Friday, May 20, 2005
E3 versus NAMM show
For some strange reason, my life now consists of a series of trade shows where past work experience dictated being stuck in an office 8 hours a day. Which is to say getting out every once in a while is a good thing.
In some ways E3 and NAMM are the same, in other ways, completely different. E3 is a trade show completely devoted to video games and the people that play them. Although it is not open to the general public, you would never guess it by the attire of the average attendee. T-shirts and jeans are just as popular as shorts and flip flops. You would have a hard time picking out retail employees from the average college student (maybe the same thing).
NAMM show has a slightly different flair as there plenty of suits mixed in with the rockers and docker crowd.
NAMM just by its nature covers a wider spectrum of products. Manufacturers are slightly more accessible. E3 limits it's face to face time by appointment only. That means Microsoft, Nintendo, and some parts of Sony are more or less off limits.
Parking is $20.00 at Staple's Center (ouch) but Disney manages to keep the parking for NAMM show under $10.00
I made lots of contacts at NAMM, something that proved to be more elusive at E3. It also seemed like freebies were non existent at E3 where at least at NAMM you might leave with a T-shirt or a few guitar picks.
While both shows are fun, only time will tell which one is more profitable.
In some ways E3 and NAMM are the same, in other ways, completely different. E3 is a trade show completely devoted to video games and the people that play them. Although it is not open to the general public, you would never guess it by the attire of the average attendee. T-shirts and jeans are just as popular as shorts and flip flops. You would have a hard time picking out retail employees from the average college student (maybe the same thing).
NAMM show has a slightly different flair as there plenty of suits mixed in with the rockers and docker crowd.
NAMM just by its nature covers a wider spectrum of products. Manufacturers are slightly more accessible. E3 limits it's face to face time by appointment only. That means Microsoft, Nintendo, and some parts of Sony are more or less off limits.
Parking is $20.00 at Staple's Center (ouch) but Disney manages to keep the parking for NAMM show under $10.00
I made lots of contacts at NAMM, something that proved to be more elusive at E3. It also seemed like freebies were non existent at E3 where at least at NAMM you might leave with a T-shirt or a few guitar picks.
While both shows are fun, only time will tell which one is more profitable.
Monday, May 16, 2005
Use the Force Luke
Besides giving away free items at the Star Wars line at the Big Newport theater (yes you heard right, free Star Wars Items) elvistech.com has some very cool items for sale on their website.
Pretty much everything that Sony offers for audio and video recording (Acid Pro 5.0 and Sony Vegas to name a few).
They also offer Line 6, Dean Markley, EDIROL, Cakewalk, and other major players in the home recording industry.
That's not to mention the books, CD's, DVD's and other wide assortment of items that they offer.
You'll probably get a kick out of their website too www.elvistech.com
So go see Star Wars and May the Force Be with You!
Pretty much everything that Sony offers for audio and video recording (Acid Pro 5.0 and Sony Vegas to name a few).
They also offer Line 6, Dean Markley, EDIROL, Cakewalk, and other major players in the home recording industry.
That's not to mention the books, CD's, DVD's and other wide assortment of items that they offer.
You'll probably get a kick out of their website too www.elvistech.com
So go see Star Wars and May the Force Be with You!
Saturday, May 14, 2005
POD XT versus Boss GS-10
Kind of through luck of the draw, I ended up with both of these wonderful devices. What do they do (you might ask)? Essentially they give you a platform for recording guitar on your computer, but the way in which they do that is really neat.
Both of these devices give you unlimited guitar sounds. The GS-10 is the bigger of the two, reminiscent of those first generation laptop computers. It's sturdiness would be a plus when recording as you wouldn't have to worry about any sudden movements sending it flying.
The POD XT is the smaller of the two but much more intuitive as far as creating new sounds and making connections.
It seems like GS-10 focuses more on the recording end where the POD seems to be built more as an all around device (recording, playing, etc.)
The GS-10 came with Cakewalk Music Creator. Since it was bundled free Cakewalk would not support it. The POD did not come up with extra software, but there are plenty of plug ins and downloads on their website.
I have a feeling that using it with a feature rich program like Sony ACID PRO would be no problem.
To date I haven't mastered the full capabilities of either device. Until I do I am sticking with the PODXT because of it's easy use and portability which is perfect for my needs.
Both of these devices give you unlimited guitar sounds. The GS-10 is the bigger of the two, reminiscent of those first generation laptop computers. It's sturdiness would be a plus when recording as you wouldn't have to worry about any sudden movements sending it flying.
The POD XT is the smaller of the two but much more intuitive as far as creating new sounds and making connections.
It seems like GS-10 focuses more on the recording end where the POD seems to be built more as an all around device (recording, playing, etc.)
The GS-10 came with Cakewalk Music Creator. Since it was bundled free Cakewalk would not support it. The POD did not come up with extra software, but there are plenty of plug ins and downloads on their website.
I have a feeling that using it with a feature rich program like Sony ACID PRO would be no problem.
To date I haven't mastered the full capabilities of either device. Until I do I am sticking with the PODXT because of it's easy use and portability which is perfect for my needs.
