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UK-based Orange Amps has officially kicked off their new PC division with the OPC amp/computer hybrid. But is this really a good idea?
From the press release:
The OPC will be leading the way with a number of ‘Firsts’:
- The first computer of its kind to have a built-in high powered speaker which delivers superb full range hi-fi quality sounds as well as vintage guitar sounds.
- The first computer to have a universal input jack enabling users to plug in a multitude of musical instruments (guitar, keyboard etc ) and peripherals such as the iPod, MP3 players, microphone’s.
- A unique cooling system to ensure air goes in and exits only after cooling the internal computer
As a fully fledged computer it has 4GB DDR2 RAM, 500GB Hard Drive, Intel chips, Windows 7 x64 home premium, 8 x USB2.0 ports, is Wi-Fi enabled and has a graphics card with optional ATI 5670 512MB card for those who may want to play a few games while they put their guitars down.
The first models will include modeling software incorporating computer samples of vintage and current Orange amps and cabinets as well as free branded recording software package. Once plugged in, you can then use the software included to create music or choose your guitar sound and then play, record and hear your guitar through the computer!
Sure, I can see the short term benefits of something like this—it’s a convenient way to record music and play PC games on the road, but what about down the road? A good amp can last along time, but nobody wants to be stuck with an old PC.
The OPC is expected to launch in June for an as yet undisclosed price.
http://www.orangeamps.com/features.asp?ID=163
From the press release:
The OPC will be leading the way with a number of ‘Firsts’:
- The first computer of its kind to have a built-in high powered speaker which delivers superb full range hi-fi quality sounds as well as vintage guitar sounds.
- The first computer to have a universal input jack enabling users to plug in a multitude of musical instruments (guitar, keyboard etc ) and peripherals such as the iPod, MP3 players, microphone’s.
- A unique cooling system to ensure air goes in and exits only after cooling the internal computer
As a fully fledged computer it has 4GB DDR2 RAM, 500GB Hard Drive, Intel chips, Windows 7 x64 home premium, 8 x USB2.0 ports, is Wi-Fi enabled and has a graphics card with optional ATI 5670 512MB card for those who may want to play a few games while they put their guitars down.
The first models will include modeling software incorporating computer samples of vintage and current Orange amps and cabinets as well as free branded recording software package. Once plugged in, you can then use the software included to create music or choose your guitar sound and then play, record and hear your guitar through the computer!
Sure, I can see the short term benefits of something like this—it’s a convenient way to record music and play PC games on the road, but what about down the road? A good amp can last along time, but nobody wants to be stuck with an old PC.
The OPC is expected to launch in June for an as yet undisclosed price.
http://www.orangeamps.com/features.asp?ID=163