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At 4/22/13 07:00 PM, SineRider wrote: Hello

Nice Zither!

I've recently acquired a Dan Tran (Vietnamese equivalent to the Chinese Guzheng or the Japanese Koto) as well as a Himalayan Bansuri, should probably take a photo like this to show off my funky instruments too at some point.

At 4/22/13 07:17 PM, camoshark wrote:

At 4/22/13 07:00 PM, SineRider wrote: Hello

Nice Zither!

Huh, I thought it was a hammered dulcimer? Or are those the same? I got it second hand anyways haha

At 4/22/13 08:47 PM, SineRider wrote:

At 4/22/13 07:17 PM, camoshark wrote:

At 4/22/13 07:00 PM, SineRider wrote: Hello

Nice Zither!

Huh, I thought it was a hammered dulcimer? Or are those the same? I got it second hand anyways haha

They're in the same family, although on second look this is the american version called the Dulcimer, so you're right, my bad.

Also, @Samulis, don't feel too bad, you'll always beat me when it comes to emulating Wagnerian Polkas! :P

At 4/22/13 07:00 PM, SineRider wrote: Hello

What's that cool looking plucker?

At 4/22/13 11:06 PM, Elitistinen wrote:

At 4/22/13 07:00 PM, SineRider wrote: Hello

What's that cool looking plucker?

Did you not read 2 posts above your own?

We got these new versions of the launchpad (they call em Launchpad-S) at work and I couldnt not buy one. This shit integrates perfectly with FL. Super bright ass LEDs, no lag.

It even comes with FL stickers <3

P.S. This is what it looks like with bright ass white lights on in the room. Its that bright.

At 5/16/13 10:02 PM, Breed wrote: We got these new versions of the launchpad (they call em Launchpad-S)

What are the differences between the original?

Here is the basis of my new project

a midi controller

At 5/16/13 10:34 PM, SineRider wrote:

At 5/16/13 10:02 PM, Breed wrote: We got these new versions of the launchpad (they call em Launchpad-S)

What are the differences between the original?

Brighter less laggy lights.

Mobile support (can be bus powered from a mobile device too).

Buttons are all blank now, and it comes with sticker sets instead.

Not a huge update but FL has support for this model specfically and i think its only like 40-50 bucks more.

Ok, so I finally decided to take pictures throughout my apartment to try and showcase at least PART of the stupid amount of instruments I own. I apologize in advance for the horrendous picture quality, I took this with my godawful phone camera.

So, I think I'll proceed from top to bottom, left to right, one picture at a time:

1) My most recent acquisition, a Dan Tranh (Vietnamese equivalent to the Chinese Guzheng or the Japanese Koto).

2) Lots of stuff in there, but there's a Menzel Violin, two Snares, some Bongos (also appear in image 7) a Djembe, a Kanstul Contrabass Bugle and a Vantage Accoustic-Electric Guitar.

3) Starting from the topmost part of the picture, the two white drums are CB-700 Congas, with a MC-802 Yamaha Console, a Thorens TD-160 Vinyl Turntable, a shitty Nikko hifi system, a Sennheiser e835 mic, a Ludwig Drum Kit with a Dixon Piccolo Snare Drum. Also partly in the image are my Nord Stage (also appears in image 6) and my roommate's Axiom 61.

4) A recently acquired Himalayan Bansuri.

5) A Pre-war nameless Tenor Banjo.

6) In red, my Nord Stage and in black is my Roland VSynth. The white headphones are my Sennheiser HD 598. At the bottom is my singing stick/sirene. Also just out of picture is my Cajon.

7) From left to right, a Cabasa, a Jew's Harp (sitting on top of it), two Maracas, a Tambourine, a Derbuka, some Bongos and a Roto-tom Frame (on top of it). Also in this picture are my Bansuri an Arizonian Clay Flute, a Cowbell and a traditional Quebecer instrument, the Spoons.

8) And finally, to the left is a Kanstul Soprano Bugle, and next to it is a shitty nameless Trumpet.

Welp, I think this covers most of it (things I've brought to my apartment, at least), you can ask questions about any of these instruments if you have any, I'll be glad to answer!

(Hoping the picture actually works properly)

At 5/23/13 06:30 PM, camoshark wrote: Doumbek

Hell yeah man doumbeks are one of the funnest hand drums to play. Looks like you have a nicer ceramic one. Mine's okay sounding but its synthetic so you can't get those really nice open tones.

Officially jelly of that.

Doumbek/Derbuka/Darabuka more or less same thing. Doumbek is the way most africans say it, darabuka is the turkish word for it.

At 5/23/13 10:52 PM, Breed wrote:

At 5/23/13 06:30 PM, camoshark wrote: Doumbek

Hell yeah man doumbeks are one of the funnest hand drums to play. Looks like you have a nicer ceramic one. Mine's okay sounding but its synthetic so you can't get those really nice open tones.

Officially jelly of that.

Doumbek/Derbuka/Darabuka more or less same thing. Doumbek is the way most africans say it, darabuka is the turkish word for it.

It's actually a traditional Egyptian Derbuka made out of wood and fish skin. It has a much more organic feel to it resembling the tone of the Bongos, but with a much sharper tone. Unfortunately it's not ceramic, so it's not as brilliant.

At 5/23/13 11:01 PM, camoshark wrote:

At 5/23/13 10:52 PM, Breed wrote: Doumbek/Derbuka/Darabuka more or less same thing. Doumbek is the way most africans say it, darabuka is the turkish word for it.

It's actually a traditional Egyptian Derbuka made out of wood and fish skin. It has a much more organic feel to it resembling the tone of the Bongos, but with a much sharper tone. Unfortunately it's not ceramic, so it's not as brilliant.

But dude.... the shape, tone, and material used are identical. How is it different being 'traditional'?

At 5/24/13 12:06 AM, Breed wrote:

At 5/23/13 11:01 PM, camoshark wrote:

At 5/23/13 10:52 PM, Breed wrote: Doumbek/Derbuka/Darabuka more or less same thing. Doumbek is the way most africans say it, darabuka is the turkish word for it.

It's actually a traditional Egyptian Derbuka made out of wood and fish skin. It has a much more organic feel to it resembling the tone of the Bongos, but with a much sharper tone. Unfortunately it's not ceramic, so it's not as brilliant.

But dude.... the shape, tone, and material used are identical. How is it different being 'traditional'?

I'm simply referring to the materials used. most modern Doumbeks/Derbukas/Darabukas are either made of metal or ceramic to have a more solid and vocal material. It's skin is also strung onto the frame, as opposed to bolted to it with a support frame. This very much affects the tone, making it sound much more organic, but unfortunately, it's negative points are being felt right now, since it's very humid and the string clamps prevent me from tuning it. :\

Bigger computer screen is glorious. Hard to tell in this but its blows the old one away.

Coming Soon.

This is the 3d modeling that my acoustician had made up. All from dual acoustics which is a notch up from primacoustics best stuff. Valued at about 4 grand. This is a HUGE step up for me. There will also be a quantum trap behind the desk on the floor, as well as back of the room traps and paneling which comes out to just under 25% coverage.

Pictures and rerecording samples from old and new treatment should be up by the end of the month.

Are you guys as excited as I am? CUZ I AM PUMPED

Look at all that sexy.