I called them and the discount is 30% which makes the price
for discussion list members $490.
That's a pretty good discount because it's 30% off the advertised
price in guitar player magazine, not some inflated retail price.
I've had the original slo mo for about 5 years and never had any
problems.
I bought the new one last summer. It has lots of new features.
I've had one minor problem which may just be something I'm doing.
I havent talked to them about it but they are really nice and I'm
sure would take care of it right away.
Before agreeing to their extra memory option, check your local
prices of memory. It just uses normal computer chip memory and
can be installed very easily I'm told.
I'm trying to negotiate a price for the other slo mo like device
but so far we havent agreed on one. It's been discussed before.
Its the "Riffmaster" (not the Akai "RiffaMatic").
> 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
>
>
>
> <snip>
>
> 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
>
>
> >>
> >> 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 .
> >>
> >> You have to mention "Dept RK" or "Reed Kotler" when you order
> it. >> The phone
> number is 1-800-FRET-PRO .
> >>
> >> This is the model I use. I have used the original model >> and
> the new one.
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> <end snip>
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