I had a nice day yesterday

even though the shift was cut short. Nothing coming until Thursday, so I have a few days off. Not that I'm telling certain people. I'm doing a follow up on another job this week and I'll be looking around for something more steady

The North American Music Mecca (Namm) 16 is underway. Its great to see all the manufacturers I'm interested in and what they are coming out with. Korg has released their Monologue synth and a new Volca FM, which has some really great sounds. If Korg can keep their FM Volca around the same price point, I'm on board. no pricing or release date. Korg has released a few controllers as well but I'm not much interested. Arturia has released their Matrix Brute synth, if only I had the money. There are lots of modular companies releasing products as well but so far Elektron (Analogue keys) is kind of quiet. I was kind of hoping to see something out of native instruments, or Moog. Nothing so far. Yamaha has their new Montage synth looks interesting. Teenage Engineering has released 3 new pocket operators. Of course there's the usual traditional instruments. 

After work yesterday I went to Tim's and had a coffee and donut, stalling for time in no hurry to get home. It was nice and mild out. Very Spring like. I got home an hour earlier then normal for a Saturday night to an empty house. Today, I'm off to get my haircut across the street and return for the afternoon and later its wrestling "Royal rumble" and Maximus pizza. Should be a fun time. Anyway, that's all for now.

Underway at this moment is NAMM 2015

National Association of Music Merchants, commonly called NAMM in reference to the organization's popular NAMM trade shows. Every year its a different city. This year NAMM 2015 is in Anaheim, California. What I like so far from NAMM this year is Roland's JD-X1 synth. The price is something I can afford. Teenage Engineering has released these cool Pocket Operators. The size of a calculator these mini step sequencers fit in the pocket and have a big sound. They sync up to each other and can sync to a daw for about $60 bucks each. They have 3 units in their line up so far.

Saudi Arabia's King abdullah bin abdulaziz al saud passed away. The SA King was instrumental in having SA increase oil productivity last fall. How this will play out when Opec meets in June will be very interesting.

If I'm not working Sunday Anne wants me to go to the WEM Scotia bank theatre, and use our scene points so I can see Royal Rumble. That sounds like a great idea. I can get a bite to eat use my Chapters/Indigo $25 gift card to buy a Warhammer 40k book. Then go to the show. Sounds like fun. 

Finally we know what's going to happen to the old Greyhound bus depot location downtown: Cinneplex (after the site is demolished) is building an adults-only multiplex theatre where patrons can reserve seats and order food and beverage from them. There's going to be a bar in there etc. Tickets might cost more then the City Centre theatres at the CC mall. Its a good fit for the EAD as the new 50 story Delta hotel will be virtual across the street from the theatre district.

So if I don't get schedule for next week in my email later today, (I can take 3 days would be an exception) then Monday I'm making a few phone calls. I'm looking to get something to fill in for a couple of days instead. I know of a few disposable type jobs I can "sign up" for. If I can get them that is. Update: I got a schedule (of sorts) I've got 4 hours Wednesday, Thursday and 10-6 on Saturday. Anyway, that's all for now.