Alright, I don't do this very often... but it's time for a nerdy gear post.  Don't say you weren't warned.  Hopefully there's somebody out there who appreciates these.  There are a couple of new products that I've found out about this week that I can't help but be a little curious/excited about...

First, these funny little "nano controllers" from Korg:

These things are all under $100, powered and connected with USB.  The top one is a controller for DAWs, etc. with 9 faders and knobs and a full transport section.  The one in the middle is a little drum controller, and the bottom is (obviously) a tiny MIDI keyboard controller.  I'm not going to lie, these things fascinate me... I'm not sure that I can think of a really practical use that I have for any of them, but I'll probably end up with at least one anyways (the DAW control is pretty cool...)

Product #2 - The Rode M1:

Now anybody who has spent any significant time working with me on musical things knows that I'm a Shure man through and through... but who could resist being seduced by this thing (at least a little bit)?  I mean, Rode puts out a $150 stage dynamic with a lifetime guaranee, I'm going to take a little notice.  Maybe I'll get a chance to try one somewhere... hm...

So there you have it.  Nerdy gear post.  Back to normal, churchy things tomorrow :-P

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