Analogue Studies

Collector’s Item

Question — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:19:34 +0000

Here’s a look at 6 vintage record players in my collection. The first one is an antique 1920′s Victrola Phonograph. I bought it from its original owner who restored it himself. Next is the G.E. Wildcat which was released in the late 60′s and early 70′s. My awesome wife gave this to me for christmas last year. She found this model in immaculate condition at an antique store and its seriously brand new! The next one is the Califone 1010, I picked this up since this was the same model they used back in middle school and it was a bit nostalgic. The first portable is the 1960 Japanese issue Toshiba GP-41E. This red player caught my eye with its modern shape. It’s also smaller than the portable players in its era. The next portable is the Columbia GP-3 which was also a Japanese release. The first version came in a cream and red colorway, and this clear case was made in limited quantity. And finally, the smallest of the pack is the 1970 Naco Portable. One of the features that made this tiny player stand out besides its size -is that it isn’t belt-driven. The Nalco runs direct drive by a rubber spindle that grips the record and spins it at 33 or 45 speed.This was actually a great find, it was still in its original box and came complete with manual and documents.

Nothing beats the warm sound of records. Imagining how they did it back in the early days is an experience in itself. Enjoy!

Damu

Question — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:48:50 +0000

I’ve been a fan of Damu since day one. This cat is a master chef and has an amazing ear for putting samples together. With the perfect blend of boom bap & jazzy horns, his production style is a skill in itself. You gotta have trained ears to know what works, and in these days of electronica -its refreshing to hear artists like Damu kill it on an mpc, let alone STILL using floppies.

Question & Freddie Joachim – Vinyl Podcast Vol. 1

Question — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:47:59 +0000

Soul Scheme 2

Question — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:13:52 +0000

Another dose of Funk & Soul-Jazz… absolutely FREE.

Consumption

Question — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:46:32 +0000

Had a nice lunch with fams and met up with a good friend of mine who’s moving back to the bay. I think this was the most Korean food I’ve ever eaten in one sitting. I still can’t pronounce it properly, but Dae Jang Keum… i’ll be seeing you again soon.

Life in HD

Question — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:57:04 +0000

Freddie and I have talked about doing an HD Podcast for sometime now. Here’s a few glimpse of our first attempt…

Video to follow shortly… stay tuned.

Fela Kuti

Question — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:00:30 +0000

Lykke Li Bathroom Sesh

Question — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:18:11 +0000

Monday Treats

Question — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:25:50 +0000

Grown Folks

Question — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:17:39 +0000

Not only is this song super fresh… but the message is simple and clear… BE THANKFUL.