re:OB midi boxes (was cyclone (was Vortex info))

["Bret Moreland" <Bret_Moreland@maxtor.com>]

>Kim wrote:

>The OB Strummer though, I never could figure out why anyone would want 
that...
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Speaking of these OB midi boxes, do any of you have experience with the 
Oberheim Drummer?  The description I see says that the drum patterns in 
the OB will respond to an audio input, say a guitar or bass, and create 
fills, etc.

Is it musical?  I miss playing with a drummer.  I don't enjoy creating 
patterns on my Alesis HR-16 (though I like the drum sample sounds), and 
besides, they just repeat the program.  No dynamic response to live 
performance.  If the OB would control my Alesis, play a basic beat, and 
respond to what I play in some directed manner, this might feel more like 
working with a live drummer.

Re Jamman availability and cost, I saw an internet ad for a Jamman for 
over $700 yesterday.  The copy said "it's a steal" at that price.  While 
this price is clearly absurd, I hope there isn't a trend of price upflex 
on the used market for the Jamman.  I sold mine, with full memory for $250 
this year.  The world needs an inexpensive dedicated, HiFi loop box for 
the people who would never think of spending the money for an EDP, but 
would still have the time of their lives with a looper.  The guy I sold 
mine to never expressed any interest in loopers, until I gave him the 
Jamman to try.  After 1 night with it he was sold!

bret