A Change In The Weather...
From the original Analog Industries archive. Some links and images from that era no longer resolve.
After a 1400 mile drive in an un-heated RV, whereupon I was reminded that it is in fact February everywhere else in the country (you can discerne the ambient temperature from my AmEx bill, as I purchase things made out of wool that have sleeves and stuff) I arrived safe and sound in Hermiston, Oregon. At which point I immediately recalled why I left this town as soon as I was physically able. The amount of particulate matter in the air that came out of the south end of a northbound cow is somewhat higher than I’m prepared to accept in my advanced years.
That out of the way, I headed to Portland yesterday, and visited all (three of) my favorite businesses: Compound, Powell’s Books, and Ground Kontrol. I fixed the high scores on Ground Kontrol’s Tempest machine to the mid six figures, and gave Robotron a good thrashing. I need to find a Robotron machine. Also, at Powell’s they have that book set pictured above. It is necessarily somewhat System 700 centric, but a very cool set. I’m tempted to buy it and scan it if it isn’t already on line somewhere. It is kind of expensive, but something that needs to be in the Public Record, I think.
I’ll be home tomorrow. This will be the first time I’ve flown since 1998. Is anything different? (Har har har.)
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I have never seen an online version of it. If you want to start a kickstarter or pass the hat I will pony up for that project.
I think I'm gonna run over this morning and grab it, and let the chips fall where they may. It's in perfect condition, and is the entire set in the hard-bound box. Too good to pass up, even at a price bordering on extortion. I'll scan the whole thing with my V600 and PDF-ize it, and just put up a donation pot. Seems to be a reasonable expenditure of time and effort for the greater good.
-CR
That's pretty amazing. I'd download that for a dollar. Or three.
The graphic design is, um, interesting.
I've been keen on checking those out.
Not keen on paying collector's prices.
What's with the not flying for 14 years? That would be the time it went from something I loved to something I detest, so much so that I've driven all the way across the country (more than once) just because I couldn't bring myself to get back on a plane. And I have absolutely no fear of flying, just a low tolerance for bullshit and being confined. It's all I can do to not start yelling at the TSA agents, and I'm really hard to rile up in my advanced years.
bb
Something to amuse you while waiting to be violated by TSA agents: http://sgtreport.com/2011/12/congresswoman-unveils-bill-to-end-illegal-tsa-impersonations-of-federal-law-enforcement-officers/
I was recently cleaning out my cave and found a copy of this (along with other random things like notes I took during a music theory course) ... Imagine my surprise to see a picture of it here.
I should add that I'd be happy to part with it in exchange for some goodwill (or Audio Damage gift certificates :)
@MMI: Too late. I already bought it. Gonna be a lot of scanning. There is a ton of interesting info in this thing.
-CR
Heh, you'll note I didn't volunteer to do the scanning.
As much as I hate the TSA, the actual humans I've had to interact with are pretty decent. Since they've moved to the hey-free-cancer machines, I've opted for pat-downs every time. Far less invasive than the door of a mid-'90s NYC club, in my opinion. Plus the agent is generally more embarrassed than me.
They have dramatically reduced the amount of legroom that you get. I'm only 6'2", not your 32' (or whatever it is) and I feel like my guts are being forced into my sinuses when I fly. Let's just say it is going to be uncomfortable unless you are in the bulkhead row or at the emergency exit. But I think that those cost extra nowadays.
-William
Also, this: http://ti.me/zV2cYi
-William
First time flying in 14 years? Prepare to be in a shitty f@cking mood by the time you get off that plane. I know I always want to kill a minimum of 3 people by the time I get home, and I've been slowly acclimated to their BS over the years.
Aww, man, it's not that bad.
- c
If you get chosen for the TSA scanner, be sure to request a pat down. You will get a cranky male TSA agent sent over to feel you up. Make sure to insist on having it happen in public. Once the pat down begins, start singing "IT'S RAINING MEN! HALLELUJAH!" at the top of your lungs.
Be sure to report back how it works out.
to be fair, as someone who flies quite a bit, PDX is one of the friendliest and most relaxed airports in the whole country, in keeping with the vibe of the city. I've actually had real pleasant conversations with the TSA agents there (once I got "sir, do you mind removing the pedals from your backpack?", which blew my mind), and decent coffee can be had. also, there's not one but two Powell's branches.
oh and they have the most hilarious carpeting, hideous shades of purple and green. and bonus points if you see the pan flute/drum machine guy.
someone should make a photo book of the various carpet patterns in airports.
ft lauderdale and miami airports have some messed up carpets.
Actually, PHX is not so bad, so it could be much worse. Flying from ATL to LAX is just awful, but at least it's not Oakland. I will walk before I go there through there again.
bb
@Stream723: Not to make you feel bad or anything, but...
http://yfrog.com/z/h3w4pxdj
Of course, I have a Tempest machine in my dining room, so I get to practice a lot. I must have been stressed from the trip or something, because those scores aren't that great for me. The high score on my machine is 563K.
-CR
Have you seen Walter Sear's "New World Of Electronic Music" book from 1972? I have a copy from years and years ago, apparently it goes for a lot on ebay now....
"A practical book that gives the basic principles of Sound, Acoustics, Electricity, Magnetism, Recording Techniques that are necessary to understand the concepts and functions of the Synthesizer"
Its a great little text, similar to the Rolands, but more primitive
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