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NAMM Show 2005 Won't be doing a product review because I didn't get a chance to roam around much except to briefly visit some friends in the morning before the herds were let in at Mesa Boogie, Fender, Digidesign, Apogee, Roland, Peavey, MOTU, Steinberg, Cakewalk, Forat and Groove Tubes...
 
...Aspen Pittman gave me a "Fatfinger" and a "PowerPick". Basically, every guitar, keyboard, amp, accessory and music making software was on display. A veritable playground for musicians. NAMM Hangtime (some folks that dropped by)... 
Rhonda Smith (Prince) 
Renato Neto (Prince) 
Ricky Lawson - drums (Yellow Jackets, Steely Dan, MJ, Phil Collins) 
Alan Evans (middle) - drums (Soulive) & Eric Krasno (left) - guitar (Soulive)  
Marva King  - vocalist, songwriter, actress (Prince, Diary Of A Mad Black Woman)
  
Reggie Hamilton (Seal, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder), Steve Bailey (Dizzy Gillespie, Paquito D’Rivera, Kitaro) and Oscar Cartaya (Willie Colon, Tania Maria, Spyro Gyra) These guys did a stellar bass trio performance. 
Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan) Also worked for the Department of Defense as an adviser to the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization. 
Dave Mustaine (Megadeath, Metallica) 
Sinbad (comedian) Other artists, that I can remember, seen floating around the show... 
Stevie Wonder - everything Carlos Santana, Brian Wilson, Joey DeFrancesco, John Blackwell, Peter Frampton, John Legend, Lee Sklar Shows Black Eye Peas performed for Digidesign Carlos Santana performed for PRS Guitars Did CES in Las Vegas (mostly audiophile stuff) a few weeks prior to this show. I'm friggin tired. Maybe some pics in a few days. tA  Tribal Disorder
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Cali, right?
Am I on the wrong coast or what! Wow, looks like you had a great time, my man. Jealous.  All Rights Reserved. |
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Damn it, next time you go somewhere, just put me in a suitcase or garment bag or something....  | |
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theAudience said: I use and whole-heartedly endorse the fatfinger. NAMM always scares me... like a liquor store scares an alchoholic. The Last Otan Track: www.funkmusician.com/what.mp3 | |
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psykosoul said: Damn it, next time you go somewhere, just put me in a suitcase or garment bag or something....
 Me TOO , 
otan & Audience :Hey guy's what's a...
some sort of a slide or Capo ? ~PClinuxOS~  I've been here longer than I care to remember, ... I drop in from time to time, ...  | |
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Wasup TA!
Man I wish I could have been there. Im seriously thinking of moving out o LA this summer. Anyway what is you opinion on the Roland V-88? I've heard some are having latency issues when midi recording with it? Also have you heard of Amp Farm? Its a Pro Tools guitar efx plugin. What do you think of the amp/efx modeling on it? Tnx! | |
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What the hell is a "fatfinger" and "powerpick?" I've never heard of them. | |
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For FLUX and artist08
Fatfinger: Increases sustain by adding physical mass to the headstock of the instrument. Works on electric and acoustic instruments. Installs in seconds without tools. Will not damage your instrument. Adds tone, sustain, and overall tone balance. Fatfinger for bass is 20% heavier than guitar model. Helps tune out dead spots. Guitar model is 3.2 ounces, bass model is 3.8 ounces. PowerPick: The Power Pick adds mass to your pick. Clamps on in seconds .... adds 20 times more mass to increase string volume by up to 5dB. http://www.groovetubes.co...gory_ID=30 For FLUX and psykosoul (aka Groove Master General): You guys will have to pay the extra charges for my luggage being over the weight limit. 
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yamomma said: Cali, right?
Am I on the wrong coast or what! Wow, looks like you had a great time, my man. Jealous. Yes. 4 miles from my house  Saw people going to the convention while on the bus on my way to Bingo  2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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yamomma said: Cali, right?
Am I on the wrong coast or what! Wow, looks like you had a great time, my man. Jealous. You got it mate. Winter NAMM is at the Anaheim Convention Center. (right across the street from Disneyland. How appropriate!) www.namm.org Summer NAMM (July) has been in Nashville but I think this year they're changing it to Indianapolis. It's fun but tiring simultaneously. After the 1st day of giving the same product spiel 1000 times, it starts to wear thin. Then you see someone like Stevie Wonder pass by or you're standing next to Rhonda Smith and you get re-energized. 
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: Yes. 4 miles from my house Saw people going to the convention while on the bus on my way to Bingo
Gimme a shout next year (or sooner). 
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theAudience:
Fatfinger:
Increases sustain by adding physical mass to the headstock of the instrument. Works on electric and acoustic instruments. Installs in seconds without tools. Will not damage your instrument. Adds tone, sustain, and overall tone balance. Fatfinger for bass is 20% heavier than guitar model. Helps tune out dead spots. Guitar model is 3.2 ounces, bass model is 3.8 ounces. Thanks Neal , as artist08 said:I've never heard of them.
( ? ) Are these Product review conventions that you attend work related, & only for Music Industry peeps, or general public show's ? I remember you attended one a few months back, which was an awesome event , with wall to wall celebs. and gear also. For FLUX and psykosoul (aka Groove Master General):
You guys will have to pay the extra charges for my luggage being over the weight limit. P.S. As I'm in Oz I wont be hiding in your luggage, just wishful thinking. ~PClinuxOS~ I've been here longer than I care to remember, ... I drop in from time to time, ... | |
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FLUX said: ( ? ) Are these Product review conventions that you attend work related, & only for Music Industry peeps, or general public show's ? I remember you attended one a few months back, which was an awesome event , with wall to wall celebs. and gear also. Yes they are work related and the shows are intended for manufacturers, buyers and the press. However, the general public always manages to gain entry. Especially if you know somebody. (wink, wink) Ask hbo (heartbeatocean)
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Dissonance said: Im seriously thinking of moving out o LA this summer.
 That would mean that we could, uuhhhh, collaborate...  | |
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VinaBlue said: Dissonance said: Im seriously thinking of moving out o LA this summer.
That would mean that we could, uuhhhh, collaborate... Oh 4 sho. But if you start that moaning and stuff while we're recording. I am not responsible for my actions!  | |
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Dissonance said: Wasup TA!
How ya doin'. Man I wish I could have been there. Im seriously thinking of moving out o LA this summer.
It was actually quite a lot of fun (now that it's over). If you moving here bring plenty of cash.
Anyway what is you opinion on the Roland V-88? I've heard some are having latency issues when midi recording with it?
Also have you heard of Amp Farm? Its a Pro Tools guitar efx plugin. What do you think of the amp/efx modeling on it? I'm probably not the best person to ask as I work for a competitor. (rather not say who) Roland makes great products though. All i've heard are good things concerning Amp Farm. The Nomad Factory Guitar Amp Legends plugin is another modeling system you might want to look at along with the Guitar Amp Pro plugins (Logic). tA Tribal Disorder
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otan said: NAMM always scares me... like a liquor store scares an alchoholic.
Leave your wallet at home for sure.
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wow Audience, its nice to have a job that involves things you really enjoy. your very very lucky. as for the perfomances how was Carlos Santana? I bought his last two latest cds that i thought was watered down. was he better live? | |
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and although i'm not a musician, yes i envy you to | |
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I'm jealous.
Again. 
Hey tA, I bought a guitar today. "I saw a woman with major Hammer pants on the subway a few weeks ago and totally thought of you." - sextonseven | |
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heybaby said: as for the perfomances how was Carlos Santana? I bought his last two latest cds that i thought was watered down. was he better live?
Check your orgnotes.
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And you didn't get my "Frampton Comes Alive" album signed for me.
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minneapolisgenius said: Hey tA, I bought a guitar today. Excellent.
Just remember what I told you about that "Stairway To Hell" foolishness.
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minneapolisgenius said: And you didn't get my "Frampton Comes Alive" album signed for me.
 I don't think he remembers he recorded that record.
Now Frampton's Camel, that's another story.
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theAudience said: minneapolisgenius said: Hey tA, I bought a guitar today. Excellent.
Just remember what I told you about that "Stairway To Hell" foolishness.
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http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm Well, I'll never get through that whole song until I get a doubleneck. And when I do, you can be sure that you'll be the first to have the pleasure of hearing it.
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theAudience said: minneapolisgenius said: And you didn't get my "Frampton Comes Alive" album signed for me.
I don't think he remembers he recorded that record.
Now Frampton's Camel, that's another story.
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Major oversight...
...Verdine White seen floating around the show. ...memory starting to clear up. tA Tribal Disorder
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 What was Sinbad doing there?This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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