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On 2005-06-15 18:27, johnbowen wrote:

Actually, I heard from a fairly reliable source that the Legacy software has not brought in much money for Korg, precisely because of point #1 in your message.

I just wanted to add to this comment today, as I see that Korg has introduced their next version of the Legacy package (which includes the M-1 now as well), and it requires the use of a USB dongle, and online verification.

This is the result of the lack of sales/number of units pirated - at least, that's how I see it.

For those that complain about having to deal with dongles, well...

At least people are trying to come up with ways to consolidate the dongle activation into one USB stick which you can add lots of keys to.

Having said that, I'm just finally getting to the point where I can make my CW setup really sound amazing. I think emzee was writing a post or two back about how it is a bypass for a lot of otherwise expensive costs... but moreover it is a way to become a better musician. Learning the tools through and though really does give you more options and outlook when composing or recording others professionally.

For the patient soul, and the persistant student, the Scope platform is really a beautiful 3-piece suit one can grow into. It may seem a little long in the sleeves, and a bit baggy at first, you may have to cinch the belt uncomfortably in order to keep your pants from falilng down, and the tie is a little difficult to tie right, but give it a few years and a little effort and you're all GQ.

Personally, beyond BFD and Lounge Lizard, I haven't had much use for VSTs (now where's that damned CWA Electric Piano?). Where they become more deep, they usually become either bloated with samples, or unusably complex.

Absynth is a great sounding device, but it's about as difficult to learn as my old K2500. The difference there is that I can see what I'm doing on the Absynth even though it makes no sense to me!!

I think VSTs are changing their tune (so to speak) very quickly as the smaller shops get bought up or go out of business, and the older, larger shops, rush to figure out how to make money on something that can be easily stolen.

The Waves DSP package demonstrates that Creamware's conservative approach was really the way to go. They just took a few foolish risks early on, had a difficult product to market in the earlier gear landscape, and were for lack of a better phrase, a bit too ahead of their time.

But I think as profits get devoured by VST theft, the market is going to run right into CWA's doorstep. They just have to survive long enough to make some reserve cash and do some solid marketing in the next 2-3 years.

Hopefully, this ASB business will do that for them.

Anyway, John, I love your stuff and I'm glad you and the rest are making your masterpieces in this wretchedly difficult market + economy. It makes my life a lot easier and more pleasant. ....and better sounding too!!

Sam

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