Signed "Retro" promo competition — Forum Archive

22 Nov 2002, 15:08

As promised, I have a 4 x CDR promo of "RETRO" (this will be autographed by the band too) for the reader who answers the following New Order question correctly;

What make of drum machine was used on the recorded (1983) version of "Blue Monday"?

Answers should be addressed to; snowblind@delorean.com

All answers to be received before midnight this coming Monday 25th November.

No multiple entries please; any thinly diguised duplicates or multiple mail from the same I.P. address wil NOT be considered. Each correct mail will be numbered then the winner chosen randomly.

Jonathan.

All of this information is duplicated over at www.worldinmotion.net

By way of an explanation; I was told at 8:55pm this evening that the promo could be signed by the band - AFTER the initial post went up.

22 Nov 2002, 18:17

When you say "make" do you mean specifically the NAME of make AND the NUMBER? e.g. ROLAND TR 303. (Just to avoid any confusion.) ?

22 Nov 2002, 19:33

You know, you might have to find a little to find this...! there are several ways to find out.

I am clueless in term of musical instruments but I managed to find it in 30 seconds... :D

Good luck!

22 Nov 2002, 19:36

BTW, for those wondering, I'm not advertising this one on the front page, so all the "regulars" have a fair chance to win...

23 Nov 2002, 00:04

you don´t have any idea of how excited I am about this competition. I just sent my answer and I know is the one! for the first time in my life I´m that close to win anything. I´m really excited !!! :jump:

23 Nov 2002, 14:16

Well, we know it wasn't a Fairlight....:D

25 Nov 2002, 07:32

Was it a Bontempi keyboard? one of those one's with the light up keys that teaches you how to play greensleeves? and sounds like it has a wasp trapped inside it?

25 Nov 2002, 09:59

well, unfortunately for me, I don't know what it is, and I'm just way too lazy to even try to find out what it was..

so I guess it's safe to say, I won't be winning this little nugget!!!

25 Nov 2002, 10:08

Originally posted by The Happy One well, unfortunately for me, I don't know what it is, and I'm just way too lazy to even try to find out what it was..so I guess it's safe to say, I won't be winning this little nugget!!!

Jeff, that's pure lazy ;)

Come on, there is one section on this site about those type of questions :D

Ah, I'm too good.. I entered this trivia and I'm giving hints.

25 Nov 2002, 20:19

Drum machine? I thought Stephen just had really fast feet!

25 Nov 2002, 21:15

the competition will close on monday midnight? NOOL time? and when will we know the results?!?!?!?

damn, I can´t control myself!!! :jump:

26 Nov 2002, 12:53

Jonathan, where are you..............?

26 Nov 2002, 17:34

Originally posted by Spotnick Jonathan, where are you..............?

probably freezing his arse off in a field just outside Macclesfield :)

26 Nov 2002, 17:42

Now I know it (I think) following Spotty's 'hints', but I would feel like it's cheating! :nono: Dammit, why do I have to have a conscious..... :mad2:

26 Nov 2002, 19:57

Since the competition is over...

Somebody asked the same question on this forum one month ago, nobody replied, but later he replied poiting a URL where the New Order equipment was listed.

I cut and pasted everything in the FAQ section.. so you can find easily the answer there.

27 Nov 2002, 03:14

Originally posted by Spotnick Jonathan, where are you..............?

maybe he´s trying to copy the band members´ signatures from an old autograph... hey, it takes time to do that!!! :laugh: :scratch: seriously I´m worried about this guy. 4 4 5, are you there? can you hear us or see us? over here! :hi:

27 Nov 2002, 06:09

Originally posted by almanso > Originally posted by Spotnick> Jonathan, where are you..............?

maybe he´s trying to copy the band members´ signatures from an old autograph... hey, it takes time to do that!!! :laugh: :scratch: seriously I´m worried about this guy. 4 4 5, are you there? can you hear us or see us? over here! :hi:

Well, he's said it himself. He's stuck at Mothwerwell!

27 Nov 2002, 07:00

Look, we all know i won. Just send me the box set! :D

27 Nov 2002, 10:01

Sorry - what I should have pointed out was that I have 2 days off at the start of any given week after working the weekend - oops!

Anyway, just started back so give me an hour and I'll sort out the winner...

27 Nov 2002, 10:06

you don't need an hour to tell me i won. :D

27 Nov 2002, 10:29

...and the winner is;

Humberto Vadillo

who correctly pointed out that the drum machine on Blue Monday was mad ny OBERHEIM.

The bands press office are sending Andy Robinson the promo to be signed and then on to me for Huber.

Thanks,

Jonathan.

27 Nov 2002, 10:32

You seem to have spelt my name wrong?! :confused:

27 Nov 2002, 10:33

:skeptic:

only one winner?

Damn those odds.. there is tons more people in here than on the other forum...

:rolleyes:

Ah well, Thank You Jonathan for this competition.

27 Nov 2002, 10:38

Well done Budvar!!

:clap: :clap:

27 Nov 2002, 10:38

Dang. Thanks anyway Jonathon, nice contest all the same. Incidentally, I have an old Oberheim, and it's shite. CTB :bear:

27 Nov 2002, 10:39

Thank you!

I am so impressed I have shouted (and I am at work!).

Christmas is early this year.

Cheers Jonathan!

27 Nov 2002, 10:52

Nice One Budvar ! Thanks to JS for organising this compo as well.

27 Nov 2002, 11:10

Congrats Budvar!

It should make you feel good that i am filled with envy

and murderous rage too.

But, well done ! :clap:

27 Nov 2002, 11:17

Budvar make sure you get them scanned and posted up on this site matey so we all can get even more jealous!! :D

27 Nov 2002, 11:26

Good idea.

27 Nov 2002, 14:01

As an extra to all this, some of the wrong answers (of which there were MANY!) were;

Moog Source - this was the BASS line to the track

Linn 9000 - a drum machine but not the right one

Yamaha DX7 - this is in fact a synth

Boss Dr R. - another incorrect drum machine...

27 Nov 2002, 14:03

felicitaciones, humberto. pero no sabes la envidia que te tengo, tío! :) (congratulations, humberto. but you don´t know how envy I am, man) sorry for the spanish but we don´t have a forum for ourselves so.... :shrug: by the way, just asking... what happened with the other 3 retros? nice contest. better luck on the next one.

27 Nov 2002, 14:18

Originally posted by Budvar Huber

Thank you!

I am so impressed I have shouted (and I am at work!).

Christmas is early this year.

Cheers Jonathan!

You Lucky bastard......you lucky, lucky bastard;) Will my ole dancing partner from the Move festival please get in touch.....I have a wee gift for yer christmas an all :nod: Send me yer address via e-mail ya jammy git

27 Nov 2002, 15:09

Congrats to you Huber, nice to know it's going to a good home.......yer lucky bast!

27 Nov 2002, 15:35

so who won the date with Kylie???

27 Nov 2002, 16:25

Congrats Budvar! :clap: :beer:

I'm happy for you. Of course if I had won the contest I'd be happier, but it's nice to see a forum regular winning this time. It's really disappointing when a New Order contest has several prizes and all the winners are people I never have heard of.

27 Nov 2002, 16:48

Hope my original post didn't make any of you think there were FOUR of these to be won - My mention of "4 X CDR" refers to the actual promo itself and NOT 4 separate copies of the promo...

27 Nov 2002, 17:13

Just out of interest - what model of OBERHEIM do you have CTB???

I'm very interested in adding to my collection of equipment used by the band. I've already got a couple of synths and an RX 11 drum machine pluse the bands own Emu III which is heading of for repair shortly...

27 Nov 2002, 18:01

Originally posted by FourFortyFive Just out of interest - what model of OBERHEIM do you have CTB???I'm very interested in adding to my collection of equipment used by the band. I've already got a couple of synths and an RX 11 drum machine pluse the bands own Emu III which is heading of for repair shortly...

Hey Jonathon Mine was a DMX, which I picked up second hand (naturally) about 5 years ago for around AU$120, but that turned out to be a waste of money. It looked nice, however I think it had been dropped down a set of stairs too many times - the buttons were all buggered and 2 of the faders were not able to be moved! It definitey tried to makes noise last time I used it, but it's really ready for the next hard garbage day I'm afraid... CTB :bear:

27 Nov 2002, 18:42

:clap: :clap: :music: Well done Humberto :music: :clap: :clap:

27 Nov 2002, 18:48

...in addition to that, I have just been scoping round the house and can't find the thing anywhere - maybe it has already gone to that big wheelie bin in the sky, or maybe my mum is using it as a garden ornament, I don't know. CTB :bear:

28 Nov 2002, 01:50

Originally posted by FourFortyFive Hope my original post didn't make any of you think there were FOUR of these to be won - My mention of "4 X CDR" refers to the actual promo itself and NOT 4 separate copies of the promo...

I did. but never mind. I always get this things wrong :D

28 Nov 2002, 02:57

Cheers pals, you're very kind. And do not worry, the CD's have found themselves a very good and happy home where they will be cared for. Of course they will be carefully scanned and said scans send to Nicos as soon as I get them.

Muchas gracias a todos amigos!

:jump: :jump: :jump:

PS. Kylie could not believe it when I told her yesterday night!