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You would think for that price, you get at least parts that look a little more boutique.
Indeed. I would really like to know who was insane enough to buy the $1000+ "unicorn" model. Nothing about these products screams boutique or high end at all. Even the base is a normal project box not something designed from the ground up. It reminds me of a cheesy dock for an iPhone.
http://www.ninstrument.com/?page_id=575
the rare "unicorn" white model sold for $1375.00.....
sxe_weekend wrote:$745.00
is that true?
indeed. the "cheaper" options which are greyboys cost $425.00. "premium" PIL models cost $575.00.
this is pretty cool
really surprised to see you recommending a $745.00 product. just wait for the black market knockoff.
I'm praying for the day someone rips off LSDJ and comes out with a completely free gameboy tracker called LDSJ because I don't care about supporting Johan. /sarcasm
comparing mass produced items like e-cigs vs the very niche market of flash carts that are usually one man operations with lots of technical details to be worked out is pretty far out there. in the case of flash carts we have one person spending their own time, money, and knowledge to bring us a product that not only works but is made to work as close to 100% identical to the real thing in regards to sound quality, compatibility, and overall build quality. honestly hoping that their efforts get ripped off by some black market profiteer for you own gain shows a total lack of respect for the people that are even making this hobby possible.
thanks katsumbhong for posting that info so I did not have to find it! @12ianma yeah I just want to go with a nice non apple display for my macmini right now. As you stated it's a lot cheaper and I would rather just wait for a proper updated thunderbolt display in the future if I feel the need for one. A nice LG or Samsung will do just fine for the time being. Any suggestions on models? Sorry if this all sounds like something I should already know. I live in midwestern KS so I don't have the luxury of going into a store and looking at models on display so peoples input is important in my case.
Here's the portability bottom line for iMacs: yes it's large but yes it's one piece. not sure if haul it to gigs, might be too sketchy. can also replace the ram in it yourself. Mac minis are the best way to get a high powered Mac for the least money possible. Upgrading the ram etc yourself also saves you a huge amount.
Corsair makes great 1600mhz ram that works perfect with Mac (note not the Mac memory the specifically sell, I can get you part number if you want)
Also no DVD drive in pretty much any new Mac so if you plan to dual boot (boot camp etc) you will want one. They are super good little drives for 80$ the apple displays are very nice but I would wait one more generation of Thunderbolt Display until they are laminated like the imac displays (there is air gap between LCD and glass known to have debris issues even from factory and this also cause like a weird double glare)
I noticed all the issues with the current Thunderbolt Display Apple sells as well. Have any recommendations for a good alternative? Also please do get me the parts number for the ram as I plan on maxing it out myself on the Mac mini.
Also obtaining an original console of your choice for tracking is cheaper than buying a retron 5. If money is an issue I wouldn't worry about a console that is going to play a bunch of games that you can't afford in the first place.
@puke_flytalker I know what it's like to be broke but of course R&D exist and these carts are not "overpriced" simply because you can't afford them at the moment. Hoping for cheap Chinese ripoffs is counter productive to these items even being made in the first place. It's that attitude that keeps people from even wanting to make these amazing utilities available to us in the first place. If you can't afford something save dude. Think of something you buy that you really don't need that adds up. In my case I quit drinking because not only was it counterproductive to my health and life but taking a step back I realized how much money I was wasting on crap that was getting me nowhere in my life. Appreciate that people are willing to put their time, energy, and own money into developing the carts in the first place and realize that returning the favor thus supporting future products for our hobby is more important than hoping someone in china steals their design and profits off it.
I was raised on apple computers, the years i spent ruining pc's was a waste of my life. The inevitable return to the apple was long over due, dont let people talk you out of it. Yes it cost more, but for me since i got a mac again i havn't had any computer issues, and all of my DAW's work without any issues.
I 
apple honestly but not to the rabid scale some people have for their brand of choice. I cringe when I see people suggesting android tablets over apple for music production. Yes they are great for general use but can't touch the creative end of the spectrum.
The Silph Scope wrote:Don't buy Windows laptops.
OP get a Bonobo Extreme from System76 or something.wow, first I thought your 'don't buy apple' comment was unhelpful but this just seems like its getting worse. Your position seems to be "Don't buy apple. Don't buy windows. You should get what I like cause I like it." Why would he buy a linux machine when he specifically want to run Ableton Live? If you don't care to use apple computers yourself then ok. But steering someone else astray just because of your own personal prejudices is miles away from being helpful. Sure I bet theres a way to get live running but at what cost? Time, effort, compromise, CPU, cash?
When an individual asks for a new Nintendo platform to try and learn do you then recommend a ZX Spectrum or Commodore 64? I wouldn't imagine so. Same thing here.
I thought exactly the same thing... "Or something" really tipped the I'm speaking as a total fanboy and could care less about what you are trying to accomplish scale. I even looked into his suggestion and only found people with issues and suggesting to others to duel boot or run windows in Wine.
Just as an after thought I think we electronic musicians are a little spoiled by the size of our gear and portability factor. A full sized desktop with a monitor and accessories is still easier to haul to a gig than a drum kit or a guitar, amp, and effects board. 
@stargazer no I totally got your angle on things as well and agree that Apples packaging makes for a great transport until you find something with a little more protection. Honestly if they offered iMacs with a smaller screen I would be all over one for my purposes. The mini gives me the option to vary my screen size and that's the only reason I'm leaning towards it over an iMac.
boaconstructor wrote:the day that the sticks finally came out of the mods' butts
eh, i quit and i think lazerbeat is already getting burnt out by the random bs overload or this wouldve been closed immediately... may seem odd from the outside, but when chipmusic.org was founded, one of the key terms that came up in discussion was "no-nonsense"... mostly cause we were pretty sick of what 8bc had become, despite our best efforts
Oh man I just had PTSD flashbacks of 8bc. What a nightmare. I remember all the shit you and others had to attempt to keep up with. It was like waves of ADD kids that thought 8bc was 4chan.
@CoolEv1 another cool thing about purchasing the license is that it's donation based. I've actually paid for a license like 3 or 4 times because it was easier to donate again than email Johan and wait. Plus it was an easy way to keep donating for continued LSDJ support.
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