From larry.a.schurr@boeing.com Wed Jul 30 11:44:45 2003
Subject:RE: CX3vsElectro=SoundvsWeight-THANKS

As for the "keyboard that'll continually evolve," with software upgrades,
downloadable sounds via USB, serious product support...that's a good thing!
Not many keyboard manufacturers support their products in this fashion and
so I would not let that concern you. "Evolving" is much better than
"stagnating."

Regards,
Eric Lawson

"[C]ontinually evolve..."?? I'll believe it when I see it. No, I don't know too much about Nord as a company right this moment. But I do know that the industry is replete with synthesizers that will "evolve with you" and other such promises. Hardly a synth was made during the 80's and early 90's without this promise. Seen a lot of (Peavey) DPM-V3's being used? Ensoniqs? And how about E-mu? EVERY unit they ever made came with a similar promise and most of them are now no longer supported.

Now before anyone starts a lecture in modern marketplace realities, the point is the promise (claim) was made. Has Nord made such a promise? They DID have some problems just like this a couple years ago on one of their buggy versions (Lead2?) that users had to wait over 18months for remedy. But that's just from listening in on the 'digitalhell' list. So someone here might have way more accurate input.

After some years at this, the very last thing I count on is a product to "evolve". The industry track record is that of replacement and obsolecense; manufacturers' claims notwithstanding. If the Electro continues to improve then.... Yippee! If not, don't be surprised.

L.

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