New General Arranger Video Chat

Posted by: Dnj

New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/18/06 07:42 AM

NEW Grand Opening of the GENERALARRANGER Video Chat Forum its a combination of a Discussion foum & Video Chat with a few more features that are sure to make the General Arranger KB players members happy .....as an addition the all the great BBs forums we frequent this is unique as you SEE the people you talk to..
Btw did I mention its a Free sign up?....
You will be able to post with LIVE audio clips as well as converse with each other privately or as a group with Video windows for either One on one or Video for ALL in REAL TIME........
Moderator is ”Fran the Man” Carango
Your going to love the new General Arranger Video Chat Forum
A place to see who your talking to while we discuss keyboards from A to Z

See you there!!

http://www.camfrog.com/
http://download.camfrog.com/
http://www.camfrog.com/camfrogvideochatguide.phtml

After you register……just Log In


Do a Search click on CAMFROG ROOMS for generalarranger


OR here is the direct link once you sign up...
http://videochat.camfrog.com/search-resu...ranger&S=Search





[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 09-18-2006).]
Posted by: kbrkr

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/18/06 08:56 AM

It's blocked for me at work.

Oh well, seemed like a good idea.
Posted by: tony mads usa

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/18/06 09:15 AM

.... I was wondering what Fran had been up to ...
I too will have to wait until I get home ...
t.
Posted by: zuki

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/18/06 10:51 AM

hahahahha...ok, signed up as zuki7. Should be fun.
Posted by: cassp

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/18/06 11:24 AM

I'm there too. Might be a good diversion for the mornings or afternoon. Good seeing Fran as we chatted - neat concept.

This does not replace SZ.

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Cass Pawlowski
PSR2000, VR-760
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/18/06 11:38 AM

Hey guys and gals..
I wanted to start a video/chat site for a couple reasons...It is neat to see who we are chatting with..This site will also allow us to talk ..as in a room or individually with anyone in the General Arranger room..It will also allow us to play our arrangers sending audio to the room, up to 30 second clips..
We can also IM each other and also private chat with full video and audio..

For those that like to type ...it is always available..


It will probably take some time before others[all] decide to sign on...
I am also working on a host contact that will not be limited for us...

I will absorb the costs...it will always be free to all of you..


I would also like to affirm, that this chat/video site will not and never intended to replace Nigel's SZ..I just thought it would be great to expose everyone to the new possibilities my[our] site will offer..

Any questions can be referred to the administrator "king"...DNJ

Look forward to "seeing" everyone...
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/18/06 11:40 AM

Cass,you forgot the XD5
Posted by: cassp

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/18/06 12:02 PM

Yeah, Fran, but I haven't gotten it yet - just paid for it. Maybe by Friday, it's coming from Webster, NY. I was thinking of just using the letters YRK, 'cuz now I have at least one of each.
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/18/06 12:06 PM

you mean RKY
Posted by: DonM

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/18/06 12:11 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Fran Carango:
you mean RKY


I can tell your new forum will be COMPLETELY unbiased!!
DonM
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/18/06 12:14 PM

Don it really will............
Posted by: Dnj

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/18/06 12:32 PM

Its really cool to be able to just chat or share live music playing &/or also see everyone at the same time...
or one on one in a private chat anywhere in the world. WOW!
Posted by: RobertG

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/18/06 02:36 PM

Donny/Fran: Very Cool. Is there going to be scheduled times for sessions?
Posted by: cgiles

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/18/06 02:52 PM

Fran, couldn't your video chat forum possibly pose a threat to some of your SZ friends currently in the Witness Protection Program? Just a thought.

chas
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/18/06 03:43 PM

Robert we can all set our own schedules..Once we have enough people signed up , it will flow ok
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/18/06 03:46 PM

Chas, they wear disguise.
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/18/06 07:02 PM

Come on everybody ..get on board...If we have the members here signed up, there will always be activity,,

Robert, Chas, Squeak, Don, Hank, Gary, Scott, Nigel, Rikki, Glenn, Tom, Dave and everyone..

You are not leaving SZ...Just another place to visit...
Posted by: Nigel

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/18/06 10:15 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Fran Carango:
Come on everybody ..get on board...If we have the members here signed up, there will always be activity,,


I think this is a great thing Fran. Although I don't have a cam on this PC I am writing this from am I still allowed to sign up ????
Posted by: George V

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/18/06 10:42 PM

What are the requirements?

Participants must haveUniversity degree in music?
Participants must possess (at least one) Roland keyboard?
Participants must be Yamaha haters?

(joking)

I'd like to ask what internet speed I need to participate in the video fora. Currently I get 64KB/s (512 Kbits/s) international internet speed. Is this enough or I have to switch to more expensive plan?

Regards,
George

[This message has been edited by George V (edited 09-18-2006).]
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/19/06 07:40 AM

I just had a nice chat with Taike..We need you guys and gals to come on board..that way there will always be someone in the room to chat/video/audio....

Come on in Nigel, it will give you a break for a while..

George , your set up will work fine..
Posted by: cassp

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/19/06 07:41 AM

A camera is not necessary, but helpful. Without the camera your beautiful face will not be seen by the chatters. Otherwise the forum is a live type-chat. I guess you/we could use mics and have a live voice-chat, but these are posswibilities. I encourage everyone to check out this new, real time, interactive forum.

Again, let me say that this is not a replacement for or competition to SZ. There is only one SZ!
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/19/06 07:45 AM

AMEN
Posted by: Tony Rome

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/19/06 07:46 AM

Fran & Donny....Congratulations on your new venture....however, you say it's free but when prompted to download, it clearly states that it is free to TRY, $49.95 to BUY
is this the same site that you mentioned????
if not, please direct us to the correct one.
Thanks...
TR
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/19/06 07:56 AM

No Tony it is free..The Pro version gives you more options ,like multiple screens and many other features..
The standard will work fine.
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/19/06 08:29 AM

Squeak is on board...I just chatted with Squeak a few minutes....Now we are getting some folks signed on....Lets sign on and get the room filled by next week..OK?
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/19/06 08:48 AM

BTW...we can use SZ and the chat/video room at the same time..as well the same with Skype..
Posted by: Dnj

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/19/06 12:00 PM

Nice to Talk to Tony Rome, Squeak, & Zuki on CAMFROG GeneralArranger Chat today!!



[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 09-19-2006).]
Posted by: cassp

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/19/06 04:49 PM

I just got off a voice chat with Fran. this is turning into a real cool experience - word, video and audio. We can even read SZ while we chat. You've got to get onto this!
Posted by: Nick G

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/19/06 06:11 PM

I have joined as well

So far only spoken with Taike, Cassp and someone else i couldnt remember the name LOL

anyays, hope to see others on there soon.

Nick
Posted by: travlin'easy

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/19/06 06:30 PM

Can't do it from here--top baud rate this week is 24,000. When it rains we're down to 9,600 at times. DSL doesn't even exist out here in the sticks, and the guys with the cable company said it will be sometime next year before we get decent cable hoopup speeds high enough for video.

Guess I'm stuck with the world's slowest dialup!

Gary

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Travlin' Easy
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/19/06 07:11 PM

Gary I already used it with dial up..it works ok.
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/19/06 07:13 PM

Nick G what is your camfrog nickname?
Posted by: Nick G

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/19/06 07:40 PM

my camfrog nickname is Nick G
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/19/06 08:11 PM

Nick can you spell it exactly as you registered.. For examples..NickG
Nick_G
Posted by: Nick G

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/19/06 08:49 PM

sorry Fran,

actually i think it could be NickG (no space)
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/19/06 11:11 PM

Nick i tried that and it didn't come up.

Can you sign in for a minute and I will save you to my contact list.

Go to the generalarranger room.
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/20/06 06:45 AM

We just had a chat session with Taike, NickG, Squeak,Zuki, Donny,Bobsynth and me..It is catching on..We need you other people to join in..The more participating the better the site will be...after a little growing pains[learning the ins and outs].
Posted by: RobertG

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/20/06 07:51 AM

Fran: I joined as RobertG323. Now what.
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/20/06 08:37 AM

Robert go to DNJ's post and click on the direct link he posted ..It will take you to the GeneralArranger room. Sign in on Camfrog first.. I will try and search you and send you a invite link in case you have a problem.
Posted by: Dnj

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/20/06 03:23 PM

Nice to chat to Taike today on Camfrog from Taiwan & Trident from Greece!!

[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 09-26-2006).]
Posted by: Taike

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/20/06 04:20 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Dnj:
Nice to chat to Taike today on Camfrog from Greece!!


Uh, that's Taiwan, Donny.
Posted by: kbrkr

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/20/06 05:17 PM

I guess that Video thing isn't working out too well Taike....LOL

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Posted by: Dnj

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/20/06 05:23 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Taike:
Uh, that's Taiwan, Donny.


heheheheh sorry I was close
Posted by: Taike

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/20/06 06:10 PM

@ kbrkr... I even dislike having my picture taken. Half of the time I don't recognize myself! And now cam...I might end up getting mad at the other guy for not replying....only to find out later that I was talking to myself!!

Close enough, Donny. But we don't speak Greek in Taiwan! We'll leave that to Trident.
Posted by: Dnj

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/20/06 06:40 PM

ok now I have it all right.....
Trident = Greece.....Taike = Taiwan

OPAAAA !!!!
Posted by: Nick G

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/20/06 07:12 PM

Gday people!

the new general arranger chat is awesome! we need more recruits! Join Join Join!!

Its completely friendly and tension free (if you know what I mean)

Nick
Posted by: George V

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/21/06 12:19 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Nick G:
Gday people!

Its completely friendly and tension free (if you know what I mean)

Nick
You mean there are lots of duels Tyros2 vs. Roland 70 haters.

Sounds tempting. Who is the referee?

George V
Posted by: Nick G

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/21/06 12:38 AM

the referee is our beloved Fran Carango
Posted by: George V

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/21/06 01:04 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Nick G:
the referee is our beloved Fran Carango


He qualifies because he is both Tyros2 and G70 hater. That's what I call 'impartial referee'.

G
Posted by: trident

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/21/06 03:27 AM

Donny

Trident is Greek,
Taike is Taiwanese.

This camfrog thing is a good concept, as long as you have a microphone.... which I dont have right now,
And at least a half-decent connection, not dial up.

I believe in the months to come I will have both of the above so i can participate, for now I will settle for listening only, and occasionally writing down the answer.

Trying to come off with a quick written answer to both Squeak's and Donny's simultaneously spoken questions was a real challenge.

It was good talking to you. Looking forward to hear you again soon.
Trident
Posted by: tony mads usa

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/21/06 07:01 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Dnj:
heheheheh sorry I was close


..... well you were still on the same PLANET !!!
t.
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/21/06 11:51 AM

This is pretty neat, I just had a long video chat with Domenik and Squeak,,

People you have to get into the flow!!!!
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/21/06 11:58 AM

I forgot to mention, I had a communication with Bob Hughes [Solton Club boss}.He likes the new GA video/chat, and suggested to set a particular time that members from the Solton club could do a video/chat..

That would be great..we need folks to sign up..

But don't forget, I opened this for all arranger players. You guys and gals can get together on your own ...pick a time when you guys want and let everyone know..I am not dictating or putting limitations on any group of individuals..Have fun!!!!!!!
Posted by: Graham UK

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/22/06 03:51 AM

Most of us are using Skype or MSN, so a 3rd one starts to get complicated.
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/22/06 07:35 AM

Not at all..Try it you'll like it..There is room for all you mentioned..This just takes things to another level..
Posted by: Dnj

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/22/06 08:21 AM

Simultaneous multiple ( up to 100 ) video screens so you can see everyone talking around the world....also various TOPIC discussion rooms, & so much more.....wheres Don M, Scott Yee, Craig?
Posted by: Taike

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/22/06 08:04 PM

I met some great guys on camfrog: Fran, Squeak, NickG, Zuki, Donny, Cassp and Domenik. All are very friendly and helpful chaps.

Nick, thanks again for those 30 second concerts. Zuki and I appreciate the effort. Of course, now you'll have to keep satisfying our needs or else...

Fran kept me up all night.

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Khoi huk ngam sud tee huk kon diow.
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/23/06 08:02 AM

We welcomed Trevor_John this morning..

Nigel should be joining us over the weekend.

Looking forward to other SZ members to join in..

I would like to see Rikki,Frank, Aj, Don and all you people to help get the new forum active..See you there..if not we will see you here.
Posted by: DonM

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/23/06 09:15 AM

No time for me right now, but I'll be along later.
DonM
Posted by: Nigel

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/23/06 12:19 PM

I've added a link to the Camfrog General Arranger room at the bottom of the forum pages so everyone can find it easily.

I just was chatting with Fran, Trevorjohn and Squeak though I was just typing until I get a camera and mic sorted out. But it was still great to do.
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/23/06 12:38 PM

Nigel Thanks for signing in, and I appreciate the link you added..Talk to you soon[I hope]..
Posted by: Nigel

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/23/06 04:41 PM

You can bet I'll be back Fran. I got my mic sorted out. It was due to there being 2 different mic inputs on this new PC I've got. I just needed to switch mic input to the front input instead of the back.
Posted by: Dnj

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/23/06 06:50 PM

Thats Great News!!!
Nigel welcome aboard !! it will be nice to chat with you soon also.
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/24/06 09:38 AM

Bumped....in case someone needed DNJ's instructions..
Posted by: Dnj

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/24/06 10:07 AM

Great to finally put a live camfrog face on Squeak & chat after all this time here on SZ
Posted by: RobertG

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/24/06 07:08 PM

Fran/Donny: I am new to chat room type stuff and have purposely avoided them. Great tool but seems to be the place of the great unknown on the web. When I logged onto FrogCam. I was immediately approached in the main room by a guy named "Frantheman". Somehow he knew how to "follow" me to the General arranger forum and again tried to talk to me. I did so with audio but choose not to show video. I asked if he was on synthzone and he said "it was having problems earlier today". I said "Oh, thanks, bye".

Is this guy legit or a stalker?
Posted by: Nigel

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/24/06 07:16 PM

"Frantheman" is "Fran" so there was no need to be scared off. And yes Synth Zone was having a problem earlier today. It seems OK now at least.
Posted by: RobertG

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/24/06 07:45 PM

Nigel: Thanks for the info.

All: I just had a nice talk with Fran. He really isn't a stalker.

Frogcam is pretty cool. It is a great way to connect.
Posted by: trevorjohn

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/25/06 01:35 AM

I think that one of the great advantages of the video-chat is that it minimises the risk of being misunderstood when one is trying to be humourous Emoticons are all very well but they are no substitute for real facial expressions.
I am relieved to hear that there was a problem with the zone yesterday. I had downloaded Camfrog Pro. earlier and when I got back from my gig could not get in either here or Camfrog. Knowing the weird things that can happen sometimes after downloading programmes I was very happy this morning to find everything back to normal.

Trevor
Posted by: Dnj

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/25/06 03:38 AM

Robert glad you got it all right on the Camfrog General Aranger Chat room......."Frantheman" has done a great job & his efforts are so appreciated.
I actually love to chat & exchange ideas with people there as well.... I'll have the PRO version this week also which gives you so much more versatility & options.....there's many new sign ups now also.
see y'all there!
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 09/26/06 09:23 AM

Has anyone heard from Scott Yee?
We are waiting for everyone to sign up..See you in the room ........

Here is the invitation to the Solton Club, I posted yesterday..
http://www.synthzone.com/ubbs/Forum37/HTML/014156.html

All members are invited to join the new GeneralArranger video/chat room.
Bob has given his approval, and also suggested a proposed time slot that his club members can log in..You all are welcomed to come aboard..I posted the link from Synthzone that DNJ tells "How to sign up"..Also Nigel has placed a direct link to the room, after you sign on..

Any questions , Contact me, DNJ, or Bob Hughes..

See you over at the GeneralArranger room..Fran Carango




[This message has been edited by Fran Carango (edited 09-26-2006).]
Posted by: Dnj

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 11/17/06 04:43 AM

Hi everyone..... we are trying to get to the point that we can share music in real time we want to take advantages of things we can't do anywhere else..Multiple cams, live audio, private chats, and file sharing and an abundance of "other" rooms if you can't play anyway....Its a nice personalized General Arranger forum to get to know each other.....We want to get the Media Station interest here too, Domenik will be happy to work with them as a group he often drops in to chat share, audio clips, questions etc.....Fran Carango is doing a great job with this forum .......check it out its free to all.
Posted by: cassp

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 11/17/06 06:23 AM

Donny, when I tried to get on a couple days ago, I was told to sign up to Camfrog Pro. I couldn't get into the forum. Supposedly a module of some sort was missing. Do I need to reregister or am I doing something wrong? I'd like to get back to the arranger forum but it seems I've lost my membership connection.
Cass
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 11/17/06 08:30 AM

Cass there was an update to #.80 available[free]..You don't have to buy Pro..

K Fingers , sorry I missed you..IM me first and I will join you in the room.
Posted by: cajun100

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 11/17/06 03:19 PM

Hi, Fran and others.
All setup now with user name cajun100.
Looking forward (I think) to connecting ...
Posted by: Dnj

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 11/17/06 04:31 PM

cajun thats great see you there also..... keep checking in.
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 11/17/06 04:43 PM

I chatted with Keith [Kfingers] today, nice to have you guys aboard.

When are the guys that previously signed on coming in the room..

Also talked with Cass today too.
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 08/19/07 11:46 AM

Hey SZoners, I re opened the room in case you guys and gals want to have video chats with each other..I will try to check in once in a while , but you folks can work it out between you...when you want to chat..
Posted by: ianmcnll

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 08/19/07 12:35 PM

Hey Fran....did you sign up with the new site, Home Arranger World??

Ian the Curious

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Common misconception...size and weight equal quality and performance. Don't be fooled.
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 08/19/07 01:11 PM

Ian, I tried last week..Al never emailed me ...so I guess my application wasn't excepted..
Posted by: ianmcnll

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 08/19/07 01:22 PM

I believe everyone had trouble at first...and I think Al has corrected the problem...I think it's "open" registration until the month's end so no e-mail confirmation is required.

Hope you get on...I noticed you were among the missing.

Ian
Posted by: TwoNuts

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 08/19/07 06:34 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Dnj:
Isnt this a blatant non respect slap in the face to Nigel & Sz to continualy advertise another arranger website here continuously.


Just pokin' fun...
No disrespect,
Just thought it ironic.
Posted by: Dnj

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 08/19/07 06:55 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by TwoNuts:
Just pokin' fun...
No disrespect,
Just thought it ironic.


Not really because if I remember correctly Nigel was made aware of it before it was posted, permission is respect.
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 08/19/07 07:27 PM

hey guys ..hook up with your pals..you are welcome to use the room, with, or without myself being present...Have fun..

You can play your boards or just chat..share music..send files , or private chat among yourselves...All in the GeneralArranger room...Free
Posted by: Burkels

Re: New General Arranger Video Chat - 08/20/07 04:55 PM

Well it's 2 AM now, but I am downloading Camfrog as I type and I will sure set it up tomorrow - hopefully I'll catch some of you online since there is the timezone-issue