Guest Deeswift Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Makes me feel sick. Thud Rumble LTD. , The legendary [ San Francisco/Honolulu ]based team have been the most instrumental persons in the world of the Disc Jockey than any other. Founders, QBert and Yogafrog were once of the famed super crew called The Invisibl Skratch Piklz who stood as the "Greatest DJs on Earth," by URB Magazine. Their imersement into their art form created a lifestyle, a culture, a music, and inevitably the phonograph turntable into a worldwide phenomenon and as an accepted musical instrument. The phonograph turntable became just that. The musical instrument of the 21st century. The instrument of a DJ. From Dr. Dre to DJ Premier, DJ Craze to MixMaster Mike, they are all DJs. A DJ named Kool Herc invented the culture of Hip-Hop. From that gave birth to a myriad styles of music, lifestyles and influences in everything today everywhere around the World. The DJ is the Creator. They create the music that you'll listen to , and they play the music on the radio that you're gonna dance to. DJs are the ignition that sets your life in motion. This is Thud Rumble's World. The World behind the 2 turntables. The World behind the DJ, their culture, their way of thinking, and the future that lies in their hands. If Hip Hop has influenced greatly as it has. Then it is the DJ that is in control of the entire cultural dance floor of the world. Follow them on their journey... Since 1996, the duo of QBert and Yogafrog has shaped every aspect of the dj industry from technological to musical wonders. Award winning designs for Vestax became the world standard dj mixers and turntable designs. As well as Sundance Film Festival award winning films like Wave Twisters. Imagine the DJ setup. Everything now on the dj console is now built by Thud Rumble, and is the product leader in each of those market sectors within their industry. The records used for skratching is Skratchy Seal, the slipmats used for glide is Butter Rugs, the needle used is their very own Ortofon, the turntable and the mixer is their own with Vestax, lastly the cables that attach everything are their Monster Rumble cables. QBert and Yogafrog originally from the Bay Area now residing in Honolulu, very proud of where they're from the Excelsior and the Serramonte areas of San Francisco and Daly City. To them Daly City is magical, foggy all the time, perfect conditions for a DJ to stay home and practice. "There used to be dj battles here every week somewhere in someone's garage, or at a local school, or a rec center somewhere. Even at St. Augustine Church DJ battles were held all the time." This era in the late 80s DJ renaissance gave birth to QBert's crew Livestyle, and Yogafrog's crew Second To None, along with hundreds of other dj groups and djs spawned all over the Bay Area. The DJ Showcase Era began and gave rise to DJ QBert's competition involvement in 1991 which led to claiming the USA Championship and World Championships 2 years after consecutively. DJ QBert has then been inducted into the DMC Hall of Fame. By 1996 the idea of a DJ/turntablist was still regarded as a simple means to "play" music and not "manipulate" the music into totally NEW music. Thud Rumble was built that same year to unveil to the world the response for just that. "The World movement of deciphering the sounds and technologies beyond the DJ's capabilities," was since day one, the ONLY goal in mind. Skratching. With a K to show how determined the culture was to be turned upside down. Everything the company does starts with the fundamental thinking of skratching. Its complexity, way of thinking, and musical possibilities. In that first year they designed the 05, 06, and 07 series of skratch mixers and PDX-2000 turntables for Vestax. Their mixers till this day are the prototype standard design that ALL competing manufacturers are modeled after till this day. The revolutionary design of the PDX-2000 Turntable for Vestax has in the same way started the manual shift of a turntable to have such evolutionary controls. Their influence has been so dynamic and marking, that their impression can be seen in almost every facet of the skratch DJ market. From musical technological designs, corporate partnerships, and musical contributions, they've been boundless at it all. Their music influence turned into visual influence, in 1998 upon the release of DJ QBert's first album Wave Twisters came the project that would ignite their animation, and indy filmmaking prowess. Wave Twisters the Movie premiered at the famed Sundance Film Festival, won the SXSW award for best use of music in film, and was selected at over 30 other International film festivals around the World. On the other end Turntable TV their very own series of the lifestyle of DJs around the world gave life to the skratch culture, enabling aspiring and talented DJs from all over to share and communicate the latest innovations and artistry within them. In 2000, Thud Rumble built Skratchcon2000 and the Main Event, encompassing the most important DJ showcases of all time with almost every major DJ crew at hand presenting their unique style and influence. Source magazine hailed their event as the "Most important DJ event of all time." Upon the retirement of the Invisibl Skratch Piklz team project, Yogafrog and DJ QBert set out on taking their art form to directions their creativity can explore. Later that year Yogafrog and QBert created the skratch studios of Hawaii, moving for the last 5 years to the most wondrous city on the Planet , Honolulu, Hawaii. There they mapped out the forthcoming quatrains to the skratch timeline and the world awaits. It's 2005, and the release of several key innovations have turned the movement upside down once again. Starting off with the revolutionary QFO turntable, embodying the combination of mixer and turntable ALL IN ONE. Simple standards like the Butter Rug and Flying Carpets slipmats used for skratch dj's turntables. Innovative learning tools like the interactive Do It Yourself DVDs. Vital interconnect technology designs with Monster Cable, and countless other projects in the works. Through 20 years and countless awards, world championships, and becoming the ambassador's of the skratch culture they created. Thud Rumble has spanned the globe year after year building a legacy in the world today of an unparalleled masters of their skratch future. http://www.thudrumble.com/founders.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedostyle Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deeswift Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Why what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Reezy Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 it makes me sick as well. remember guys that ISP does not = thud , and that Thud does =Yoga$ schemes They have an ill brainwash market going on tho. They go on tour, you get exposed, you buy the dvds, then you buy shit ton of dstyle wax, and later either A: quit skratching and give up, or B: realize that Dirtstyles records are shitt (for the most part) and have almost no effort put into them (except for superseal!) then cry because you have 15 records with all the same sounds on them and you only use superseal anyways. I emailed them after I got my QFo about the buzzing. Do you know what the tried to tell me? That "I had to contact Vestax myself" to deal with the return. WHAT utter nd complete shit! heres the email I sent them after that poor excuse for a business practice ----------------- Whats up? It has been a while since I told you I need instructions for >returning my QFO, and I havent heard from you. I personnally think this is >bullshit, and I am beginning to realize why people talk so much trash on >THUD > >I shouldnt have to deal with VESTAX, I should be able to ship you my QFO, >and have you send me a new one, and you guys deal with the hassle of selling >defective goods > >Do you think its fair that I have to pay $1,000 for something then I have to >deal with the hassle of the manufacturer return, when I didnt purchase it >from the manufacturer? I surely dont, and in fact its very poor business >practice (ask ritchie he'll confirm). > >How many people have gotten defective QFO's? Are they all like this? > >I have already wasted over an hour of my time dealing with this. Do you >think thats fair? I feel like I should be compensated for an hour of work, >my time isnt free. > >You guys better fucking handle this shit asap, the reprocussions for THUD >could be very nasty. > >If I bought a turntable from guitar center, and it was defective, they would >replace it, and then mail the defective one back to the manufacturer for a >refund. You guys are no different, I think you guys just want to pass it >(the returns) on to Vestax in hopes that maybe they (the customer) wont >return it. > >Right now, I am thouroughly pissed off with the lack of customer service you >guys are offering. > >If you guys are gonna be a multi million dollar business, fucking act like >one. > >Mike Rezendes >I expect a punctual reply ------THUD REPLY---------- >Hello Mike, > >I sincerely apologize for the delayed response. We were trying to do our >best in dealing with your current situation. You have, in fact, given us >the first complaint of a defective QFO. > >So here are your two options: > >1) Send us back your defective QFO, for a REPLACEMENT, to the following >address: > >Thudrumble.com >Attn: Defective QFO >31 Airport Blvd., Ste C >South San Francisco, CA 94080 > >Please ship via UPS 3 Day Select with Insurance, and we will reimburse you >for the shipping charges. Please make certain to mail us your UPS receipt. >We will send out your new QFO upon receipt of your damaged product. > >OR > >2) Send us back your defective QFO for a FULL REFUND. You may keep the >QFO Gift Bag with all its contents. Please ship to the above address, and >we’ll reimburse you for the shipping cost, as well. > >Again, I greatly apologize for your discontent. Please let me know if I can >further assist you, or if you have any other questions. > > >Regards, > >Sheena >Thudrumble.com ------EnD------------ ^^^^ now see how their attitude shifted after I checked them? Poor business practice, not to mention the fact that they are still selling defective QFO's (headphone buzzing) I too am sickened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CompeteWithPete Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 rather peculiar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snuff Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Is Sheena the fit one? send me her e-mail so i can electronically stalk her.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 It's common for compaines to try and do that. I've had it happen to me countless times with all sorts of things, including one of my PDX. I'm sure it's the same in the US, but here in the UK the company who sold you the goods is responsible for a refund, repair or replacement, not the manufacturer. As for the Thud Rumble spiel and merchandise, they're a business so it's to be expected. Nobody is forced to buy 15 of their battle records. If you did it just shows that their marketing works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Reezy Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 It's common for compaines to try and do that. I've had it happen to me countless times with all sorts of things, including one of my PDX. I'm sure it's the same in the US, but here in the UK the company who sold you the goods is responsible for a refund, repair or replacement, not the manufacturer. As for the Thud Rumble spiel and merchandise, they're a business so it's to be expected. Nobody is forced to buy 15 of their battle records. If you did it just shows that their marketing works.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> exactly, ultimately its them, and even legally I think, but even more than that, just to be good to your custys they should handle it. Thats like selling someone some budds and when people complain that they are weak or that you shorted them, and then telling them to talk to the guy who you bought your pound from..... on tha street youd get jumped for that shit.... Point being is that Thud is a complete sell out, they are not motivated by the art, they are motivated by the $. I hate to even say 'they' because I know YOGA wears the pants. They're just milking skratching as if it was pogs or something, the trend will eventually fade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 They're just milking skratching as if it was pogs or something, the trend will eventually fade.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> pogs are DOPE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 It's common for compaines to try and do that. I've had it happen to me countless times with all sorts of things, including one of my PDX. I'm sure it's the same in the US, but here in the UK the company who sold you the goods is responsible for a refund, repair or replacement, not the manufacturer. As for the Thud Rumble spiel and merchandise, they're a business so it's to be expected. Nobody is forced to buy 15 of their battle records. If you did it just shows that their marketing works. exactly, ultimately its them, and even legally I think, but even more than that, just to be good to your custys they should handle it. Thats like selling someone some budds and when people complain that they are weak or that you shorted them, and then telling them to talk to the guy who you bought your pound from..... on tha street youd get jumped for that shit.... Point being is that Thud is a complete sell out, they are not motivated by the art, they are motivated by the $. I hate to even say 'they' because I know YOGA wears the pants. They're just milking skratching as if it was pogs or something, the trend will eventually fade.I agree, but it is up to people what they choose to spend their money on. I don't think QBert lacks credibility at all. He's still doing what he's always done, but now he's using his skills to make large amounts of cash. People want more from him, but only cos he's wicked and they'd like to hear another album but instead we get sneakers and skateboards. If there wasn't a market for the products then they wouldn't make them and after all, it's only a logo. I'm sure people here own clothes by Armani or Lacoste or whatever and buying those is no different. If there were people willing to buy MikeReezy skateboards I bet you'd be making them right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clownstyle Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 The skateboard wasnt a bad marketing idea really.. I would have loved one just to use as my rolling board ..heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 exactly. everyone's digging at him for sticking his name on stuff, just like footballers do, singers do, actors do, everyone does. if someone came up to me tomorrow saying 'we want you to help in the design of some shoes and we will put your name on them and you will get a cut, you game?' i would say fuck yes. if you don't like it, don't buy it. the fact that he's endorsing this stuff doesn't make him any less of a musician... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snuff Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 other than that sleep scratching bullshit, has anyone EVER heard yogafrog cut????? he did win an Asian Business award for his marketing skills though...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blak Randy Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Lol. Yoga Branson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalk Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 other than that sleep scratching bullshit, has anyone EVER heard yogafrog cut?????<{POST_SNAPBACK}>yeah, there's some real scratching of him in Turntable TV 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Was he any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clownstyle Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Is he anygood? POst a file BITCH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snuff Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 other than that sleep scratching bullshit, has anyone EVER heard yogafrog cut?????<{POST_SNAPBACK}>yeah, there's some real scratching of him in Turntable TV 2.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> are you sure??? i'm gonna have a look see tonight, when you say TTv do you mean the Annual 2 or can't remember name of second one oh, Reverse oyster beard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snuff Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Is he anygood? POst a file BITCH!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> not if his sleep scratching is anything to go by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deeswift Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 other than that sleep scratching bullshit, has anyone EVER heard yogafrog cut?????<{POST_SNAPBACK}>yeah, there's some real scratching of him in Turntable TV 2.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> are you sure??? i'm gonna have a look see tonight, when you say TTv do you mean the Annual 2 or can't remember name of second one oh, Reverse oyster beard<{POST_SNAPBACK}> No, TTV2 is very rare. You are highly unlikely to find it. He does cut in that vid though. Haven't seen it myself but I have all the other TTV's. One of the only bits of scratching I've seen him do is in the Wave Twisters movie. He does a rubbish twiddle pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 yeh i have herd him- he was in a band called insolence- dstyles features on a few of their tracks- i got their album revolution on amazon for less than £1 its not that brill... i think its him- it looks like him in the band he goes by the name of Da Hermit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snuff Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 other than that sleep scratching bullshit, has anyone EVER heard yogafrog cut?????<{POST_SNAPBACK}>yeah, there's some real scratching of him in Turntable TV 2.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> are you sure??? i'm gonna have a look see tonight, when you say TTv do you mean the Annual 2 or can't remember name of second one oh, Reverse oyster beard<{POST_SNAPBACK}> No, TTV2 is very rare. You are highly unlikely to find it. He does cut in that vid though. Haven't seen it myself but I have all the other TTV's. One of the only bits of scratching I've seen him do is in the Wave Twisters movie. He does a rubbish twiddle pattern.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> i'm intrigued which one is it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 ^Da Hermit ^yoga with q I might be teribbly wrong tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snuff Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 other than that sleep scratching bullshit, has anyone EVER heard yogafrog cut?????<{POST_SNAPBACK}>yeah, there's some real scratching of him in Turntable TV 2.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> are you sure??? i'm gonna have a look see tonight, when you say TTv do you mean the Annual 2 or can't remember name of second one oh, Reverse oyster beard<{POST_SNAPBACK}> No, TTV2 is very rare. You are highly unlikely to find it. He does cut in that vid though. Haven't seen it myself but I have all the other TTV's. One of the only bits of scratching I've seen him do is in the Wave Twisters movie. He does a rubbish twiddle pattern.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> i'm intrigued which one is it???<{POST_SNAPBACK}> If i had half a brain i would be dangerous, it's Smegma Returns isnt it. in the interest of sharing q's wealth I'm going to spend the weekend putting my complete turntable tv collection onto 1 DVD and selling it, so pm me after the weekend...i also have shigger fragger and an unreleased handycam taken by someone i know of some of there practice sessions plus some other shit when they're hammered on acid.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deeswift Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Nah, Smegma Returns (D-Styles own TTV episode) is number 3. TTV 2 is Lunar Butt or Mutt or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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