACK. Cydonia, my cables are just fine... thank you. Windows Media Player sings like a bird. http://www.magicmud.com/Bird%20S26.jpg "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finale Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Hey Gas, Since you seem to like Jack Nicholson, you probably know about "The Shining" movie. Click here for a new recently improved version of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted April 22, 2006 Author Share Posted April 22, 2006 "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodsample Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Originally posted by Cydonia: Hey Gas, Since you seem to like Jack Nicholson, you probably know about "The Shining" movie. Click here for a new recently improved version of it. LOL! That's awesome! Tom: Is it me, or did we both change our avatars to Jack at the same time? Coincidence? Kinda wierd if you think about... YouTube: onceuponasynth.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finale Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Bloodsample, yep that's scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted April 23, 2006 Author Share Posted April 23, 2006 Originally posted by bloodsample: Tom: Is it me, or did we both change our avatars to Jack at the same time? Coincidence? Kinda wierd if you think about... bloodsample, You changed your avatar. I changed mine and said in a previous post "bloodsample, you don't know JACK." ...but I guess you didn't see it. Now I've got a guy carrying a Casio keyboard. I guess this is in response to the 'playing on the street' post. I can't see myself playing on the street. But it would be kinda neat to play in a wide open grassy field or something. I'd like the portability that my acoustic guitar-playing friends have. Cydonia, thanks for THE SHINING mini-movie. I showed it to my wife and she said "Yup. That's about it." I guess she meant it was a pretty good summary. Jack Nicholson is definitely one of my favorites. "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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