NEW 500 Series Comp. early look pic

oceanblue · 1st January 2008

Just a quick look at what we have been working on....Stay tuned for the Manifesto.

Viva La Revolucion!...and Happy New Year!

chrisso · 1st January 2008

Very dark and mysterious - at least on my monitor.

oceanblue · 1st January 2008

Sorry, this is just a quick (less than perfect) sneak look of our test model for the feel of it....of course we cannot give away all the secrets just yet. We want to share our progress over the next few weeks as we prepare to do our official launch. Should have a spec sheet in a day or so. We appreciate any feedback! Cheers.

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Originally Posted by chrisso

Very dark and mysterious - at least on my monitor.

oceanblue · 1st January 2008

again these are just test models..

TAVD · 1st January 2008

It looks kind of gimmicky and budget-minded to me but I do like those old school meters, useless as they are. I know looks can be deceiving though so I'll stop at that and wait for the details to pour in.

oceanblue · 1st January 2008

The designers are Kevin Burgin and Travis McDaniel, Kevin was the winner of a 2006 TEC Award for award for Signal Processing Technology/ Hardware
for the Portico 5042 Tape Emulator. Kevin has worked as co-designer with Rupert N. for the last 10 years. Travis was also at RND for several years as well. Mind you the exterior is stuff we have been toying with and we have chosen to share some of our creative process as things evolve...we like militaria, bikes , cars, Pancho Villa candles ect. and some quirky themes have come up in meetings....things like a "smack" feature.
Did I mention we shot machine guns on our lunch break today.

Really!
Tape Emulator with new design may be next...

oceanblue · 1st January 2008

We hope to maintain a sense of humor and have some fun...as well as build some great gear. Imagine going to work with 4 of your best friends every day and doing something you all believe in. There are some great things going on in our industry today and we all feel fortunate to be doing what we enjoy.

futur2 · 1st January 2008

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Originally Posted by TAVD

It looks kind of gimmicky and budget-minded to me but I do like those old school meters, useless as they are. I know looks can be deceiving though so I'll stop at that and wait for the details to pour in.

to me it looks very fresh and makes me curious about more...

radu.ionescu · 1st January 2008

i like the military green and red color scheme!

oceanblue · 1st January 2008

Thanks, we were thinking old school USSR type stuff like the knobs and such.
Again...we want to have some fun with the image and make great sounding gear.

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Originally Posted by radu.ionescu

i like the military green and red color scheme!

Klauth · 1st January 2008

Cool idea with the color scheme, you should call it the, "Ivan"

oceanblue · 1st January 2008

That is great Commrade...Ivan! Hmmmm maybe we have some sort of contest to name the thing??

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Originally Posted by Klauth

Cool idea with the color scheme, you should call it the, "Ivan"

kellyd · 1st January 2008

Yet another gear manufacturer in the Austin. Love it.

oceanblue · 1st January 2008

I was born and raised in the 78704, South Austin old school!

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Originally Posted by kellyd

Yet another gear manufacturer in the Austin. Love it.

kellyd · 1st January 2008

Used to live in 78704. Now live in the new South Austin. 78745.
Look forward to checking out your gear. Kelly.

oceanblue · 1st January 2008

Old Austin never died...it just moved South! We do a lot of work and gear testing with Stuart Sullivan at Wire as well as Chet Himes at ASM, both great South Austin guys and very good at what they do. Look forward to meeting you!

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Originally Posted by kellyd

Used to live in 78704. Now live in the new South Austin. 78745.
Look forward to checking out your gear. Kelly.

Snatchman · 1st January 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by oceanblue

The designers are Kevin Burgin and Travis McDaniel, Kevin was the winner of a 2006 TEC Award for award for Signal Processing Technology/ Hardware
for the Portico 5042 Tape Emulator. Kevin has worked as co-designer with Rupert N. for the last 10 years. Travis was also at RND for several years as well. Mind you the exterior is stuff we have been toying with and we have chosen to share some of our creative process as things evolve...we like militaria, bikes , cars, Pancho Villa candles ect. and some quirky themes have come up in meetings....things like a "smack" feature.
Did I mention we shot machine guns on our lunch break today.

Really!
Tape Emulator with new design may be next...

" Did I mention we shot machine guns on our lunch break today"

Ok....we get the hint. No more negative remarks!.....

oceanblue · 1st January 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snatchman

" Did I mention we shot machine guns on our lunch break today"

Ok....we get the hint. No more negative remarks!.....

No seriously, I did not mean it like "that"...it was either waste some rounds or roll out the tattoo station! Kevin is also a great artist.

Snatchman · 1st January 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by oceanblue

No seriously, I did not mean it like "that"...it was either waste some rounds or roll out the tattoo station! Kevin is also a great artist.

Yeah...I was only kidding..

... BTW..will this be transformer based. If so, what kind? Looks interesting....

oceanblue · 1st January 2008

yup transformer based in and out. Should have more specs later today when we are all awake!

flute player · 1st January 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by oceanblue

again these are just test models..

Did Status Quo used these during their recording of You're in the army now ?

greetz, Paul

oceanblue · 1st January 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by flute player

Did Status Quo used these during their recording of You're in the army now ?

greetz, Paul

I can safely say NO to that one! We umm... borrowed most parts from the KGB through a very discrete supply chain.

kellyd · 1st January 2008

Quote:

Old Austin never died...it just moved South! We do a lot of work and gear testing with Stuart Sullivan at Wire as well as Chet Himes at ASM, both great South Austin guys and very good at what they do.

Stuart's a good friend of mine. Spent the afternoon there yesterday doing a bunch of listening.

Sent you a p.m.

mahasandi · 1st January 2008

This is great ! Are you close to pricing these?

deuc647 · 1st January 2008

Ocean, i understand that the 500 series compressors are rare, but one thing i ask, please keep it affordable, that would make my new years!

pan60 · 1st January 2008

give us all the juicy detail when you can!

~

drBill · 1st January 2008

Reminds me of moscow right after the curtain dropped. Went over there and among other things, toured their exposition park (can't remember what it was called) showing off all their military prowess. Although I was less than impressed with their military know how, they had lot of cool rack mount goodies (mostly hand wired and tube) all throughout that looked very retro and a lot like your compressor. Good luck.

wirerecording · 2nd January 2008

i missed my chance before christmas to test run one, but just got off the phone with Ocean and will try it out in a few days. Look forward to posting results soon.

stuart

ToneRanger · 2nd January 2008

So where are the details? we want the details plus info on price, availability etc etc!

mahasandi · 3rd January 2008

Iam definetly interested ,please share your thoughts!
(when you get a chance to play with it)

1st January 2008	#1
oceanblue Gear nut Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: S. Austin Texas Posts: 117 Thread Starter	NEW 500 SERIES COMP/LIMITER IS HERE FROM BMD Just a quick look at what we have been working on....Stay tuned for the Manifesto. Viva La Revolucion!...and Happy New Year! Attached Thumbnails __________________ "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson

1st January 2008	#4
oceanblue Gear nut Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: S. Austin Texas Posts: 117 Thread Starter	a pair...with knobs! again these are just test models.. Attached Thumbnails

1st January 2008	#5
TAVD Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,368	It looks kind of gimmicky and budget-minded to me but I do like those old school meters, useless as they are. I know looks can be deceiving though so I'll stop at that and wait for the details to pour in. __________________ Tom Denyle Custom Guitars

1st January 2008	#6
oceanblue Gear nut Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: S. Austin Texas Posts: 117 Thread Starter	The designers are Kevin Burgin and Travis McDaniel, Kevin was the winner of a 2006 TEC Award for award for Signal Processing Technology/ Hardware for the Portico 5042 Tape Emulator. Kevin has worked as co-designer with Rupert N. for the last 10 years. Travis was also at RND for several years as well. Mind you the exterior is stuff we have been toying with and we have chosen to share some of our creative process as things evolve...we like militaria, bikes , cars, Pancho Villa candles ect. and some quirky themes have come up in meetings....things like a "smack" feature. Did I mention we shot machine guns on our lunch break today. Really! Tape Emulator with new design may be next... Last edited by oceanblue; 1st January 2008 at 07:29 AM.. Reason: spelling

1st January 2008	#25
deuc647 Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,981	Ocean, i understand that the 500 series compressors are rare, but one thing i ask, please keep it affordable, that would make my new years! __________________ Carlos Henard

1st January 2008	#2
chrisso Gear Guru Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oz Posts: 15,355	Very dark and mysterious - at least on my monitor.

1st January 2008	#9
radu.ionescu Gear maniac Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bucharest, RO or Geneva, CH Posts: 277	i like the military green and red color scheme!

1st January 2008	#11
Klauth Gear addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 399	Cool idea with the color scheme, you should call it the, "Ivan"

1st January 2008	#13
kellyd Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Austin Posts: 1,230	Yet another gear manufacturer in the Austin. Love it.

1st January 2008	#24
mahasandi Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,028 9 Reviews written	This is great ! Are you close to pricing these?

1st January 2008	#26
pan60 500 series nutjob Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: 500 series Guru SKANK! ; ) Posts: 10,749	give us all the juicy detail when you can! ~

1st January 2008	#27
drBill Gear Guru Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 11,013	Reminds me of moscow right after the curtain dropped. Went over there and among other things, toured their exposition park (can't remember what it was called) showing off all their military prowess. Although I was less than impressed with their military know how, they had lot of cool rack mount goodies (mostly hand wired and tube) all throughout that looked very retro and a lot like your compressor. Good luck.

2nd January 2008	#28
wirerecording Gear nut Join Date: May 2006 Location: Austex Posts: 130	i missed my chance before christmas to test run one, but just got off the phone with Ocean and will try it out in a few days. Look forward to posting results soon. stuart

2nd January 2008	#29
ToneRanger Gear addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 323	So where are the details? we want the details plus info on price, availability etc etc!

3rd January 2008	#30
mahasandi Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,028 9 Reviews written	Iam definetly interested ,please share your thoughts! (when you get a chance to play with it)

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