Audities 5 - Playing with the media

These were all very interesting. And you can certainly take a break. I've taken about the last 3 weeks off because of many different issues and I just felt I needed a break from video production. I've been very busy, though, working on lots of projects. Just not making videos. But I started filming a new one this evening.

SO cool! I just ordered the SID cartridge (I still have a C128D, C128 and C64C, so one is bound to have a 8580 SID in it ;). And a newly released DAT tape. Wow. And seeing my old DAT recorder again (Sony DTC-55ES) in the video brings back good memories (before it decided to break all the time).. Strange to include moving pictures that only work on the wrong speed though ;)

Thanks for the video.

I demand that you call this "so many audities, it must be some kind of RECORD" haha pls

Hey Mat, please take all the time you feel you need to recharge - this year hasn't been easy for any of us has it? I'll certainly be here ready and eager for your next episode when you feel the time is right. Take care mate.

Matt, take a break you deserve it.☺👍

Whilst part of me is sad that I may see no more Techmoan videos for a while, I definitely want you to look after yourself; it’s clear how much work you put in. Thanks for making this my favourite YouTube channel, and take it easy Mat. Having a break will probably help you come up with some new ideas too, it always seems to work that way with me at least.

I love these videos. It's a lot of fun seeing all of these somewhat offbeat formats being used today.

Back in the late 1980s, I wrote an article for my high school newspaper about the "emerging" technology of DAT. I think I used the word "revolutionary" and the term "game changer" at the time. An older student (I in my 3rd year, he in his 4th or senior year) rolled his eyes and said "I'm waiting for recordable CDs." To which I rolled my eyes, thinking "that'll be the day! We'd have to buy dedicated systems for recording on CDs. NO ONE will do that!" I'm not invited to Vegas or asked to contribute to sport's pools.

Fascinating and well presented as always! Just had this advert pop up on FB - obviously not Nixie tubes as stated, but LED edge lit perspex. I was surprised at how low the price is, checked Lixie and found that they are now about the same. https://atoplifer.com/products/retro-glows-analog-nixie-tube-clock

I must say I loved the gameboy music game so unique and "new"

You put out more content than any other YouTuber I follow besides Doug demuro and your work takes a lot more effort than standing next to a car and pointing out quirks and features. I don't think any of us here would fault you for a second for taking a rest

Can you swap the newer SID chip for the older version?

Awesome game-themed outro music. So fitting.

Ooh, new shinies for me to buy. *looks at cost of the Game Boy game* Or maybe not. Wish they had a digital version of that available, for those of us with things like EverDrive carts. Grabbing the digital copy of Markus's software though.

Thank you, I ment to forward you a video I found of a guy that released a NEW stereo 78.. would have been good to go along with this video.. well too late,, but its on good ol' you tube if you want to look it up

Hello Mat, making video is not a simple task, is art!! So , take any break you need!

It’s a brand new record for 1990. They might be giants brand new album: flooooood!

People certainly aren't buying new LPs these days for the format's added convenience or lower cost. Nifty little features make the playback experience even more special.

i love new releases on old media. thanks for sharing :)

Enjoyed the video, and thanks for the heads up on some cool artists. I really enjoyed Richard Houghten's stuff in particular.

I've been really impressed with Bandcamp for physical releases. They also shove some freebies in, like badges, stickers, even random 7" singles (though I had one in a plain white sleeve with a plain white label that even Shazam couldn't identify, once!) You also get unlimited downloads in almost any audio format you care to mention! No, I don't work for them!

Great video Mat, thanks. If anyone's interested in Commodore 64 chiptunes, have a listen to Slay Radio. I have no idea who they are or how they make money (no adverts as far as I can see), but you can click the play link any time at all and there's almost always some interesting chip-techno. Link here: https://www.slayradio.org/home.php#news

Take care Matt, and take any break you need.

Can actually see my copy of Flood from where I am sitting watching this. On CD though, so too modern for this channel. Really enjoy this series, those gameboy tunes make me really nostalgic.

So if I write some music and release it on the HitClips format will you review it? :-) Fun stuff as always.

As always; fascinating video Mat

Technoman, Technoman Showing us media, that nobody can What's it play? It's not important Technoman Is he a moan, or is he a mat? Does he grow beard, or a moustache? Or does grow, both instead? Nobody knows, Technoman Puppet man, Puppet man Puppet man hates Technoman They have a fight, Techmoan wins Technoman

I have to get one of those zoetropes

Thanks for the reminder that the CAD is trash atm :P Got terrible in March, but has "recovered". Really enjoy the audities series. Been rewatching a bunch of videos lately :)

DAT was a cool video :-)

I know you've mentioned it before, but I was fully expecting Technoptimistic by Remute for the Sega Megadrive to be involved. Either way, great video!

I always enjoy these videos. Thank you. I can't believe that it's been 30 years since Flood was released! I also can't believe that I may purchase a Game Boy game for the first time in almost as long.