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Whether you're looking for an inexpensive time-teller or a solid-gold investment, start off by strapping on our essential guide
but your watch doesn't need to be encrusted with diamonds, or have sixteen dials, or tell you what the surf is like in Malaysia right now. It needs to sync up with your lifestyle. In other words, are you throwing on your pinstripes and heading to the firm every morning, or are you hopping on a lift to head up the mountain? Once you answer that question, you'll have taken the most important step in deciding what kind of watch is right for you.
We understand perfectly well that the phone in your pocket tells the time. That's cool and all, but we still think you should strap on a watch. A watch is the one piece of man jewelry (yeah, we just said "man jewelry") that we can fully get behind. Not only does it punctuate an outfit; it also says something about who you are—or, at least, who you aspire to be. So forget about technological advances for a moment. Think of a watch as you would a tie: Who cares if it's not purely functional? It still plays an integral role in what it means to be a man.
If you invest in a serious timepiece, you ought to know what's under the hood. Get hip to these five watch terms and you'll sound like an industry pro.
Just because a watch says it's water-resistant doesn't mean you should swim or shower with it on. To be safe, only do so if it's water-resistant up to one hundred meters.
A movement powered by a battery and regulated by the oscillations of a quartz crystal. It's way more accurate than other watch types.
Any function that goes beyond timekeeping. Could be an annual calendar; could be a stopwatch.
All those bits and pieces inside that run the thing.
A type of mechanical watch, containing a rotor on a pivot, that's wound by the day-to-day movements of the wearer's wrist.
Like any other piece in your wardrobe, your watch needs to make sense with the rest of what you're wearing. Here's what you should keep in mind.
**A. **It may sound old-fashioned, but when wearing a leather-strap watch, you're always safe matching the strap to your shoes—brown and brown, black and black.
**B. **If you sport a distinct style—let's say you're into the whole prepster thing (see below), or maybe you're a minimalist guy—keep it consistent. Your watch should be of that style, too.
**C. **A watch with a plain black or white face—and a leather strap or a steel bracelet—will go with everything.
**D. **Finally, if you're heading to a black-tie event, make sure you've got a formal-minded watch. Leave the dual-compass waterproof rock at home. Instead, opt for a slim, unadorned timepiece with a black leather band. A formal watch should keep time, not flash it.
If you're the sort of guy who's all about his watch, you risk becoming a stereotype
**1970s LED Digital Guy **
Celebrity avatar: Dude from Daft Punk in the helmet
Listens to: Belgian rave music by underground Lithuanian DJ thought to actually be Brazilian
Sartorial flourishes: iPad, Raf Simons black leather man bag
1960s Rolex Guy
Celebrity avatar: Wes Anderson Listens to: Wes Anderson soundtracks
On his nightstand: Dave Eggers books
Sartorial flourishes: Tortoiseshell glasses, tweed, thinking about wearing an ascot
**LTD Edition Chunky Chronometer Guy **
Celebrity avatar: George Clooney or Buzz Aldrin
Listens to: Things he'd hate to think were described as "adult contemporary"
Sartorial flourishes: Authentic peacoat, anything both rugged and expensive
Ginormous Euro Wrist CLock Guy
Celebrity avatar: Lapo Elkann
Listens to: Whatever that bass-heavy music is that they play in clubs with VIP sections
On his nightstand: Cocaine
"I got my stainless-steel Rolex Air King as a birthday present to myself fifteen years ago, and it's been the one watch on my wrist ever since. I opted for a few details that keep it from being either too techy or too dressy—bars instead of numbers, a dark navy dial, a smooth (not ridged) bezel. It's really become a watch that takes on the personality of whatever I'm wearing. If I'm in a tweed suit, it's classic. If I'm on the beach in a swimsuit, it becomes sporty. It doesn't just work with the clothes I have on—it adds something to everything I wear."_—Jim Moore, GQ creative director _
There are plenty of smart-looking affordable timepieces out there. The key is buying one—like these—that doesn't try to look fancy.
From left:
Bulova, $150
Seiko, $165
Timex, $50
Nothing wrong with sporting the same watch year-round, but there's something cool—and stylish—about summerizing your timepiece. It's easy and cheap. Here's how to do it.
When the weather heats up, remove the strap from the watch you already own and replace it with a striped grosgrain band. You'll find ones at classic men's stores like Brooks Brothers or J.Press. Or you can go online to find a broad selection from the excellent (and colorful) English accessories maker Smart Turnout.
It's a move that works with almost any simple, slim watch, like the Max Bill–designed Junghans shown here.
A while back, we interviewed three guys for three separate stories in the space of a couple of weeks. All of them were wearing Cartier Tank watches. Had they been, say, international bankers lunching at the Four Seasons, this wouldn't have been surprising. But they were young guys in the fashion industry, each sporting a decidedly downtown look. At a time when so many men gravitate toward flashy power watches, there's something especially cool about a guy taking a classic and elegant watch and pairing it with up-to-the-minute streetwear. Really, it's a simple lesson: Don't be the guy with brand-new everything; you should always anchor your look with at least one piece that's timeless.
Left: A classic watch makes sense with a classic white tee.
There's a difference between a sporty watch and a sport watch. Yes, you can wear a canvas-strap timepiece with a blazer. But no, you don't want to wear a rubber, wrist-contoured watch that tracks your time in the half mile with your gray flannel business suit. It says either you don't know how your watch should sync with your outfit or that you're trying entirely too hard to look like you don't care.
In general, we're not into oversize watches at GQ. There's something about them that says, "Look at me! Look at me!"—like you're trying way too hard. However, if you do go big, there is a right way to do it. You want a large watch that's well proportioned—kind of like how a seven-footer like Dwight Howard doesn't look all gawky and mammoth. If you can swing the cost, go for a black-faced Panerai Radiomir Black Seal, with either a black strap (for a more streamlined, modern look) or a tan leather one (if you're feeling a little European). Yes, it's manly and macho and all that, but ultimately it's a beautifully designed timepiece that makes a statement without having to scream.
Depends what kind of gold you're talking
If you want a watch with a little swagger and shimmer, there's no substitute for one that's gold. Here's what you need to know to buy one right.
**Gold-plated. **You can find a good one for as little as $100 from brands like Fossil, Timex, and Nixon. Just handle it with extra care and steer clear of polishes. The plate can be as little as a millimeter thick, and if it rubs off, you're left with nothing but steel.
**Solid eighteen-karat. **Be ready to throw down at least twenty grand for a Rolex and around $40,000 for a covetable Patek Philippe.
**Rose gold. **For the man who wants a little more cachet than traditional yellow gold. Copper is added to the mix for the pink effect.
**White gold. **How do you know that what you're looking at isn't silver or platinum? No matter the color, if it's gold it'll have some serious heft and flash and that unmistakable mirrorlike shine with every twist of the wrist.
Glenn O'Brien wants to call a truce on the arms race
What's more pretentious than a guy in a sharp suit, crisp linen, and a three-figure tie with a giant watch that lights up and is guaranteed to a depth of 660 feet? It might still be ticking there, but the wearer won't. It's like a 200-mph speedometer: the sign of a dick with too much cash. Sport watches are for sports, or at least wearing sports clothes. Phase of the moon? Useful for lunatics, perhaps. The month? If you can't remember that, a watch won't help. The time in Milwaukee? I'll bet it's Miller Time. The truth is that your phone or a $50 watch can do what the $50,000 watch can, and you don't have to worry about it. But a nice slim gold watch—that's a gent's proper jewelry.
A serious dealer argues that older is better
If you want a timepiece with standout style—or just one that no one else can get—think vintage. But in watchspeak, vintage means more than just cool-looking or rare. Edward Faber, owner of New York vintage retailer Aaron Faber Gallery, uses the term to define collectible watches made between 1935 (roughly when Swiss technological improvements like shockproofing were invented) and 1985 (when CAD/CAM, a computer system that factored out the watchmaker's hand, became the standard). Whether you're buying a $500 Hamilton or a $50,000 Patek Philippe, you're making an investment that could pay off significantly over time.
**Buy from a reputable dealer. **"It should be a member of a professional trade organization," says Faber. "The International Watch Jewelry Guild and Jewelers of America are best. And if it can't give you a current certificate of authenticity from the manufacturer, you're in the wrong place."
**Look for the two big brands. **"There's a pyramid with around fifty top brands, but at the very apex are only two: Patek Philippe and Rolex."
**Ask for papers. **"Original documentation that came with the watch when it was manufactured can add enormous value."
**Know your metals. **"Platinum trumps white gold, white gold trumps pink, pink trumps yellow. And all of those trump steel."
The unforeseen burdens of receiving your family jewels
As far as I know, my dad never had to get all Pulp Fiction and hide his stark-simple gold Omega tank anywhere unmentionable in the years he owned it, but the brown leather strap did smell like his sweat when he gave it to me. "Here, son," he said. "Don't lose it." I haven't lost it yet—just the thought of leaving it on a hotel nightstand when I'm hungover and late for a flight is enough to make me never want to drink again. But I did eventually replace the band. The new one is black leather and frankly makes the thing look like a different watch. So much so that I wondered if this might be a minor betrayal of my dad's trust. But at some point I realized that any pressure I felt was of my creation. When your dad gives you a gift like that, you have to respect it, but you also have to make it your own. I'd go through Bruce Willis levels of hell to get it back if I ever lost it, but the damn thing is a watch, and it's meant to be worn.—Will Welch, GQ senior editor
You might not be the kind of guy to wear a tangerine orange power tie or Crayola green socks, but you ought to consider a color-faced watch. The reason timepieces like these look smart is because they have classic bones—nothing gimmicky or goofy about them. Just a shot of color to bring some life to your wardrobe.
_Alexander Vileshin of Manhattan's Watch Central explains how, why, and when you need to take your timepiece in for servicing _
The Basics
"You should clean and re-oil the movement every three to five years. This is called a complete overhaul; we take everything apart. It's better for the watch, but it's not strictly necessary. Often we can just do a minor adjustment if it's running slowly."
What It'll Cost You
"The cheapest service for a luxury watch is about $400. And if you have a minute-repeater tourbillon or something, it'll come to $4,000 or $5,000. But you're talking about a watch that can cost around half a million. So it's reasonable. Really."
How Long It Will Take
"The average for a Swiss manufacturer is two to four months. American repair shops keep watches one to two months."
The Exceptions
"Everything can be repaired except watches that are older than twenty-five or thirty years. The hands might get rusted, but it's better to leave in parts than have them replaced. It's like a painting: It looks great fid, but it depreciates in value."
What to Worry About
"Water is the biggest enemy of watches. If you go swimming and do sports, you should have your watch checked every year. The outside case may be rugged and big and in steel, but the movement is very tiny and very fine."
When serious style hounds want to make a point about someone being truly iconoclastic, they don't talk about Bowie or Madonna or, God forbid, Lady Gaga. They talk about Gianni Agnelli—the former Fiat chairman and all-around badass suited-up billionaire. They always point to the fact that he wore his wristwatch on the outside of his shirtsleeve. That was his thing. Now, we're not saying it should be yours, but we are saying that when it comes to watches—and everything else sartorial—sometimes you should just say screw it and do it your way.
Every outfit should have one timeless element, and why shouldn't that element be your timepiece?
Come spring and summer, consider swapping out your leather or steel band for a canvas or grosgrain strap.
A sporty watch can go with everything from a suit to jeans. A sport watch belongs in the gym.
Yes, you can afford a gold watch. It just depends what kind of gold you want.
Consider a vintage watch—but be sure you buy it from a reputable dealer.
Some watches are worth passing down. But if you inherit one, don't be afraid to make it your own.
You need to get your watch serviced every few years. It will save you money in the long run.


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Libertarian vice presidential candidate Bill Weld said he was "vouching" for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, NBC News reported.
On Tuesday night as a guest on "The Rachel Maddow Show," the former Republican governor of Massachusetts said Clinton is "a person of high moral character, a reliable and honest person," despite what Republican nominee Donald Trump says.
While Weld stopped short of telling people to vote for her, he voiced concern of the possibility of Trump winning on Election Day. Weld's comments are in sharp contrast to running mate Gary Johnson, who recently said Clinton could ultimately be impeached over the FBI review of her emails.


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Off-Campus Academic Activities
Field Trips
A field trip is a university course-related, off-campus activity led by a faculty or staff member and designed to serve educational purposes. A field trip would include the gathering of data for research (such as at a geological or archaeological site), museum visit, participation in a conference or competition, or visits to an event or place of interest. The duration of a field trip may be a class period or longer, and could extend over multiple days. This definition does not apply to activities or placements in the context of a teacher preparation program, intercollegiate sports, or service-learning placements, all of which are governed under separate policy.
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If you're interested in learning more about waste-free lunches, you've come to the right place. Our aim is to provide you with all the information you need to participate in (or to start!) a waste-free lunch program at your school or place of employment. If you have information to share, we'd love to hear from you!
What's the Problem?
As Americans we have come to depend on the many convenience products that are available to us, and nowhere is this more evident than in the school lunch room. Most parents pack lunch items in single-use plastic bags, aluminum foil, or wax paper, or they purchase single-serving items that come in their own disposable package. Admittedly, these products are extremely convenient, but what is the environmental cost to a country that relies so heavily on them? Landfills are full and overflowing. Incinerators pump contaminants into the air. Communities are battling over who will accept the nation's trash. We all enjoy these conveniences, but few of us are willing to allow new landfills and incinerators to be built in our own backyards.
Much of the trash we generate comes from the packaging on the food we buy, and lunch foods are no exception. In fact, it has been estimated that on average a school-age child using a disposable lunch generates 67 pounds of waste per school year. That equates to 18,760 pounds of lunch waste for just one average-size elementary school.
What can we do to reduce lunch waste?
Start local! Start a waste-free lunch program at your school. Many schools across the country have begun to do so, and they're truly making a difference!
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LAST UPDATE: March 20th, 2011
- Some things have changed: now almost everything works fine out of the box
- Graphics no longer present problems, Urban Terror is playable with no complaints and composition in KDE 4.6 works smoothly.
- Backlight adjustment works in console and graphic mode out of the box.
- Using x86_64, no problems with that.
- X input has switched back to xorg.conf. You have to add your configuration to xorg.conf.d/10-evdev.conf instead of the fdi file. (described in the Trackpoint section below)
- Energy management: check this post for a comparison between two different kernel versions.
- Fingerprint reader still doesn't have drivers.
- Suspension works out of the box. Don't use hibernation - can't comment on that.
- Microphone works (was "not tested" before)
April 7th 2009
- I've tested VGA out, results are in the video section.
- New update @ noise: check this out. I recommend the "rmmod uhci_hcd", as it also _might_ improve battery life. I've found it when looking for this other problem. As of now, running ktorrent keeps the drive busy ;)
- I've added a GRUB section.
- There has been a BIOS update which fixed the conflict that was going on. The tp_smapi module now loads fine.
April 3rd 2009
I just completed a fresh install, and I have good news! Some of the tricky things work without any intervention now:
- Backlight adjusting works out of the box with KDE4.2, I believe it is PowerDevil's work here. Can't say anything about other DEs, if it's behaving strangely you may still need the workaround described in the backlightt section.
- Trackpoint scrolling no longer needs user-compiled drivers, the standard evdev will do just fine.
- Suspend and hibernate also seem to work OK with the default settings.
I didn't experience the noise or video issues mikar described in the comments, so I can't help much with that. Check that you load the proper snd modules and you have the xf86-video-intel drivers installed and no xorg.conf file, it's the only think I can think of.
April 2nd 2009
- If you experience an annoying high-pitched noise, mikar suggests a workaround: enabling USB autosuspend makes it go away.
- There is a new BIOS available from Lenovo which adresses some unproper resource claiming. It may fix the thinkpad_ec problem, but I haven't tested it yet.
- My hard drive failed and I have to make the whole installation process again. If anything changes, I'll update the guide.
March 27th 2009
- Here you can find a energy saving guide for the laptop. Any feedback will be appreciated!
- The 3D performance with the new intel drivers is improved, but the 2D kinda sucks. Switching tabs or text files in kate is so laggy (1 second or more) that I went back to the 2.4 drivers. Also, the CPU usage of the X server is higher with the new ones. Clearly something is not ready yet, but looks promising. Maybe with 2.6.29 kernel and modesetting the whole thing is gonna start to work, but right now it's broken. I'll update the .config file as soon as I update my kernel to 2.6.29.
March 12th 2009
- With testing versions of some packages, now 3D effects seem to be working, check the Video section below for more details.
- Arch has been providing img install files with a new kernel for a while, you should absolutely use those for a new setup.
Feb 26th 2009
- Just let you know, KDE 4.2 (powerdevil actually) manages the screen brightness pretty well, the only problem it's that it is not aware of brightness changes via acpi handler. Maybe there is a way to make the handler notify powerdevil of the key press trough dbus and let powerdevil change the brightness...
- The graphic system doesn't work very well, I dont know if it's something with the intel xf86 driver or with the kernel. I tried svn versions of the packages involved and I saw no improvement whatsoever, so I'm clueless at this point. KDE4 works, but not as fast as KDE3 and Civilization4 on wine is not playable (2-3 fps).
Jan 19th 2009
- New kernel config for 2.6.28.
- Sound configuration update.
- tp_smapi 0.40 now works with a little tweak
- SD card is tested, works ok.
Previous updates: not listed (sorry)
I'm going to explain my experience installing i686 Arch Linux on a Lenovo ThinkPad X200s.
The process is a little tricky due to the specific hardware configuration of the laptop. Sorry in advance for any mistakes in the text, English is not my first language!
Here are the guts of this little monster:
- Intel Core 2 Duo SL9400
- 2GiB RAM DDR3 (in 1 module)
- 250Gb SATA 5400rpm HDD
- Intel GM45 Chipset
- Intel X4500HD graphic Adapter
- 12'1 inch, WXGA+ (1440x900) LCD panel
- Intel 5300AGN Wi-Fi Card
- Intel 82567LM Gigabit Network Adapter
- 5 in 1 card reader
- Modem
- TPM module
- Lenovo keyboard + TrackPoint
- ThinkLight
- Broadcom bluetooth module
- lspci
- lsusb with bluetooth enabled
- kernel .config
- A little howto in Spanish about enabling console framebuffer with intelfb to get native resolution consoles. I think the code is pretty easy to follow and I'll answer any questions. In the end, you have to give the kernel the parameter vga=874 in grub and you'll get 1440x900 fb console.
- xorg.conf
- trackpoint.fdi for scrolling with input hotplugging
- Acpi event handler.sh
- Grub's menu.lst
To make room for linux, Vista must get shrunk, obviously. First make sure to backup Vista with the recovery media tool from Lenovo, it may come in handy in the future. Then use any tool you like to shink and optionally move the Vista partition. My tool of choice is sysreccd, a small live-cd based on gentoo, but even PartitionMagic on Vista should do the job. I shrunk it to 50GB and moved it to the end of the disk, so I had the faster parts at the beginning of the disk free for linux. Since the laptop has no optical drive and I didn't feel like buying a usb one just for this purpuose, I went with the usb thumbdrive option. I used unetbootin (great tool) to create a live-usb from the iso image and gparted to do the actual work.
UPDATE Dec-11: when you move and shrink Vista, it may stop booting. Use a Vista boot DVD (NOT the lenovo tools, they will mess your disk. You have been warned!) and choose the "Rescue system" and then "fix boot" option. You may have to do this a couple of times since it reboots after fixing every single problem and there may be more than one. Yes, this time you have no choice but to get a USB DVD drive, try borrowing one from a friend.
Usual way:
Again, no optical drive, we have to make a bootable thumbdrive with Arch install. There are several ways to do this, though. You can either use unetbootin to create it from an iso image, create the bootable usb manually with syslinux or grab a ready to use usb image from the Arch website.
First, I tired to download the ftp image for usb thumbdrives.
# dd if=image_file of=/dev/sd[whatever letter you usb drive is]ThinkVantage key and F12 to select boot media. Arch boots and then our first nasty surprise: no network interfaces. If I understand it right, the build is from June this year, so before the e1000e bug. Maybe it was just too early and there was no support for this card in the kernel. Anyway, no net = no ftp install = crap.
UPDATE (March 12th 2009): The newer ftp img (torrent, mirrors)from feb09 comes with a nice 2.6.28 kernel with support for both the ethetnet and the intel 5300 wifi card. You should definitely go this way to install a new system.
Alternative way (NOT NEEDED ANYMORE):
Lucky for me, there is a solution on the wiki, download the usb image from Tobias Powalowski's page and it comes with a new shiny 2.6.27 kernel with support for the ethernet AND the wireless card, BUT if you want to use the WiFi to perform the installation, you better go download the firmware for your card, because it may not be on the image. In my case, the 2008.10 image was "firmwareless".
If you follow the usual steps, the whole thing is going to blow up, because the installer loads a i686 kernel (GOOD) but detects the Core2Duo as a 64bit proc and installs the x86_64 packages (BAD). It ends up with an infinite loop of errors when chrooting to create the root password. To avoid this, you have to edit the mirrorlist. Anytime you want (the sooner the better) switch to another terminal and type this:
# cd /etc/pacman.d/If you want to install over the WiFi you also have to:
# sed -e 's/x86_64/i686/g' mirrorlist > 686
# mv 686 mirrorlist
# mount /dev/sd[whatever your usb is] /mntIn case you have a WPA[2] network, replace the iwconfig command with the appropiate wpa_supplicant equivalent.
# cp /mnt/path/to/your_firmware /lib/firmware
# ifconfig wlan0 up
# iwconfig [whatever]
Switch back to the installation menu and you're good to go, no more specific X200s problems from here (almost). Don't forget to select you firmware in the package selection screen!
The only thing to remember is to check the modules in rc.conf. If the snd-pcsp module is listed before snd-hda-intel, sound will fail most of the time, so swap them if you need. NOTE: as the kernel 2.6.28 config suggest, you shouldn't use pcsp at all. I just removed the module from the kernel config so I don't have the module in my system. No pcsp module, no problem.
Reboot, and welcome to your new shiny Arch system!
What works out of the box:
In Arch? That would be... the keyboard. And that's the point!
Actually, a couple more things work out of the box.
- The Wifi should work if you installed the firmware. With kernel 2.6.28 it works in monitor mode WITH packet injection support.
- The ethernet card works.
- The Thinkpad goodies (ThinkLight, Brightness, Sensors...) also work without any intervention.
- The brightness has a weird one-press-lag: if you are reducing the brightness and then press the brightness up key, it will reduce the brightness one more step before starting to bring it up as it should (not in KDE4.2).
- The SATA hard drive works.
- The USB ports work.
- The fan is controlled automatically, it is possible to override it but there are some notes not to mess with it so I don't. It works well speeding up and slowing down as needed.
- The card reader works and hal notifies the insertion.
First step:
I personally wanted to mantain /etc backup in subversion based on this method, so I installed subversion and made a first backup before anything, and another one after each step, just in case.
GRUB configuration
GRUB does its job fine, but you may want to improve it with some fancy. You have the whole config file above, but here are the details:
- Add a graphical background to the menu with grub-gfx. This splash is the one I chose.
- Set the console framebuffer to native resolution with "vga=874" parameter to the kernel. If you know Spanish, you can take a look at my howto, if not, you can google for it or just read the commands.
- Allow hibernation/suspend-to-disk, adding the parameter "resume=/dev/YOUR_SWAP_PARTITION" to the kernel line.
CPU frequency scaling:
Works as soon as you install and configure cpufrequtils:
# pacman -S cpufrequtilsEdit /etc/rc.conf and add "acpi-cpufreq cpufreq-ondemand" to MODULES and cpufreq to DAEMONS
Edit /etc/conf.d/cpufreq and edit frequencies to something that makes sense for you, or even comment them out, as it works perfectly autodetected.
If you checked that snd_hda_intel is loaded before snd_pcsp (or you don't have the pcsp module at all) sound should be working but muted.
# pacman -S alsa-utilsIf you still don't hear anything, check /proc/acpi/ibm/volume, make sure it is not muted (gets muted with the mute key, in case you were wondering). You can unmute it either by pressing vol up/down key or:
# alsamixer
# aplay /usr/share/sounds/alsa/Front_Center.wav
# echo -n up > /proc/acpi/ibm/volumeIf you only hear noise or very distorted sounds its probably because the audio devices got mixed up. Unload the kernel modules and load them again in the right order, prefferably load only the intel one. Also, don't forget to enable the alsa daemon as noted by the official guide.
BTW: microphone works too.
The video should work without any issues even without any xorg.conf file, autodetecting the correct parameters. One extra step is necessary to install xf86-video-intel. Of course, it's always safer to follow the steps in the guide and make sure the intel driver is actually used. The new xorg server uses input hotplugging, so remember to start hal before doing any test, or override the policy in xorg.conf. If you do this, remove the Input configuration lines since the hotplugging behavior ignores them. Native 1400x900 resolution is detected flawlessly as well.
VGA-out also works, but with the suboptimally. My guess is the driver is a bit messed up with this also, as it also detects two HDMI "connected", one of them active. Anyway, with 2.4 intel drivers, you need to specify the total resolution with a "Virtual XXXX YYYY" line in your xorg.conf's display subsection, and you may need to specify the resolution you want on your external display with a Modeline in xrandr. This is an example:
$ xrandr --newmode "1920x1080" 172.798 1920 2040 2248 2576 1080 1081 1084 1118 -hsync -vsyncFor the usual VGA, SVGA, etc, resolutions you don't need to do the latter. You can check the detected resolutions with a plain "xrandr". I believe this will change with the new modesetting+xorg+intel pack, maybe even with xorg+intel alone. Feel free to try.
$ xrandr --addmode VGA "1920x1080"
$ xrandr --output VGA --mode "1920x1080"
UPDATE (March 12th 2009): With xorg-server 1.6.0, xf86-video-intel 2.6.3, and intel-dri 7.3, now the 3D part seem to be working, but the 2D performance is somewhat laggy, specially in Qt4 apps. For example: with several text files open in kate, when you try to switch from one to another, it takes about one second to show the second file contents since you click on its name in the toolbar, and it shows up in "chunks" of the screen. It's nothing serious, but it's certainly annoying. That 2D glithes are kind of weird, but at least glxgears now gives a decent 1140 fps. Since it seems to be a Qt4 problem, I'll try to update Qt to 4.5.0 (now in testing) and then see how things work out.
NOTE: Qt didn't help. I don't use 3D apps so I went back to the old drivers.
To install all these packages, try to compile the new xf86-video-intel module from abs/testing and it'll start complaining about dependencies, so install/build all of those. You'll end up with a small dependency-hell with xorg-server and xf86-input-evdev depending on each other, since xorg is a compile dependency for evedev, force the xorg build with the "-d" switch, install xorg (in my case with "-df" since it complained about both evdev and some existing files) and then build and install the evdev driver.
Backlight adjustment:
UPDATE (April 3rd 2009):
Backlight adjustment works just fine in KDE4, without any intervention, but doesn't work at all in console mode. Use the following instructions if you really need them!
The backlight adjusting with Fn+PgUp/PgDown almost work out of the box. The problem is that for some reason, the "video" acpi module has a one key press lag. Say the brightness is 9. You press down a few times to get it to 5. Now, if you press UP, it will go DOWN to 4 and THEN it'll start to go up, with the next key press. So if you went from 9 to 5 and now you want to go up a notch, you will have to press up three times, as the brightness goes trough 5->4->5->6. If you, like me, are annoyed by this, it has a workaround.
First, install acpid:
# pacman -S acpidStart it at boot and now:
# $EDITOR /etc/rc.conf -> DAEMONS += "@acpid"Configure the thinkpad_acpi module to take care of brightness:
# /etc/rc.d/acpid start
# rmmod videoAnd edit /etc/acpi/handler.sh to make the adjustment for you:
# rmmod thinkpad_acpi
# modprobe thinkpad_acpi brightness_enable=1
# cat /sys/devices/platform/thinkpad_acpi/hotkey_all_mask > /sys/devices/platform/thinkpad_acpi/hotkey_mask
[...]NOTE: you have the whole file linked in the files section above.
case "$4" in
echo down > /proc/acpi/ibm/brightness ;;
echo up > /proc/acpi/ibm/brightness ;;
Now it should be working as it have. Beware, however, that this is an ugly hack and you should look for a a fixed version of the video acpi module any day soon and use some nice gui like the now broken kde's powerdevil to handle all of this.
Desktop environment:
This one is up to everyone's personal preferences, so you should know how to do it. I use KDE, so kdemod is my choice.
Multimedia Keys:
They pretty much work out of the box. Just assign them to the actions you want. However, remember that the mute key works by muting the /proc/acpi/ibm/volume, not the soundcard, so you will have to unmute it as mentioned above. Almost all the other keys work sending the appropiate XF86Whatever keycode. Fn+F3,F8,F9 send an unmapped scancode, so you can map it to whatever you fancy using Xmodmap. Mute, Fn+F5,Spacebar and Fn + the keys with no blue image send nothing; maybe is a way to fix this playing with the thinkpad-acpi key mask but I haven't looked into it yet.
TrackPoint scrolling with input hotplugging and evdev:
UPDATE (March 20th 2011): The system now got back to xorg.conf instead of fdi files. Add this to /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/10-evdev.conf:
Section "InputClass" Identifier "Trackpoint Wheel Emulation" MatchProduct "TPPS/2 IBM TrackPoint|DualPoint Stick|Synaptics Inc. Composite TouchPad / TrackPoint|ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint|USB Trackpoint pointing device" MatchDevicePath "/dev/input/event*" Option "EmulateWheel" "true" Option "EmulateWheelButton" "2" Option "Emulate3Buttons" "false" Option "XAxisMapping" "6 7" Option "YAxisMapping" "4 5" EndSection
UPDATE (April 3rd 2009):
According to this thread in the Arch forums, the problem with wheel emulation is the xf86-input-evdev version. It should be rebuilt using ABS and the TrackPoint should work without any config tweak. Note: as stated in the gentoo wiki, march should be "native" if gcc>=4.3 and not using distcc. This is the most common scenario, so chances are you should use it. Install and configue ABS, go to /var/abs/extra/xf86-input-evdev, copy to your build dir and edit the PKGBUILD changing:
- pkgver->2.1.0
- md5sums->a6070ead29b2d81b5b386a96df2661b8 (here is the source if you want to md5 it yourself)
$ makepkgRestart the X server and try. It may work you automatically, but in my case, the autoconf didn't work. Reading /var/log/Xorg.0.log I figured out that it was trying to emulate the wheel with button 4, not 2. To fix this, create "/etc/hal/fdi/policy/trackpoint.fdi" and paste something like this (sorry for the broken indentation, blogger sucks for not including some [code] label. If you want the nice version, check out the snippet section):
# pacman -U xf86-input-evdev-2.1.0-1-i686.pkg.tar.gz
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>Then, restart hal with:
<deviceinfo version="0.2">
<match key="info.product" contains="TrackPoint">
<merge key="input.x11_options.Emulate3Buttons" type="string">on</merge>
<merge key="input.x11_options.Emulate3TimeOut" type="string">50</merge>
<merge key="input.x11_options.EmulateWheelTimeOut" type="string">200</merge>
<merge key="input.x11_options.ZAxisMapping" type="string">4 5</merge>
<merge key="input.x11_options.EmulateWheel" type="string">on</merge>
<merge key="input.x11_options.EmulateWheelButton" type="string">2</merge>
<merge key="input.x11_options.YAxisMapping" type="string">4 5</merge>
<merge key="input.x11_options.XAxisMapping" type="string">6 7</merge>
# /etc/rc.d/hal restartRestart the X server (yep, again) and your scrolling should be working perfectly now.
Suspend and Hibernate:
UPDATE (April 3rd 2009): It's hard to tell, but using the 2.6.28 kernel, suspend seems to work fine out of the box, both in Xx and console. Hibernate didn't fail either. I just tested it a few times, so I you run into trouble, use the old workaround....
It's pretty broken out of the box, usually with the resume part. Fortunately workarounds do exist to fix this. First, check you have pm-utils to try to suspend.
# pacman -S pm-utilsJust in case it work, try to both suspend and hibernate. It's a feature that's changing very fast, so by the time you read this it may be working.
# pm-suspendIf it doesn't work, try this solution. For me, it worked perfectly, with a 2.6.27-7 kernel, 1.5.3-3 xorg server and 2.4.3 intel driver. I tried to build the 2.5.1 intel driver with ABS as I did with evdev, but it depends on libdrm>=2.4.0, I have 2.3.1 and I don't want to rush too many updates so I left it with the workaround for now.
# pm-hibernate
UPDATE: As of 2.6.28 kernel and 2.6.3 intel driver, I still use this solution, I just havent tried to suspend without the workaround, since it doesn't have any unwanted effects.
Fingerprint Reader:
The laptop comes with the new AuthenTec reader, so right now there is no driver for it, but it's being working on. In the future I'll pay it more attention, but right now I don't really need it, so I just let it be there. Besides, it's a pretty weak system.
The bluetooth is enabled/disabled via /proc/acpi/ibm/bluetooth file. When enabled, the device appears as a usb adapter. No Arch driver recognizes the hardware though. It's supposed to be supported by the btusb module, which isn't provided with Arch, despite it is in the official kernel source. Definetly something possible to resolve.
UPDATE Dec-9: once recompiled the kernel with the .config linked in the first section, bluetooth is listed in hciconfig and it's possible to scan for other devices with hcitool. No further testing was performed because bluetooth (among others) is pretty broken in KDE4.1.
UPDATE Dec-11: using the acpi handler script above, you can enable/disable bluetooth with Fn-F5.
SMAPI module:
IMPORTANT: Lenovo released a BIOS update that solves the conflict. If you haven't, you should update you BIOS and won't have any problem. If not, keep reading.
The tp_smapi module (AUR) version 0.39 can't load, with the error: thinkpad_ec: cannot claim io ports 0x1600-0x161f. Seems like unsupported hardware for now, have to wait for a new version. Accordingly, neither the accelerometer nor the advanced battery load configuration does work.
UPDATE: The tp_smapi 0.40 allows to force loading the module:
# modprobe tp_smapiAnd now you can adjust the fan and use the accelerometer as in any thinkpad.
FATAL: Error inserting tp_smapi (/lib/modules/2.6.28-ranger/extra/tp_smapi.ko): Unknown symbol in module, or unknown parameter (see dmesg)
# dmesg
thinkpad_ec: cannot claim IO ports 0x1600-0x161f... consider using force_io=1.
# modprobe thinkpad_ec force_io=1
# modprobe tp_smapi
Does NOT work:
The laptop is amazing but there are some broken things.
UPDATE (March 20th 201): video works in 3D and 2D without any major issues.
UPDATE (March 12th 2009): 3D acceleration works with testing versions of xorg, intel, drm, dri and a whole lot more stuff, but now 2D has some issues in Qt4 apps (see Video section above). Anyway, it seems to be solved soon.
The fingerprint reader is another one, but I already mentioned that.
Not tested:
These are things that I don't use, so I have no special interest in them.
Microphone input, Integrated MicrophoneTested, works
- Modem (might work, some Lenovo come with real modems)
- TPM module (no idea about this one)
If you need further info on installing various linux distributions on similar hardware (X200), check out the reports at tuxmobil.
Este post está en inglés, por si le es útil a alguien el mundo más allá de paises hispanohablantes. Dado que este portátil no ha llegado aún a España (ni tiene pinta de que lo haga en varios meses), dudo mucho de su utilidad ahora mismo para nadie aquí. En caso de no entender algo, aclararé cualquier duda. Dejo para un posterior post una pequeña review del portátil, porque realmente es una peazo máquina.


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Vivian L. Robinson
an assembler
Vivian L. (Leger) Robinson, 94, of Hoxsie Ave., a retired assembler for National Chain, died March 16, 2012 at North Bay Manor, Smithfield. She was the wife of the late Lewis H. Robinson.
She was the loving mother of Suzanne L. Mangili, Henry L. Robinson and the late Leah B. Robinson and devoted grandmother of Vincent, John and Michael Mangili. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren. She was the grandmother of the late Stephen A. Mangili and sister of the late Gerard, Richard and Rene Leger and Charlotte Bestwick.
Her funeral will be held March 20 at 10 a.m. from Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Timothy Church, Warwick Ave. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visitation will be held from 9-10 a.m. For information and condolences visit www.thequinnfuneralhome.com.


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All Items : Coins and Stamps : Stamps : Covers : Pre 1980 item #288708 (stock #ALE00062)
Admiral Ale's Book Depot
Marks the centenary of the Royal National Rose Society of the United Kingdom. Four types of Roses were portrayed on these stamps and have different values. A card is enclosed (as shown in photo) to better explain the different flowers. As the photo shows, this is unaddressed. The Admiral has been the sole owner of this colourful reminder of the Society's work. First Class postage, and will be mailed in a padded envelope with EXTRA cardboard backing to try to prevent bending.


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Mountain modern condo with wood floors throughout.
Mountain modern condo with wood floors throughout.
Der Wohnraum
Borders Lower 305 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo is 973 square feet, can accommodate up to four people and is located on the third level of the Lower Borders Building. This superior unit features top of the line furnishings, fully equipped kitchen, a table that seats 4 people, 3 barstools, washer and dryer and a gas fireplace in the living room accented with agate rock and a wooden hearth. The entire unit features wood floors. Relax outside on the spacious balcony and take in the fresh mountain air and Elkhorn lift with golf course views. Bedding includes a king in the master and a queen bed in the guest bedroom. Complimentary wireless Internet is available throughout. Property Description: A short walk to the Beaver Creek Village, The Borders Lodge is located on a hillside with ski-in/ski-out access via the Elkhorn Chairlift (Chair 14) adjacent to the Lobby door. Enjoy the quiet and comfort of a private residence with the personal service and amenities of a hotel. Choose from a studio to a comfortable one, two, three or four bedroom condominium all with a gas fireplace, washer and dryer as well as a private patio and expansive mountain views. The Borders Lodge features two buildings Upper Borders and Lower Borders and the condos are available by category, Moderate and Superior reflecting the quality of unit furnishing and finishes. The Borders Lodge is a true mountain retreat, with a heated outdoor pool, hot tubs, fitness rooms, heated covered parking, complimentary WiFi, complimentary coffee bars in both buildings and daily housekeeping services.


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7:00 pm
Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World Historian Bettany Hughes seeks to understand the different beliefs and practices that form the core of the Buddhist philosophy, beginning at the Mahabodhi Temple in India where Buddhism was born. At Nepal's Boudhanath Stupa, she looks into the teaching of Buddha or dharma, and she explores karma at the Temple of the Tooth in Sri Lanka. At Wat Pho Temple in Thailand, Hughes considers Samsara, the cycle of birth and death Buddhists seek to end through enlightenment, and at Angkor Wat in Cambodia she learns about meditation. She also looks at Zen in Hong Kong and the concept of nirvana in Los Angeles.G
8:00 pm
Eisenhower's Secret War "From Warrior to President" A military man - five-star general and World War II hero - Dwight D. Eisenhower does not aspire to be a politician. His career goal in the nuclear age is to keep America secure from the threats of communism. Becoming president allows him to continue to provide that leadership. Part 1 of 2G
9:00 pm
Eisenhower's Secret War "Building Weapons, Talking Peace" Eisenhower uses his military experience, knowledge of science and technology, and diplomatic sensitivity to position the U.S. economically and militarily as the strongest country in the world. Part 2 of 2G
10:00 pm
Cuban Missile Crisis: Three Men Go to War In October 1962, the world teetered on the brink of nuclear holocaust. The film brings to life the three central characters - Kennedy, Castro and Krushchev - and explores how these powerful men fell into an abyss of their own making and outlines the courage and luck it took to climb out again.G
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Farm Bill Cooperation Has Farmers Union President Hopeful
- National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson is hopeful the spirit of cooperation that led to the passage of the bipartisan appropriations bill will continue through to the farm bill. Johnson says the omnibus spending bill and its accompanying report language is far from perfect.
- In the first water supply forecast of 2014 - USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service National Water and Climate Center predicted a limited water supply west of the Continental Divide. Normal water supply is predicted east of the Continental Divide. The center monitors snowpack of 13 western states and provides periodic forecasts to help the West prepare for spring and summer snowmelt and streamflow.
- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association's and the Public Lands Council government affairs office in Washington, D.C., are accepting applications for the fall 2014 public policy internship. The deadline to submit an application is Feb. 17, 2014.


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Eric R. Fischman wasn't satisfied with just watching 7,000 rubber ducks drop into a roaring Boulder Creek from a net suspended over the railing of the 9th Street Bridge Monday afternoon.
Fischman, a two-year resident of Boulder, wanted to keep track of every bob and weave his rubberized companion made as it flowed just a few hundred feet downstream toward the finish line. But mostly he wanted to cheer on the yellow fellow from the shore, shouting out words of encouragement as he ducked and dashed his own way down the Boulder Creek Path.
"We've been training really hard," Fischman said, slightly winded from his sideline chase. "We've been training for the last year. The last race was a tough loss.
Winners of 2013 EXPAND Duck Race
Grand Prize -- John Lowe
$1,000 cash provided by Fisher Honda/Fisher KIA of Boulder
Second Prize -- Anna Canfield
"Experience Boulder." Includes an overnight stay at the Hotel Boulderado, Market Style BBQ dinner at the West End Tavern, brunch at Centro Latin Kitchen and a $100 Downtown Boulder Gift Card.
Third Prize -- Connor Kelley
9-month self-defense program from Boulder Quest Martial Arts
Fischman was one of thousands of hopefuls who spent $5 on a duck to compete for one of three top prizes -- ranging from $1,000 in cold hard cash to an overnight "Experience Boulder" package to a 9-month self-defense course from Boulder Quest Martial Arts – at the 26th Annual EXPAND Duck Race.
Proceeds from the race go to the Boulder Parks and Recreation Department's EXPAND program, which provides recreational opportunities for children, youth and adults with disabilities.
Fischman once again came up short in Monday's race, but not before he was able to vow an even bigger splash next year.
"Look for us in 2014," he said. "We're coming back with a vengeance.
For others, the race was less a rubbery fight to the death than an excuse to hang out along a waterway coursing with refreshment on a warm spring afternoon. April Petersen, a Boulder native who now lives in Minnesota with her husband and two kids, comes back to the city every Memorial Day weekend to partake in the Bolder Boulder and the Boulder Creek Fest.
She has been sponsoring a duck for the past 10 to 15 years, she said.
"This is our year," she pledged.
Alas it wasn't. But Petersen's prediction that the ducks would come rushing downstream at a fever pitch -- during a season of late spring snowstorms and even later spring runoff -- couldn't have been any truer.
"Last year, the water was so low the ducks were getting stuck," she said. "I think this is going to be an exciting race."
And exciting it was, according to Lafayette resident Kevin Mooney. He had a perfect view of the finish line, where he described the scene as one marked by an overwhelming lemming-like sameness from more than 90 percent of the contestants, punctuated by a select few breakaways whose acts of rash non-conformity made them winners.
"They crowded up pretty quickly," he said. "But there was a little separation at the front and then a great, big clump came down."
Somewhat philosophically, Mooney added after a pause: "Imagine them all in your bathtub."
Colleen Fitzgerald, recreation administrator with the Boulder Parks and Recreation Department, said this year's race is expected to raise anywhere from $22,000 to $25,000 for the EXPAND program.


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Lets face it – building science is pushing the performance of adhesive tapes to a new levels and though I can't profess to have my daughters' ability in making fashionable duct tape purses, I have been know to mis-apply good tape to get me out of a bind! I think Red Green would be impressed!
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It happened again yesterday: a new record (tell me if you know of a tighter house in Ontario if not Canada!) for air tightness was broken in Oakville by Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) Ed Marion of Passive House Ontario.
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When I was a child growing up on my Irish grandparents' small, self-sufficient farm in southeast Kansas, I was intrigued by the notion of "communication." Having no one my age to talk to, I tried talking to the animals - and we had most kinds. I pretended that they pretended that they understood. So, I thought: that's the way communication works.
With their eyes rolling around in their heads, and their chewing gum as if it was a cud, I spent 40 years as a professor because it seemed I had come full circle. I did learn a lot on the trip.
Many years later, I am still intrigued by the notion of communication. I have the proper background for it - degrees in the humanities/literature, engineering, psychology, and a lifelong interest in music. For me, communication is the infrastructure for everything human. Talk, with oneself or with others, precedes everything. And this is crucial: communication is not about the "sender" but about the "receiver." All consequences flow from how the receiver interprets things. We may reify the "message." But there isn't one until the receiver says there is.
My new book, Communication! A Radical Philosophy for Life's # 1 Problem, is a sort of summation - after a lifetime of teaching and research - of perhaps how we ought to be thinking about it if we want to live in the world most people only dream about.
It is intended to enable you to think about in ways that are more grounded in reality than most of our academic and popular "theories" about it. If you better understand it, the more advantage you will have over it.


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Quote from: Matthew79 on July 05, 2013, 03:20:10 PMSo, is it the Orthodox position that Hell does not exist and God doesn't send people there anymore? That God is not now, nor ever was angry with anyone? ... That's just what I'm picking up from the discussion about Edwards. While I appreciate personal opinions, I am also looking for official Church teaching.This is a very complex subject. First, you have to understand that until the final judgment, no one is sent eternally to heaven or hell. In Orthodox teaching, the righteous spirits go to a paradise which is a foretaste of their eternal abode. Likewise, the unrighteous go to a place of temporary punishment until the final judgment. It is only after the final judgment that they will be consigned to hell.There is a very good book which was recently written by Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, who is probably one of the most erudite scholars in the Orthodox Church today. He serves as director of external relations for the Russian Orthodox Church and is frequently going to Rome and London to speak with the Roman Catholics and Anglicans about faith issues. Recently he was in America and spoke at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, a prominent private Catholic university in the Philadelphia area. Unfortunately I didn't get to attend his talk. His book that I reference is called "Christ the Conqueror of Hell" and is a very good systematic study of the doctrine of hell -- and what Christ did with respect to it -- starting with Scripture, looking at the writings of the Fathers, references to it in the early prayers of the Church, etc. My recollection from this book, and my gleanings elsewhere, is as follows:There is absolutely a place to which the dead went (and go), a place of prison for spirits, as Peter says. They went there, and we go there, because of our sin. My understanding is that it is our teaching that, before Christ went to the cross, everyone went to this place, because there was no salvation for them. But, after His death, Christ went to this place and brought out the spirits who were then in prison. You can read about this in 1 Peter 3:19. You can also read about this in Matthew 12:29, when Christ spoke of binding the strong man and plundering his house. From the earliest teachings of the Church and the ancient prayers in the earliest liturgies, we know that the first Christians believed that the dead Christ went to this place of the dead, and the gates of hell received Him, not recognizing Him. But when He entered, they realized who had come, and were powerless to stop Him from leading the righteous dead out from hell.Now, of that much we have some confidence. But there are several things that we don't know, and are content to leave as mysteries:1. How is it that Christ was in this place, and yet, He was never separated from the Father (another core Orthodox teaching)? This is a mystery, although one explanation of what hell is (see below) might help clarify this.2. When Christ performed this "harrowing of hell," as it is often called, did EVERYONE who had died up to that time exit? Sometimes this is asked, was anyone besides the devil and his angels left in Hades, this place of temporal punishment)? There is no clear answer on this. Some Fathers depicted it as such; a second group depicted it as only the Old Testament righteous (named in the Old Testament) were taken with Christ; and a third group depicted it as many righteous, known and unknown to us, exited with Christ at that time. The third position is the most popular among the Fathers, as I recall, but we cannot be 100% sure of what happened in this respect.3. For those who subscribe to the perspective that Christ completely emptied Hades, and knowing that Christ is outside of time, the next question is, Did he also lead out those souls who came into Hades after His death and resurrection? Try to get your mind around that. The answer on this is extremely unclear, although that seems doubtful to many.Now, there are a separate set of questions that have been considered by the Church. When people go to this realm of temporal punishment, can their fate be changed? One thing that we do know, from the Bible and the teachings of the Fathers, is that prayer for the dead is beneficial for them. In the Second Book of Maccabees, which is part of our Bible, prayers and sacrifices were offered for the sins of dead Jewish soldiers. And in the New Testament, Paul clearly offers up a prayer for his dead friend Onesiphorous in 2 Tim. 1:16-18 and 2 Tim. 4:19, that "he might find mercy in the Lord in that day," presumably, the day of judgment. We also have the teaching of a very early Father, St. Macarius of Egypt (300-391), that a skull spoke to him and thanked him for offering up prayers for its soul, by which it received some relief from the fires consuming it. But we do not, we cannot, define it precisely like the Catholic Church does, with their treasury of merit and the purchasing of indulgences to knock time off of purgatory. We only know that prayer for the departed is helpful to them. Here is what St. Gregory the Great, Pope of Rome (540-604), had to say:"The Holy Sacrifice of Christ, our saving Victim, brings great benefits to souls even after death, provided their sins (are such as) can be pardoned in the life to come. For this reason the souls of the dead sometimes beg to have Liturgies offered for them ... The safer course, naturally, is to do for ourselves during life what we hope others will do for us after death. It is better to make one's exit a free man than to seek liberty after one is in chains. We should, therefore, despise this world with all our hearts as though its glory were already spent, and offer our sacrifice of tears to God each day as we immolate His sacred Flesh and Blood. This Sacrifice alone has the power of saving the soul from eternal death, for it presents to us mystically the death of the Only-begotten Son."Within the Orthodox Church, although this is a realm far beyond our certain knowledge, there is much thought that what hell really is, is standing in the presence of God in an unprepared state (without our wedding garment). We are free to choose in this life; if we choose Christ and are made holy through Him, through the gifts He has given us, then we will be ready to meet Him and enter a stated of blessedness. If we choose to reject Christ, He will respect our choice. And the beauty of Heaven will seem as a violent torment for those who, with all of their being, have rejected Christ and want nothing to do with Him or His glory. (A non-Orthodox writer, C. S. Lewis, even wrote about this kind of an analogy in his book, "The Great Divorce," where people from Hell were given a day trip to Heaven and couldn't stand it.)One final point. The Orthodox Church teaches that the doctrine of Universalism, that all souls will of necessity be saved, is heresy. The belief that all souls might be saved, however, is not heretical, in that we don't know the state of anyone's salvation. There was even one Father, whose name escapes me, who prayed for the conversion of the devil. We know what awaits those who reject God. And we know that God will allow them to reject Him if they so choose. What we don't know is what choice all of these people will ultimately make.Here is an article which explains all of this much more succinctly and clearly than I have.http://www.orthodoxytoday.org/articles-2009/Mettalinos-Paradise-And-Hell-According-To-Orthodox-Tradition.php
So, is it the Orthodox position that Hell does not exist and God doesn't send people there anymore? That God is not now, nor ever was angry with anyone? ... That's just what I'm picking up from the discussion about Edwards. While I appreciate personal opinions, I am also looking for official Church teaching.
How would the story of St. Xenia of St. Petersburg fit in with the Orthodox beliefs on Hell?St. Xenia prayed for many years, and in a vision, she saw her husband's soul being released from Hell and then enter Heaven.Thus, this vision would reinforce the Orthodox beliefs that prayer benefits those who have died.
I am still confused about when one is sent to hell.I hear, that final judgement only will happen at the end timesso do we just sit and wait and then get sent to hell after the judgement. or do I have to sit in hell right when I die and then get a final judgement later?in the bosom of abraham
The timeline I've heard is:1) You get that sickness called death.2) You're admitted to a waiting room called hades; one section of hades is for bad people, one for good people. Here you will get a foretaste of what your eventual treatment will be like.3) End of the world time. You go to meet the doctor, who gives you the diagnosis.4) The doctor either sends you to get really painful tests for the rest of eternity, or sends you for massages and spa treatments for eternity.
That's too much emphasis on a doctor - they're only humans and have the same conventional problems as the rest of the world.
Quote from: WPM on July 18, 2013, 06:36:16 PMThat's too much emphasis on a doctor - they're only humans and have the same conventional problems as the rest of the world. I would rather trust in the Lord.
Quote from: Rufus on July 19, 2013, 12:58:07 AMBunk.You've probably never even used a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, so what would you know about the doctor? But by all means, give a better explanation! I hope I am being wrong in this case.
What have you been reading? The River of Fire? C.S. Lewis?How did we as a society ever get to this point?
Quote from: Rufus on July 19, 2013, 02:14:34 AMWhat have you been reading? The River of Fire? C.S. Lewis?How did we as a society ever get to this point?Ha!
Quote from: Asteriktos on July 19, 2013, 02:17:14 AMQuote from: Rufus on July 19, 2013, 02:14:34 AMWhat have you been reading? The River of Fire? C.S. Lewis?How did we as a society ever get to this point?Ha!Haha!!
Quote from: Rufus on July 19, 2013, 02:24:11 AMQuote from: Asteriktos on July 19, 2013, 02:17:14 AMQuote from: Rufus on July 19, 2013, 02:14:34 AMWhat have you been reading? The River of Fire? C.S. Lewis?How did we as a society ever get to this point?Ha!Haha!!A double haha means you were joking this whole time! Oh you.
or that I'm twice as right.Do I really have to explain this? Isn't it obvious to someone who knows about things like Mayans?
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BABSON PARK, Mass. – Defending champion MIT received three goals and one assist from junior Kameron Klauber en route to an overpowering 6-1 victory over third-seeded Wheaton College in the semifinals of the 2010 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Field Hockey Tournament at Babson College's MacDowell Field on Saturday.
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MIT broke the game open early on, scoring three unanswered goals in a three-and-a-half minute stretch of the first half. Klauber assisted Jessica Oleinik on the game's first goal at 9:01 and then netted back-to-back goals of her own – the first at 11:20 and the second off a Katie Kauffman assist at 12:36.
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9 sound engines and Virtual Memory Technology allow make this a workstation that'll keep your creative juices flowing.
The 88-key Kronos is more than a new instrument. It is a milestone in synthesis and workstation evolution; one that embodies fresh ideas and breakthrough technologies. Kronos brings together multiple sound engines working in harmony and interactive performance features that reflect the way musicians play. Most importantly, Kronos provides a seemingly inexhaustible supply of breathtaking, spectacular sounds.
The Next-Generation Instrument for Live, Production, and Sound Design
The Kronos Music Workstation is the single instrument designed for live performing musicians; for artists creating in a studio or computer-based production environment; and for musicians and sound designers seeking the ultimate synthesizer. In creating Kronos, Korg listened to many musicians, heard their requests, and has vowed to deliver.
LIVE - for the performing keyboard player
Kronos provides the absolute finest in keyboard sounds; accurate and responsive to any player's technique. The expansive control surface offers joysticks, sliders, knobs, switches, a ribbon controller, assignable pedal inputs, and, of course, Korg's improved resolution color TouchView display. New additions include the easy-to-use Set List mode for song-specific and gig-ready sound selection, and Korg's Smooth Sound Transition feature. Plus, it includes Korg's finest RH3 keybed.
PRODUCTION - satisfying the producer, music director, and musician
For many, the studio is where the work gets done; from laying down tracks, to building up grooves for an on-stage extravaganza, to delivering the soundtrack for today's media rich world. For these creative leaders, Korg has equipped the Kronos Music Workstation's sequencer with 16-track MIDI tracks, plus 16 audio tracks, Korg's Open Sampling System, dazzling hi-fidelity effects, as well as flawless plug-in integration with many popular DAW platforms. Kronos is also equipped with phenomenal sound, dynamic drums, and an impressive array of premium sound effects. Add to that the ability to use KARMA (explained below), the Drum Track, and the sequencer's RPPR to greatly speed up and enrich the music creation process.
SYNTHESIS - programming joy for the enthusiast and sound designer
In addition to being Korg's premier workstation, Kronos has it in its blood to satisfy the programmer, sound designer, and synthesizer enthusiast; the musician who dreams of turning visions of the cosmos into sound, of tweaking parameters to conjure invisible sounds from the ether. Kronos rekindles Korg's founding dream that is at the core of synthesis: the exhilaration and enjoyment of creating new sounds, sounds never before heard. A variety of exclusive Korg technologies drive the synth engines to provide astounding results"VMT (Virtual Memory Technology); CMT (Component Modeling Technology); Physical Modeling, Digital Synthesis, Wave Sequencing, MDS (Multi-Dimensional Synthesis); KARMA and more!
9 Synthesizer Engines, United in One Instrument
Kronos contains 9 distinct synthesizer/sound engines. While each is worthy of a separate product in its own right, Kronos brings them all together into a single, integrated musical instrument. Dynamic voice allocation and new technologies allow all sound engines to smoothly share a stable, enhanced hardware platform. The results are nothing less than spectacular.
SGX-1 Premium Piano
Piano sound engine
To accurately capture the rich character of a concert piano, Korg abandoned working within the limitations of existing sampling methods and took advantage Virtual Memory Technology (VMT), able to play large samples directly from the internal high-capacity Solid State Disk (SSD). The SGX-1 Premium Piano sound engine offers two distinctive grand pianos; a rich German D piano, and a robust Japanese C model. Each uses superb, unlooped stereo samples sampled at 8 velocity levels for each and every key. Thoughtful attention to detail preserves the realism and warmth of the piano sound; this extends even to sampling and reproducing the body resonances of the grand piano, as well as the mechanical noise that occurs when the keys are played, or the damper pedal is pressed and released. The foundation of any keyboard instrument is the piano, and the SGX-1 engine allows Kronos to confidently deliver on this sonic ideal.
EP-1 MDS Electric Piano
Electric piano sound engine
Korg's new EP-1 sound engine is dedicated to faithfully recreating 6 of the most popular classic electric pianos. The MDS (Multi-Dimensional Synthesis) technology eliminates the transitions between velocity-switched samples, and does away with the unnatural behavior of looped samples. It also provides the user with unique control over the tines, reeds, and noise elements that make up the essential character of these timeless and coveted electromechanical instruments. The MDS sounds respond smoothly to the subtleties of the player's keyboard touch. This technology also delivers an astounding dynamic range so that the energy of climactic passages is accurately preserved. Each of the 6 electric piano models provides realistic simulations of the period amp, cabinet, speaker, and even the hard-to-find vintage effects that gave the original instruments their distinctive sound. From the sounds, to the touch, to the effects; every element has been coordinated in a single package to create the ultimate electric piano experience.
CX-3 Tonewheel Organ
Tonewheel organ sound engine
The original Korg CX-3 combo organ went on sale in 1980. Loved by musicians around the world, this classic organ reappeared in 2000 as a new product with the same name, but using the latest technology of the time to faithfully model the tonewheel organ sound. In Kronos, the CX-3 engine precisely models this classic tonewheel instrument. Proprietary Korg technology has been used to perfectly reproduce the vacuum tube amp, and effects such as Vibrato/Chorus and the "must-have" rotary speaker. Even the instability, fold-back, leakage, and noise of the tone wheels have been obsessively analyzed and recreated. Take full advantage of Korg's exclusive EX mode and switch from 9 to 18 drawbars (13 footages plus 5 to define the percussion) and generate even richer and more detailed sounds. The organ sounds heard in legendary performances"some recreated here by the original artists"are now yours for the playing. Go ahead and experience these classic organ sounds, reborn for the present day.
HD-1 High Definition Synthesizer
Flagship PCM, sampling, and Wave Sequencing sound engine
The HD-1 was named"High Definition" because of its superior sound, starting with Korg's proprietary low-aliasing sample playback oscillators, full-bandwidth multimode resonant filters, and extraordinarily fast & smooth envelopes and LFOs. Once again, Korg's SSD and Virtual Memory Technology (VMT) gives the HD-1 access to a larger sample set"gigabytes in size"than could be normally stored using internal memory. The HD-1 covers all of the essential sounds in exquisite detail, from orchestral to classic rock to hip-hop, all instantly available. The extensive array of samples provided by Kronos is unparalleled by previous hardware synthesizers or samplers, and is a superb fit for film, video, and sound effect work.
Wave Sequencing
First introduced on the Korg WAVESTATION, and used here as part of the HD-1, Wave Sequences play a series of samples over time, creating distinctive rhythmic timbres or smooth, complex evolving sounds. Additionally, step-sequencer modulation outputs allow Wave Sequences to control any modulate-able Program parameter.
Ambient Drums
The HD-1 sound engine also includes Korg's "Ambient Drums." Take advantage of this rich sample content to create incredibly realistic drum parts. The Ambient Drums feature two kits. Each provides three different miking positions, capturing the whole kit, (with the snare on and off), plus the individual hits. The HD-1 voice architecture allows the custom blending of the drum's direct sound and ambient sound layer, adding a finished quality to the track.
AL-1 Analog Synthesizer
High-fidelity analog modeling sound engine
Feature-packed, the AL-1 is the same premium analog modeling sound engine that was first featured on the Korg OASYS, the Open Architecture Synthesis Studio back in 2005. Its patented ultra-low-aliasing oscillators (using completely different technology than the HD-1) recreate all the power and glory of true analog synthesis without unwanted artifacts. Morphing waveforms allow you to change the oscillator shapes in real time. Resonance modeling lets you choose between classic filter sounds, and the extraordinarily flexible MultiFilter lets you create your own hybrid filter shapes. Hard sync, analog-style FM, drive, low-boost, and ring modulation offer plenty of tone-twisting power.
MS-20EX Legacy Analog Collection
Analog modeling sound engine
Debuting in 1978, the MS-20 unified a 37-note keyboard with a vertically oriented control panel, and was easily obtainable by those smitten by expensive and gigantic furniture-sized synthesizers. With a thick and solid sound, aggressive filters, and patching that opened up limitless potential for creating sounds, the MS-20's rich personality captivated countless synth freaks. Using Korg's CMT (Component Modeling Technology) the MS-20EX faithfully reproduces the MS-20 while dramatically expanding its patch panel functionality. Modulate filters with audio-rate oscillators; turn audio inputs into control signals; control all of the original knobs with mod sources including additional envelopes, LFOs, and realtime controllers. It's a tweaker's dream, but even without the patch panel, the MS-20EX would make waves with its unique, aggressive tone"due in large part to its signature filters, which are completely different from those in either the AL-1 or the PolysixEX. The Kronos version is now very polyphonic.
PolysixEX Legacy Analog Collection
Analog modeling sound engine
The Polysix first appeared in 1981, offering six-voice polyphony, program memory, and a surprisingly competitive price tag. With its self-oscillating four-pole filter, smooth analog oscillator and sub-oscillator, plus a lush Chorus/Ensemble effect, the PolysixEX extends the abilities of the original in many creative ways. The strings and pads that were such a major feature of the Polysix will be invaluable when you need the sounds of the early '80s. The classic arpeggiator built into the original Polysix is also provided. Korg added modulation of every control on the front panel, for a world of sounds impossible on the original. It's also very well-suited to hands-on control via the Kronos' Tone Adjust; with a knob, slider, or switch for almost all of the original Polysix controls. As a bonus, it's also capable of extremely high polyphony.
MOD-7 Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer
VPM/Waveshaping/PCM processing sound engine
Combine Variable Phase Modulation (VPM), wave-shaping, ring modulation, samples, and subtractive synthesis, plus a modular patch-panel system, and you have the MOD-7. Exceptionally versatile, it offers everything from classic FM keyboards, bells, and basses (including the ability to import sounds from vintage DX synths) to rhythmic soundscapes and sparkling, epic pads. Vast sample-mangling capabilities, with incredible flexibility and power, let you create intensely rich processing environments: combine multiple stages of filtering, waveshaping, and ring modulation"even use samples as FM modulators"all patched together however you like.
STR-1 Plucked String Synthesizer
Physical modeling sound engine
Based on the physical modeling know-how Korg developed over the course of many years, this struck/plucked-string physical modeling sound engine takes advantage of cutting-edge technology. The STR-1 begins with highly playable sounds whose tone responds to your touch in ways that are difficult for a PCM sound engine to replicate. These include acoustic guitar, electric guitar, harpsichord, clavinet, harps, bells, and ethnic instruments. Then the STR-1 goes beyond, allowing the creation of sounds that obey physical laws, but that don't exist in reality. Play harmonics on a metal bar "plucked" by a piano or sing into a guitar string"with the STR-1, it's all possible. You can also process samples and live audio input through the physical model"including audio feedback from any of the Kronos effects. While some of the Kronos engines look back in time, this is a sound engine of the future, one that allows the synthesizer programmer to construct truly new sounds.
Premier Artist Contributions
In order to take full advantage of these 9 sound engines, Korg called on respected musicians to guide their sound design team towards their individual ideals. Responding positively, numerous world-class players contributed their time, energy, and critical listening to help them zero in on making the sound respond the way they hear it. Certain artist signature sounds were tested, judged, and tweaked by the likes of Jordan Rudess, Russ Ferrante, Lyle Mays, George Duke, Tom Coster, Jeff Lorber, Frank McComb, John Novello, and several other artists known for their serious love of sound and for their critical, demanding ears.
- 9 sound engines, each offering a unique sound-creation technology
- 16-part Combis allow all engines to function together in perfect harmony Dynamic Voice Allocation keeps the polyphony high
- Feature Korg's finest RH3 Graded Hammer Action 88-key keyboard
- Comprehensive interface, based around a new large 8" TFT TouchView display
- Virtual Memory Technology (VMT), aided by a fast SSD (Solid State Disk) provides high polyphony and massive, ultra-long, and unlooped samples
- Smooth Sound Transition allows held or sustained notes to keep sounding when changing sounds or modes
- Set List mode: Organize the Programs, Combis, and Songs you need to perform your set in a single, easy-to-select screen"including performance notes
- Use up to 16 premium-quality effects at once; individual effects rival dedicated units:
- 12 Insert effects
- 2 Master effects
- 2 Total effects
- On-board sequencer offers 16 MIDI tracks + 16 audio tracks (24-bit, 48kHz recording quality)
- Open Sampling System: Instant sampling and resampling from any mode: Program, Combination or Sequencer
- Sophisticated KARMA technology generates infinitely variable performance-driven phrases, musical effects, and backing tracks to catalyze your creativity
- Expanded Drum Track for play-along grooves and inspiration
- Signature sounds created with guidance from world-class musicians
Synthesis Types: 9
- SGX-1 Premium Piano (Acoustic Piano)
- EP-1 MDS Electric Piano (Electric Piano)
- HD-1 High Definition Synthesizer (PCM Virtual Memory Technology)
- AL-1 Analog Synthesizer (Analog Modeling)
- CX-3 Tonewheel Organ (Tonewheel Organ Modeling)
- STR-1 Plucked String (Physical Modeling)
- MOD-7 Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer (VPM Synthesis)
- MS-20EX (CMT Analog Modeling)
- PolysixEX (CMT Analog Modeling)
Maximum Polyphony*1*2:
- SGX-1: 100 voices*3
- EP-1: 104 voices
- HD-1: 140 voices
- AL-1: 80 voices
- CX-3: 200 voices
- STR-1: 40 voices
- MOD-7: 52 voices
- MS-20EX: 40 voices
- PolysixEX: 180 voices
- *1 Maximum polyphony depends on the kind of synthesis engines and the number of effects being used
- *2 Kronos dynamically allocates voices to multiple synthesis engines when they are used simultaneously
- *3 100 dual-stereo notes (It corresponds to 400 voices in the maximum)
Number of Programs/Combinations/Drumkits:
- 1,664 user memory programs (1510 or more [760 or more HD-1+750 or more EXi] come preloaded)
- 1,792 user memory combinations (448 or more come preloaded)
- 152 user memory drumkits (77 or more come preloaded)
- 256 GM Level2 preset programs+ 9 GM Level2 drum preset programs
Preset PCM:
- 314MB (ROM 1,505 multisamples, 1388 drum samples)
Build-in Expansion PCM Libraries:
- EXs1 - ROM Expansion
- EXs2 - Concert Grand Piano
- EXs3 - Brass & Woodwinds
- EXs4 - Vintage Keyboards
- EXs5 - ROM Expansion 2
- EXs6 - SGX-1 German D Piano
- EXs7 - SGX-1 Japanese C Piano
- EXs8 - Rock Ambience Drums
- EXs9 - Jazz Ambience Drums
Capacity of PCM RAM:
- Approx. 1GB*4
- *4 The memory available for RAM samples will change based on the use of Expansion PCM libraries. About 273MB is available when shipped from the factory (when loading the file named "PRELOAD.KSC")
Wave Sequences:
- 374 user memory, 160 or more preload
- EXs6 - SGX-1 German D Piano; EXs7 - SGX-1 Japanese C Piano
- Piano Type:
- 32 or more
- Oscillator Control:
- Damper Resonance, Damper Noise, Mechanical Noise, Note Release
Electric Piano Model Types:
- 6 (Tine EP I, Tine EP II, Tone EP V, Tine EP DMP, Reed EP200, Reed EP200A)
- Oscillator Control:
- Harmonic Sound Level, Attack Noise, Level, Release Noise Level, Attack Brightness, Hammer Width
- Panel Control:
- Tine Type: Preamp Volume, Tone (Treble, Bass), Vibrate (On/Off, Intensity, Speed), Amp/Cabinet (On/Off, Drive)*5
- Reed Type: Preamp Volume, Tone (Treble, Bass), Vibrate (Intensity, Speed), Amp/Cabinet (On/Off, Drive)*5
- *5 Each electric piano type has own amp/cabinet character.
Effect Types:
- 9 (Small Phase, Orange Phase, Clack Phase, Vintage Chorus, Black Chorus, EP Chorus, Vintage
- Flanger, Red Comp, VOX Wah)
Advanced Vector Synthesis:
- Control oscillator volumes and synthesis & effects parameters via the Vector Joystick and the tempo-synchronized Vector Envelope
- Structure:
- Single: only OSC1, Double: OSC1 and OSC2
- Double mode lets you layer two completely separate synth voices, each with their own velocity-switched oscillator, dual filter, EGs, LFOs, etc.
- Two completely separate drumkits
- Oscillators:
- VMT (Virtual Memory Technology) supported
- 8 velocity zones per oscillator, with switching, crossfades and layering
- Each zone can play mono or stereo Multisamples or Wave Sequences
- Filters:
- Two multi-mode filters per voices (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and band-reject)
- Four-mode filter routings (single, serial, parallel and 24dB mode)
- Driver:
- Per voice non-linear driver and low boost circuit
- Three bands, with sweepable mid
- Modulation:
- Three envelope generators, two LFOs per voice, common LFO, four key tracking generators, AMS (Alternate Modulation Source), two AMS mixers
Advanced Vector Synthesis:
- Control oscillator volumes and synthesis & effects parameters via the Vector Joystick and the tempo-synchronized Vector Envelope
- Modulation:
- Common Step Sequencer, AMS (Alternate Modulation Source), Common LFO, 2 Key Tracking Generators
- Three bands, with sweep-able mid
- OSC1, OSC2, Sub-oscillator and noise generator; ring modulation, FM and Sync
- Audio Input:
- Run realtime audio through the synthesis engine
- Filters:
- Two multi-mode filter (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and band-reject) with four types of filter routings (single, serial, parallel and 24dB mode), MultiFilter mode (only Filter-A; modulatable mix of Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and dry input, for creating a wide variety of unique filter types and effects)
- Driver:
- Per-voice non-linear driver and low boost circuit
- Modulation:
- Five Envelope generators, four per-voice LFOs, two AMS Mixers; Per-voice Step Sequencer
Tonewheel Organ Modeling:
- Phase-synchronous tonewheels (clean and vintage modes), percussion, key click, wheel brake
- EX Mode:
- Four additional, user-specified drawbars, and expanded percussion
- Internal Effects:
- Rotary speaker, vibrato/chorus, amp modeling with overdrive, 3-band EQ
- Drawbar Control:
- Controlled via nine front-panel sliders (via Tone Adjust)
- Split:
- Upper, Lower (even in EX mode)
- Modulation:
- Two AMS mixers
Physically Modeled String:
- Includes physically modeled damping, decay, dispersion, nonlinearity, harmonics, dual pickups, and more
- String Excitation:
- Three independent excitation sources can be used simultaneously: Pluck, Noise, and PCM. 16 preset "pluck" types, with modulatable width and randomization. Noise generator with saturation and dedicated lowpass filter
- PCM Oscillator:
- Korg's ultra-low-aliasing technology, as introduced in the HD-1; 4 velocity zones per oscillator; Uses any mono ROM, EXs, or RAM multisamples; PCM can either be used as an excitation signal, or layered with the output of the string
- Excitation Filter:
- Dedicated 2-pole multimode filter for shaping the string excitation; Filter can be enabled/disabled separately for each excitation source. Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Band Reject modes
- Audio Input and Feedback:
- Run realtime audio through the string, including feedback through effects. Modeled feedback includes modulate-able instrument-to-amp distance and orientation.
- Filters:
- Dual multi-mode filters per voice; Single, Serial, Parallel (with split stereo output), and 24dB (4-pole) configurations. Low Pass, High Pass, and Band Reject modes
- Multi Filter mode (Filter A only):
- Modulatable mix of Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and dry input, for creating a wide variety of unique filter types and effects
- Modulation:
- 5 Envelopes, 4 per-voice LFOs, 2 Key Track generators, String Tracking generators, 4 AMS Mixers.
Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer:
- Combines Variable Phase Modulation (VPM), waveshaping ring modulation, PCM sample playback, and subtractive synthesis; Able to convert-load SYX files.
- 6 VPM/Waveshaper/Ring Modulation Oscillators:
- Phase and modulatable pitch per oscillator; 101 Waveshaper tables plus modulatable Drive and Offset; Use as oscillators, or as Waveshapers or Ring Modulators for other signals
- PCM Oscillator:
- Korg's ultra-low-aliasing technology, as introduced in the HD-1. 4 velocity zones per oscillator; Uses any mono ROM, EXs, or RAM multisamples; PCM can be used as an FM modulator and/or layered with the VPM Oscillators; Noise generator with saturation and dedicated low pass filter
- Audio input:
- Run realtime audio through the VPM Oscillators and filters
- Filters:
- Dual multi-mode filters per voice. Parallel and 24dB (4-Pole) configurations; Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Band Reject modes
- Multi Filter mode (Filter A only):
- Modulatable mix of Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and dry input, for creating a wide variety of unique filter types and effects
- Patch Panel:
- Supports both algorithm (78 types) selection and free patching; Three 2-in, 1-out mixers for scaling and merging audio, fully modulatable, with phase inversion. Main 6-input stereo mixer, with modulatable pan and volume, plus phase inversion
- Modulation:
- 10 Envelopes, 4 per-voice LFOs, 9 Key Tracking generators, Per-voice Step Sequencer, 4 standard AMS Mixers plus 4 simple AMS Mixers
- Oscillators:
- Ultra-low-aliasing oscillators; VCO1, VCO2, Ring Mod, Pink and White Noise Generator
- Audio Input:
- Run real-time audio through the synthesis engine and ESP (External Signal Processor)
- Filters:
- 12dB/octave High Pass and Low Pass self-resonant filters
- ESP section:
- 24dB/octave Low Cut and High Cut filters, available per voice.
- Patch Panel:
- Patchable audio and modulation, at audio rates
- Patch Points:
- Keyboard:
- Keyboard CV Out, Keyboard Trigger Out, VCO1+VCO2 CV In, VCO2 CV In
- VCO1+VCO2 External Frequency Control In, VCO1 Out, VCO2 Out
- External Signal In, External HP Filter Cutoff Frequency Control In, External LP Filter Cutoff Frequency Control In, HPF Out, LPF In, LPF Out
- Total External Modulation In
- External Initial Gain Control In, VCA In
- EG1 Envelope Signal Normal Out, EG1 Envelope Signal Reverse Out, EG1+EG2 Trigger In, EG1 Trigger In, EG2 Envelope Signal Reverse Out
- Triangle Out, Rectangle Out
- Noise Generator:
- Pink Noise Out, White Noise Out
- Sample and Hold:
- Clock Trigger In, Sample Signal In, S/H Out
- Modulation VCA:
- Control/Voltage In, Signal In, Signal Out
- Manual Controller:
- Control Wheel Out, Momentary Switch
- Signal In, AMP Out, BPF In, BPF Out, F-V CV Out, Envelope Out, Trigger Out
- Others:
- EXi Audio In, Mixer 1 In, Mixer 1 Out, Mixer 2 In, Mixer 2 Out
- ESP (External Signal Processor):
- Use incoming audio as a trigger and/or CV source
- Modulation:
- Original DAR and HADSR EGs 1 & 2, original MG (with MIDI sync), Sample-and- Hold, MVCA; 4 additional multi-stage Envelopes, 4 additional per-voice LFOs, and 4 AMS Mixers
- Saw, Pulse, PWM
- Sub Oscillator:
- Off, 1 octave below, 2 octaves below
- Filter:
- 24dB/octave Low Pass self-resonant filter
- Effects:
- Integrated Polysix Chorus, Phase, and Ensemble
- Arpeggiator:
- Integrated MIDI-synced arpeggiator, with adjustable Range, Mode, and Latch
- Modulation:
- Original ADSR EG and MG (with MIDI sync), 2 additional multi-stage Envelopes, 2 additional per-voice LFOs, and 4 AMS Mixers
Number of Timbres:
- 16 Maximum
- Keyboard and velocity splits, layers, and crossfades of up to 16 Programs and/or external MIDI devices
- Advanced Vector Synthesis:
- Control oscillator volumes and synthesis & effects parameters via the Vector Joystick and the tempo-synchronized Vector Envelope.
- Assignable stereo/mono samples with 8 velocity zones per oscillator (with crossfade functions)
- Open Sampling System (resampling, In-Track sampling)
- Bit Depth/Sampling Frequency:
- 16-bit/48 kHz stereo/mono sampling, maximum 512 MB memory
- Sample Locations:
- 4,000 samples/1,000 multisamples (128 indexes per multisample)
- Ripping:
- Direct sampling (ripping) from audio CD (CD-DA)
- Formats:
- Korg format, AKAI S1000/S3000 data (with advanced Program parameter conversion); SoundFont 2.0, AIFF, and WAVE formats
- Editing:
- Time Stretch, Time Slice, Crossfade Loop, and other standard editing features.
Insert Effects: 12 Stereo in / stereo out
- Master Effects: 2 Stereo in / stereo out
- Total Effects: 2 Stereo in / stereo out
- Timbre EQ: High, low, and mid band
- Effect Types: 185
- Modulation: Dynamic Modulation and Common LFO
- Effects Control Busses: Two stereo side chains
- Effect Presets: 783 Maximum 32 per 1 effect (Preset User)
KARMA Modules:
- One module in Program mode, four modules in Combination and Sequencer modes
- Generated Effects (GE):
- 2,048 presets, 1,536 Users (96 come Preload)
- Controllers:
- On/Off, Latch, Chord, Assign, Module, Control, KARMA Realtime Control Sliders [1] " [8], KARMA Scene [1] " [8], KARMA Switches [1] " [8], KARMA Wave-Sequencing, GE Sub Category, Freeze Randomize, Time Signature Control, Tempo Synchronize, Auto RTC (Real Time Control) setup
Drum Track Patterns:
- 697 preset (common with the preset patterns of the MIDI sequencer)
- 16-track MIDI sequencer + 16-track hard disk recorder + master track.
- Number of Songs:
- 200 songs
- Resolution:
- 1/480
- Tempo:
- 40.00 - 300.00 (1/100 BPM resolution)
- Maximum memory:
- 400,000 MIDI events
- or 300,000 audio events
- MIDI Tracks:
- 16 tracks plus the master track
- 697 preset/100 user patterns (per song)
- 18 preset/16 user template songs,
- Format:
- Korg (Kronos, OASYS) format, SMF formats 0 and 1.
- Audio Tracks:
- 16-track playback, 4-track simultaneous recording, WAV file format 16bit/24bit. Maximum single-file recording time
- (mono):
- 80 minutes
- Automation:
- Volume, Pan, EQ, and Send1/2; 5,000 regions (max.), Event Anchors, BPM Adjust
- RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play and Record):
- 1 Pattern set per song.
Disk Mode:
- Load, save, utility, audio CD burning, audio CD playback, data filer function (save/load MIDI System Exclusive data), CD-R/RW (UDF format read/write), ISO9660 Level 1. *6
- *6 Need to use with External USB CD Drive, etc.
- Controllers:
- Vector joystick, joystick, ribbon controller, switches 1 & 2
Control Surface:
- Control Assign Switches:
- Assigns the Control Surface to Timber/Track, Audio, External, Realtime Knobs/KARMA, or Tone Adjust
- Mixer Knobs Switch:
- Assigns the Mixer Knobs to either Channel Strip or Individual Pan, Reset Control Switch, Solo Switch, Knobs 1-8, Switches 1-8 (Upper Row), Switches 1-8 (Lower Row), Sliders 1-8, Master Slider
KARMA Control:
- On/Off, Latch, Chord Assign, module Control
- Display:
- TouchView graphical user interface, 8 inch TFT, SVGA (800x600 dots), adjustable brightness
- 1/4" Balanced; 170 ohms Stereo; 85 ohms Mono (L/MONO Only), Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu, Maximum Level: +16.0 dBu (when load impedance is 600 ohms or greater)
- Individual 1-4:
- 1/4" Balanced; 170 ohms Stereo; 85 ohms Mono, Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu, Maximum Level: +16.0 dBu (when load impedance is 600 ohms or greater)
- Headphones:
- 1/4" stereo phone jack, output impedance: 33 ohms, Maximum Level: 60+60 mW (when load impedance is 33 ohms),
- Optical, 24-bit, IEC60958, EIAJCP-1201, 48 kHz, (the same signals as L/MONO, R)
- 24-bit, 48 kHz, 2 channels (the same signals as L/MONO, R)
- Audio Inputs 1 and 2:
- 1/4" Balanced; Input Impedance: 10 kohms, Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu, Maximum Level: +16 dBu,Source Impedance: 600 ohms, S/N: 95 dB (Typical), Dynamic Range: 95 dB (Typical), Crosstalk: 95 dB (at 1 kHz, Typical)
- Optical, 24-bit, IEC60958, EIAJCP-1201, 48 kHz
- 24-bit, 48 kHz, 2 channels
- Control Inputs:
- Damper pedal (half damper supported), assignable switch, assignable pedal
- In, Out, Thru
- Interface:
- Two high-speed USB 2.0 A connectors (for external USB devices)
- Disk Drives:
- Power Consumption:
- Dimensions: (W x D x H)
- 88-key: 57.28" x 16.18" x 5.71"
- 1,455mm x 411mm x 145mm
- Weight:
- 88-key: 50.71lb. / 23.0kg