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ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC / Re: modification for quiet foot-switches (2880, stereo memory man, cathedral)

« on: February 19, 2012, 06:19:33 pm »

FAO: DavidAndree;

I know that you've posted about it elsewhere on the forum (can't find the precise thread right now), but if I wanted to mod a SMMwH to use one of the soft press switches but also so that the record/overdub in Loop mode didn't require the switch to be held down constantly, what would need to be done?

Thanks in advance for your help!

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ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC / Re: modification for quiet foot-switches (2880, stereo memory man, cathedral)

« on: February 18, 2012, 09:35:39 am »

I too would be interested in getting the switches on my El Capistan swapped out!

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SELF PROMOTION / Low Point January Sale - 50% off any purchase!

« on: January 02, 2012, 10:23:21 am »

Dear All,

May I first take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and a prosperous 2012!

To get the year off to a great start, for one week only you can get 50% off any purchase (both physical items and digital downloads or other combination thereof) via the Low Point Bandcamp store.

To use the discount code, simply head to http://lowpoint.bandcamp.com

And when you click the 'Buy' button, a new window appears on the screen asking you to either 'Checkout Now' or 'Add to Cart'.  If you look above those two buttons and below the price of the item, there is a link that says 'Have a discount code?' Click on that and then enter;

jan2012

The discount will then be applied to your purchases!

Offer expires next Sunday, 8th January so don't hang around!

On the horizon in 2012;

Celer - 'Tightrope' cd/download
Kleefstra | Bakker | Kleefstra - 'Griis' LP/download
Ex-Easter Island Head - 'Mallet Guitars Two/Music for Moai Hava' LP/download
Kyle Bobby Dunn - 2x cd/download
Nickolas Mohanna - 'Parallax View' LP/download

You can also follow the label on the following social networking sites;
Twitter; @lowpoint
Facebook; www.facebook.com/lowpointrecordlabel

Add us and we'll love you forever.

That's it for now, take care!

Gareth
www.low-point.com

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ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC / Re: strymon timeline

« on: December 14, 2011, 01:24:14 pm »

Snagged one of these for myself today!!!

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ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC / Re: Vox Dynamic Looper

« on: October 31, 2011, 05:27:22 pm »

My overall verdict is that I'm not keen on it.

The review written by Andy Butler which I posted earlier pretty much nails what is good and bad about the pedal.

My main criticism is that there is obvious noise introduced into the loop when in overdub mode.  That and a lack of feedback control renders the pedal pretty useless for the type of music I (and the majority of people on this board) make.

The loop effects and resampling mode are great features to see on a pedal of this price range, but the implementation is really clunky.  For instance, the position of the expression pedal is active as soon as you switch to that effect.  This could lead to all sorts of problems if you're not expecting it!

Anyway, the conclusion is that i'm returning mine...

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ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC / Re: Vox Dynamic Looper

« on: October 20, 2011, 03:47:01 pm »

I gave into temptation and ordered one of these today...
 

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ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC / Re: Line 6 Effect Pedals

« on: October 19, 2011, 03:21:16 pm »

Hmmmm, I'd say you can get nicer pedals than the Line 6 ones for similar money - the TC Electronic toneprint ones for example...

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SELF PROMOTION / New releases on Low Point: Ben Fleury-Steiner LP, Alex Cobb & Aquarelle Split LP

« on: October 14, 2011, 02:55:13 am »

Hello All,

I hope you are well.  It's been over five months since the last release on Low Point, so today not one, but two new LPs are available to purchase!  These are shipping from today, a week before the shops get them.

Info on each release is outlined below;

LP044 - Ben Fleury-Steiner - The Places That Find You - White vinyl LP/digital download

http://www.low-point.com/LP044.html


LP045 - Alex Cobb & Aquarelle - Split LP - White vinyl LP/digital download
http://www.low-point.com/LP045.html


Kogumaza live dates;
FRIDAY OCTOBER 14 2011 BIRMINGHAM HARE & HOUNDS: ENABLERS, KGMZ, BACKWARDS
SATURDAY OCTOBER 15 2011 LONDON POWER LUNCHES w/TBC
SUNDAY OCTOBER 16 2011 BRIGHTON THE HOPE: ENABLERS, KGMZ, SWEET WILLIAMS
FRIDAY OCTOBER 21 2011 LEEDS FOX AND NEWT: NATHAN BELL, KGMZ
SATURDAY OCTOBER 22 2011 SUPERSONIC FESTIVAL at THE CUSTARD FACTORY BIRMINGHAM

Coming soon on Low Point;www.low-point.com

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ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC / Re: strymon timeline

« on: July 10, 2011, 07:23:12 am »

you swine Taylor!

It goes without saying that we'll expect a full report asap...

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SELF PROMOTION / Name Your Price Digital Downloads via Low Point Bandcamp

« on: June 18, 2011, 03:10:33 am »

For the next 48 hours, digital downloads at the Low Point Bandcamp store are available on a 'name your price' basis -

Be as generous or miserly as you wish!

http://lowpoint.bandcamp.com

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ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC / Re: Looper - 2880 or Boomerang?

« on: June 17, 2011, 01:27:58 pm »

gareth, have you seriously considered what ditching a looper pedal might do for your rep on this forum?  seriously??

Billy, don't worry i've got it covered - i'm currently using a Boomerang III (great looper!) and the sale of 2880 will be used to buy a Strymon Timeline!
 

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ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC / Re: Looper - 2880 or Boomerang?

« on: June 17, 2011, 10:22:50 am »

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ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC / Re: Looper - 2880 or Boomerang?

« on: June 16, 2011, 04:21:35 pm »

I'm thinking of selling my 2880 and Foot Controller if anyone is interested...

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SELF PROMOTION / Re: Out Now on Low Point: Kogumaza S/T LP/digital download

« on: May 28, 2011, 02:54:58 pm »

The Kogumaza LP is selling quite quickly, so move fast if you'd like to snag a copy!

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SELF PROMOTION / Re: Out Now on Low Point: Kogumaza S/T LP/digital download

« on: May 12, 2011, 10:23:05 am »

A couple of reviews have just gone online.

Norman Records - "Here's something to get all giddy about. After releasing a couple of fantastic 7"s (one on Low Point, the other on Lancashire And Somerset) Kogumaza go big with their debut LP. Hailing from Nottingham and featuring members of groups such as Bob Tilton, Lords, Felix, Little Girl With Cherries and the offensively underrated Wolves (Of Greece), Kogumaza are a titanic beast of three piece (four if you include secret weapon/sound-man Mark Spivey) that forge an almighty psychedelic sludge from just two guitars and cleverly effected drums. Live they are one of the loudest and most engaging groups currently trailing the country in search of a listener. Echoes of cyclical percussion and dense layers of pummeling riffage have the ability to send the listener into a highly effective lull with heads and bodies swaying slowly and hypnotically to their primitive ethereal rhythms. On record Kogumaza spread their legs, take time to relax and experiment with the possibilities. Their self titled debut features a number of tracks I've heard performed before sewn together with a patch work of experimental, electronic and Avant-garde studio experiments. All add texture and atmosphere to the finished product whilst providing the group with the chance to try things that aren't physically possible in the live arena. The additional of bubbling synth experiments on opener Cosmonaut are particularly enjoyable. A very effective experiment in merging the dense and unforgiving riffs of rock with the peaceful tranquility of ambient music. Think Bardo Pond, Earth (both old and new), Neil Young and Neu! all rolled up into one. Thanks Low Point. Best release so far."

Boomkat -

still available to buy! http://www.low-point.com/LP043.html