DWestProductions
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The one troup getting is about 1000 less than the new base miko
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TonyBlu
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I took a real good look at all the products, and I will say this
Production hardware daws - - - - ->yay
(thats if they come with a decent interface, it looks like firestudio mobile, but I cant confirm) (i would say thats an alright deal)
Studioblades and ikey dock - - - -> ripoff
($200 extra for a 1tb wd hard drive (7200rpm), pull ya new egg lenses out and dont take my word at all lol) (and 175 for a 10 in/outs, must be a delta 1010 which is $150 (new), 165 with s&H, which would explain why they only offer i5's instead of the i7's (delta's rarely get along with the new i7's lol)
And the touch screens, thats a dif subject i wont dwell into, because we know monitors depreciate like computers lol.
I was actually hyped about this, but it doesnt really benefit me, my computer runs circles around their flagship for days lol.
So I dont think this is any better or worse than openlabs.
Production hardware daws - - - - ->yay
(thats if they come with a decent interface, it looks like firestudio mobile, but I cant confirm) (i would say thats an alright deal)
Studioblades and ikey dock - - - -> ripoff
($200 extra for a 1tb wd hard drive (7200rpm), pull ya new egg lenses out and dont take my word at all lol) (and 175 for a 10 in/outs, must be a delta 1010 which is $150 (new), 165 with s&H, which would explain why they only offer i5's instead of the i7's (delta's rarely get along with the new i7's lol)
And the touch screens, thats a dif subject i wont dwell into, because we know monitors depreciate like computers lol.
I was actually hyped about this, but it doesnt really benefit me, my computer runs circles around their flagship for days lol.
So I dont think this is any better or worse than openlabs.
j.troup
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ultra auris
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For me a huge touchscreen is mostly a gimick and i would get more out of just spending that money on outboard. I would like to check out their boards to see whats up with them, though
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daygoduke
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as gimicky as it may seem, if it increases workflow, and looks good to potential clients, then i'm all for it..
..oh and if it's affordable too
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inkexit
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Will they beam me up to the mothership?
j.troup
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njm255
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I'd just as soon build my own PC. I'm also not a fan of Intel.
j.troup
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You could do that. This solution, just like the Open Labs solution, isn't for everybody.
It's for me though. Especially when i get that MotionCommand ClearView!!
That's gon be on some NCIS / Star Trek shit!
Wedges2
AlphaMelee
Why would you get rid of the Miko and replace it with the link you posted?
The RAM, Processor, and HD are the same. Are you really going to trade in just to impress clients? I know that it would be cool to have but idk maybe I'm missin something.
The RAM, Processor, and HD are the same. Are you really going to trade in just to impress clients? I know that it would be cool to have but idk maybe I'm missin something.
j.troup
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the Miko is a Core 2 Quad 2.4 Ghz. The StudioBlade is an i5. Very similar in performance.
The Miko is 32 bit, Windows XP Home, and 3 GB of RAM. The StudioBlade is 64 bit, Windows 7, and 8 GB Ram.
I have a 1TB Hard Drive that's in my Miko that I'm going to put in the Studio Blade.
The Windows 7 64 bit and the 8GB of RAM makes it KICK THE MIKO'S ASS.
That's why I'm upgrading. Because theres' NO WAY for me to upgrade the Miko to Windows 7, 64 bit. I've been asking for it from OL for the past year, and they haven't put any priority into doing that.
So that's why I'm switching.
Funny thing tho. I talked to Open Labs yesterday, and they said that they were doing a webcast on Friday to announce Upgrade Options, so that older OL models could be upgraded to the new Gen6.
Too little, too late.
Plus, the biggest factor is establishing a new relationship with a new company. I'm the first one out the gate. I'm getting the VERY FIRST UNIT. I'll be the first one demo'ing it on youtube. I'll be the first one that everyone comes to to check it out.
First mover's advantage.
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TonyBlu
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I was actually hyped about this, but it doesnt really benefit me, my computer runs circles around their flagship for days lol.
So I dont think this is any better or worse than openlabs.
Okay, so what exactly is your PC? And remember, you can't have EVERYTHING in a unit and still fit in a certain price point. You can't have STEAK for SPAM prices.
You people kill me.
I get two, one just a plain macbook pro,
my other a pc
Intel i7 extreme (totally not necessary, you can buy a i7 for like $250-60)
12 gb of ddr3 ram, by mushkin (very good timings, dont know right from the back lol)
(2) 1tb hd (7200 rpm caviar black)
asus mobo (expandable to 24gb of ram)
basic 256mb vid card (hey its actually better for music prod. than a 1gb one)
Good case and power supply
If I changed the processor to just an i7, I would've spent no more than 1300-1500, and thats with tax and shipping, with good warranty on all the parts, and a OEM version of win7 64 bit
But I also have the RME hammerfall, but one could substitute to the firewire mobile with a presonus faderport and keystation midi controller est. total $600
And even then, a affordable i7 $1300 would shit on their flagship (uh hem, just because its a i7 and has really good hyperthreading lol), and a fs mobile and novation midi controller, and at most, we are talking $1900-2000.
But a business must sell high unless they want a loss lol...
I was actually hyped about this, but it doesnt really benefit me, my computer runs circles around their flagship for days lol.
So I dont think this is any better or worse than openlabs.
Okay, so what exactly is your PC? And remember, you can't have EVERYTHING in a unit and still fit in a certain price point. You can't have STEAK for SPAM prices.
You people kill me.
I get two, one just a plain macbook pro,
my other a pc
Intel i7 extreme (totally not necessary, you can buy a i7 for like $250-60)
12 gb of ddr3 ram, by mushkin (very good timings, dont know right from the back lol)
(2) 1tb hd (7200 rpm caviar black)
asus mobo (expandable to 24gb of ram)
basic 256mb vid card (hey its actually better for music prod. than a 1gb one)
Good case and power supply
If I changed the processor to just an i7, I would've spent no more than 1300-1500, and thats with tax and shipping, with good warranty on all the parts, and a OEM version of win7 64 bit
But I also have the RME hammerfall, but one could substitute to the firewire mobile with a presonus faderport and keystation midi controller est. total $600
And even then, a affordable i7 $1300 would shit on their flagship (uh hem, just because its a i7 and has really good hyperthreading lol), and a fs mobile and novation midi controller, and at most, we are talking $1900-2000.
But a business must sell high unless they want a loss lol...
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daygoduke
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since i'm a mac user, the production stations are of no interest to me.
the laptop stations look interesting though (macbook user). i already have a firestudio mobile, but it's interesting that theres two firestudios (i assume daisy-chained) in the laptop station.
as for touchscreen, i hope they post a video on it soon
the laptop stations look interesting though (macbook user). i already have a firestudio mobile, but it's interesting that theres two firestudios (i assume daisy-chained) in the laptop station.
as for touchscreen, i hope they post a video on it soon
Wedges2
AlphaMelee
the Miko is a Core 2 Quad 2.4 Ghz. The StudioBlade is an i5. Very similar in performance.
The Miko is 32 bit, Windows XP Home, and 3 GB of RAM. The StudioBlade is 64 bit, Windows 7, and 8 GB Ram.
I have a 1TB Hard Drive that's in my Miko that I'm going to put in the Studio Blade.
The Windows 7 64 bit and the 8GB of RAM makes it KICK THE MIKO'S ASS.
That's why I'm upgrading. Because theres' NO WAY for me to upgrade the Miko to Windows 7, 64 bit. I've been asking for it from OL for the past year, and they haven't put any priority into doing that.
So that's why I'm switching.
Funny thing tho. I talked to Open Labs yesterday, and they said that they were doing a webcast on Friday to announce Upgrade Options, so that older OL models could be upgraded to the new Gen6.
Too little, too late.
Plus, the biggest factor is establishing a new relationship with a new company. I'm the first one out the gate. I'm getting the VERY FIRST UNIT. I'll be the first one demo'ing it on youtube. I'll be the first one that everyone comes to to check it out.
First mover's advantage.
Ya I guess 64 bit is becoming a priotrity now, I thought I saw that the Studio Blade was only 4GB though. But yeah I understand.
I'm gonna go ahead and guess you are not endoresed by Open Labs anymore?
j.troup
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kyng
Shutup and just do it. .
I'ma wait about 3 or 4 years just so I KNOW for a fact that these things are dependable and sturdy. . . .just sayin'.
but for anybody that buys one, kudos to you because it looks like a great machine.
but for anybody that buys one, kudos to you because it looks like a great machine.
j.troup
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I'm getting this. Think Star Trek, iRobot, NCIS, Minority Report.
Yeah, it does that. Remember that Virtual Console I was talking about earlier?? Think about your faders being on this thing.
MotionCOMMAND™ ClearView™ is available in 32” or 42” size screen with either 2 (two) or 6 six (6) simultaneous touches. Included is a 720p DLP projector
Studio Blade...
Intel Core i5 (3.20 GHz)/4GB RAM/500 HD/ControlDAW/DVDBurner/2ins-2outs/Firewire/61key/SonicSource/GeoMIDI/TriggerGrid/Studio One Pro DAW - DIM: 36" (W) X 18" (D) X 4" (H) - Weight: 28lbs. (Actual)
iDock...
Command Center Workstation
Yeah, it does that. Remember that Virtual Console I was talking about earlier?? Think about your faders being on this thing.
MotionCOMMAND™ ClearView™ is available in 32” or 42” size screen with either 2 (two) or 6 six (6) simultaneous touches. Included is a 720p DLP projector
Studio Blade...
Intel Core i5 (3.20 GHz)/4GB RAM/500 HD/ControlDAW/DVDBurner/2ins-2outs/Firewire/61key/SonicSource/GeoMIDI/TriggerGrid/Studio One Pro DAW - DIM: 36" (W) X 18" (D) X 4" (H) - Weight: 28lbs. (Actual)
iDock...
Command Center Workstation
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youngjboy
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Hmm, now that we see what has been cooking, I don't know how I feel. The Studioblade workstation doesn't seem like a bad deal. It definitely murders OL if you are in the market for a Neko. $2599 versus $3999 for the cheapest Neko available is a no brainer. The laptop dock...I like the concept, but at the same time $1500 is more than I would possibly pay for that convenience. An Axiom pro 61 and a Firestudio would be around $750 leaving another $750 for whatever else. I do see value in the concept, but maybe not at $1500 when I can at a couple hundred more at most get a macbook, controller, and interface
j.troup
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Look at the specs for the Neko XXL ($7000), and the comparable Studio Blade 61 ($3150)
$4000 Price Difference!!!
Open Labs have been charging those prices because they haven't had any competition. Now they do.
It'll be interesting to see what goes on in this market. OL can't pull the "that other guy has no experience in the marketplace", because Music Computing is run by the FORMER CEO of Open Labs, and it's Chief Technical Officer, is a former lead tech person of Open Labs.
So the playing field is pretty much equal. Let the price war begin!
$4000 Price Difference!!!
Open Labs have been charging those prices because they haven't had any competition. Now they do.
It'll be interesting to see what goes on in this market. OL can't pull the "that other guy has no experience in the marketplace", because Music Computing is run by the FORMER CEO of Open Labs, and it's Chief Technical Officer, is a former lead tech person of Open Labs.
So the playing field is pretty much equal. Let the price war begin!