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    Elektron Octatrack MKII

    in EKT General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by tbf

    I been hearing Elektron derailed for a while now, and I guess it shows in their somewhat erratic product development agenda. kinda feels like they struggle as a company, being one of the few out there who really try to innovate, imo

    I got my gear jacked a couple years back and lost my octatrack, which is the brain of my live modular rig. long story short, after getting in touch with them through some friends they kindly offered me a new one, but the whole process was inconceivably chaotic, which I later found out it was because they were going through a significant internal reform of sorts, with lay offs and whatnot.

    anyway, I've owned an OT for about 7 years, so I vouch for it, and it is an important tool for me. at this point I feel like the Rytm might be the most powerful of the lot, really want to get my hands on one, but at 10k in my currency that'll have to wait. it really depends on what you're looking for, but the OT probably takes a lot longer to get your head around, as it offers loads more possibilities

    Films Recently Watched

    in General Banter

    Posted

    14 hours ago, dr lopez said:

    not really. the mission impossible films are exciting action films. you expect some stunts, quick edits, a very simple "plot" that serves as a framework for more stunts, maybe some kisses along the way. it's "absurd" because the stakes are "so high" and we know Ethan Hunt will stop at nothing to complete his mission. sometimes that means holding on to a jetliner taking off. Also.. I will say that nothing in any mission impossible movie is as absurd as a housekeeper keeping her mentally ill husband locked up in a korean war-era bunker conveniently hidden below her employers house but that they don't know about. The issue with Parasite is that it expects us to revel in the "absurdity" of situations just described but *also* the hyper-horrific realism of face-bashing, body-stabbing, subterranean apartment flooding etc. Those are played completely straight, as if they were really happening - there's nothing comically absurd about those extremely important moments in the plot. Parasite is not a character study either, it's an obvious and flawed social critique. The only good part about Parasite is that rich people who saw it empathized with the rich family lol

    well, now you're trying to compare "absurd" between two completely distinct genres. wether the motivation for it suits you or not, almost everything that makes mission impossible entertaining is borderline ridiculous in terms of veracity.

    it's not a masterpiece, and it probably got all of that prestige from industry clique mentality, as it usually goes. but what I noticed about every harsh critique of this movie is that it usually comes from a place of privilege. no, I'm not trying to take it there, but seeing how this movie resonated in a inequality and poverty strung country, and most every other 3rd world country, the criticism I see is mostly related the more superficial aspects of it, which makes sense if you don't find the subject that much relatable.

    it's totally fine if you're looking for plain entertainment and that particular movie didn't cut it for you, though

     

    8 hours ago, perunamuusi said:

    anyone who thinks otherwise is a basic bitch imho

    frankly, don't even care, babe

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    Share Your Favorite Documentaries Thread!

    in General Banter

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    On 4/13/2021 at 6:19 PM, tbf said:

    who's got a good science documentary, in the lines of Particle Fever and The Most Unknown?

    I ended up bumping into this, which surpassed expectations by a lot. I thought it was just about science when it's a philosophical conversation about beauty correlating symmetry and chaos, science and art while exploring the very concept of beauty, all of that using CERN and physics as an anchor. thought it was very interesting
     

     

    Experiences with Zoom HN4 Recorders

    in EKT General Discussion

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Stickfigger said:

    I just acquired one of these after my father in law passed away this week. Found it stashed away with a bunch of laptops that he used in his business

    I'm sorry for your loss, mate
     

    On 4/26/2021 at 8:31 PM, Valleyfold said:

    The rubber coating on my Zoom went bad and now it’s just covered in slime and dust. Pretty gross. 

    I haven't tried it yet, but probably will as this rubber coating fad isn't going away soon, tragically. I'm weary of my mpc live's fate, my mate's turned into a mush too. maybe keeping it in its case may have helped but my 2nd hand HN4 Pro still looks pristine after a couple of years even with the high air humidity here
     

     

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    Falling in love with Analord

    in Aphex Twin

    Posted

    15 hours ago, Dragon said:

    i could just imagine rdj pulling a roland out from under his bed or whatever, pushing the dust off, pressing a few buttons and making the opening of Fenix Funk 5 in about twenty seconds. just him sliding a knob or two to get those lush sweeps.

    the processing on the break is fucking amazing, that shit slaps so good

    Films Recently Watched

    in General Banter

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    1 hour ago, brian trageskin said:

    as i already mentioned itt, parasite has a very dumb, far-fetched plot imo, the metaphor is dumb too. i wouldn't have a problem with the film had it been an anime. it's not though. 

     

    that's a bit like saying mission impossible is far-fetched. the movie is pretty upfront about its own absurdity, from beginning to end. it uses that absurdity as a comical narrative device so it can explore all these different subtleties in the characters' social relations, which is the whole point of the movie

     

    43 minutes ago, Rubin Farr said:

     

    this sounds like it was made on an MC-505, all them rave soundz
     

    1 hour ago, Kid Lukie said:

    The plot is rudimentary and predictable... but really, who's going for the plot in a Mortal Kombat movie?

    I went for the HIGH IMPACT VIOLENCE and thoroughly enjoyed the film. And it looks pretty decent too.

    and it's not like they're trying to hide it either. the thing is supposed to be a VFX boasting live action version of the video game innit?

    Films Recently Watched

    in General Banter

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    15 hours ago, MaartenVC said:

    Tenet (2020) by Nolan.

    the physics is actually pretty well worked out, which is why I liked it better than Inception, sadly for Nolan that Donald Duck comic didn't go into enough details to save his plot. I still find it amusing to watch these megalomaniac Hollywood ridiculous budget blockbusters from time to time, there's something freeing about self-indulging in this wanna-be-bigger-than-god-itself kind of pretention, and you also get to laugh about it afterwards

     

    15 hours ago, MaartenVC said:

    Seems like this Japanese movie / book inspired the The Hunger Games and the whole Battle Royale video game genre quite a bit.

    Tarantino cited it as one of his top movies of all time, from that moment on it surpassed "cult" status to "hypster" 

     

    14 hours ago, perunamuusi said:

    Finally got round to watching Parasite. A foreign film for people who don't watch foreign films. Far longer than necessary and an absolute mess but western cinema critics say that's what makes the film brilliant. Do not believe them. It isn't. 

    I beg to differ, sire. it's quite a feat to inject this type of critique into such a mainstream format, and that's something Bong Joon-Ho managed to do with meticulous technique, which is why it got so much attention, otherwise it would've been just another cult highlight. I think it's a very valid commentary, especially for mainstream audiences to watch and be left wondering about. the metaphors are plain and simple, yet accurate, which is one of the movie's biggest strengths, as it doesn't interfere with the plot, only supports it. I thought it was a pretty solid movie.


    as for Mortal Kombat, I'm positive it will be bad but I'm gonna try to watch it with my 6 year old self in mind like the first one, that shit was a childhood staple. Christopher Lambert was at the premier, I got to meet fucking Raiden

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    Who is Q-Anon? (it's Ron Watkins) the surprising origin story of the Q scam, and the man who now seems to be in control of it

    in General Banter

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    On 4/16/2021 at 6:11 PM, Nebraska said:

    what's interesting here is the banality of the "conspiracy". because it has had such a wide reach, one comes to expect a better executed operation (as hinted to the italian book by the luther blissett collective).

    I think that's pretty accurate, but you gotta take into account that what mostly made it so big was the medium. these guys basically figured out the best way to make the most out of Jim's long lasting web business, power-wise. I mean, they're clearly eccentric people, and reasonably detached from reality. if Jim is already quite the character, I can't even begin to imagine what must be like to be raised by him. bottomline is, they seem like bored people with access to a lot of power and not much of a moral compass - which might be a big understatement.
    what I'm saying is, this whole thing wouldn't have gotten half as far if it wasn't for the anonymity. shit would've probably been a bigger shit show than tiger king if it was up to their personas to hold up the plot. and I mean, even with the anonymity AND all of the power of controlling the site they still managed to fuck up. at least they were wise enough to pick an audience as gullible as fish

    Who is Q-Anon? (it's Ron Watkins) the surprising origin story of the Q scam, and the man who now seems to be in control of it

    in General Banter

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    38 minutes ago, Nebraska said:

    i think the editing which is "pretty damn good" might give the illusion of being misleading mainly because it omits and only skirts the disorder that was 8chan/8kun by trying to confine it into a linear narrative.

    yes, good editing keeps you on track, so it has the power to slip you into one track, if that's the intention. I mean, in a docu about conspiracies, you're constantly aiming to crack the code, so I, for example, was left with 2 questions, one that the editing simply veered away from and the other as a projection of the paranoia the subject instates. the former was, if at one point someone took over, and the director made sure to keep the eyes on Ron as the "second" Q, then who first started on 4chan? the AI analyses got me curious, and that seemed to have little to no importance along those 6hs of plot bluid up. which takes me to the second question I was left with. the series focus a lot on the relationship between actors, and rightfully so, but that means that with such constant manipulation of facts and appearances, the very internal 8chan drama could just as easily been staged. maybe even fred was playing a role up until whatever point

     

    3 hours ago, ignatius said:

    sarah hightower

    no idea who that is, can you fill me in on her credentials?

    New countdown, new release? [Aphex Twin Warp Store]

    in Aphex Twin

    Posted

    11 hours ago, Hugh Mughnus said:

    No not really. It’s just a really douchey move to intentionally disappoint a ton of uber-fans that have a lot of interest in, are emotionally invested in, and find solace in the artists’ new music. It’s not much different than your bank promising you a high rate of interest only to turn around and be like humph 0.25% har har jokes on you! Ha! You didn’t get what you expected! So brilliant to mislead you! Ha!

    I just think the day and age of these mystery campaigns and shit are behind us. Give us the the music. Take our money (the same money the faithful fans have shelled out for decades). We’re like ages 30-55 now.

    I agree it's a really douchey move. still think it's funny though.. in a very douchey way

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