KCWolfPck Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Is this drum corps future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boo Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 You know, if we can figure out a way to incorporate these into the keyboard instruments, we could probably develop a marimba and vibraphone that moves itself on and off the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skajerk Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 And to take it further, Mike. We could have a marching pit again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boo Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 And to take it further, Mike. We could have a marching pit again! lol Can you imagine if the computer on one goes berserk and starts crashing into other instruments, and worse yet, other performers? Can you imagine the swath of devastation a 4 1/2 octave symphonic marimba could make through the field? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCWolfPck Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 lolCan you imagine if the computer on one goes berserk and starts crashing into other instruments, and worse yet, other performers? Can you imagine the swath of devastation a 4 1/2 octave symphonic marimba could make through the field? The user controls the movement. It's like a Segway that doesn't require you to use your hands (so your hands are free to carry a horn). It is controlled by shifting your weight in the direction you want it to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84BDsop Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 The user controls the movement. It's like a Segway that doesn't require you to use your hands (so your hands are free to carry a horn). It is controlled by shifting your weight in the direction you want it to go. You're taking all the fun out of this, Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Can you imagine the look on a stadium operator's face when DCI said "we're going to run 150 wheeled vehicles at a time on your turf - no worries... " Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84BDsop Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Can you imagine the look on a stadium operator's face when DCI said "we're going to run 150 wheeled vehicles at a time on your turf - no worries... " Mike Better grab the portable defibrulator!!! CLEAR!!! *eyes flutter open* Thank God, THAT'S over! Wait....WHADDYA MEAN THERE ARE MORE OF THESE GUYS??? *thud* CLEAR!!! Lather, rinse, repeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boo Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 The user controls the movement. It's like a Segway that doesn't require you to use your hands (so your hands are free to carry a horn). It is controlled by shifting your weight in the direction you want it to go. Yes (and I've used a Segway before...LOT'S of fun), but to have the concert pit instruments use them, some sort of computerization would have to be developed. Hey, it's possible...Imagine being able to reset the pit DURING the show! And let's get the marimbas involved in doing pinwheels. The crowd would go nuts. If a corps was doing a soft, down ending with the marchers heading off to the edge of the field, they could program the pit instruments to head to the same place at the same time. I'm getting joy spasms just thinking of all the possibilities. I think INT should be the first to give this a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skajerk Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I thought they already were. Or was that The Stealthmen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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