Muff's Modules & More

dslocum · Last edited by dslocum on Sat Feb 25, 2012 8:48 am; edited 1 time in total

It’s been quite an adventure, but the first batch of about 6 DDVCOs will be shipping tomorrow. They’ve all tuned up beautifully! It's motherfucking bacon yo

Oh, you lucky bastards!

See - and all this time you thought I was full of s..t!

Bryan B · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:56 pm Post subject:

Sweet!

Wait... maybe it is too soon to celebrate. Mine could be in batch #5... or 10. d'oh!

Nonetheless, this is good news for all who put down money. applause

dslocum · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:58 pm Post subject:

you may be surprised meh

Christopher Winkels · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:13 pm Post subject:

AnalogBastard · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:21 pm Post subject:

Congrats Doug applause

just curious, how many SSL DDVCO's did you end up building ?

dslocum · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:27 pm Post subject:

spinach_pizza · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:31 pm Post subject:

mecanikill · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:43 pm Post subject:

Man I want one I hope they become available for sale again.

Just me · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:59 pm Post subject:

Well! Don't keep us in suspense! Who, man? Who?

dslocum · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:15 pm Post subject:

spinach_pizza · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:15 pm Post subject:

dslocum · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:16 pm Post subject:

IMPORTANT_-------------------------

If ANYONE needs to update the address from Ebay when you first placed the order, PLEASE PM me so I can work it out.

dude · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:35 pm Post subject:

sure do need an update on a pic of that motherfucker. sorry if you have posted one already and i haven't noticed. just seems this thread should include one of those. or maybe my old computer is editing out pics again. motherfucker. hihi

decaying.sine · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:38 pm Post subject:

I'd love to see a pic of these beauties too. Has there been a reveal or is Doug letting the customers show them off?

dslocum · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:00 pm Post subject:

Pix, hopefully tomorrow AM

dslocum · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:06 pm Post subject:

I'm not the God here. Please don't forget to credit Ian with his SUPERB design. I'm only the messenger.

He really deserves all the accolades that he can get!!!

Cheers, Ian !!! Guinness ftw!

Bryan B · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:59 pm Post subject:

Jsantos360 · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:32 pm Post subject:

dslocum · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:30 am Post subject:

You want "WHO"? I got your "WHO" right here!

krisp14u
Christopher Winkels
Just Me
spinach_pizza
bwhittington
Bryan B
nlaudadio
VinceL
essex sound lab

10 units shipping today. It's motherfucking bacon yo

(Hope you've got a nice warm & fuzzy place to put them!)

kindredlost · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:31 am Post subject:

I had a box on the porch yesterday. I was excited, thinking it was the DDVCO... hyper

... not.

It was my long-lost PSU and rack rails from MOTM.

eyes...

scanning for pics

dslocum · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:33 am Post subject:

We secretly work with MOTM to assure customer confusion.

Just me · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:42 am Post subject:

Pulling the blanks out of the 4th cabinet right now. thumbs up

essex sound lab · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 9:22 am Post subject:

Bueno!

Bryan B · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 9:29 am Post subject:

I'm a WHO, My jaw just dropped! Sorry to the others who are patiently waiting.

dslocum · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:17 am Post subject:

The rest should be early to mid next week.

burnsjed · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:03 am Post subject:

Where's the pic Doug?

fac · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 12:05 pm Post subject:

nlaudadio · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 12:20 pm Post subject:

Best news this week. Hot damn.

krisp14u · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 12:28 pm Post subject:

Well today just gets better and better applause

Thank you Doug and Ian for putting this together

Hope customs don’t keep it for too long Dead Banana

dude · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 12:38 pm Post subject:

fucking pics get or gtfo

eek!

frijitz · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 1:16 pm Post subject:

dude · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 1:25 pm Post subject:

sorry but those most certainly do not count as finished module pics.

dslocum · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:35 pm Post subject:

Some pix will be posted tomorrow. I've been too busy testing, tweaking and shipping today, and I'm beat!

So would you rather I take pix, or ship? meh

dude · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:42 pm Post subject:

lol, thats easy, pix. of course i didn't buy, so my opinion likely means little.

dslocum · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:51 pm Post subject:

Let's all beat up dude!

Threaten to smash his kneecaps if he doesn't buy one. lol

kindredlost · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:52 pm Post subject:

Christopher Winkels · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:59 pm Post subject:

I will personally volunteer to take pics for dude when mine arrives.

Pics of the box it arrives in.
Pics of it being unboxed.
Pics of it being caressed.
Pics of if nestling upon the soft fur of my ample belly hair.
Pics of it being "slotted" into "position" in the cabinet.
Pics of me "plugging in" a "wiring harness".
Pics of me "turning it on".
Pics of me slipping "patch cords" into its "sockets". Probably more than one patch cord too, 'cause it's that kind of module.

Oh yes, dude. There'll be pics. There. Will. Be. Pics.

something wonderful

dslocum · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 5:02 pm Post subject:

I LOVE THIS PLACE! SlayerBadger!

dude · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 5:27 pm Post subject:

kisses

kindredlost · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 5:29 pm Post subject:

hardcore

yay

dslocum · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 5:52 pm Post subject:

Just me · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 7:01 pm Post subject:

Christopher Winkels · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 7:06 pm Post subject:

sduck · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:54 pm Post subject:

As long as you clean up afterwards.

Just me · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 12:05 am Post subject:

I was just being mean to those who didn't get one! They can look, but the sounds are not for the non-initiated ones. twisted

MindMachine · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 12:09 am Post subject:

Backroads · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 1:15 am Post subject:

this thread

Ockeghem · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:18 am Post subject:

Poor Mrs. Winkels meh

I hope he doesn't make her hold the camera...

Christopher Winkels · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 7:28 am Post subject:

Ockeghem · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 8:06 am Post subject:

Her first Double-Deka, oh my woah

dslocum · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 8:37 am Post subject:

"I'm ready for my close-up now, Mr. DeMille"

burnsjed · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 9:05 am Post subject:

wow

decaying.sine · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 9:06 am Post subject:

Holy crap. eek!

I mean. Holy crap eek!

Bryan B · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 9:18 am Post subject:

nlaudadio · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 9:23 am Post subject:

Beautiful work!

SepticUnderground · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 9:27 am Post subject:

very nice, I like the mix addon that my motm version one doesnt have...

thumbs up

haricots · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 9:33 am Post subject:

Wow, beautiful build! we're not worthy

dslocum · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 9:50 am Post subject:

In addition to the mix output / CV, the Octave CV inputs are killer.

Also, try self modulation by listening to Bank A, and plugging Bank B output into either the Expo or Linear CV inputs. If the Octave of channel B is significantly lower than A, you get all sorts of really cool 70's video game sounds!

dslocum · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 9:52 am Post subject:

And don't forget that this is also a two channel 10 stage sequencer!

mecanikill · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 10:09 am Post subject:

Must...get...one! we're not worthy

sduck · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 10:13 am Post subject:

Wow! The "extra" features are the biggies that are missing from the original version. Great work!

Now all we need is some way to cv the waveform sliders - preferably through the temporal lobe interface you've been working on, right?

dslocum · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 10:20 am Post subject:

That would mean that you'll need to take off the tin-foil helmet you've been wearing! lol

dslocum · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 10:36 am Post subject:

sduck - What about a Walsh function generator with all Walsh functions VC'ed? HUGE HUGE jack panel, unless I can figure out a better interface.

Hmmm?

EDIT- Whole other thread, no doubt.

sduck · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 10:57 am Post subject:

Hmmmm backatcha

I had to google Walsh function generators. Now I know just enough to be dangerous. The ninjas are on their way, gotta put the tin foil hat back on so they can't find me Ninja

JohnLRice · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 11:39 am Post subject:

nlaudadio · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 11:45 am Post subject:

TIL about Walsh functions and the Walsh matrix. Thanks Muffs!

frijitz · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 12:54 pm Post subject:

"Why not my elves?"
(Don Featherstone, inventor of the pink flamingo, lamenting its success)

Jsantos360 · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 12:56 pm Post subject:

Sh@@@@@wing! eek!

Jsantos360 · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 1:18 pm Post subject:

Christopher Winkels · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 2:02 pm Post subject:

Every day, in every way, I am more and more thankful that I decided to subscribe to this module. Rawk!

diophantine · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 2:11 pm Post subject:

CF3 · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 2:13 pm Post subject:

Holy crap! eek!

I refuse to believe it's even real. Wow!

dude · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 2:15 pm Post subject:

fuck yeah! now those are the fucking pics i was talking about. jfc. y'all know what the fuck you are doing. i would love to try one of these out at some point. are there any dotcomers around clev. with one of these on the way?

spinach_pizza · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 2:35 pm Post subject:

Beautiful - both the front and the back! hihi

dslocum · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 2:56 pm Post subject:

Frankly - I'm an ass man, myself! cool

Does it show?

dslocum · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 3:00 pm Post subject:

Jsantos360 · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 3:30 pm Post subject:

sonicwarrior · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 5:14 pm Post subject:

nlaudadio · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 9:21 pm Post subject:

fac · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 9:59 pm Post subject:

Bryan B · Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:44 am Post subject:

The Aharmonious Sync Mode allows it to step through each part of the waveform (shift input for sequencer mode) right? Harmonious Sync must be waveform reset?

Does the Ring input affect the Ultra High Frequency core or the resulting bank outputs (or both)? Could you use the signal from an Oscillator like a normal Ring Mod or does it need an ultra high frequency input (or only form another DD)?

Like Mr. Winkels, I plan to explore all of the possibilities of every hole on this beast. oops

frijitz · Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 2:43 pm Post subject:

Bryan B · Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 5:27 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the in depth response Ian. This information will be put to good use! I love how many different ways to use this there are.

nlaudadio · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:27 pm Post subject:

Here's the only good thing to come of a massively lame week:

I think mine lost a knob somewhere between here and NJ, but I think it gives it character.

EDIT: Another photo

EDIT 2: holyshitilovethisthing

zapp550 · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:02 pm Post subject:

I can't wait till mine ships out hyper

oblis · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:45 pm Post subject:

You're killing me!! Hope mine comes soon! MY ASS IS BLEEDING

dslocum · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:45 pm Post subject:

nlaudadio

Looks like QC didn't check for that knob! d'oh!

I'll get one out to you. Sorry.

SepticUnderground · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 2:33 pm Post subject:

fuck on that pic they look even more hott

applause

sonicwarrior · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 2:49 pm Post subject:

AnalogBastard · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:14 pm Post subject:

That thing looks mighty dangerous if ya ask me.

nlaudadio · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:41 pm Post subject:

I got some crazy timbres out of this beast in the five minutes I had with it today. My ssl modules have fast become goto-guys in all my patches, but this thing is nuts. I'll try to record this basic q119 to ddvco to megaohm delta patch when I can...

dslocum · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:57 pm Post subject:

Don't forget to try patching the "b" output back into the Expo input. One of my favs.

spinach_pizza · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:37 pm Post subject:

Hey Doug,

do you have any info as to the power consumption of this module?

Thanks!

actually, also the Segwencer, too!

dslocum · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:59 pm Post subject:

kindredlost · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 5:15 pm Post subject:

HOLY SMACKIE that thing looks great. I can't wait. I should have bought three of them. very frustrating

Just me · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:44 pm Post subject:

Crappy pic of Number 4 in it's new home. After classes tonight I'll come home and do one with real lighting. The sounds I've been able to coax in just 5 minutes with no filter are amazing. Wish I could call in sick tonight!
(MUST be responsible!)

spinach_pizza · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:30 pm Post subject:

Here's no. 5. This thing is 100x cooler in person than in any picture!

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dslocum · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:52 pm Post subject:

Try the Oct A & B inputs with a LFO or EG. SICK!

diophantine · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:04 pm Post subject:

wsy

Doug:

If you keep getting this much love shown for the DDVCO, you might
want to consider adding it to your standard lineup. hmmm.....

Especially if you can make a profit at it. cool

- Bill

kindredlost · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:11 pm Post subject:

photogenic like Marilyn Monroe.

Nice pics guys.

I haven't been this excited about a module in a long time.

bwhittington · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:34 pm Post subject:

Just installed mine an hour ago. It is a masterpiece. Particularly loving the VC octave switch mix and glorious FM sounds so far. Definitely would pick up more if they are made available. Thanks for your good work, Doug and Ian.

Cheers,
Brian

goom · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:38 pm Post subject:

Congratulations for getting your DoubleDekas. Please do us all a favor and post some MP3s!

Just me · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:38 pm Post subject:

Bank B patched to Ring in. Output DC. An EG patched to Lin FM. Octaves at 2 & 3. Keyboard CV to1V/oct.
Now switch that Output between AC and DC!
It's motherfucking bacon yo

goom · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:39 pm Post subject:

And to Doug - all I can say is WOW! Those modules look great! Will you be offering more of these in the future? Thanks to Ian for a great design as well!

zapp550 · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:41 pm Post subject:

I can't wait until the other batches start shipping out. I can't help but think they would look best in pairs...

Bryan B · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:45 pm Post subject:

#7 Arrived while I was at work (thanks to my wonderful lady).

I made an SSL section with the TTLFO, DDVCO, Segwencer IV and the Digital Delay.
I also parked a Yusynth Arp clone filter, Dotcom ADSR and VCA close by.
This VCO is fantastic! The range is very large (the coarse freq is actually coarse and the fine really helps dial it in).
The Mix with CV control is invaluable. I didn't use the individual bank outs except at the end to check that they worked.
It is really amazing how much affect a single slider can have on the overall timbre.
I found you could go from very thin to nice and bassy with only a little bit of focused tweaking.

I have yet to try it out in the DC/LFO range. That will be a whole other session!
The last picture sums up my feelings for this module and everyone who made it possible.

spinach_pizza · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:48 pm Post subject:

lfo tri to segwencer depth in
bank A to segwencer VCA 1 in
segwencer outs to exp fm, lin fm, sync, ring
then twist lots of knobs, flip switches, and (as Ian said) shove the sliders around!

Ockeghem · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:04 am Post subject:

essex sound lab · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:10 am Post subject:

Wow, great to see all these units installed already.

Can't wait to get back to Lenox this week and visit my postmaster. It's peanut butter jelly time!

robotmakers · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:14 am Post subject:

Audio, please! I still have no idea what this thing sounds like.

Cheers,
Roger

sduck · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:53 am Post subject:

Really? There are tons of demos of it out there. Ian's page has some great ones, which I think are duped on the bridechamber page. I made a video demo of the sliders in action and have used it in numerous patches that are on my soundcloud page. But maybe not exactly what you're looking for - it's a fairly deep module, there are lots of possibilities, and this new version adds some new features and functionality, although the sounds are basically the same.

robotmakers · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 10:54 am Post subject:

Thanks. It's a beautiful looking module, an ingenious idea and a technical tour de force. Congratulations to all involved.

Sincerely,
Roger

decaying.sine · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 10:59 am Post subject:

fac · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 11:38 am Post subject:

kindredlost · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 11:43 am Post subject:

Nice pics BryanB.

My payment was late so I'll get the last of this run for sure cry

rico loverde · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 11:44 am Post subject:

absolutely beautiful Doug!

this is the first time in awhile Ive really regretted not having a 5U anymore. (hides)

im not even sure if im allowed to be posting this section anymore hihi

Christopher Winkels · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 2:40 pm Post subject:

This is one of those occasions where I kick myself for being in a different country. Dammit, I want my module! angry

dslocum · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 3:09 pm Post subject:

Chris,

You're not in a different country - I am!

sonicwarrior · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 3:20 pm Post subject:

emc2 · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 5:03 pm Post subject:

Those look really nice.

Just me · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 5:27 pm Post subject:

A Short demo of the DDVCO. This is just the DDVCO driven by an 8 note sequence and 2 LFO's. 1 LFO mixes the banks and the other modulates the Octave of 1 bank. There is no filter used.

dslocum · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 6:23 pm Post subject:

Congrats! Nice s..t. And the first video or audio we've heard, if I'm not mistaken.

Just me · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 8:05 pm Post subject:

And here is another one. The video is complete crap as I tried for a small file size and it got killed.

frijitz · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 8:37 pm Post subject:

dslocum · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 8:45 pm Post subject:

Crap = NOT !!!

I'm really impressed by the range of sounds you got out of it.

Just me · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 8:54 pm Post subject:

I sold my zeroscillators within a month of getting them. This module is a cold dead hand module. I love it already and find it very easy to dial in what I'm looking for. I am seriously considering a 2nd if they become available. I'll do a more "standard" video tomorrow to show it more " "musically". And I'll show how great it sounds through a HPF!

diophantine · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 11:04 pm Post subject:

wsy · Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:24 am Post subject:

tec · Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:34 am Post subject:

frijitz · Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:12 pm Post subject:

#0001 is here! I'll check it out as soon as I figure out the !#*(*&#_(*)*@ power supply connection.

Ian

fac · Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:50 pm Post subject:

dslocum · Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:59 pm Post subject:

ian,

page 4 of that. the pinout is basically correct except there is an unused pin 6, in addition to the key.

note also that the photo next to it is flat out wrong. pin 2 of that male header must be removed or the female keyway on the dotcom power supply wires won't fit.

i should have thought to send you a harness.

Christopher Winkels · Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:19 pm Post subject:

A package arrived today.

Brought it indoors and noticed it felt a bit..... light. Surely Doug hasn't gone with a thin and insubstantial grade of aluminum?

I tore the flimsy box open.

My eyes glimpsed not the hoped for glister of a dozen LED lenses protruding proud and priapic from behind the panel but rather the dull matte thermoset plastic of a replacement T-Disc holder for my Tassimo brewer. I fell to my knees, hands tearing feebly at the plastic sheath that enclosed the T-disc receptacle.

"Why? Why? Why is there no Double Deka?" I pleaded to none save walls of the room, my refrain echoing off them, unanswered.

And so I shall be up all night, brewing endless cups of caffeinated gut rot. As I stare out over the blasted wasteland that is my front lawn, waiting for dawn to come and with it the renewed hope of another package, I will murmur to myself the same forlorn refrain, "Why? Why?"

But arrive it shall. As the greatest noisemaker to emerge from New Jersey since Albert Francis Sinatra, its imminent appearance cannot but lift my spirits.

dslocum · Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:35 pm Post subject:

kindredlost · Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:47 pm Post subject:

Sir Winkels, if you ever decide to publish these posts, put me on your customer list.
nanners

I said the same thing but my post was something like...

"I thought the box was the DDVCO, but it wasn't" or something equally prosaic.

sonicwarrior · Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 4:01 pm Post subject:

Sir Winkelspeare! wink

dslocum · Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 4:10 pm Post subject:

Elegant, that man - eh?

nlaudadio · Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 4:30 pm Post subject:

Well you know priapus would've been a wiggler. YOU JUST KNOW IT.
I mean, look at the guy!

dslocum · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 2:04 pm Post subject:

Next batch - shipping today!

oblis
splitpoint
Jsantos360
Muddymudskipper
pctyoyo
John Kraft
sonicwarrior
kindredlost

splitpoint · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 3:28 pm Post subject:

RealDudes · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 3:35 pm Post subject:

Just me · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 4:45 pm Post subject:

Now you know where Priapism came from.

The Hamburglar · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 5:37 pm Post subject:

I thought that ^^^ was a joke until I looked it up...

kindredlost · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:45 pm Post subject:

Jsantos360 · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:30 pm Post subject: