shalroth's definitions

ST

Computer released by Atari in 1985. Enjoyed almost ten years of success thanks to some amazing games and productivity software. Many musicians started out using Cubase on the Atari ST, thanks to its built-in MIDI support. Was available with 0.5 or 1 MB of RAM and was expandable to 4MB. There were many aftermarket hard drive adaptors and accelerators.

Atari ceased production of the ST in 1994 to concentrate on the Jaguar console instead.

I used to stay up until 4 in the morning playing Lemmings on my ST.

by Shalroth May 23, 2005

Meow

Sound uttered in response to a really bitchy comment. Sometimes accompanied by a 'cat scratching at the air' motion.

"Here's a slimming tip for ya - PUT DOWN THE FORK!!"
"Meow!! Saucer of milk for one!!"

by Shalroth June 2, 2005

atarian

An individual who continues to enjoy and glorify the name of Atari, by playing Atari video games, and using Atari computers despite their obsolescence.

"I'm a staunch Atarian - I still use cubase on my ST"

by Shalroth May 15, 2005

Throwing shapes

The act of forming shapes in the air with ones hands and arms, whilst dancing - usually at a rave.

Big fish, Little fish, cardboard box...

by Shalroth August 23, 2005

d5

An excellent digital 'linear' synthesizer from the late eighties, made by Roland. Less expensive than the D10 and D15 because it has less memory and no sequencer built in. Produces very nice phat bass and leads, although the piano and guitar patches suck.

Value of a used D5 is about a hundred dollars.

by Shalroth May 23, 2005

mactop

Any portable Apple Macintosh computer with a clamshell form factor. Includes the (unsuccessful) Macintosh Portable, Macintosh PowerBook and iBook computers.

"My mum's Mactop is broken"

"What kind is it?"

"She has a G3 Powerbook, it's a Lombard"

by Shalroth May 15, 2005

ephies

Shorthand for a pill containing primarily ephedrine. Used for weight loss and as an alternative to caffeine for stimulation

"I got a hundred ephies last week for twenty quid"

by Shalroth May 15, 2005