1/28/2010
We're back from NAMM and it was a total success! We met tons of store owners, distributors, rockers and innovators. The networking was amazing, and big things are in the works. After explaining the product about a thousands times, we realized that we needed a 30-second video on the website. The nice guys at Spectraflex (across the isle from us) were willing to film me giving a really quick rundown of how it works. Thanks Dave!
Among the non-stop flow of people stopping by the booth, we managed to get quite a few on the demo setup to actually try out the system. I snapped a couple quick photos. It was pretty cool to meet Randell Kirsch, the bass player for the Beach Boys. Here he is - playing a little guitar on the demo setup:
12/26/09
Check out this new commercial! It is now featured on the the NAMM Music Trades Video Stage.
We had a lot of fun making this, and I would like to send out a big thank you to everyone that helped make it happen. This includes Chris Rojas for the camera/lighting/editing, Gordon and Patrick for the rocking, and of course...Grandma Taylor for the comic relief! You can always watch more videos at the Rock On Audio YouTube Channel. Thanks for all your support and we'll see ya at the NAMM trade show this January at our booth, #1690 (HALL E). Rock on!11/02/09
Rock On Audio is going to NAMM!
We are very excited to be attending the NAMM show this January. Our booth number is 1690, and we'll be located on the lower level near the NW corner. Please feel free to stop by and try out the demo setup. We will be unveiling the newest addition to the Rock On Audio product line: The Tasty Blender. It is a two channel verison of the Rockbox Limiter. Having the second channel is useful because it allows you to share a generic mix to all band mates, but then each member can add one more signal (i.e. themselves) to their personal mix. It allows everyone to have a tasty blend! Here's a picture I took from last year - ahh... sunny California awaits!
8/23/09
TWO NEW VIDEOS!!!
Stu plays the Star Spangled Banner at Red Rocks Amphitheater!! Check it out here:
Since May of '09, Steven Sperry and his band mate, Jason, have been using the Rockon Audio Personal Monitor System. This was their first time using In-Ear monitors, and Steven says it's been going well. He sent me a few photos, and we did a quick phone interview. In this video/slideshow, you get to hear some of their band, Texas114, along with some sound clips from the interview. Thanks again Steven! Rock on!
7/24/09
Stu and Glen (two guitarists from their band, Savage Henry) came over to shred some guitar and talk about their experience with the Rock On Audio Monitor System. For the past 4 years of performing in their band, they have used a high-end wireless in-ear monitor system. Recently, they switched over to the hard-wired system from Rock On Audio. In this video they talk about the benefits of this system and how much more they prefer rocking with this one!
6/2/09
After months of design work and solder fumes, the new Rock Box Limiter is done!
No matter what you send into the system (i.e. squeeling feedback), the output is limited to a safe level for your ears. It includes all of the great features of the original model, but also has some improvements:
1. A built-in limiter! Using in-ear monitors in a live performance can be dangerous. Without limiting the audio that hits your ears, unintended loud sounds (most importantly, feedback) can blast your ears. The Rock Box Limiter is designed to protect your ears. It has a set maximum output level and will never exceed this. So turn it up, don't worry and rock on!
2. Larger input range. It can accept signals of up to 7.5V peak to peak! This results in less distortion when you get a really loud signal from the sound guy!
3. Larger multi-color LED that changes colors when you switch between speaker and line level inputs. You can see from across the stage if you're on Speaker (green) or Line (blue).
4. Smaller size - giving you even more space on your pedal board.
5. New 1/4" TRS output jack. The output jack has changed: it is now a standard 1/4-inch TRS jack. This means you can plug standard headphones (or in-ears) directly into the Rock Box Limiter - making it more convinient for drummers and studio sessions!
6. Adjustable Power Polarity. You can now select the polarity on your power source. It still ships with the original 9V Power supply (center pin +), and it is setup to use this. But if your running a pedal rig with the oposite polarity (center pin NEG), you can switch it to match your setup. This allows for even easier daisy chaining and less cable adaptors!
Check out the online store for more pictures and to read more about these new features!
rock on!
-Pete
2/17/09
Check out this video explaining how the new system works:
12/7/08
The next generation of the Rock Box is curently being designed to include a built-in limiter! It will use the THAT 4320 analog engine and sounds awesome.
12/2/08
Rock On Audio teamed up with SparkFun Electronics for an advertizement! It was published in four different magazines (Servo, Circuit Seller, Nuts and Volts and Make) The picture was taken during a live performance at the Fox Theater in February '08. Check out that nice rock box sitting on the stage!
7/29/08
A new blog has been posted about the Beginnings of Rock on Audio. Check it out HERE.