Elektron Musical Instruments

jderouchie wrote:
> i can see why you dont feel good, how does having a baby mean selling
> gear, i mean obviously financial but thats called get a job.  think
> about it, that equipment you sell, that 'growing up' you do, whats the
> price of that compromise to you and ultimately to your little one. its
> a shame that you are going to give up some really unique equipment
> that your child could take seriously one day.  my daughter (8) loves
> experimenting with the MD, and keyboards,  kaoss pad etc..  not only
> is it an awesome way to put in time with the kid, (i'm not into
> playing barbie.) you can to pass on knowledge of something you solid.
>  these days she's in 'our' studio playing more than i am!  being a
> father, thinking of your child and their future, is taking
> responsibility...  thats growing up.
>
> congrats and good luck
> jonathan

I completely agree with you, Jonathan. I meant to react on G's post earlier,
but since I figured this is a rather delicate subject, I decided not to.
You have expressed exactly my point, though, and in a very nice way.

Oh, and G - congrats and good luck from me, too.

Gert
www.waveworld.tv

I sold my Nord Modular for similar reasons when we bought our house, and 
I've always regretted the decision.  We have a nice stainless steel 
refridgerator, though.  Unfortunately, it's harder to get good basslines 
out of it.

/Scott

Gert van Santen wrote:

> jderouchie wrote:
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>>i can see why you dont feel good, how does having a baby mean selling
>>gear, i mean obviously financial but thats called get a job.  think
>>about it, that equipment you sell, that 'growing up' you do, whats the
>>price of that compromise to you and ultimately to your little one. its
>>a shame that you are going to give up some really unique equipment
>>that your child could take seriously one day.  my daughter (8) loves
>>experimenting with the MD, and keyboards,  kaoss pad etc..  not only
>>is it an awesome way to put in time with the kid, (i'm not into
>>playing barbie.) you can to pass on knowledge of something you solid.
>> these days she's in 'our' studio playing more than i am!  being a
>>father, thinking of your child and their future, is taking
>>responsibility...  thats growing up.
>>
>>congrats and good luck
>>jonathan
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> I completely agree with you, Jonathan. I meant to react on G's post earlier,
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> Gert
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Scott Kellogg wrote:
> I sold my Nord Modular for similar reasons when we bought our house,
> and I've always regretted the decision.  We have a nice stainless
> steel refridgerator, though.  Unfortunately, it's harder to get good
> basslines out of it.

But it sure is "cool" for those acoustic percussion sessions...

;-)

Gert
www.waveworld.tv

> But it sure is "cool" for those acoustic percussion sessions...
> 

Oh, yes.  And those 'frozen pads' are to die for.

/Scott

The MonoMachine is sold and shipped. 

But, I took the Sidstation off ebay. 

My wife (who says I can keep whatever gear I want to make music) is really glad that I've 
kept the Sidstation. It is the LAST noise-making hardware that I own.

My wife was sad when I sold my other gear early in the year, but especially so when I sold  
the Nord Modular and the Micro Modular.

But, you know, I do love the idea of raising kids to know the Elektron Gear! Imagine a child 
knowing the Monomachine, machinedrum and sidstation in and out. But, I don't want to 
place pressure on my kid :-0

I haven't given up hope of one day getting another Monomachine and a Machine Drum.

For now, the Sidstation (which is alive in a way) is still with the family.

thanks for all the emotional support.

 . . . and who's the wise guy who said to get a job ? ! !