[sdiy] RIP Jim Cooper

[S Ridley]

 JL Cooper has been bought by TSL

https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/tsl-acquires-jlcooper-electronics

On Fri, 6 Mar 2026 at 00:40, Michael E Caloroso via Synth-diy <
synth-diy at synth-diy.org> wrote:

> Jim Cooper made some great MIDI tools.  I have three MSB+ in my studio
> system, they are an underrated powerful tool.
>
> Sad that the company is being liquidated.
>
> MC
>
> On Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 11:38 PM drheqx via Synth-diy <
> synth-diy at synth-diy.org> wrote:
>
>> That's sad. I love all my JLCooper gear.
>>
>> Jim Cooper made some very innovative products that were well built.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> On Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 11:32 PM TERRY SHULTZ via Synth-diy <
>> synth-diy at synth-diy.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi guys,
>>>
>>> I spoke with JL Cooper HQ! Today about some JL Cooper products and
>>> Asked to speak with Jim Cooper.
>>>
>>> It seems Jim passed away on January 3rd, 2026.
>>>
>>> Jim hired me to work at Oberheim in Santa Monica and we have been
>>> friends for close to 50 years.
>>>
>>> The business is being liquidated by end of March and might be a good
>>> time to see what is up for sale.
>>>
>>> Sorry if this is the wrong group to address this kind of info, but Jim
>>> was a great guys to us DIY folks.
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>>
>>> Terry Shultz
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