2023-07-31 23:05:00
This time we will introduce a compact trackball mouse, Elecom “M-MT2BRSBK”. The price at the time of purchase is 4,218 yen. Trackball mice can be used without moving the mouse itself, so I think many people use it for the purpose of reducing fatigue, but another advantage is that it does not require space for operation. The “M-MT2BRSBK” is a product that focuses more on “space saving”. Despite its compact size of 61.9 x 93.9 x 40.2mm, this product is a trackball mouse that can be operated with the index finger. The diameter of the trackball is 34mm, which is the same size ball as the company’s entry model “M-DT1DRBK”. Although it is not as good as the ball of over 50 mm installed in the high-end model, it is equipped with a ball of sufficient size. Of course, it also supports attachment and detachment of the ball. It weighs regarding 83g (main unit only), which is the same class as a general wireless mouse. Powered by AAA batteries, it is said to operate for regarding 100 days with general use. The number of buttons is 5 buttons, 2 main buttons, a wheel, and a back/forward button. By default, left click is behind the wheel, right click is on the right side of the ball, and back/forward is in front of the wheel. The reading resolution can also be switched between 750DPI and 1,500DPI. Combined with the Windows mouse acceleration setting, it can handle everything from delicate operations to drag operations in a multi-display environment. When you hold the main body, it has a unique grip that is different from a general trackball. The position of the wheel is placed in front of you, and when you put your hand on the recess for the ring finger on the right side, the palm does not touch at all, and it is close to the so-called “knob holding” of a mouse. Many trackballs come with a wrist rest, but this product has the exact opposite design. Another feature is that the package comes with a carrying case. Due to the size and weight of typical trackballs, few wireless models are designed for portability, but it can be seen that this product is designed for portability, taking advantage of its light and small size. As a point that I found following actually using it, it is an advantage that other products do not have because it is small in size and can be used by placing it on the palm rest of a notebook PC. Mouse operation is possible even when working with a notebook PC spread out on the lap, or when working in a narrow space on the go. It can be said that it is a product that can be recommended not only for existing trackball users, but also for those who want to work as comfortably as possible even in a limited space while moving. Unfortunately, this product has been discontinued on the manufacturer’s website. However, it is still in stock in the market and can be purchased at multiple shops now, so please check it out before it disappears from the store.
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review
2023-07-31 07:00:23
(c) Beast
First of all, it turns out differently and secondly than you think: On their first Lifeforce album “Eterno Rancor” they established themselves The best as an uncompromising grindcore wrecking ball with Portuguese lyrics. In the meantime, a cover EP was released, which deliberately tried to expand the musical horizon, and now the renewed, almost complete break in style follows. Short, brutal eruptions are exchanged for lengthy, sometimes complex death metal escapades with the obligatory wrecking ball, if „Earth In Detachment“ opens a new chapter.
The first harbinger “Sector Parasita” already showed that a lot has changed here. Still high tempo and noticeable brutality meet complex arrangements. Deathgrind, slightly intricate Death Metal and subtle hardcore approaches drive through marrow and bone in the best sense of the word, dismantle and disintegrate with growing enthusiasm. Paulo Rui sounds as hoarse and as angry as ever, the new musical environment suits him well. Only in “Transmissão Semântica”, an ominous, apocalyptic instrumental, certain lengths find their way. The dramatic finish has a certain value, but it wouldn’t have taken five and a half minutes.
However, it stays with this small sag, because all around Besta play their new, old class. A “Veias Em Catarse” is given the necessary space to develop freely, establishes its leitmotif in all its sluggishness, only to suddenly flip a switch and disassemble everything. Razor-sharp guitar solos, a biting groove and a renewed take-off in the final act know how to entertain. “A Colónia Dos Mentirosos” introduces more infernal-tinged melodies, giving the action a putrid and at the same time modern touch. The end of time is near, especially in the explosive final act.
Besta dare a lot and win. If you disregard the somewhat strenuous departure, the third album by the Portuguese turns out to be a complete success. The course correction on “Terra Em Desapego” may surprise you, but it works great. Instead of continuing to follow familiar grind paths, you turn as much as possible upside down. More Death Metal, much more expansive song structures, but familiar themes and brutalities: Besta seem like another band at times, and exactly this blatant break turns out to be a complete success. What a steam hammer.
Rating: 8/10
Available from: 04.08.2023
Available through: Lifeforce Records (diaphragm)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bestagrind
Tags: besta, death metal, deathgrind, grindcore, review, terra em desapego
Category: Magazin, Reviews
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#Beast #Earth #Detachment
2023-07-28 07:00:00
(c) Jason Zucco
A proud six years following “War Moans” are in the works Mutoid Man finally back. The trio around Stephen Brodsky (among others Cave In) and Ben Koller (amongst others Converge) was by no means idle. They toured diligently, devoted themselves to various other bands, had to cope with a departure on the bass and also lost themselves through pandemic distancing. Meanwhile, all barriers have been cleared, and Jeff Matz (including High On Fire) now completes the line-up. On “Mutants” the metallic-chaotic celebrities are back in their best form.
With the opening “Call Of The Void” the newly formed trio shows quite impressively that they haven’t forgotten anything. On the contrary, the unbelievably broken guitar, the high tempo with punk and core influences and Stephen Brodsky in top form stomp a hectic, over-the-top four-minute animal with an anthemic chorus out of the ground, rock-hard and catchy at the same time. In comparison, “Frozen Hearts” seems lovely at first, but the hoped-for and expected double bottom quickly appears. Koller dissects the kit in the style of the main band, a bit of math chaos resonates alongside thrash vigor and rock madness. The completely insane, alienated solo completes this breakwater.
Equally broken is “Siphon,” which aims to break speed records in three minutes, pairing chaotic hardcore wisdom with larger-than-life vocal melodies while benefiting from fresh High On Fire synergies whose malevolence with sludge undertones fit perfectly into the mix. Too strenuous? Then the concluding “Setting Sun” remedy. Yes, Mutoid Man are turning the wheel here too, but they skilfully dose such digressions in the midst of a prog, versatile mini-epic. “Unborn” also likes it a bit more expansive and extensive, always close to complete collapse. Roasting groove wisdom, brisk intermediate sprints, even a small drum solo somehow come together.
Of course, Mutoid Man is still extremely chaotic and explosive – anything else would have been a surprise given the musicians involved. At the same time, “Mutants” is probably their best record to date, as it offers consistently high quality, fresh ideas and also the intensity of Jeff Matz, who seems like a kind of missing piece in the US trio’s sound. The long wait was worth it: the nervous throb of the neck, gentle subtle melodies land better than ever.
Rating: 8/10
Available from: 07/28/2023
Available through: Sargent House (Cargo Records)
Website: mutoidman.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mutoidman
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Tags: featured, full-image, mathcore, metalcore, mutants, mutoid man, post-hardcore, review, thrash metal
Category: Magazin, Reviews
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#Mutoid #Man #Mutants
2023-07-18 07:00:52
(c) Catherine Deslauriers
Even in their (supposed) old age Voivod good for a surprise or two. Only at the beginning of last year did they show with “Synchro Anarchy” that they are still among the absolute prog and thrash masters. For the 40s, however, the Canadians have come up with something special: For “Morgöth Tales” they re-recorded deep cuts of selected albums in the current line-up and avoided bringing obvious classics on board as far as possible. There are prominent guests from the past and a brand new song.
The novelty is also called “Morgöth Tales”, was written during the joint European tour with Opeth in hotels and on the bus, and shows in just under five minutes what Voivod is currently all regarding. Thrash intensity, even more complex Prog soundscapes, oppressive quiet moments and intricate sci-fi wisdom easily tie in with the current album and repeatedly skin themselves. In comparison, the opening ‘Condemed To The Gallows’, once released on the fifth installment of the legendary ‘Metal Massacre’ sampler series, feels straight and unfussy. Nevertheless, the peculiar mania that was to accompany the Canadians throughout their careers can also be seen here.
“Macrosolutions To Megaproblems” is certainly not the first track to associate with the famous “Dimension Hatröss”, but it is absolutely worth rediscovering it. High tempo, complex Prog borrowings and astonishingly classic trash solos resolve supposed contradictions with pleasure – a powerful adaptation of an insider tip. Towards the end, old companions are allowed to contribute. Ex-singer Eric Forrest joins in on Rise, a feverish, nasty five-minute that puts the unjustly underrated albums of the ’90s in a better light. Jason Newsted, part of the early 2000s Voivod reunion, appears on “Rebel Robot” and rounds off another overlooked classic – surely one of the secret favorites of this record.
Good idea, fantastic implementation: A best of consisting of new recordings, which at the same time dispenses with common favorites and instead dives deep into the catalogue, might have gone horribly wrong. In Voivod’s hands, it’s a triumph, equal parts energetic and mesmerizing. The brand new track also puts you in a good mood and makes you want the next record. It’s anyone’s guess how many more the Canadians, who have aged gracefully, will record, but they’ve rarely sounded better and more playful than they do now.
Rating: 8/10
Available from: 07/21/2023
Available through: Century Media (Sony Music)
Website: www.voivod.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Voivod
Tags: morgöth tales, progressive metal, progressive thrash metal, review, thrash metal, voivod
Category: Magazin, Reviews
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