AirFX

[rich <rich@nuvision.com>]

Hi All,

just thought i would pass this on, since there have been some current 
threads about d-beam/infared technology, as well as software loopers 
and DJing.

i was checking out a music mag during lunch today.  MC2 (music, 
computers, culture).  man, do i feel out of touch now...this mag is 
chock full of the newest gizmo's, downloads, fashion, etc.  All 
targeted towards the DJ/technojunkie/home recording/beat culture 
folks.  As time marches on, i realize i am quickly slipping away from 
the 'target market'.  is that why i feel out of the loop?  or is it 
that the ads and articles are designed to make you feel guilty if you 
don't have the newest and coolest?  lots of praise for ProTools...how 
it allows folks to create 'music', even though they are less than 
capable musicians.  i do this too...cutting and pasting good parts 
over bad.  when did this become something you brag about, though?

anyway, forgive my mini rant.

the reason i am posting is because i saw an ad for the Alesis AirFx. 
Looks like a combination of Roland's D-beam technology melded with 
Korg's Kaos Pad.  Pre-programmed effects that you engage by moving 
your hand over an infared beam.  the ad suggests checking out the 
website at www.alesis.com.  that's about all i can tell by the ad. 
i'll check out the website when i get a chance.

seeya,

rich