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motm@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Schreiber" <synth1@...> wrote:
> When the backlog is < 20 ∗and not until then∗, I will have 2 new modules to
> sell: the MOTM-102 digital noise & 4-section cascaded S&H (the MOTM-101 will
> be retired) and a new 1U wide bandpass VCF.
>
> But I will say this: if these modules, for whatever reason, do not sell in
> sufficient numbers then I will most likely stop 5U R&D and concentrate
> elsewhere.
So, let's get this straight, the last ditch effort for MOTM to generate 5U format sales is to release a noise module and a stripped down BP filter (the 7th VCF in this format).
Really?
I can't imagine an analysis that wouldn't show the demand for these modules as less than, well, just about anything. Yet the (loyal) user base is being told to buy these 3 months from now, or else.
Really?
I feel I've been a steadfast customer. When Paul released the MOTM-730, I bought one, not because I needed one, but instead out of a sense of loyalty. The module is well made and offers some unique functions. It's also the only module I've ever sold - because I didn't find it useful. Another time, Paul made a plea for sales because of a family crisis, so I bought a mixer. I didn't need it, but wanted to help out. I'm sure there are many examples of staunch support among MOTM customers.
You don't have to be a loyal customer to be interested in some of the announced product. I think there's significant demand for Cloud Generators and Morphing Terraria. I know I'd buy these the moment they became available, along with any expanders, and maybe even multiples of these. The demos are very promising.
But despite my history with MOTM, I will not be bullied into buying redundant modules I don't want and don't need.
Sorry Paul, but the customer comes first, not the product.
With the best of intentions and with regret,
Roger