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#38953 - 05/27/06 01:11 PM
Re: IS THIS FORUM DRYING UP?
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Hey! A lot of us old timers are still around. We're the ones that came over from the old Technics site to this great one, quite some time ago. And sometimes we will answer a post, but not so much anymore since so many others have acquired the skills to answer questions that newcomers ask. But, we still look in to see what's going on or what old familiar name might pop up. I hardly see Lindoz or Larry Hawk or even Bebop in a post any more, but I'm sure they're still around and reading the posts. It's good to see Roger and Willum and Alec still active, not to mention many others. And, where would a lot of us be without Gunnar Jonny and his web site to help us along. See, we haven't gone anywhere.......there's just a new generation of players asking questions and answering them. I still have my KN6000 and KN7000 and always will until they die, and then I happen to know someone who has a KN7000 hidden in their attic, so I hope I'm good for many years to come. Remember also, some of us are getting older and other things take up our free time, such as taking care of our soul mates, watching grandchildren grow up, naps, etc. But, it's Technics keyboards that manage to keep us off the streets and out of trouble, and playing one is sort of magical, isn't it? Imagine that, a whole orchestra at one's fingertips!! Many times I've fantasized about how nice it would have been to have one of those keyboards when I was a teenager in the fifties. Wow! Right now I'm still stuffing styles onto an SD card and getting things ready to record again. Maybe some of the songs I recorded back in the early days of keyboards when we had to use mikes and a tape recorder. Now, using the Rolls-Royce of keyboards, it's almost too easy to record and edit, but I wouldn't have it any other way. For those of you just now coming on board, our welcome mat is still out. The best advice I can give anyone is to just try out different aspects of your keyboard. Experiment with it. Use Alec's book to clear up cloudy areas and if that doesn't help, post. We were all in your position at one time and we all had to learn the in's and out's of our new keyboards - even Alec - so don't give up. Be thankful there are so many people now that can answer your questions, and are happy to do so. So good luck to you all, and if God allows keyboards in Heaven, we'll be set for eternity! Happy playing. Bud Whipple ![](http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_3_16.gif) [This message has been edited by Bud Whipple (edited 05-27-2006).] [This message has been edited by Bud Whipple (edited 05-27-2006).]
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#38956 - 05/28/06 12:46 AM
Re: IS THIS FORUM DRYING UP?
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Registered: 06/28/01
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Loc: Lehigh Valley, Pa.
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I'm still around....I only wish Technics was too. To answer the topics question...Yes, I suppose sooner or later, this Technics forum will completely dry up. Keyboards don't last forever, parts become scarce, and players move on. I still have the KN3000, and the KN7000, along with a Yamaha PSR-2000. I'm seriously thinking of moving these 3 for a Tyros-2. The decision to end production of Technics keyboards, still has me a little upset, but that should not be an excuse for not participating more on this forum. I'll try a little harder, although that would be easier if we were talking, maybe KN-9000 ------------------ Larry SynthZone Frapper
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#38957 - 05/28/06 02:16 AM
Re: IS THIS FORUM DRYING UP?
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Registered: 04/01/01
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Originally posted by lahawk: ...Yes, I suppose sooner or later, this Technics forum will completely dry up. Keyboards don't last forever..... Well, sooner or later both we and the keyboards will be "completly dryed up" I guess, cause nothing last forwer some say. Probably only a matter of time, a few million years or so. My good old KN5000 is "buildt like a tank", so it probably last longer than me...... ![](http://www.synthzone.com/ubbs/biggrin.gif) But maybe some new keyboard brands and/or further developed technology will help to keep up the discussions around, I'm wodering a bit about what's to come on this site: http://www.technotemusic.com/keyboards.htm Myself I would love to see a mix of Technics KN <-> Ketron SD, maybe a new Techtron or Ketronics ??? Yeah, I know, wishful thinking.... ![](http://www.synthzone.com/ubbs/biggrin.gif) Happy Playing & Posting, whatever brand we play on. ![](http://www.synthzone.com/ubbs/smile.gif) GJ
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#38958 - 05/28/06 03:06 AM
Re: IS THIS FORUM DRYING UP?
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Registered: 09/21/02
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Loc: Port Charlotte,FL,USA
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I am now realizing just how many Technics people still check in to this forum to, if nothing else, see what's going on. I know I do several times a day. Up until recently I began to wonder why I did. I then began to think that if everyone was just anomynously lurking, who is to know that there is still a large following ?
This thread at least provided a catylist to spark some responses from people that are before my time, and people like Grandpa Doug, with his funny wit. Yes, time marches on, and the good old glory days are over, with all of the excitement and frustration over brand new challenges like the "infernal SD card", and Alec coming to the rescue, and Bill Norrie,and others establishing websites.
I started to jump ship, but couldn't find a keyboard I liked more than my KN7000. I resisted my tendency to switch just because there was a new flagship keyboard out there. I love a challenge, but a whole different OS, I don't think so.
I found my own personal solution in keeping my beloved KN7000, and buying a Receptor, which is a double space rack computer that handles software programs, and very well at that. This satisfies my new gear addiction and I will keep my old friend to our dying day.
I am not wise enough to offer a solution that already hasn't been mentioned except, that if people would post anything, even a humorous anecdote, we would know you are alive and hopefully well.
Thanks, everyone, for posting. Bernie
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#38960 - 05/28/06 07:25 AM
Re: IS THIS FORUM DRYING UP?
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Registered: 06/28/01
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Originally posted by Gunnar Jonny: Well, sooner or later both we and the keyboards will be "completly dryed up" I guess, cause nothing last forwer some say. True, but we don't sit around a board meeting and make a decision to "dry up" our lives. On the other hand Technics did. This is what is a little upsetting... Corporate greed at it's best. Rather then try to keep the Technics production alive, or at the very least, allow another venture to take over, they just flat out quit. We all love out Technics keyboards, great keyboards they were, but I can't forgive them for taking away that love. Yes they were built like tanks, but new tanks are better then old tanks. There will be no more new Technics "tanks", maybe it's time to move on.... (Remember the Edsel?) ------------------ Larry SynthZone Frapper
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