Ah, I looked at it a few weeks ago so I missed the latest update. I’m still
a bit skeptical until we have some sightings and users but it is promising.
Eric
On 9/16/08 11:11 PM, "Laurie Curry" <laurie@ronchmusic.com> wrote:
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> Their website was updated last week...
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> I guess you may not have?checked out the link I gave....
> http://www.infiniteresponse.com/
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> I thought the 80 key weight?was a bit heavier than the
> heintzman....hmm
>
> VAX77 Update - Features & AvailabilityAugust 5th, 2008
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> ?
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> We have spent the last few weeks diligently trying to plan a road show
> to introduce the VAX77. Even though we have hundreds of people on our
> mailing list, we cannot find an economically viable way to make these
> presentations. With 53 people in LA and 37 in NYC and no other single
> population center with more than 18 potential customers on our list,
> the cost of the road show was prohibitive forthe exposure it would
> have given our product. So here is the new plan.
>
> ?
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> A single model of the VAX77 will be available through retail channels.
> This will be the 42 gram keyweight, gloss black version. Obviously, we
> hope to convince GuitarCenter to carry the product and we are actively
> pursuing regional retailers as well. Through this network of
> authorized dealers, we will take customer orders for the other colors
> and keyweights and ship these orders overnight directly to the dealer.
>
> ?
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> We sincerely apologize for this change in direction, but for the
> majority of our potential customers (especially international
> customers), this will allow them to experience the VAX77 much sooner.
>
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> The VAX77 is complete and ready for full scale production except for
> one small plastic part that is being beefed up as a result of life
> testing. The new injection molding tool for that part will be ready
> for production in 3-4 weeks.
>
> ?
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> Later this month, we will update this web site with pictures of the
> production product (the VAX77 isn’t vaporware anymore). It will show
> how we implemented a Pitch Bend wheel and a Modulation slider within
> the confines of the current design specifications. It will also
> explain why we used touch screen inputs for some things and buttons
> for others. We’ll also go into more detail on the new user interface
> and the Patch Librarian software that is included with the product.
> Soon after,we’ll begin an application notes section where we can
> share the quickest ways to get up and running with various setups. For
> example, Apple Logic/Mainstage doesn’t offer a way to export a
> CONCERT. We’ll show you how we used the Patch Librarian to download
> CONCERT presets into the VAX77.
>
> ?
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> Thanks you for staying with us. The VAX77 took far more time and cost
> a lot more to develop than we ever imagined, but we think you’ll
> like the result.
>
> Posted in Uncategorized | 9 Comments ?
> -----Original message-----
> From: alt-mode yahoo@... <mailto:yahoo%40alt-mode.com>
> Date:Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:42:33 -0600
> To: yamahacs80@yahoogroups.com <mailto:yamahacs80%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [yamahacs80] Key weight question.....
>
> Ummm, the Vax77 is currently vaporware. I don¹t believe anything has
> been
> heard from them for several months but I may be wrong. Anybody heard
> from
> them or actually seen an actual unit in person?
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> As far as key weight goes, the CS80 is much lighter than a regular
> piano
> action. I don¹t have a set of piano technician weights but my guess
> is that
> you would be looking at the lower end of that keyweight range.
>
> Eric
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> On 9/16/08 10:38 PM, "Laurie Curry" wrote:
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>> > I am planning on purchasing a new midi Controller with PolyAT....
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>> > The Vax77 has this feature and comes in?various key weights.....
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>> > http://www.infiniteresponse.com/
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>> > It has a piano length keylike the CS80.......
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>> > ?? ...does anyone have the info on the CS80 keyweight in grams???
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>> > This would be the weight to move the key from rest to full on (not
>> > including AT)
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>> > the stock keyweight of this VAX?is 43 grams...
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>> > but it also comes in 27, 35, 60, 70, and 80 gram keyweight....
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>> > http://www.infiniteresponse.com/
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>> > My intentions are to use live with the new VST Rack from SM pro
>> > Audio...and to keep my CS80 in the Studio from now on....
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