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by strategem
Fri May 05, 2006 11:52 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: I'm quitting smoking.
Replies: 138
Views: 11040

ok, the things that got better: -taste -smell -endurance -smell of my breath -smell of my clothes -cardio vascular fitness -recovery time from exersize (from being out of breath to being ok again) -sex (everything, endurance/longetivity, general energy, wont go into too much more detail) - wallet c...
by strategem
Fri May 05, 2006 1:39 am
Forum: Production & Technology
Topic: MPC 2000XL - I want one
Replies: 56
Views: 7274

btw, i cant recall the exact price, and it isnt on our website just yet but the padkontrol from korg is a good option and is well cheap. and having just been released they are easy enough to get hold of unlike the mpc.
by strategem
Fri May 05, 2006 1:38 am
Forum: Production & Technology
Topic: MPC 2000XL - I want one
Replies: 56
Views: 7274

www.acousticweaponry.com
if what you are after is not on there, it doesnt mean we dont have it. Just means we havent gotten round to getting it up yet. if you cant find it hit me up a pm or an email- Blair@acousticweaponry.com
by strategem
Fri May 05, 2006 1:34 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: I'm quitting smoking.
Replies: 138
Views: 11040

ok, the things that got better: -taste -smell -endurance -smell of my breath -smell of my clothes -cardio vascular fitness -recovery time from exersize (from being out of breath to being ok again) -sex (everything, endurance/longetivity, general energy, wont go into too much more detail) - wallet ca...
by strategem
Thu May 04, 2006 11:40 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: I'm quitting smoking.
Replies: 138
Views: 11040

just because an area has no problems doesnt mean it cant get better....... :wink:

i know what its like when your partner smokes and you want to quit, kinda sucks.
by strategem
Thu May 04, 2006 11:38 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: children in detention centres
Replies: 18
Views: 1963

Online petetions arent useless are they? Not if they raise awareness. This campaign is combined with a substantial advertising campaign, anything that get people talking about this situation is gonna be helpful. what is the point of raising awareness if all that people do is talk amongst themselves...
by strategem
Thu May 04, 2006 11:28 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: I'm quitting smoking.
Replies: 138
Views: 11040

just do it lizkins. quitting all vices at once is bound to be a little harder. but imagine how good you are gonna feel once it is done. I have quit everything over the course of the last 6 months (well, i still drink sometimes) and feel so much better for it. Even sex is better (now there's incentiv...
by strategem
Wed May 03, 2006 4:48 pm
Forum: Production & Technology
Topic: Pioneer DJM600 questions
Replies: 24
Views: 5104

i cant say that i have looked into this at all, but my instinct tells me that the attenuation would have an impact on ALL sends/ outputs. thats what I would do if i were designing a mixer with an attenuation screw.
by strategem
Wed May 03, 2006 4:33 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: children in detention centres
Replies: 18
Views: 1963

assuading your own guilt. an online petition carries no weight, it is meaningless without actual signatures. People could be doing something, lodging protestation in a meaningful way. But they dont. Their voice is not being heard because of the method of protest they choose.
by strategem
Tue May 02, 2006 3:01 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: .
Replies: 313
Views: 33904

ShiKung- spot on man. ac23- if you dont like what is coming out and what is being played out then maybe you should put on a gig and specifically tell the dj's what type of stuff to play. Worth a try, maybe some promoters and dj's and producers will get inspired to follow your lead and not keep promo...
by strategem
Tue May 02, 2006 2:47 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: EVOL INTENT are coming - Geddes Lane, May 12th
Replies: 149
Views: 19777

system specs? 6x Nexo Alpha E B1 18" sub-mid's 4x Nexo Alpha E EM mid- highs (10" mid and 3" high) matching Camco amps and drive rack actual specs can be found here wooooooooof!! i dont think i've made enough mention how much Acoustic Weaponry rock! *loud&wetexplosivesound* *blus...
by strategem
Tue May 02, 2006 12:24 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: EVOL INTENT are coming - Geddes Lane, May 12th
Replies: 149
Views: 19777

system specs?
6x Nexo Alpha E B1 18" sub-mid's
4x Nexo Alpha E EM mid- highs (10" mid and 3" high)
matching Camco amps and drive rack

actual specs can be found here
by strategem
Tue May 02, 2006 12:10 am
Forum: Production & Technology
Topic: DJ Equipment Hire
Replies: 12
Views: 2948

nice work sam.
by strategem
Sat Apr 29, 2006 3:35 am
Forum: Production & Technology
Topic: 33?
Replies: 19
Views: 2545

props to shadowgames. it is not about the speed of the record but the loudness that determines the length. (dont ask for the physics of it, i just know that this is how it works). your numbers are not exact though, these things will depend on the weight of the record, the depth of the groove, the en...
by strategem
Sat Apr 29, 2006 3:22 am
Forum: Production & Technology
Topic: Volume of a mix during mixes
Replies: 13
Views: 2362

i like that a lot. more dj's and bands should think like that.

it really depends on what you are trying to achieve, what sound you are going for. but with a syncopated beat i would think it owuld be much better to keep one track dominant at a time.
by strategem
Sat Apr 29, 2006 3:19 am
Forum: Production & Technology
Topic: <<<< Techno Ghosts - fliPPo >>>>
Replies: 21
Views: 3567

I dig this flippo, nice work.
by strategem
Sat Apr 29, 2006 2:53 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Celebrities you look like…
Replies: 309
Views: 41479

there was a while there where i was getting "you look like edward norton" a lot. I totally dont see, but i do think my brother looks like him. And yet my brother and I look nothing alike. weird.
by strategem
Wed Apr 26, 2006 2:02 pm
Forum: Production & Technology
Topic: 33?
Replies: 19
Views: 2545

45 is not a better or higher quality at all. this is a fallacy. nor can you fit substantially more on at one speed over the other. The truth of the matter is that certain RANGES are better repoduced at certain speeds. It often comes down to one of two things, sometimes the client will ask for a cert...
by strategem
Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:51 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Would you want sniffer dogs while you que....
Replies: 136
Views: 11148

There are better ways to go about things than simply blanket banning everyone from all drugs and throwing harsh penalties at the ones who deserve it the least. I have a mate doing 12 months for having half a gram of DMT on him. Where might I ask is Tony Mokbel? On the run because he was given so muc...
by strategem
Tue Apr 25, 2006 12:08 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Would you want sniffer dogs while you que....
Replies: 136
Views: 11148

remember folks- illegal and immoral are not the same thing.
by strategem
Sun Apr 23, 2006 3:26 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Would you want sniffer dogs while you que....
Replies: 136
Views: 11148

there are ways around everything. Always will be, this will probably force things to go back to the 'house dealers' style where the dealers will kick a percentage back to the dudes who own/ mange the venue in return for being able to come and go through a back door, evading police. Whilst less pills...
by strategem
Sun Apr 23, 2006 3:14 pm
Forum: Production & Technology
Topic: home studio guide
Replies: 18
Views: 2549

Tactik was telling me about this dude in Germany who hired one of the original Neumann engineers (dude was well into retirement but jumped at the chance to sink his teeth into this kind of project) to design and build a mic based around the original u-47 mic. Apparently it is almost the exact same m...
by strategem
Sun Apr 23, 2006 3:01 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: EVOL INTENT are coming - Geddes Lane, May 12th
Replies: 149
Views: 19777

well then....yes, they are using my NEXO rig...
and thanks for the big-ups
by strategem
Sun Apr 23, 2006 1:54 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: EVOL INTENT are coming - Geddes Lane, May 12th
Replies: 149
Views: 19777

unsoundbwoy wrote:you using same rig as the mark n and paul blackout gig.
that was best sound ive heard in a long time.
and audio opticon (i think) absolutely killed it. hands down best dnb set of 2005.
no, they are using my NEXO rig. :D
by strategem
Fri Apr 21, 2006 2:00 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: need a couple of people with specific skillz
Replies: 30
Views: 4086

make them? difficult, very difficult. I rekon it would be easier to find one and import it. If you really want one let me know and i will source one and give you a quote.
by strategem
Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:52 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: need a couple of people with specific skillz
Replies: 30
Views: 4086

bounce shows are cool. I worked on a couple with Storm Laser and Light a few years back. Stromy was one of the most expiremntal laser operators I have ever come across. learning from him was a blessing. The most important thing with a bounce show is that you need what is called 'front polish' or 'su...
by strategem
Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:45 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: does anyone have a tattoo?
Replies: 332
Views: 54966

Anyone seen UV tatt's ? http://www.bmezine.com/tattoo/A50910/thumb/bmegl129057.jpg http://www.bmezine.com/tattoo/A50829/thumb/bmegl122820.jpg http://www.bmezine.com/tattoo/A50710/thumb/bmegl091571.jpg Breakout the glowsticks inside the ride. aparently the UV reaction wears out over time. it gets le...
by strategem
Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:41 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: No fairies in QLD
Replies: 14
Views: 991

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA. oh lordy...
by strategem
Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:24 pm
Forum: Production & Technology
Topic: home studio guide
Replies: 18
Views: 2549

Firstly- if there was a brand of condensor mic out there that was comparable to, even preferable to a Nuemann for a fraction of the cost available on ebay then that information would be all over production forums, would be talked about in studios and would eventually be published in places like Audi...
by strategem
Thu Apr 20, 2006 3:02 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: does anyone have a tattoo?
Replies: 332
Views: 54966

piercings get kinda boring though. Ive had 8 and got over them and took them out. I started an apprenticeship at a piercing shop when i was at uni many many years ago. They just get in the way, even when they are well placed and well done it is something sticking out of your skin and you will forget...
by strategem
Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:47 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: PROOF, from D12 - shot dead!
Replies: 39
Views: 4181

:script: SoulWhiteMan Gangsta my ass. Just cos someone came from a rough neighbour hood and maybe sold a couple of rocks before selling albums and living the easy life does not make them a gangster. If he had of been Italian, grew up in the Bronx and his last name Gotti or Castellano THEN I'd call t...
by strategem
Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:39 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIL MISS BREAKS
Replies: 41
Views: 3281

all the stuff they said gorgeous, but from me...
by strategem
Wed Apr 12, 2006 12:35 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: EASTER CANCELLED!
Replies: 13
Views: 1230

^^^OMG!
by strategem
Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:57 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: V for Vendetta
Replies: 27
Views: 2294

i thought it was fairly good. Its no Sin City but it is certainly decent. I felt they watered down the subversive nature of the comic book, but that was to be expected really. Worth a look.
by strategem
Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:26 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: I'm quitting smoking.
Replies: 138
Views: 11040

oh yeah, wait for the taste and smell SENSATIONS!!
by strategem
Mon Apr 10, 2006 12:36 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: I'm quitting smoking.
Replies: 138
Views: 11040

I tried a bunch of times but always failed, i dont think i either had the right reasons nor the strong desire. On January 3rd this year I had an epipheny about my health, walked down stairs and gave my pack to a mate. Cold turkey, just like that. Quitting smoking was one of the easiest things I have...
by strategem
Sun Apr 09, 2006 9:16 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: mcdonalds
Replies: 129
Views: 11877

makes me think of that old comedy routine "he's a 7th level vegan, doesnt eat anything that casts a shadow"

besides the stuff we eat is killed pretty humanely compared to it being hunted and butchered in the wild.

oh yeah, Macca's is shit.
by strategem
Sun Apr 09, 2006 9:11 pm
Forum: Production & Technology
Topic: Pioneer DJM600 questions
Replies: 24
Views: 5104

it makes it hotter because the unit is trying to push out more power. Not only is it giving out more electricity it is also pulling in more (remember that it does have a little pre-amp in it). A by-product of all electrical appliances is heat, the harder they are working the more heat is produced. A...
by strategem
Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:50 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: How Hitler Destroyed Music...
Replies: 6
Views: 794

yeah, cos magnetic tape hasnt done anything for the recording industry right? What a stupid assertation.

nb- I havent read the article yet, just commenting on the above
by strategem
Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:44 pm
Forum: Production & Technology
Topic: Pioneer DJM600 questions
Replies: 24
Views: 5104

q1) the master is louder normally. q2) it is ok to peak into the red, do not run it in the red. It wont harm your mixer at home if you do, but it is a good practise to get into. first off djms sound shit when they are redlining, secondly if all the dj's are running in the red then the chances are hi...
by strategem
Thu Apr 06, 2006 5:50 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Man takes 40K ecstasy pills
Replies: 70
Views: 7486

^^^ BWaAahahAHaHAhaha!!
by strategem
Thu Apr 06, 2006 5:48 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: what's the latest load of records you scored?
Replies: 515
Views: 73193

I havent bought tunes in ages, but tactik just scored super sharp shooter....

the s, the u, the p, the e, the r
the s, the h, the a, the r, the p......
by strategem
Thu Apr 06, 2006 5:47 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: TOP FIVES (You Name It...)
Replies: 1006
Views: 112727

ummmm, dont think so. It was at the forum, it was fairly well full
by strategem
Thu Apr 06, 2006 5:05 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: TOP FIVES (You Name It...)
Replies: 1006
Views: 112727

Nice one! Been a while since i've listened to ska, think im gonna dust off my collection tonight tho.... My faves: 1. Goldfinger 2. Less than Jake 3. Buck o nine 4. Mad caddies 5. Vodoo Glow skulls/The specials/Reel Big Fish/Rancid Fuck it, can't narrow it down :lol: http://ska-rb.com/by/pic/ska.gi...
by strategem
Thu Apr 06, 2006 4:50 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: silly but funny
Replies: 6
Views: 792

hahaha, hold a button down, especially one of the longer phrases and it produces this sort of echo delay.
by strategem
Thu Apr 06, 2006 4:44 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Man takes 40K ecstasy pills
Replies: 70
Views: 7486

least it isnt GHB. I heard a story through a friend of mine of an ex Bass Station promoter who used to do huge quantities of the shit. Blew out in public one time in spectacular fashion. Dropped his pants in the middle of the street, during the day, and fingered his own ass!!

oh yeah.
by strategem
Thu Apr 06, 2006 1:52 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Man takes 40K ecstasy pills
Replies: 70
Views: 7486

I used to know a guy (never friends, just one of those who was somehow connected to your crew) who would eat 5-10 pills of various types every day. More on weekends. That went on for at least 12 months of the two to three years I new him. the first year or two was building up to it. I think he's in ...
by strategem
Thu Apr 06, 2006 1:26 pm
Forum: Production & Technology
Topic: Here come the ipod DJ's
Replies: 36
Views: 4709

I'd wanna smash it with a 9 pound sledge.
by strategem
Tue Apr 04, 2006 12:45 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Bar with small function area required... suggestions?
Replies: 33
Views: 3309

and its owned by word events who are an audio hire and events production company. So the sound is good.
by strategem
Tue Apr 04, 2006 12:43 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Random Picture Thread....
Replies: 1958
Views: 263330

we once had our whole house switch off in a storm when lightning hit the road behind our house. thunder shook everything and all the electricals went out. I dont mind telling you that I damn near shat myself.