Another Ebay purchase and a clip

[rdfreak]

Well, it all started last Saturday when John M made mention of the Blind Cool tech review of a minny synthesizer; so a couple of days later, I decided to take a listen before bed, not really thinking much of it. But, i was soon extremely hooked. No, it's not like the iPhone where I'll lose interest; this is different because it seems amazing what one could achieve with these things. I'm talking about Mathew Bullis (who I have heard of on the email lists for years) doing an awesome review on the Korg Kaossilator. I was blown away by this machine and wondered if, like the iPhone, M-power and N82, it would be a stupid idea to rush out and get one? but i guess i didn't think it was by the following day when I found them at a reasonable price brand new on ebay.
Even though there exists the touch pad, I would still not think there'd be much of an issue for us at all. In fact, after a bit of practice, I'm even sure we could figure out where the notes are for playing recorded loops to our exact wanting. I honestly can't wait to receive this now. I ordered it Tuesday but it was only shipped my time yesterday and they say seven to ten working days; that's too long! *whine*
So I've been on youtube because Mathew was saying in his review that there's a vidio which demonstrates all 100 sounds, whereas he skipped a few of them.
I have found many many very clever creations, but the following was just really special! :)

There have actually been entire albumns made with this thing; totally awesome!
In other news, something else I'll be waiting on next week to arrive here is a wireless broadband dongle from Optus.

The other days of this week have been pretty quiet. I did do some O&M Tuesday morning to the school again with Marita (from guide dogs). She just thought Joy was a great worker and said it looked as though we'd been together for six months or more, not one. We do work well together though.
Then i went to computer group that night, stopping off for dinner at MoccaJoes in glenwaverly before hand.
I've also been applying for more jobs as we're kinda disheartened at the lack of communication there.
I'm going to be going to Nan's today and will meet B from there Saturday.
tatita,
Til Next Time, RdFreak

Comments

Just Curious

[budget-barry.livejournal.com]

Hi Rachael,
Sounds like you're new toy will be quite an impressive piece of gear. Must check out the demo on BCT. Your comments about the iphone not being something that held your interest caught my attention, simply because, as you may remember from previous comments, I was kinda intreagued by the number of people that suddenly went out and bought one. I wasn't and still am not sure that they'd be as easy to use for a heavy user, as something with a tactile keypad. Are you still using yours or did you go back to a Nokia? what was it that turned you off it?
The reason for my questions, apart from just being curious, is that most of the other managers here at work have been issued with one, so when my current work phone dies, it's likely that they'll want to offer me one too. If I want something different I'm sure they'll accommodate that as they always do, but I'm interested in people's views as to what they're like to live with on a daily basis.

Cheers.

Damo.

Re: Just Curious

[rdfreak.livejournal.com]

Yes, a number of people did get all of a sudden very interested in the iPhone, and I think a few are probably regretting that now. I listened to the podcasts and njust assumed I'd be really into it, but as you suggested, yes, I was using my nokia a lot faster and when I really thought about it, didn't think I'd ever get that fast with the iPhone however much i practiced with it. I'm frustrated that I got so excited about it, bought one and now couldn't care less bout it.
But in saying that, each to their own you know, and you may really like it.