Skål, Pucho!
Great to meet you there, although it was waay too short..! I didn't even get to take note of the real name on your badge, something I'd planned to do for a long time. I think I could reconstruct by going through the badges that Frank (my distributor, One F Sound) got scanned - but easiest option is to ask here:
Pucho, what IS your real name? Or, at least, why not?
That burbon, is that DIY? Sure is a real joy - still have like ½ left..
I didn't get the TEC award (SSL "Fusion" was in same category, so I rest my case) - but the show was great, and there was this magic orange dot on my vip access card that ensured me an unlimited supply of free drinks..
The whole NAMM was such a great event to be part of. I think there has been a significant change in the way my company is perceived: Being in company with Frank seem to make customers skip most of the initial skepticism of my brand. Makes it so much easier to get them actually listening.
And there was so many interesting discussions. So many really, really bright people with interests similar to mine. Like going for dinner with Ruari friday, meeting some of his friends - my head nearly boiled over with the new angles, possibilities and information that they so effortlessly poured on any subject that came up. I'm so very grateful that I've seen this, been there, knowing that such exist.
As for the show halls, I only ever got to see the nearest surroundings of our booth in the lower north hall - usually it's much quieter in my booth, but this year there was a constant influx of people to talk to, so I did not have time to get bored and wander around. Probably a good thing though.
Still, the most interesting thing I saw is the Access:Analog mechanical remote/recall system. I have probably mentioned it before, but I have the highest degree of respect for what Chris Barrett is able to do with ever-so-simple-looking mechanical parts. There's nothing simple about it, trust me - been there, cried over that.
/Jakob E.
so amazing.
