Digital SloMo

RWMURRAY@am.pnu.com
Wed, 11 Dec 1996 15:13:24 -0500

I've really been enjoying this list. I'm a beginner when it comes
to reharmonizing and soloing over tunes and am learning quite a bit
just lurking. Until recently that is. I'm the person who posted
about what analog device to get to help in transcribing. Reed
subsequently posted about a deal with Ridge Runner giving a 30%
discount on the Encore II Digital SloMo bringing the price down to
$400 or so. I've talked with a very nice lady at Ridge Runner about
ordering one but would like people's opinion on it before I plunk
down the $4-500. Anybody who uses one, please respond.

First, let me say that I'm a acoustic bass player in the Kalamazoo,
MI area trying to get my jazz chops together.

I was impressed by just talking with the woman at Ridge Runner.
They seemed to be laid back and very supportive of musicians. I
couldn't believe their policy of an open ended layaway plan without
interest; what a trusting and terrific policy. She seemed
knowledgable and aware of what musicians want in this kind of
device. I only hope that they are as good as they sound on the
phone.

Bob Murray
Kalamazoo, MI



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Date: Sat, 23 Nov 1996 10:51:44 -0800 From: reed
<reed@justjazz.com>
Subject: Re: standalone transcription devices - update

I'm going to double check the price with them on Monday. I thought
it came out to $400 and some change.

The phone for the Slo Mo is 512-847-8605 for outside the US.

It's worth checking out the Riff Master too. It's $149.95 and even
has a bunch of features not in the Slo Mo. It goes to 1/4 speed and
may have some freeze note feature (I can't remember).

I havent heard it yet but they do have some audio samples at their
web site. They just bumped the amount last night on their web site
but I am talking to them about discounts for the discussion-L group.

I think Ridge RUnner (the SLo Mo folks) actually sell both. I just
found that out. I may try talking to them about discounts for that
product.

They will all give trial periods and usually will extend the period
if you ask in advance.

Riff Master gives 2 weeks but I think it actually might be a USA
consumer law that they have to accept returns in saleable condition
up to 30 days but I'm not sure.

I tried the other less expensive model Akai RiffaMatic last summer
and was not too impressed. It's $199 and not nearly as good as the
slo mo.

For jazz solos, you want to be able to slow things down as far as
possible. The Slo Mo goes to 1/6 speed (which I've used alot).

Someone sent me some private e-mail saying that he thought that 1/2
speed is probably good enough for jazz.

Unfortunately I don't think he's ever transcribed so that's just a
theory that isnt true.

The Akai only goes to 1/2 speed.

reed


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>> I've negotiated a special price for the >> "Encore II Digital
Slo Mo" . The price
>> as advertised in Guitar Player Magazine is $699.95. >>
>> They are giving it to members of discussion-L for 30% off >>
which makes the price
$400 .
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>> You have to mention "Dept RK" or "Reed Kotler" when you order
it. >> The phone
number is 1-800-FRET-PRO .
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>> This is the model I use. I have used the original model >> and
the new one.
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