FTNK Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Good for previous stated reasons, but I hope Marching Music's Major League (TM) will retain the richness of non-electronic timbres...but let's be honest, great sound has not been a priority lately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xandandl Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Ghost said: Over in Japan, Honda is working on using robots. I almost got hit by one while shopping at Stop and Shop and the robot was supposedly cleaning the floors. I felt stalked as I imagined myself being Jeff P. or Charlie Poole checking out the battery; and some designer puts the saber line on judge watch duty to keep that space clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Haring Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 6 hours ago, George Dixon said: might help with sound sport / start up groups in the DCI realm -- or for a show themed appropriately That I can easily see. Aside from the obvious weather concerns with the electronics... not a bad idea at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dixon Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 26 minutes ago, Fran Haring said: That I can easily see. Aside from the obvious weather concerns with the electronics... not a bad idea at all. Hey cutting the massive start up costs of the marimbas can really make it more manageable - you can literally buy many many horns with that $$$ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Haring Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 6 minutes ago, George Dixon said: Hey cutting the massive start up costs of the marimbas can really make it more manageable - you can literally buy many many horns with that $$$ I agree, that certainly is one positive here. Sometimes I wonder if the "gotta have more equipment" arms race will drive some corps out of business, or closer to the edge at least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 6 minutes ago, Fran Haring said: Sometimes I wonder if the "gotta have more equipment" arms race will drive some corps out of business, or closer to the edge at least. Having enough money has been a big reason why many corps over the decades have closed up shop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwoody Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 4 hours ago, Ghost said: Over in Japan, Honda is working on using robots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri Schehr Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, George Dixon said: Hey cutting the massive start up costs of the marimbas can really make it more manageable - you can literally buy many many horns with that $$$ More horns...I’m all for that..... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv4corps Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 17 hours ago, Ghost said: Over in Japan, Honda is working on using robots. Actually, robots, or even holograms for that matter, could be a very cool motif or accent in a show, but please never remove the human element entirely from the performance! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 18 hours ago, Ghost said: Over in Japan, Honda is working on using robots. Except robots can get rather unruly. Beer and cigars while performing??? It is not 1970's DCA anymore. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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