Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

> 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

Hi all,

We had an interesting discussion recently (a thread called "Fun Roland Facts") at VDrums.com where it came out that Yamaha's music division is STILL a much larger operation than Roland (in terms of employees, revenue, etc.).  

http://vdrums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=14775

Roland is moreso in the 'underdog' position when you look at the bigger picture of all musical instruments.  However, when you're talking e-drums alone, Roland seems to currently enjoy the market leader position for e-drums.  Thus drummers tend to get a skewed perspective of the Roland "monopoly".

Chris