RokBlok Review
My 2018 hasn’t got off to the best start due to illness. It’s just a cold-like viral infection, but the sinus congestion means I can hardly hear anything. I’m not telling you this because I’m looking for sympathy, or get well soon messages…no it’s just to warn you that the audio levels in this video might be inconsistent as I couldn’t really hear anything I was saying.
I was concerned that I wouldn’t be able to make a video until my hearing improved, but fortunately the RokBlok arrived in the post today and it was a simple enough device to cover with a quick video, I hope you enjoy it.
Oh and given my current situation, I've put the end of year review on hold...probably indefinitely, as it's now getting less relevant as time moves on.
Comments (35)
I know how you feel. I myself started off the year with a bit of misfortune. Not illness as such, but I did fall on the ice and lose bits of my two front teeth which needed extraction. It happened at the worst of times on New Years Eve if you would believe it! I had to wait three days to get an appointment. I got a temporary set of teeth and am scheduled for dental implants. Having said that the content you create shouldn't be rushed!
Argh, that sounds really unpleasant... like the kind of thing that happens in a nightmare. Falling on ice is completely out of your control, it can happen to anyone, but sorry to hear about it happening to you, take care.
Watching this video I kept thinking of the Rollie Eggmaster. The two products together would make quite an evening’s entertainment.
Hope you're on the mend!
Thanks - unfortunately I haven't improved yet, but with me everything takes a while.
Watch the RokBlok destroy one of the rarest records in the world.
That was painful to watch and leaves me wondering why anyone thought this was a good idea. No wonder he sold the company
I saw this on Shark Tank when it aired. My curiosity was piqued because the guy claimed to be an audiophile... Strangely, his demo units on the show did not have the varied speed issues that the production units seem to have, lol. The wheels were supposed to be safer than the original Killer, and the stylus was supposedly a much higher quality. I have to laugh at how easy I was taken in by his marketing. I'm glad I didn't buy one. Thanks for wasting your money for us <3
Unrelated to this video: I just received my "Flippin 'Eck" mug from Teespring, in a fine glossy black with a multicolor Muppet on either side. The quality is topnotch, the maker shipped it very quickly (from Kentucky USA), and I will enjoy my morning coffees in it henceforth. When I ordered it, Teespring said the "campaign was nearly over" which suggests this mug will soon be out of production. Techmoan Patrons: Do not delay, order yours today!
I'm glad yours was double sided. Mine for some reason was only printed on one side. Although I'm fine with that, I thought I might have set up something incorrectly and was misrepresenting the product in the description, so I'm glad to hear it has been printed properly.
Unwell and $100 lighter for a *real* turkey this soon into the new year, but, at least things can only get better! Still a good video, and a really useful review just in case any of us were tempted! Nice nod for the budget deck too, will keep a look out for those when the time comes to sort the 'hifi' out!
This cost isn't too bad for one of my videos - the more expensive ones have cost me over $1000. It's like those TV shows where they drive a car off a cliff - it's all factored in.
I have no idea why this thing was backed by so many people. But I wonder if using a 10-inch record was what made it play at a faster than normal speed. Did you try it with a 12-inch record just to see?
I don't want to destroy any other records - however a 12" record is exactly the same as a 10" record once you get 2" into it (or is that 1" into it - because it's an inch at either side) - well you get the idea...they're both 33 1/3 records but played at different points. It seems speed problems are universal <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pinkdonut/rokblok-a-new-spin-on-vinyl/comments" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pinkdonut/rokblok-a-new-spin-on-vinyl/comments</a>
Somehow I think you needn't be too worried about content match!
Yes I could have played the Beatles on this without getting a match.
Wow.. It sucks that the Retro Grooves disc is damage. There were only 4 or 5 of those in existence (I have one of them) . But one thing I'm curious about is if the speed was set correctly? It sounded like the music was being played too fast. Obviously it sounded terrible regardless.
If I’d have known that, I might have tried a different disc. I think the speed was right, well as right as it could be...I used 33 1/3. On the positive side your record has now increased in value.
First off, hope you get better soon. Bit worrying to hear you have such an uphill battle with your condition. :/ Then, it's good we have you, to show us what to buy and what not to buy. It's strange they did this product, since none of the others (even the old ones from the 70s) weren't that excellent either. From the physics point of view, I really can't think of any construction making this idea viable considering the sentripetal force and downwards force needed to counteract that ... resulting in what you saw, a nasty scratch. That's why the only good solution, is the light needle at a fixed pivot point on a moving record. Anyway, highly amusing episode, I had a good laugh. Sorry about the record though. :)
Unfortunately I don’t think this will direct many people towards your music, but you’ve reminded me that I need to put a link to you in the video description just in case someone looks.
It seems it's just slightly more useful than a CD rewinder.
As someone who is fortunate enough to never get sick, I would offer a few of my secrets to a bullet proof immune system: 1. Get sun every chance there is, if it is cold, bundle up warm, but wear shorts and get outside and at least get sun on your legs (vitamin D is both the immune system vitamin and the healing vitamin) 2. Norway sardines - (I like King Oscar packed in Poland) 3. Fermented foods - e.g. kefir, kimchi, beer, yogurt, kombucha tea, etc. 3. pistachio nuts 4. organic farm raised local eggs 5. avocados 6. ginger 7. garlic 8. turmeric or Indian curry 9. hot pepper sauce such as habañero or at least jalapeno or chili peppers. 10. regular aerobic exercise 11. a good woman. 12. any fresh berries when in season.
I do need to get outside more this year. It may mean fewer videos get made, but I really need more exercise. I’ve saved your list.
Hope you feel better soon. I am not feeling to well either since I ordered one 4 weeks ago......... what a crappy device.
Wow, what a piece of crap! I had to laugh at it though. There must be complaints on Kickstarter about it surely!
I wasn’t a Kickstarter backer myself, I just bought it online a few weeks ago, but I’ve just had a look now and you’re right, I don’t think I can see one happy customer <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pinkdonut/rokblok-a-new-spin-on-vinyl/comments" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pinkdonut/rokblok-a-new-spin-on-vinyl/comments</a>
Get well soon, and in the meantime cheer yourself up by erasing all memories of this terrible gadget! I recommend a port and lemon, a bit of 80s hip hop on your Sansui deck, and some good old staring at a giant VU meter. Should erase all nasty gadget memories, and might sort your cold out too!
Get better soon!
Get well soon Matt. That was a terrible liitle gidget!
Get well, soon, that bug is rife at the moment. <sniff></sniff>
Hope you feel better soon!
Time to ask Anders for a new record then. Wow, that was an awful, awful product, and a great video.
Can't help but to wish you to get better soon!
Tough.. you're getting one anyway. Feel better soon!
Feel better soon.