Yeah, I'm strange
...strange to think that spending $8,500.00 on a so so synth/DAW is not the best use of my money?
Curious, you seem to be disturbed by all this. Insecure about your purchase by chance? Hmmm...
BUT, let's call a truce for a moment. Really.
For one second, let's both get out of our egos and consider this thread.
The reason I challenge Korg's concept is for this reason:
1. My studio is centered around an SSL with both outboard gear (classic vintage and new alike) and Pro Tools HD with all sorts of plugs. Along with that, I run the whole range of hardware synths, offering the full range of synthesis from all sorts of designers, keys from Wurlitzers to custom pieces and soft-synths as well, collectively delivering the best of both the hardware world and software.
So, at $8,500.00, why would I want this keyboard that isn't as good as the DAW I have, collectively not as good as all the synths/keys I own, not as good as the outboard gear I have, either hardware or software and doesn't offer a new sound, per se.
Ok, so then maybe it is not for me, perhaps a different customer...
2. Your guy who can't afford a console or Pro Tools, who can't afford a lot of synths or outboard gear, maybe a complete workstation is for that person... but how the hell is THAT guy going to afford an $8,500.00 workstation?
Is it for the hobby guy? Kinda out of that league price-wise.
is it the pro? Kinda jack-of all trades, master of none.
My point is, who's buying this? Who is this designed for? I am sincerely asking.
I'm not just ranting, I just don't get it. And you can be childish and lay into me now, call me names or whatever, but at least consider the thinking OR share with me YOUR thinking.
Why did YOU buy it?
Is it worth it?
I've got nothing against Korg, in fact, even with some of the world's most expensive keyboards in our studiom I think the MS2000 and Micro Korg are some of the coolest things out there. They are unique and make sense to me, both musically and marketing.
And yes, I'm currently on the road and spending WAY too much time in hotel rooms, which is probably why I'm rambling here when I'd normally be doing something better with my time. but I love music and keyboards and would like Korg to do better.
That's just my thoughts. Let's hear yours.
-a
Dirty Halo