in all its glory(https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7352.0;attach=7236)
absorbing karma in hope of a zappa fest
(https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7352.0;attach=7238)
Whoa, Jim! :o :o :o
It's like 'The Picture of Dorian Gray', with the music just as beautiful as ever, but the recorder has seen better days...
Also reminds of this little scene from 'Mad Max':
[a car that the bikers demolished earlier has been towed to the Halls of Justice]
Kid: Hey Mister! What happened to the car?
Bubba Zanetti: What do you think happened?
Kid: Looks like it's been chewed up and spat out.
Bubba Zanetti: Perhaps it was a result of anxiety.
;) :D ;D
Here are some of the ones we got for the Lay it down Project....
(https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7352.0;attach=7242)
That Looks like an old bar of soap Jim.... ???
mine used to look like the ones out of the boxes. just noticed most of the wear and tear on mine is at the parts where i hold it when i sing.
This is beautiful. :)
back(https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7352.0;attach=7253)
guitar and line in side(https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7352.0;attach=7255)
headphone side(https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7352.0;attach=7257)
Looks like it's been through a war! :o
I don`t wanna know what you have REEALLY been doing with that Jim ::)
I get the jacks part, but how do you get a guitar plug into that small hole? Hell, a phono (guitar) plug is bigger than that little hole. I guess you can put an adapter on the guitar plug and make it smaller, right?
:) JB
guitar jack is guitar jack size , line in is like ipod earbuds size. not a good poc
It should be exhibited in The Hard Rock Cafe, lol
I thought mine was getting a bit scuffed until I saw this!
Brilliant.
dunno what to say James .... maybe we can get some frequent flyer discount when we replace them ... here's mine :
( absorbing karma in hope of a zappa fest indeed !!!!! ;D )
(https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7352.0;attach=7298)
you know that means or mbrs will have to collaborate on a zappa tune now lol.
ive been trying to learn little house where i used to live from burnt weeny sandwich, so i should be ready for the zappa fest in about 4 or 5 years lol.
Quote from: oldrottenhead on May 18, 2010, 11:29:11 AMyou know that means or mbrs will have to collaborate on a zappa tune now lol.
indeed it does
Quoteive been trying to learn little house where i used to live from burnt weeny sandwich, so i should be ready for the zappa fest in about 4 or 5 years lol.
you wouldn't mind learning "Peaches en regalia" while you're at it ::)
;D
Quotedunno what to say James .... maybe we can get some frequent flyer discount when we replace them ... here's mine :
( absorbing karma in hope of a zappa fest indeed !!!!! Grin )
Why don`t you guys just do a Zappa tune?? Screw waiting for it!! ::)
QuoteScrew waiting for it!
i'm not familiar with that one what album is it on?
Quoteyou wouldn't mind learning "Peaches en regalia" while you're at it
im up for it deffo. wjhen i was about 17 i wrote a lyric to it about my first love.it was mince lol. but i can play the tune in my head so hopefully i can get some off to go my fingers and play something.
Quote from: Geir on May 18, 2010, 11:24:29 AMdunno what to say James .... maybe we can get some frequent flyer discount when we replace them ... here's mine :
( absorbing karma in hope of a zappa fest indeed !!!!! ;D )
(https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7352.0;attach=7298)
Either your MBR has reflective properties, or I see you have the built in acoustic plugin.
Jeez, I thought I used mine a lot, but it looks very good compared to the rickety things you both have. :D Jim, did you lose your battery compartment cover, or are you showing of your rechargeable batteries? :P
Then I remembered that I bought the $15US magical sheath that enshrouds my box of happiness. And I also remember that you both opted to leave your units unprotected.
But I suppose when you both get rich and famous, those things will be valued in the same bracket as SRV's strat...
Oh I use protection !! :D
(http://cms.rolandus.com/assets/images/products/main/ba_m_br_angle_2_tn_thumb.jpg)
Doesn't seem to help tho ::)
Can't use protection for the oral work .... just doesn't feel right ....
yeah mark i lost the battery cover
Does anyone actually use the silicone covers made for the MBR? I was given one when I bought my unit but I hated it. I'd much rather do it unprotected :)
Quote from: IanR on June 03, 2010, 06:02:21 AMDoes anyone actually use the silicone covers made for the MBR? I was given one when I bought my unit but I hated it. I'd much rather do it unprotected :)
I have one, and although I don't like the feel of it much, it has saved my MBR from a couple of nasty drops that I'm sure would have otherwise damaged it.
As far as protection goes, that does sound depressingly familiar... :D
Did I hear somewhere that there is a new upgrade to the operating system for the MBR? I've noticed a few editing bugs that would sure be nice to have fixed? :)
Quote from: IanR on June 03, 2010, 06:02:21 AMDoes anyone actually use the silicone covers made for the MBR? I was given one when I bought my unit but I hated it. I'd much rather do it unprotected :)
Yep, and mine is in like new condition because of it. Obviously the mic hole is not protected which I've had close calls with. I have resorted to screw top bottles, but when drinking beer or G&T's it's a crapshoot!
Quote from: IanR on June 03, 2010, 06:02:21 AMDoes anyone actually use the silicone covers made for the MBR? I was given one when I bought my unit but I hated it. I'd much rather do it unprotected :)
I don't use a cover. It's nicely scuffed as a result - through 500+ recordings (all on the original card). It's nowhere near as bad as ORH's though!
Quote from: hardlock on June 13, 2010, 12:17:55 AMDid I hear somewhere that there is a new upgrade to the operating system for the MBR? I've noticed a few editing bugs that would sure be nice to have fixed? :)
The latest update that I'm aware of is version 1.04 which you can download from Roland Germany.
http://www.rolandmusik.de/ftp/pub/downloads/tecfiles/G_bis_O/MBR_1v04.zip (http://www.rolandmusik.de/ftp/pub/downloads/tecfiles/G_bis_O/MBR_1v04.zip)
More info in this topic:
https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=3553.msg36123#msg36123 (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=3553.msg36123#msg36123)
I don't know if it fixes any editing bugs though. What sort of problems have you been having with editing on the Micro BR?
Quote from: 64Guitars on June 22, 2010, 09:42:15 PMQuote from: hardlock on June 13, 2010, 12:17:55 AMDid I hear somewhere that there is a new upgrade to the operating system for the MBR? I've noticed a few editing bugs that would sure be nice to have fixed? :)
The latest update that I'm aware of is version 1.04 which you can download from Roland Germany.
I don't know if it fixes any editing bugs though. What sort of problems have you been having with editing on the Micro BR?
I've updated to 1.4, well on the stolen one (must get a new one SOON!!!). I don't think there's much difference as to editing bugs. I've experienced a few myself, but never taken notes as to what they were so this is just from memory. Sometimes when bouncing the resulting tracks are not complete. Sometimes when copying a track (with repeat > 1) there have been some sync-problems. If the memorycard is getting full the bounce and/or the exported tracks from a mastering process will be skipping a timeperiod in either left or right channel giving weird results. The two first can of course happen if you don't do things right (A-B selection wrong, copying to wrong place), but I've done this so many times now I'm quite certain it has happened also when I'm doing everything by the book. The last one is an obvious error you can't cause yourself and is usually accompanied by a "card read error" or "drive busy". None of these errors are fixed in 1.4.
gawd my trusty microbr looks almost brand new in these pics lol. i should take some pics of it's current condition lol.
Quote from: oldrottenhead on May 04, 2012, 04:42:17 AMgawd my trusty microbr looks almost brand new in these pics lol. i should take some pics of it's current condition lol.
Please, do that! Those pics are two years old :). My trusty MBR looks almost new after four years :)
Kari
this is how it looks now i am suprised it still works the abuse it has had over the years
(https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=30663.0;attach=191138)
One road worn MBR. Looks good mate, you should send that to Boss..........They could put it in the museum and send you a new one and loads of other goodies...Just shows the build quality, unlike the microwave I bought today which didn't work, took it back, got another and guess what???? that didn't work either. I made them plug it into the wall in the supermarket before I took it home. Went to another shop and got one that did work. If only Roland made microwaves.........
Sweet jeezus, what happened to the button labels?!?! :D :D :D
button labels? not seen them, what are they? remember it'll be 5 years old soon and has not had one careful lady owner at the helm. ;D ;D ;D
There's probably a market for this sort of thing, reliced MBR or as said roadworn MBR, fender are doing it with guitars!!
A vintage 2007 - a good year!
;)
Quote from: oldrottenhead on September 02, 2012, 04:04:08 PMthis is how it looks now i am suprised it still works the abuse it has had over the years
(https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=30663.0;attach=191138)
Has Barney been using it for a chew toy?
QuoteHas Barney been using it for a chew toy?
not yet, he is a clever dog and knows he would die instantly if he even sniffed at my mbr.
i think it is like this because i hold it like a soap bar when i'm singing, so all the buttons n stuff outta reach of my fingers are all still there, but everything else has been rubbed off.
how do you get the pic so wee 64?
Quote from: oldrottenhead on September 03, 2012, 12:43:16 PMhow do you get the pic so wee 64?
Well, first I changed your [imglink=][/imglink] to an [img][/img] like it's supposed to be. ::)
Then I added "width=150" to the opening [img] tag.
Like this:
[img width=150]https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/538595_10151241969142176_2790232_n.jpg[/img]
You can optionally specify width or height or both, though using both will change the aspect ratio.
For example...
[img width=550 height=50]https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/538595_10151241969142176_2790232_n.jpg[/img]
... produces this:
(https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=30663.0;attach=191138)
Quote from: oldrottenhead on September 03, 2012, 12:42:13 PMi think it is like this because i hold it like a soap bar when i'm singing, so all the buttons n stuff outta reach of my fingers are all still there, but everything else has been rubbed off.
Maybe you have extremely alkaline sweat like Rory Gallagher. The finish was totally stripped off his Strat just from playing it.
(https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7352.0;attach=16697)
James should get a signature mbr ... just like the pic !
just got a comment from boss re the above pic on my facebook page
QuoteBOSS UK : I think this is the most road worn Micro BR I have ever seen. Message me your address and I'll send you a free case, so you can write another 733 songs ;)
Cool! I wonder what they mean by case. Are they talking about a protective case like the BA-MBR-S (http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.php?ProductId=949) silicone rubber case? Or are they talking about the actual hard plastic case of the BR itself? Would be nice if it's the latter. It would almost be like getting a new BR.
mmmmmmmmmm, i replied to him/her that i still have the case that came with it. the wee black bag lol. never thought he/she meant the actual casing.
also said i was hoping to upgrade to the br80, once ive upgraded my central heating, in the hope he sends me one of them instead lol.
Quote from: oldrottenhead on September 07, 2012, 10:21:40 AMmmmmmmmmmm, i replied to him/her that i still have the case that came with it. the wee black bag lol. never thought he/she meant the actual casing.
also said i was hoping to upgrade to the br80, once ive upgraded my central heating, in the hope he sends me one of them instead lol.
They may send you a discount voucher for the BR80 and a case thrown in. Be good if they sent you a BR80 though. They should take advantage of what could be an inventive advertising plan using the road worn MBR, showing how much action Boss products can take and still work like new...........
^Agreed - Jim's MBR is proof of great build quality on the MBR.
i am astounded it still works the amount of times ive dropped it.
note to self try not to record when drunk.
aye right!
There`s that corporate industry BS i`ve learned to hate! If something caught their attention that much to comment, you`d think they`d go out of their way and say, i`ll send you a new br-80? If i worked there i would do it!
Just like everything it is customers that make them who they are. Give your customers incentives sometimes. I`m a struggling small company and i do it. It gives me more customers in the end.
Press them you want the br-80 Jim!! >:(
are you staring at me eric? your new avatar is freakin me oot! it looks like a young me.
Quote from: oldrottenhead on September 07, 2012, 12:32:12 PMare you staring at me eric? your new avatar is freakin me oot! it looks like a young me.
You`re lucky you don`t see my third eye! :P
that's what's pigging freaky.........................................
i can
Quote from: oldrottenhead on September 07, 2012, 12:32:12 PMare you staring at me eric? your new avatar is freakin me oot! it looks like a young me.
I know, that avatar is freakin' killer, bud!!
Quote from: launched on September 07, 2012, 03:07:31 PMQuote from: oldrottenhead on September 07, 2012, 12:32:12 PMare you staring at me eric? your new avatar is freakin me oot! it looks like a young me.
I know, that avatar is freakin' killer, bud!!
Stare into my eyes now and keep staring. What you see? ::)
that's it am aff the drink
Well we`re at a stalemate cuz yours makes me dizzy!
I think it's time for some up-to-date photos, assuming there's anything left to photograph. ;) ;D
Quote from: 64Guitars on February 03, 2021, 07:29:57 PMI think it's time for some up-to-date photos, assuming there's anything left to photograph. ;) ;D
I'd expect something like this former bar of soap:
(http://www.gettingthroughthis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Sliver-of-Soap.jpg)
But then again, I know the MBR is built like a tank! :)
Here's an update to this epic thread. My two MBR's and a creepy clown ;D ::)
(https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7352.0;attach=191140)
All the velour is worn off the original slip case, and there's electrical tape trying to hold some staples in place to stop the movement / looseness in the headphone socket. My replacement was already well-worn when I bought it. But will lose less paint now that I don't hold it like a microphone.
It originally said 'the green machine' on the old one.
Those covers are scarier than the clown!
Quote from: Greeny on February 04, 2021, 02:50:42 AMHere's an update to this epic thread. My two MBR's and a creepy clown ;D ::)
(https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7352.0;attach=191140)
The MBRs look a bit like a few car stereos I have seen.... cool stuff....the clown though, not so much! Is this all you record on? Terrific....
Yep. Everything recorded on that for over 13 years.
Quote from: Greeny on February 04, 2021, 03:41:52 AMYep. Everything recorded on that for over 13 years.
damn.... wonder what you would do with a real recording studio...holy cow... and your songs always sound so good...
Quote from: Hilary on February 04, 2021, 02:57:07 AMThose covers are scarier than the clown!
They look much worse in the photo than real-life for some reason. Too much late-night sweaty handling :o ;D