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

--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, Andy Hutson <andylama@c...> wrote:
> The popularity of softsynths was probably a major factor in killing 
E-mu's hardware synth line.  It's a shame on many levels, but it's 
true, "obsolescence is key" if you collect physical gear.
> 
> There is not one softsynth that will ever be "collectible" (or even 
usable in a few years)
> 
> In my home studio, other gear may come and go, but I will always 
own at least ONE E-mu synth.  They will always be classic in my 
mind.  (and none of those Japanese synths can even touch the elegant 
design of the user interface, IMO)
> 
> My PX-7 with WORLD, VINTAGE, and POP ROMs is staying right where it 
is, permanently.  What a great, great little box!

I agree.  I think that since E-mu no longer supports any of it's 
legacy gear, they should at least license the production rights out 
to people who would be interested in continuing to manufacture roms, 
etc.  Not to mention making available the schematics of said legacy 
gear available for people interested in keeping it running, but they 
won't even do that.  Because of this, I will never buy any of their 
software gear.  I'd switch my loyalty to a company that is willing to 
continue to support legacy gear.  Unfortunately, I don't think such a 
company exists any longer.