Emu XL-7 & MP-7 User's Group

allenscheer2003 wrote:

> They've pretty much assured us all that they are shifting their focus
> to some other type of products. I don't think they are going "tits up.
> 
> Their recent history, however (release new product, discontinue
> advertised options for that product) has me wary to buy anything from
> them, unless they make some really bold moves. I wouldn't put it past
> E-mu to accomplish exactly THAT.
> 
> It's a sad situation. I've bought/used E-mu products since the
> original Emulator. Their current seeming lack of direction is
> unsettling.
> 
> Perhaps a month from now (post NAMM) we'll all be singing a different
> toon.

i'm thinking they're going to shift over to software and soundcards (perhaps
a soundcard that acts as a DSP processor and anti-piracy lock for some nifty
software synths based on the P2K sounds? certainly in the realm of
possibility.

hardware itself seems to be dying a slow but sure death - having everything
"inside the box" is so darn convenient for a great number of folks that the
lust for hardware gear is waning.

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Bruddah Max
Lord of the Dance