1989-1991
20-30
songs produced at CMU video editing cluster and CMU computer cluster.
Equipment includes AKAI S900 sampler and midi keyboard, 2 SPX 90
effects processors, DX7 tone generator, 1/4 inch tape 2 track (the
Revox), VHS video editing system and Mac IIci using the original
version of SoundEdit. Much of material edited on VHS. |
1992-1993
Re-information
opens the way for re-evolution after using first Devo sample. 20
- 30 songs produced entirely on the Mac at CMU computer cluster.
Most original digital copies cannot be saved due to data size and
thus cassette dubbed copies become masters. The theory of Lo/hi-fi
is firmly established. |
1994
05
First
Revo show at Forbes Gallery. Six person lineup. New material written
one month before the show. All new samples played live using stupid
player program called Rap Rock and Roll on two Quadra 700 's. Other
equipment includes Casio Keyboard, Musical Stick, Electric Guitar
and player, CybergunArm with LED goggle, Roland R6 drum machine,
various digital toys, electric bass, gas mask microphones, and Digital
Guitar. Revo kicked jazz freak out openers off stage and started
set. Free beer and Flaming Shit Bags available with bologna and
american cheese sandwiches. |
1994
10
Second
Revo show at Bellefield Auditorium with Don Caballero, Polvo and
Shiny Beast. Revo performed in battle against Don Caballero in the
balcony facing away from stage. Revo emerged from Behind Don Caballero's
first song and walked through crowd wearing full enclosure yellow
chemical suits up to balcony to begin set. Four person lineup. Three
Quadra 650 computers play live samples using O.R.I. BackToBasics
Software version 3.1. Other equipment includes Yamaha SY2, Prophet
600, Korg Poly 6 and Casio Keyboards, Musical Stick, Cybergunarm
and gas mask Microphone.
First
release "Digitally Remastered", a reclaimed acid green
Mr. Roger's Neighborhood cassette consisting of early and late RE-INFORMATION
is sold at show. |
1994
11
Video
for 'Master' shot on Neville Island in Pittsburgh for entrance in
MTV Beach House Band contest. Received hand written certificate
of participation from MTV.
Digital
Re-mastering of Revo backlog tapes (A>D>D) at hippy studios
in Greenfield, courtesy of Yari Hluchan through Kevin Kim. Session
includes live tracks on 'Midget' and Digital>Analog>Digital
conversion of Planet X and Interference. |
1995
05.21
Revo
show 3.0 at Doherty Lecture Hall with Delta 6, Cakelike, and The
Vivians. Two Macintosh Quadra 650 computers, one PowerBook 190,
a Mac IIci and a four person lineup use BackToBasics software version
5.0 to play live samples. Accompanied by Prophet 600, Korg Delta
4, Yamaha SY2, Casio CZ101 and Concertmate keyboards. Projected
visual information on raiseable screen. Revo Loglogo sign p2esides
over stage. Physics calculations in chalk on large green "black
boards" behind performance area. Second release "Floppy"
is 8 disk set, 2 songs on each disk. Mac and PC versions complete
with RevoPlayer software and interface. $0.99 per disk.
-->
Production of 7 inch vinyl "Operation Re-Information"
is completed. |
1995
12.06
Revo
4.0 show at Club Stratus in Oakland, PA, with Mace, The Speaking
Canaries and Bungie Ja-bo. Record release party for the Operation
Re-Information 7 inch vinyl ($4). Also released collectors edition
of O.R.I. 7 inch vinyl test pressings (20 copies total at $7) Floppy
release in disk display ($0.99) and limited edition two song cassette,
Action Battle Theme and The Horse ($2). Also available RE-VCO refrigerator
magnets. Free beer due to Revo, paid for by special agent Manny
Theiner. The club does not have a liquor license and therefore can
only give beer away with admission to club. Two Quadra 650's and
one power Mac 8100 use BackToBasics version 6.001d Beta. Other equipment
includes Yamaha SY2, Casio CZ 101, Prophet 600, Korg Delta 4, Casio
Concertmate, Arp Axxe, Musical Stick, Universe Gun, and 2 Moog Synthesizers
by Realistic. Revo Log Logo signage (unlit) backs the stage. BUTOR
appears during Mr. Solvent, Lefty and crushes the rebellion. Oscilloscope
readout of mix is constantly projected on the video screen. Three
way "stereo" sound system. Plates broken during first
performance of Hav'a No Gill'er, dedicated to special agent M. Theiner. |
1996
2.17
Revo
5.0 show at Pieta in Cleveland. First Revo away performance. Featured
Dr. Swank on guitar, bass. Cleveland very supportive and extremely
susceptible to reinformation. Signal to Noise and (other band with
Cthulhu on keyboards) paid their respects to Revo. Met up with Elvis
in diner and received visual confirmation of successful completion
of mission objectives. New Floppy Disk release 0.9 with enhancement
packaging for sale ($2.0), handed out re-science chain letter to
help expedite O.R.I. control of Ohio. |
1996
May?
Revo
6.0 show at the Beehive. Major technological hardships encountered
as Revo overloaded the Beehive's electrical system. Debate sale
of Fetor Du Lab perfume and the protective and fashionable Parabolic
Reflector Shield Spoon Pendants. Check these out at the new O.R.I.Mart
page. |
1997
January
Revo
is in the studio recording the album `ctrl' (pronounced control). |
1997
February
Revo
tours the east coast, playing a couple shows with TransAm, and a
few more with Man or Astroman?. Performances go well. Washington
DC and Tallahassee Florida are especially receptive to re-information.
Revo realizes that touring is an efficient way to spread re-information. |
1997
April
Dr.
Dale Braino applies for a position with in the organization.
He
is accepted. |
1997
June
The
distinction between Revo and O.R.I. is dissolved, and Revo is merged
with it's parent company. Revo will now go by the Operation Re-Information
name. |
1997
August
"ctrl"
CD released.
Operation
Re-Information spreads reinformation all across the west coast,
from San Diego to Seattle Washington and back again.
O.R.I.
stops updating this timeline. |
