Dope!
so how much are you charging? LOL

I am actually considering making a kit or something - I want to see how making it momentary comes out.

very nice

didy approved....

teach me...

Patent and sell to Rane!!! Hell the Dicers were such a hit, I'm sure this thing would be to!

I agree; I would have used a foot switch if it could have toggled the FlexFX on/off, or had a momentary option.

Great work AKIEM!!!

Here you go BREAKIN' *ISH again.....






























:D

Yeah, I wish it was something that could be patented, pretty sure its not.

I would just like Rane to take note of it and understand this is the way the TTM57 should have worked.

I thought they were listening to me when I was talking to them about doing it with a firmware update.
Then I realized that the FlexFX was probably not changeable with firmware. Even setting it the switch to 'momentary' like the eq was not possible.

To me this was a great oversight. (along with having do the 'trick' routing to get the FlexFX post fader)


Taping cues and loops with the footswitch is ok, but the most natural use for it is adding an effect post fader.


My next step is adding circuitry to make it a momentary switch instead of having to turn it on and off again. Then it will be perfect.

I might consider making a little kit or something - depends on the cost and the interest.

I was going to a kit to add split cue to the 57 but the 61/62 dropped before I had a chance...

^^^THIS....

honestly every second Im messing around with these Im hoping not!

Just plugged my TTM56SSL and its still working as modified....

This would take quite a bit more work, Ive had the plans drawn up since back when I was suggesting split cue. It would only work for the 57, I dont know how much real need for it there is.


But this would probably work on a 62 as well - have to open one up

I mean the footswitch modification should work with a 62

The "handy dandy" split cue thing that I rigged up is a PITA with my 56S. it still works, however, it's not "true". I'm not sure what it is, but there is a millisecond of some type of delay...it's workable, but still not "true".

thats with the secondary mixer? one of these www.audio-depot.com ?

my plans were to add circuitry to mix the signals and everything still using the same 1/4 port

now Im thinking what might be better is a second port (like with the footswitch) which is split, that would be easier.

Actually this -> www.bhphotovideo.com, but yeah, the same idea...

i'm sure your split cue kit would be cheaper than me shelling out $2k for an official "mod" to get split cue.....and extra cue buttons.....and another usb port....

kickstarter?

Nice work AKIEM. Tracking for support!

great mod

hope Rane takes note

Deff tracking this thread. Have you thought about putting a second usb connection similar to the rane 62 ?

^^^ doubt thats possible

Nice!

sold!

i dig!

Someone hire this dude to R+D already.

Maybe you should start a kickstart project? :D. Get a small factory line going if you have enough demand.

Im considering a kickstart for it.

For a 57?

Man, I thought you was smarter than that....

^huh?

for a kit

Strictly from a business point of view, it's not worth the investment.

I doubt if Rane/Serato would back it, as it would give more reason to keep the 57, versus upgrade, which would produce more revenue and stay with their level of "current" technology.

I love the 57, but if you think those are the only differences of note with it and the 62 you need to spend some time playing on a 62.

split cue is a big enough difference for me. all the rest is gravy.

huh?X2
If I did a kickstart it would be to pre sale kits. What would Rane have to do with it?

Only thing I want from Rane is to recognize and put it in the next mixer (swore it was going to be in these)

+ they should put me on the beta team, or hire me to do some demos or whatever...

Ok, I guess I'm not understanding what a "Pre-Sale" kit is....as it stands, it seems that you want to make an improvement to the 57, which is discontinued, no?

I also assumed that this feature was on the newer mixers also, so that is a no?

Also, I wouldn't be so "public" about putting you on the "beta" team or whatever as (to me) it seems not as professional as doing a serious proposal behind the scenes.

Do you have any "documented" electronic skills, (i.e. a Technical degree of some sort) to show that you should be considered, or are you "self taught"?

A lot of that comes into play when "investing" in a potential "Official" Beta Tester (for pay) I assume.

Non disclosure agreements, criminal history (lol), general attitude, same vision or direction, etc...etc.

Good Luck with it though, you kinda smart with some stuff....

Say that *ish again...

LOL - it's not "A pre-sale kit"


I would pre-sale the kit on kickstart. With cash in hand, order parts, manufacture and ship kits to people who invest... This insures there is an actual good amount of interest (not just dudes posting 'cool I want') The main issue is installation, which is harder then easy.

If this was on the 62, I would not have bothered with this modification. Like I said, I have already suggested this to Rane, and half expected it to be on the 62. I don't know why they chose to leave the footswitch off. I think it is an oversight, just like the effects routing on the 57 that needed a 'work around trick' to get FlexFX to control the effects post fade.

I don't actually want to make these modifications, I just want Rane to make mixers with these features. I assume the popularity of the split cue thread helped Rane decide to add it to the new mixer (maybe not). That along with getting the effects routing right and whatever other improvements - they do listen to some DJs...

FlexFX controlled with the foot switch was far less popular of a suggestion - Maybe it has to be seen in full operation on the mixer to be appreciated.


I've been wanting this feature since 1995 when I recorder a record "So Deep I Never Fell". For the chorus I placed a one shot delay on the scratch while a recorded (instead of during mixdown) so I could do that interaction with the delay type stuff. Then I realized - oh shit I can't really perform this without all types of extra shit happening. It was a pretty big disappointment, fans really liked how it came out. That's how I thought of the feature. Was wishing it was finally on the 62. Nope.

Ok, I didn't realize "Kickstart" was an organization that markets new technology. I thought you were saying to "Kick-Start" the idea, in a general consensus.

Oh, these drugs are great.

I highly recommend....

Akiem...set up a kick start fund or paypal link...im in...

but please include plans to do the 62...

To me this is the last "physical steps I can see needing for that mixer (dont own it yet...was waiting for ME support)

(I thought the 57 was pretty close to perfect for my needs once I added the HC1000 MINUS being able to use the foot switch!)

Good mod but I know I spoke to this dude about putting his plans online...

like I said, I keep most patentable stuff to myself - this aint nothing but a teaser.......

So you more about the virtual high-fives than making paper then..

How much of your mods have made it into production that you are not profitting from? Like 2 or 3 right.. At this point, you shouldn't need any teasers, since you have already proven yourself.

Stop giving companies ideas that you are capable of making profit from yourself..

Akiem........ on point like always

www.djjohnnym.com

Say that *ish again.

Don't WORRY about what cats got to say "Online", GET FOCUSED, and try to get on the TEAM on some legit *ish, and cash a check.

All this "Teasing" ain't gonna amount to jack if you don't make a move, cuz the next man WILL make that money...

Stop playin.

^ Aight, whats my game plan?

exactly

I have a Recording Engineers degree.

I have signed NDAs (never broken).

Clean criminal record.

now what?

Roger that!

P.S. I only have a 57, but I've had other mixers with split cue.

Put in a proposition to Rane for employment....DUH.

Wait, a RECORDING ENGINEER'S DEGREE?

What about straight Technical Diplomas, Degrees, or Certifications?

this is brilliant

I might apply for a posting Im qualified for - but I thought we were talking about beta testing or product demoing or whatever?
(I know how to apply for a job)

Kickstarter is a site that allows you to "crowdsource" funding for whatever project you need money for.

Basically allows for anyone to gain capital through public donations on good faith that they won't just take the money and run :P

You basically set a dollar goal and any donations are held in trust. If you don't meet the dollar figure by whatever deadline you set, the money is returned to the donators. Anything made over the amount is often considered gravy...

There have been some controversies with fraudulent projects and there's no guarantee that the project runner will actually deliver on the item nor is there any guarantee that even if it happens, that it will be any good.

The most successful projects so far have been by independent game developers...

www.kickstarter.com

i should add that the money is often considered a "pre-order" for whatever project people create.

I've considered starting up one to fund a mixtape/EP run/release but doing it on branded USB thumb drives instead of on CDs...

thought about doing it for future album projects as well

It turned into if you're gonna "Talk the talk", then "Walk the walk"...

If you've got "Great Ideas", why post them here, vs. making some cheese?

Everybody is saying you should be on the Beta testing team, blah..blah, but you want to "CREATE" and "Innovate" your OWN ideas, versus "Test" somebody ELSE's ideas...

That's why I asked specifically about your "Technical" background....

LOTS of people are "Self Taught", but have no "Formal" training in lots of fields...

Some companies are bound to ONLY hire those who have completed "Formal" training...

Do you have ANY Technical/Electrical Certificates?

Anything?

If not, then that may be what's holding you (or them) back from being on the team.

^^This sounds like total BS to me, but I'll let RR handle that....

you know them companies watch this place like hawk

That's what I'm SAYIN...why throw stuff out there vs. getting PAID?

Stop playin...

this is awesome , can you mod a DJM 900 fx to a footswitch ?

man i never met akiem but im imagining him as some kind of mad scientist locked up in a lab in a castle making weird awesome stuff

yo
playin when u juss tryin show soem skillz vs tryin payin billz yoo #thuglife
yep

I think theres several methods for getting paid confused here

Patenting Proprietary Concepts
I have ideas that I think I could patent which I dont really share. This modification feature is not patentable.

It has been my experience that companies do not really like receiving unsolicited ideas. In the case of Rane, I am certain they have file cabinets full and over flowing with patents, proprietary ideas, and possible future products. Im sure they have considered all types of future products from turntables to controllers to whatever else.

I have no desire or capital to try and start my own company.

If there is someone else trying to start a small company and needs product ideas, they can contact me.

Employment
Like I said, I might apply for a job I was qualified for. I do not have the necessary training for the jobs Ive seen posted. I also do not care for that training. For example, Electrical Engineering, simply not something I am all that interested in doing, I do wish I was somewhat more knowledgeable, but my interest is in Audio. If I were to get more training it would be in Audio. I have a Recording Engineer degree from McNally Smith (Music Tech) and Graphic Design from The Art Institute. If I see a posting, I might apply - doesnt mean I want to relocate and so on...

Consulting
I would certainly sign an nda and deal as a consultant.

Beta Testing
I am on a beta team and have been for quite a while. If Rane would like me to join their beta team, or however they get early feedback from DJs, Im all for it. all they have to do is ask. I asume its not paid work. And I assume I havnt been asked because Im not famous enough, Im not a DMC winner, on TV dating the right chick or whatever. Im pretty sure an electrical engineering degree is not a Rane requirement for giving beta feedback.

If I were Rane I would have put me on the team a long time ago. If I were able to give feedback about signal path in the 57 and stress the ability to place the effects post-fader (not the lucky work around). And I would have also stressed making the FlexFX (or a different way) for the foot switch to open the effects.

kickstart
I am considering building kits. there are several problems to overcome.


My current course of action
You can see I have been suggesting this feature for quite a while serato.com I have also been in direct email contact with Rane about this feature. I did kinda expected to see it on the 62. Because they chose to entirely leave the footswitch off the 62, I decided to go ahead and make this modification. If people can SEE it working, they can understand the need for it. By popularizing the idea I am showing Rane what might have been if they had listened or put me on the team.

There is the catch 22 - I have to reveal the idea in order to get credit for it. It would be pretty silly all this time to be telling people -'hey I gots these really cool ideas, pay me to see them'. I have to show and prove.

But what I am saying with this modification is - hey you fellas made some functional design signal flow 'mistakes' with the 57 which I would have certainly pointed out if I had the chance. I think there were 'mistakes' made with the 62. I would have certainly advocated for the footswitch and for more external control of the FlexFX.

If I were Rane, from this point serato.com to right now, I would have certainly recognized this dude has some worthwhile concepts. (I mean cmon, I actually made a working prototype of the TTM57 before it was ever heard of). Some ideas I was advocating did make it into the 62. I think there were other 'mistakes' made tho (leaving the footswitch off being one)

So again - If I were Rane, I would hire Akiem to do some product demo gigs, some promotions, marketing, whatever etc. Sign him to an NDA and run some products by him, ask him to test out some gear whatever the beta testing system is.

I dont know what Ranes early feedback system consists of. As far as I can tell its all 'famous' DJs being consulted which is fine, 'Z-Trip' branding is surely going to out-sell 'Kool Akiem' branding. But I garante the value of one simple suggestion outlined in this modification could have greatly added to the value of the 62/61. And to prove it, I am showing it in action.

anyway have a nice day

It is BS..but we'll deal with the O.T. area

I won't molest his thread anymore - I was just trying to give the man some good advice but he never seems to listen to me..



*Sighs*


You probably didn't think about this but most likely the reality of the situation..

Usually personal views expressed in an interview which are slightly offensive or too radical can be a barrier to employment.. Now image if an employer had a potential employee's personal manifesto, say in the form a ..err...a forum... you see where I am going with this...

LOL! I wasn't even going to go into his "online persona" which, to put it lightly is "outspoken"....

But on the real, he summed it up.

He's doing Technical/Electrical work, but doesn't have the formal training to back it up.

Who cares about qualifications needed for "Beta" testing?

I'm talking about , "Oh, AKIEM has a good idea, and can actually BUILD a prototype"....

This is problematic in many ways, as let's say Rane DOES hire AKIEM and puts him down with other cats in the company that have the capability and expertise to come up with great work "flow" ideas of how a certain mixer should work...

But they all have FORMAL training and certificates.....yet he doesn't...

Ultimately no respect will be given...and resentment will show it's head...

At this point, the cockyness of saying "Rane should have hired me back in ......" is counterproductive at best...

I suggest either getting the training necessary to facilitate a decent offer to work in the Research and Development aspect....cuz that "Audio" degree ain't gonna help you at Rane...

They mostly deal with 1's & 0's now.

so I should try to start a company even though I dont have the capital, do not want to try and raise it and do not want to mess around with all types of papers?



yes I do, my forum nemesis can not help try derail any thread I look kinda cool in by trying to alude to some unsubstantiated socio/political statement they probably misconstrueded.

mater of fact I knew the 'why arnt you getting paid son?' nonsense was going to really just be used as a passive agressive way to hate on my production

now, I doubt Ive said anything so horrible to make me non-beta-test-material because Im sure there is not a political/social component to any of my concepts. secondly, as I have said, I have a very long standing relationship with a company as a beta tester. and I have also had plenty of regular old decent interaction with the other company here. compared to this one dude here who made sure he was given all types of warnings and banned and whatnot. Im also on good terms and worked with various of the more famous DJs they work with.

in my long experience interacting with these companies there has never been a single iota, not a lick or a whiff or inkling of anything like what yall dudes is eluding to. Obviously yall dudes is trying to toss salt in my game by even suggesting such nonsense - I mean for real? this dude is in here trying to suggest I have a criminal record?

Dude what it is, is that you sound MAD LAZY here....

You're doing TECHNICAL WORK...Not "Audio" work....

Nothing you did with that footswitch could be covered with an "Audio Degree"...

You did TECHNICAL/Electrical component manipulation....

Yeah, it's cool to be "Self Taught" or whatever, but you AT LEAST have/had Rane's attention when you did the SL1 inside the mixer thing...

But you say you don't want "Formal" training in the very thing you're saying they should hire you for...

Not too many cats get opportunities like this....

****Blank Stare****

LMAO!

I've been trying to tell you to

1. Stop giving away ideas "For Free"
2. Get trained
3. Get Hired
4. Get PAID

How is ANY fo that throwing SALT in your game?

You seem to mistake me for a HATER....

Nope, you've got SOME kind of talent, but you choose not to harness it and become focused...

What does you being on a different Beta team have ANYTHING to do with Rane, if you're saying they should have hired your back when gas was 1.50 a gallon?

You know what...

Good Luck in whatever you decide man...

wow - Im not trying to design the electronics... do I even show what I did with wiring and soldering?

this is strictly about the user interface, even if I could not get the electronics right it is about the FEATURE.

man



no, who cares about qualifications for a JOB that I do not want, am not aiming for, and would be unhappy doing



LOL - this is silly, the abilities I have are the abilities I have - I have built some prototypes - not that I actual want a JOB building prototypes

If I have the ability to build a prototype for one of my ideas, I might do it. to ILLUSTRATE the idea, not to show off my prototype building skills



dumb




and dumber



did I say hire me, or did I say listen to my feature suggestion?



actually an Audio Engineer degree would help - IF I were pursuing a career there - which I AM NOT.



yeah, its called digital audio and I am familiar with it.



once again this dude stands up to take whatever kind of pot shots he can against me for whatever reason instead of discussing the feature suggestion.

Oh, and I wanted to make sure that your Criminal record was "clean" (as you put it), because that CAN be a barrier to employment.....

Just keepin' it one hunnerd!

Negro please, I ain't takin' pot shots at you, I'm trying to help you "Get On".

But you know what? You've got that "mentality"....

Why talk about the "Feature Suggestion" from the OUTSIDE, when you can get on the INSIDE and REALLY kick it?

Ok, wait for them to "Offer" you something...

Anything.

employment which I never said I was interested in in the first place.
YOU are telling me I should seek employment (for a career Im not interested in) - then telling me why Im not qualified for it - thats called a straw man - its called creating some type of reason to suggest I have a dirty criminal record.

I put some wires and a plug on a mixer - and this is the response it gets? wow




Once AGAIN - I have no desire to be employed in electronics (otherwise I would have went to school for electronics and not audio). The modifications I make are to express the feature suggestion - not show my electronic abilities - lol

Like I have said - the best course of action would be to offer me some demoing gigs or whatever... same as other ***DJs*** they work with.

Which actually has no real reason to be discussed in this thread. This thread is about the FEATURE, not my career, not my criminal record, not my education or how Im not qualified to make a prototype... lol wow





I have explained why and what I am doing


for something I am not interested in


for a job I dont want


ok


This is a thread was about the FEATURE - now it is about my barriers to employment, my education, my criminal record, my political views...



like Rakim said "no mistakes allowed"



interesting opinion. my focus is else place at the moment



once again, I never said they should have hired me. Ive never applied for a job.

you are trying to suggest that there would be some sort of 'differences' or 'problems' if I did work for Rane. These problems have not manifested with the other company I have been a long time beta tester with. These problems dont manifest in relationships I have with people who do work with Rane. I dont have any problems with my various interactions with Rane employees themselves. In other words you are just making shit up - If I took a job at Rane there would be animosity because I dont have an electrical degree but Im so cocky about it - how do you dream this crazy stuff up?










ok - I guess you respect my ideas well enough to believe I could build a small company of them. Thats fine - but its just not something I am interested in doing. I have thought about it plenty, and decided its not for me.

Like I said, If that is someones desire, I might be willing to work with you on something.

The CEO of a small DJ equipment company is not something I am trying to do. Just because I throw a feature suggestion out there does not mean its my goal in life. wow

Maybe you think Im hard at work everyday trying to concoct some shit - but Im not, I spend very little time on these things.

If there was a more direct way to make money from them, I would spend much more time - but going to get an electrical degree is way far away from any of my actual pursuits.



and?

You can hear my 'audio work' at the club, or the show, or some cats records Ive cut on or remixed, or albums Ive recorded...

once again, Im not trying to persue a career in electronics, I never have, and I dont want to.




SO WHAT?

And actually you are wrong because and Audio Engineers degree does cover basic electronics and basic equipment repairs.



good for me



I really do not know how to say it anymore times - I AM NOT TRYING TO WORK FOR RANE AS AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

This is not a goddamn job application over here. If there was a job posting at Rane that suited me, I MIGHT apply for it because I - have a special love, respect and loyalty for Rane and Serato both. But it doesnt mean Im going to run off and get training in a field that I am not interested in.

Yes, I have a soldering iron and a gang of wires and switches and all types of shit. I also have a damn samurai sword, and auto tool box, and a telescope - but Im not also pursuing a career as a Samurai, Auto Mechanic, or Astronomer.
wtf



like what?







like I said - if Rane wants to give me some demo gigs or beta some gear or feedback concerning designs or ask if I have any ideas they might want - that would be more then fine. If not thats also fine.

Im pretty sure all the yapping in this thread is obscuring the point (by design) tho.

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thanks

Ok, then RR's statement stands....



I had more hope for you than that....

I'm saying cuz if you HAPPENED to be working on a car, and came up with a GREAT GAS SAVING device, and 6 months later, the Audio industry came up with that SAME IDEA, you wouldn't want to expand on it?

I get it though, you do this as "A Hobby"...

Cool beans.

Actually, it should say "and came up with a GREAT GAS SAVING device, and 6 months later, the AUTO industry came up with that SAME IDEA,

Once again. Yes I am interested in viable possibilities of receiving compensation from my ideas. Suggesting I invest time and money in an electrical engineering degree makes very little sense because I have no interest in a job designing electronics. Likewise suggesting I start a business based on my ideas makes little sense because I have no interest in running a business making DJ equipment - if I could even raise the capital which I doubt.

If there is someone starting a company who might want my ideas - let me know.

If I were going to return to school, it would be to further AUDIO. Likewise, if I were going to start a company it would be a Record Label.

What I think my most viable option to benefit from these concepts is to suggest Rane hire me to do some product demos, or send me some items for feedback. (same as my more famous peers)

I would not call what I am doing a 'hobby' its more the extension of my DJ career. I know my equipment and how its used well enough that I am able to make very decent feature suggestions and illustrate some of them with modifications. But its not like I am toiling long hours in the basement, I dont even have a workbench or whatever.

the reasons for this specific suggestion are:

1. I conceived it back in '95 when I recorded a song song with scratch chorus. I used a one shot delay on the mixer output while I recorded instead of during mixdown. I did this so I could hear the delay while I performed. But there was not a way to easily replicate during the performance. I think I moved the master from dat to cd, otherwise find a decent cassette player - so I might post it.

2. I made this suggestion here back in '06 serato.com I was disappointed that the TTM57 did not offer post fader effects by design, lucky there was a 'work around'. Secondly the FlexFX switches seem to be outside of whats programable and could never be controlled by the footswitch or made momentary.

3. Although constantly disappointed with the limitations of the FlexFX switches, and I did not want to drill the hole, I waited for the next mixer. Disappointed that the footswitch was removed completely I decided to do the mod eventually (there is another one I have plans for)

4. cool story bro - I filled in for a friend doing a crappy mobile job. I leisurely set up with plenty time. hmmm, no audio from the 57. headphones audio - yes. okay, run through the regular possibilities, no sound. run through them again, no sound. check out some more possibilities, no sound. my guess was a loose ribbon, but I could not take the time to open the mixer and try and fix it on the spot - especially if I was wrong. so - I ran to radio shack, grabbed an xlr reverser, set SSL to mono, plugged my mic cord in the headphone jack, to the xlr reverse, to the powered speakers. now I got signal, but the sound was crappy - ah yes the pull the mono plug halfway out the stereo jack trick. bingo - decent sound. Now, I could do that because I know my shit. - So the next day I open it up, sure enough loose ribbon. NOW, I went ahead and did the mod. Took about three hours.

so no, Im not sweeting down in a dungeon on a daily basses trying to come up with this type stuff, its not part of my carer path to electrical engineer, or ceo DJ gear company. I did not do this to demonstrate ANY technical ability. It is purely in realizing the result. Im glad yall appreciate these concepts well enough to have thought I was trying to do much more with them then I am. These are not the jewels, just joints I have the ability to make real but not patentable.

I got maaaad ideas son. - example I could explain how way back when I had to replace the optical drive on my Titanium G4, I had the idea for a kit allowing people to replace the optical drive with another hard drive. Or I could talk about how I conceived a line of products exactly like korg nano series and denon hc1000 [still got something there in mind]


I would like my equipment to perform certain functions, a certain way. When I think other DJs will agree and want the same - I set it out.

I am also challenging Rane to recognize. If they would have asked me, I would have explained whats wrong with the effect signal path on the 57, that the FlexFX should have a momentary option (like eqs) and on the 62 the footswitch would have been widely used (even if not on the 57).







so, like I said - I am all for some extra green backs - but investing in a degree I am not interested in so I could apply for a job I am also not interested in is not a viable path.

I am specifically demonstrating the value of my concepts. Had they been realized would have increased the value of the 62 [IMO]

So why even make a statement like that, if you're not willing to do something about it?

do what exactly?

here we are at zero again, your suggestions:

spend several years of time, invest thousands of dollars, on an electronics degree - hope Rane has an opening, apply for it, get the job - then pitch the idea? meanwhile all the time keeping the idea secret, hoping no one else decides its a good idea and leaving it off my mixer less someone sees me using it?

I made the modification for me to use - same with the TTM5(6)SSL - its still my backup mixer and in working order.

I made the modification so Rane can SEE its value. I already pitched them the idea in a feature suggestion and in email conversations - they did not bite

again - what else is it that you think I am supposed to do?


shit I already used it at a concert to do some scratches I had put a delay on in the studio - worked flawless... yes it would have sucked up on stage knowing yet AGAIN, I am up here with no way to trigger the effect like I want - even tho I confident I could make this modification work.

mater of fact I should have done it 6 years ago, could have been using it all this time
(I didnt want to drill into my 57)

what the fuck happened to this thread? Only thing I can think of is that johnny is suffering percocet withdrawal.

would that be per usually?

because I could have predicted the course of this thread soon as that chic record popped up

An awesome footswitch mod thread turned into a debate about patents, job searching, and criminal records...Good Times! :)

In all seriousness, this is an awesome mod Akiem. If you were to put this up on Kickstarter and found a way to get it working with the 62 it would be the first thing I've ever supported on there.

Keeping an eye on this for sure.

Dude, in ONE breath you say, "Hello errybody look at me I made this MOD!

And then in the 2nd, you say, IF RANE would have HIRED/Listened To/Put Me on the Beta Team/ etc..etc, this would be in the 62...

My thing is, it's one thing to push a great "Innovation", but it's another to say, "Yeah they should hire me so I can put it in (***insert model name here****)"...blah blah blah...

You've already said you're not willing to put in the work, so that's basically the end of this thread....

And I'm HOME from work until Monday.

:-D

JM, RR, and Akiem. Will yall ever be able to NOT go at each other in every thread ? I mean DAMN. smh

mmmmmmm-nope

I didn't see this as "Getting at" anyone...

Hell, this was actually a "Support" thread if I've ever seen one...

MAN!!! - with supporters like these....

lol

Think of it as an intervention.

uh, well exactly

so I guess this thread will be derailed with the stunted babbling till then *sigh* fine


the above question is still open for answering


yes - for everyones including my benefit.


pretty sure I did not say they should have "hired" me for a job - especially because I have not nor intend to apply for one.

otherwise - yes - where is the contradiction?

check out this mod - if you would have listened to my suggestion the 62 would have been better for it. It might be a cocky thing to say - but oh well

its ether true or its not - up to Rane to decide



Once again - and I simply do not understand why this will not register for you
I AM NOT SEEKING A POSITION AT RANE

I mean right here it seems like you think, that I think they are going to ask me out to Seattle so I can start on some soldering or something.... lol

If they would have included me in the beta process dealing with the (***insert model name here****) maybe the concept would have clicked with them. Or maybe they would have decided against it anyway - leaving me to be right here in this thread showing and proving the worth of the concept. leaving you to obviously try to derail my productions (criminal record - aHAA - smh)



I said nothing of the sort, not even remotely.
this guy, making shit (((up))) <-- thats delay at the end of the scratch phrase btw

1. I am offering the concept to Rane as a feature suggestion. I will have more to report about its viability and popularity as a feature. So far I have heard no negative feedback.

2. I am in the process of evaluating the plausibility making a number of diy kits for kickstart project.

3. I am not trying to go to school, get an electrical engineering degree, apply at Rane, and try drawing it out on the white board.

4. Im not going to try and star a company which could make a mixer comparable to Rane and add the feature.

5. Im not going to apply for a pantent on configuration that is a) already out there b) not patentable

6. If there are other viable options out there - I have my shits set to record.

Dude, all I know is that I deserve 10% of whatever may prosper from this, if anything.

My advice is NOT free.

Cheers.

your advice should be illegal.


tell you what, pay for my electrical engineer degree and I will give you 20% of whatever my prosper from this single modification.

anyway the prosperity has already begun, because I have been using the device

Here you go, trying to paint me as a criminal.

should be criminal - lol

O
K.

now that we ave that settled(?)

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thanks

I'm not readin' all that *ish mayne....

goal accomplished huh?

yall need a damn hotel room

I keep telling you...

It's an intervention.

PS...You do better in Political/Government issue threads...

Plain ole' common sense threads are NOT your fortay (forte')....

exactly... literally...

This might have made sense, if we NEVER had an online discussion about keeping your inventions to yourself and you selling your own ideas prior to this thread.

The way I see it, you are really hating on yourself by putting your thoughts out there that you could have making money on yourself.

Throwing salt in your game is laughable because:
1. Your words are your own, not mine.
2. You act like people only read one part of the forum.
3. Rane can hire you anytime they want, but obviously there is a reason they haven't so far.
4. Rane is not the only company who makes electronics/mixers.
5. You not oblivious not serious about being employed by Rane or anyone else
6. You posting a mod of your Rane mixer on Serato boards is equivalent of me going of on a affiliate of Microsoft site, and post a working edit piece of Microsoft software and saying Microsoft please hire me. There are better, more direct ways of getting your personal experience /resume across to a target employer
7. While you mod maybe be seemingly impressive to those who have no experience in the area, there are employee of Rane who designed, implemented and executed the 62 and all other Rane mixers. So it not like they are lacking in the talent department.
8. You don't/shouldn't need any help with research of starting up your own successful start-up since you spend alot of time other reading other trival stuff

+1.

We are telling AKIEM truth and he thinks we are hating on him.

Im still waiting to hear something worthwhile.

So far the advice has been go to school, or start a company - anything else?

and the hate is in derailing this thread

Stop playing - your thread was on page 3 when I commented on it..

Hell, I actually thought someone was going to say "Wait, is that RR and DJJOHNNYM actually SUPPORTING what AKIEM is trying to do, AND trying to help him REALLY "Get On"?

Are they BOTH on Percocet?

Ain't nobody "Hating" in this thread, but trying to steer you down the path to help get your "Ideas" on lock.

I thought he was somewhat SERIOUS about these ideas, but I've been wrong before....

I can't remember when, but I'm sure I was....

not you

You're basically saying that these MODS should be implemented by Rane, correct?

But you shouldn't necessarily be the one to design exactly HOW they're implemented....right?

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WHO ME?

Show me exactly WHERE I started to derail this train?

***Blank Stare****

What are you talking about?

Now I have to come up with the ideas?

That's YOUR job...

No, I am not saying Rane should implement a "mod". I am saying this feature should be added to a future mixer.

I do not think, nor do I think anyone believes I am saying I should be the one to design the electronic signal flow - that would be ridiculous. As far as the feature design, there is nothing to it. For example if it were on the TTM57 there would be no difference you could SEE. The only difference would be that in the hardware menu the foot switch could be assigned to the FlexFX (and a momentary option)






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exactly here: serato.com

***Blank Stare****

Like I said, you need to stick to Government and Political issues...

I wasn't even TRYING....

what did you contribute to this thread?

As far as I can tell all you have done is blabbering and bating me to do the same.

You said you wanted to help me get paid - and the best advice you give is get an electrical degree, and apply for a job at Rane (which of course I might have trouble getting since I might be a criminal, or have ego problems with the staff)

pathetic to say the least

1. Get a reconizable logo to represent you work
2. Start a website to sell your stuff
3. Redo your youtube video in clearer well lit environment, speak and explain what it happening in the video, or use someelse if your afraid to talk on camera. Optionally include a scantily clad female model(not really necessary but it will help with the views)
4. Get a good legal contract
5. Sell your mod(s) from your website. Have client pay for shipping or just include it in your price.
6. Links your website in your youtube vids.
7. Gently spam other boards with your product info

Hell, I think I contributed the MOST to this thread!

Helping to save your life....

Man, some cats just don't get it....

Pathetic is when you have a SKILL and refuse to use it to the best of your ability....

been done


sell what stuff? modification kits?

thats the reason for considering a kickstart project - I have not decided if this one is suitable.
(already explained this)



yes - the video can be improved. It was not made to advertise, only explain a little. There are more videos to come regardless.


for?



again this is the reason for considering kickstart
(as I have already stated)


obviously



you mean start a marketing campaign?


fam, all I can do is tell you everything you have proposed here has been considered before, way more thoroughly.

pathetic is that ol' crab in a bucket syndrom

I hear you talking....

aight, now watch the video again and see it in action
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this is no different than asking for split cue on their mixers - akiem just decided to see if he could implement it himself.

you guys are worse then overbearing dads signing their kids up for biology camp because they mentioned a nature show they saw on tv in the hopes they might become a doctor.

You can't even see it when someone is TRYIN' to help...

Hey, just keep postin the ideas up here then....

But don't whine when one makes it big, and all you can say is that - I thought of that first....

See, this would be the case IF he hadn't been on some "Rane should have hired me" *ish...

I'm just sayin, make it happen...

No hate here...

I want my cut.

Wait one DID make it big...

TTM57?

smh...

do you have any patents, any products on the market, beta test for anyone, sponsored by anyone? how can a dude with ZERO experience, knowledge or knowhow to be giving any advice?





once again, I never said Rane should have hired me.
(this dude is a habitual errorer)



make WHAT happen?





So what you are saying I should have done is what?

Instead of making the modification (since I needed my 56SSL to gig, someone would notice) I should not have done the mod, and kept the idea secret. Then go to electrical engineering school, apply for a job at Rane then tell them my idea?

Or should I have tried to get a patent on it? "yes I would like a patent on this device, its two other companies devices moded together" - wonder what the answer would be?

Or should I have sold DIY kits which would have consisted of one usb port and some wires?

Or should I have called Rane and said "hey, Ive got this really cool idea, but you have to pay me before I say what it is?

(Ive never heard of any worse advice then what Im getting in this thread)

wow, just wow... this thread went into the land of the lost (old tv show version, not will ferrell movie version). cool idea and i'd like it if my 57 could work like this, so...

Experience in what? Creating a prototype or mods? Nah, that's YOUR job, I'm just trying to help you get it. AND YES, I'm successful in trying to help Hardheaded people get their head out of the sand, but you think I'm on some crab *ish, when that is farthest from the truth.

Look you already said you're not ***Trying to get a job at Rane*** so that's the end of it all.

Get out of my thread.

this dude is on some Michael Scott type shit, cant stand to see anyone do better, wont play his position, always grabbing the mic




No, I am not trying to get a job at Rane because I have not heard of a job I am interested in or qualified for. I will not pay for an education to receive a degree in a field I am not interested in. I do not want to work a job I would not be happy doing.

If there was a job at Rane I was qualified for I would consider applying for it. If I returned to school it would be to further my Audio Engineering education. In other words, if there was a job position asking for my qualifications, I would consider it.

Employment is not the only capacity to consider. If I am suited to take part in the external beta process as a contributing DJ, I am all for it. Secondly, it would be great if they would hire me for some demos.

Yes that should have been the end of it all and the several other times Ive explained.

Its clear to me that your only valuable advice might be in how to work a job - this modification has nothing to do with that. At least RR had some more suitable advice (even if well below the threshold)



I think this well demonstrates the crux of the problem. This fella absolutely can not stand anyone shining brighter then he (online forums). The only type congratulating this dude does is meant to facilitate a fallow-up snide remark, slight or hidden insult. just cant be genuinely happy the next dude is killing it. grape jelly

Man, you need to step your game up. I clearly said you have talent.

I clearly said you should invest in it.

YOU were the one who said, "That's not what I'm trying to do".

How are my comments akin to someone who "can't stand to see anyone do better"?

I did not "repeat" what RR said because he was crystal clear with it. There was nothing more to say, except that you're definitely reaching for those "Virtual High Fives"...

smh.

And I refuse to believe you were so "Baby Skinned" as to believe that I was trying to "derail" this thread..

FOR WHAT?

You seem to mistake me for a hater. Not at all.

Don't forget that I remember that you've always had this "self concious" issue when it came to me, always thinking that something is "Racially Motivated" (aka crabs in a barrel)....

Nah duke, this is about showing you the path to getting a check, and YES, I'm very successful at that.

BTW, I will be here all week.

its obvious

the path - go to electrical engineering school, get the degrees, get the experience, apply for the job

WHO never heard of it?

Dude, like I said, you said that's not what you want to do....

Everybody thought it would be a good fit...

No biggie..

Do you.

AKIEM, well done, and please stop feeding the trolls.

Yep.

Akiem, seriously, this is a noce mod...but why the heck are you wasting your time replying to these morons? Theyre just destroying this thread :(

Install me ignore-script and you dont have to read any of their posts, because (as alreadu proven in this thread) they dont addany usefull content.

About the 62 : why is it so important to use a "straight hardware footswitch"? You could achieve similar results when using a USB-midi footswitch, and then map the effects (from SL obviously) to the footswitch. Right? Its not exactly the same but the result is quite similar.

Well, apparently your "ignore-script" isn't working too well....

Or is it that you just HAVE to "turn it off" so you can see what's goin' on?

ha ha...

LMAO & LAME.

Didn't have time to install it on my new updated phone so I don't have to siff through this rubbish. But that's next on the menu, rookie. ;-)

Rookie?

Rookie status is when you take time from your life to loose sleep, and actually sit home and toil over creating AN APP for DJJOHNNYM!

Yo, is that available at the Apple or Blackberry store too?

LMAO!

Folks, I have officially achieved Super Star status....

I'll be here all week.

So delusional...

Apparently you bought tickets for the show....

on a related note, apparently scientists have concluded that alzheimer's is actually a metabolic disease that could be related to diet more than anything else.

www.guardian.co.uk

Thanks, it's handled.


But man this troll is focused, all personal and shit.


LMAO

M for MichaelScott

Heh, you should be so "focused"....versus belly achin...

Who's belly achin?


stop playin' pause, bring it back now... Woooooo!

Waaaahhhhhhh! Rane should put me on their Beta team!!! If they would have listened to me to BEGIN with, the 57 and 62 would be better off...blahh.blah....

I really can't believe you're really an attention whore like that....

Just ....wow.

HaaaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

I'm just saying... There is no emotion like you would like there to be, no one is sad... It's just a challenge.

I've never ASKED for anything from Rane. Oh, actually I did and they gave it, so....

What do you beta test, job placement services?

Man this thread is trolled the fuck out son...

Why are you getting so excited?

You're the one who is pointing out Rane's "Faults"








Yeah, I'd have to think twice about hiring you too..... :-)

Oh and

Stop beggin man...

someone get the old man some meds ASAP

I'll be here all week.

cuz the shit I put together is dope! Watchwww.youtube.com
but why are YOU getting so excited?
lol



and?

You're the one pointing out MY "Faults"
Watchwww.youtube.com
lolz




in my slightly less then humble opinion




as a mater of fact
explaining why I did not bother with this Watchwww.youtube.com some years ago




again, in my slightly less then humble opinion




well I would hire you.... :-)


up, you forgot one



see, this is how you know sons secretly just an elaborate troll (lol)

he comes up in here with all this rah, rah and blah, blah, about - 'you aint doing it right, you should be getting paid like I am, cats are steeling your ideas -

he is troll-baiting me to explain in DETAIL exactly why I have made this modification - from motivation to objective, value, reciprocation, effort, cost, etc.

yes, I think my ideas are worthy of beta tester status (Im not the only one)
Watchwww.youtube.com

BUT NOW, this fool - like some shit straight from a poorly written, political hack, kooky(look it up), free blogger waist of data type technique... pulls a 'quote/ snip' out the ass.

The context is all this, Im not getting paid shit, and people are stealing my ideas garbage, and I say:

"Only thing I want from Rane is to recognize and put it in the next mixer"
"+ they should put me on the beta team, or hire me to do some demos or whatever... "

dummy snipped the underlined end of the sentence like I was asking for a JOB
(man this dude thinks he is a pro)

but its really just a poor reach

go get some less faulty logic training then come back and ask yourself how AKIEM can be both "cocky" and "begging" (hint, it aint the latter)
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'why aint you getting paid off dem ideas man?'

'aight, they should give me some beta work, some demo gigs'

'man stop begging'

lolz - yeah right

I'm sayin, as long as I get 20% we cool.

But I like your little backpeddal, it's still typical, but expected...

Again, you're typing all this to prove what to WHO?

Me?

I guess I am worthy.

I will give 100% of m. f... i. y. a.. :)




ha.. what back peddle?

Again, you're typing all this to prove what to WHO?

Watchwww.youtube.com

It's like this annoying fly. It's annoying, and at some point you just waste your time raising you're moving to get rid of that annoying fly. Thinking how you avoid flies in the future. That doesn't make flies important in life. Just fucking annoying.
A pest. So spanning a fly net makes sense.

Thanks AKIEM for the making them fools really look stupid. That beta stuff was classic :-D but I really think you would not a good beta guy ;) Haha Hahaha

hahaaa

annoying Watchwww.youtube.com

Typical Pickle Sniffers in attendence... :-)

You should get to work on that Beta DJJOHNNYM MOD!

The world awaits!

I heard this can be used on flies too:
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:-D

i love this !!! please keep it up..... this nigga needs to laugh

Ah,. its not as easy as I thought...

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really, Im beggin' now?

LOL (Flavor Flav style laughings) LOL
yo g

You're starting to focus more on the DJJOHNNYM factor of keeping it real, when you should AGAIN be focused on this MOD...

All has been said that needed to have been said...

So with that, I want you to direct your focus to the issue at hand.

Good day.

stud thinks the damage was done
ha

holy crap,what the hell happened T_T


@akiem


is this mod will work on djm 900 ? to activate the fx? thx before ... you rock!!

I appreciate that you hold my manlyness in such high regard, but no, you focus on that MOD...

"manlyness" whats that? a false sense of manhood?

wow - you blabbered and derailed my thread with the skill top shelf troll.
all from a place of ignorance, advice of extra common sense, and peanut gallery type hate - it was obvious (since you are on the jock so well) the only thing you were doing here is wreck the thread.

johnnyMichael Scott trying to grab the mic because his known superior steps in the light

put that jelly back in your doughnut and keep it moving lieutenant

Battle?

without honor?

I'm just saying, there are people in this thread who are trying to concentrate on the MOD, but you keep focusing in on me...

I understand the resentment....As you may have been offended when I suggested you better yourself...

It's understandable, I know the mentality....

Trust, when you get older and "wiser", you'll post a tribute to me.

Untracking this...

NOOOOO!!!!!

See what you did AKIEM!!!

Look WarpNote, go here ->serato.com...

I can assure you, I'll keep him On Topic over there...

***sigh***

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thanks

Truth!^^^^^

maybe you want one more post or two - not too much of a consolation for you - better the nothing?

Battle for the last word!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NOPE!

Funnest thing about the thread:
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Self explanatory, what is wrong with this picture?


AKIEM is this someone in pretense(quite possible on the net) or yourself?

If yourself, it highly hypocritical don't you think?

www.djjohnnym.com

C'mon Roger, what does such an email prove? Nothing. Just collecting feedback about his idea. Don't see anything wrong with it.

None of your words make any kind of sense up there. I guess ur trying to say I'm 'highly hypocritical' - doubt you know how to use the words... Whatever.

man y'all dudes is on deez

www.djjohnnym.com

sons is on the dealznidick!
wooooo!

ha, I'm probably hypocritical all day everyday - cant figure out what proof of it this dude thinks he discovered tho.

And as far as me being "in pretense" - fucks if I know what that means.

(hint: you're trying too hard b)

Whats even more FUNNY about this thread
i.sera.to
www.joeacevedo.com
whats wrong with this picture?

yup, just proves RR is like a Quadruple OG X 2000 of hypocrisy




I hope Mr. "all week" aint laid out on the floor or something....

this "on/off feature" turns me angry, i need some non-latch solution too!