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ether^ra

A MODULAR MECCA: Williamsburg, Brooklyn
A recent entry from my brother's blog!
http://thissecondsleep.blogspot.com/

Well, not so strangely enough, Williamsburg is quickly becoming a destination for those who want a hands-on experience when shopping for modular gear, especially Eurorack modules. For those of us who have wandered Williamsburg's littered streets for many years, MAIN DRAG MUSIC is an institution unto itself, providing friendly service and a great selection of new and vintage gear (check out the recently arrived Moog Modular). Now that they've taken the modular plunge (TipTop, Malekko, Doepfer, etc.), my visits should be even more frequent (I dropped off a mint EDP Wasp yesterday on consignment). A short walk from there, in a funky mall space resides ME ME ANTENNA, a potpourri of bric a brac, modern design, gifts, and Eurorack modules. Their selection is good and growing, and the staff is very friendly... check them out in personal and online. The last and possibly best synth spot may just be C_T_R_L_, which will open in June. It promises to be a great walk-in experience. Check them out on Twitter for now. Finally, with these three outlets, modular synthesis will finally meet the feet on the street.

MAIN DRAG MUSIC: 330 Wythe Ave. #1E, Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 388-6365
www.maindragmusic.com

ME ME ANTENNA: 218 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11249
(347) 223-4219
www.memeantenna.com

C_T_R_L_: 46 Lorimer St. Brooklyn, NY 11206
http://twitter.com/#!/C_T_R_L_

Kent · Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 1:54 pm Post subject:

It's "Meme" Antenna.

Nice ad spots though.

Monobass · Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 2:06 pm Post subject:

isn't it C-O-N-T-R-O-L too? hihi

chvad · Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 2:18 pm Post subject:

with all three relative walking distance for me and my rent half of what it used to be... GOOD TO BE LIVING IN BROOKLYN! Been here 11 years and JUST getting some of the cool stuff. Damn the condos and all that but it's cool what crops up around them.

giorgio · Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 2:29 pm Post subject:

now just gotta get some makenoise, harvestman & LZX up in this joint

mmelnick · Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 2:31 pm Post subject:

I wonder how their prices are compared to analoghaven. I would love to head there to grab a few things if the price was decent, even a hair lower than online.

MainDrag Modular · Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 2:45 pm Post subject:

Monobass · Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 2:52 pm Post subject:

I remember being a bit disappointed by the music instruments stores in Williamsburg when I last visited 6 years ago... damn it I need to go back now!

I don't think I'll have a problem persuading my wife to go on a trip to New York again hihi

ether^ra · Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 3:05 pm Post subject:

...prices are similar to AH...I picked up a Tiptop Highhat module for $170, the same as AH...also some stackables for $8.75, the same as AH!
John
http://etherra.blogspot.com/

arthurpainter · Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 7:17 pm Post subject:

None of what I wrote in my blog should be considered advertising, although it may benefit all three stores. I only meant to shine a light on what seems like a more than reasonable attempt to meet the needs of the "modular synth" community in a brick and mortar manner. I applaud all three for taking a chance in a hostile business climate, and for doing so in one of my favorite places, Brooklyn. Long may they prosper.

AP
http://thissecondsleep.blogspot.com/

MainDrag Modular · Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 9:01 pm Post subject:

bocuma · Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 3:15 pm Post subject:

Williamsburg just got very dangerous for my wallet.... lol

bellurypants · Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 3:51 pm Post subject:

are you sure that address is correct for CONTROL? google maps tells me that address is way on the other side of broadway in hasidic williamsburg. wouldn't it be nice it if were near metropolitan (IE my house!)?

EDIT: I looked at another forum and it isn't 46 Lorimer, it's 416 Lorimer between Ten Eyck and Stagg!

Matos · Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 4:37 pm Post subject:

The hasidic are actually a huge underground family of synthesis fanatics. It's just that they tend to avoid the Internet.

bellurypants · Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 4:44 pm Post subject:

chvad · Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 4:44 pm Post subject:

BWAH AHAHAHA!

MainDrag Modular · Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 7:30 pm Post subject:

Sabs · Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 10:10 pm Post subject:

arthurpainter · Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 4:15 am Post subject:

Oops... typo... C-O-N-T-R-O-L will reside at 416 Lorimer St. Hopefully opening soon. As Cabaret Voltaire would say "Obsession... Obsession... "

AP
http://thissecondsleep.blogspot.com/

bj_gzp · Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 6:21 am Post subject:

Ahhh, thinsg have changed a lot ! I spent 2 times 2 weeks in Brooklyn (Broadway) ,last time in August 11. Back then it was a modular desert. I checked Meme, but seeing the prices for MFB desktop stuff didn't make me feel i'm in the right place. Ended up taking a 2 hour train ride down to NJ, to spend a fabulous beer and modular day with Wade.

Moduels were ordered from AH and waited for me in NY. Seems next time i can try before i buy SlayerBadger!

A lot of modules have become available in the meantime in Eu, but still US of A seems to be the best place for module junks like me wink

Cheers,
BJ