Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "feefer2" <feefer2@y...> wrote:
> > 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

Whew! That thread was a little rough! Nothing like a little 
competitive jousting.hehe! Actually, it was MY poor writing skills 
that misled you as to my intentions. I should not have included 
Roland in my "little guy/ big guy" rant , as I was really referring 
to the retailers. The Ma&Pa's can't generate the $$$, and so they 
and their cusyomers deal with the consequences. I wouldn't begin to 
know enough about the manufacturers to comment on their relative 
sizes. Roland seems to hold the edge in e-drums..and for good 
reason. But there are good companies that will keep them from 
resting...that's what makes it work for us. I doubt that my DTXIIS 
will be half-arsed. It may not be for everyone, but who's one 
product is? Let's just hope we can create enough interest to make it 
worthwhile for ALL of these companies to invest whatever it takes to 
make us ALL happy.
P.S. loved the pics and demos
Dan