Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- away...I'm just fine......
> 
> Yeah, it's a shame. But GC has long tentacles that can dispense a 
lot 
> of product. In this case, however, their refusal to show the 
DTXpress 
> IIISP, which is much more interesting than the standard version of 
> the kit, should make them liable to some kind of punishment. 
> Unfortunately, in the face of the Roland juggernaut, Yamaha may 
need 
> GC more than GC needs Yamaha, if only so far as e-drums are 
> concerned. The upside about complaints from people who already 
paid 
> for the kit on the web and have to wait is that maybe the 
situation 
> with Yamaha electronic drums will eventually change for the 
better. 
> Cold comfort, I realize. Early adopters always seem to get screwed 
in 
> one way or another, despite good intentions. But I put my money on 
> Yamaha's management; they have always been honest and accessible.
> 
> Ed

 Very well spoken, Ed!
Actually, my "complaint" was 75% impatience/excitement, 5% disdain 
for monopolizers, and 20% in defense of the "little guy". we have to 
expect companies to make good BUSINESS decisions, and we can't 
discount the hard work and ingenuity which rewards the Rolands and 
GC's of the world with controlling advantages. And we all know this 
going in. I support the little guys when I can and understand the 
consequences either way. I hold no grudges with anyone in this 
case..I'm just blowing off cause I'm coming out of my skin in 
anticipation!!!!!
Thanks for the reality check!
Dan