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#39046 - 02/27/04 05:41 AM
The Demise Of Technics...Or Not?
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Registered: 12/26/03
Posts: 83
Loc: Mersea Island, Essex, U K
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well, we've seen topics and discssions held about this but, to be honest, is this the end. I don't think so...
Let's be honest for a moment. Regardless of which model you own, can you, hand on your heart, say that you've tried to use every facility available to get a new sound or style out of it. I'll probably get a few nasty emails for that but I've only myself to blame.
Ten years ago I worked as an insurance broker and dealt most of the time with classic cars from Jenson Interceptors all the way down to Hillman Imps. As most of you know these makes no longer exist but with the devotion of their owners the name carries on. The same, I hope, will be said of Technics in years to come. We've been privaleged to be owners and with good care will remain that way for a long time more.
If it wasn't for Nigel having set up this forum off his own back we wouldn't be sitting in front of our PCs/MACs swapping ideas, styles, music, etc. We should, this a personal view, be grateful for what we have and try to a)make to the most of it and b)keep talking to each other.
The girls are at college at the moment but I know what their views are. We're pleased with what we've got. It's unfortunate we won't be able, shortly, to upgrade, but we've got something that, with luck, will probably last me to my grave; Not long now, as I've just filled in a new will and deed of trust.
Sorry if the last section was a bit morbid but I've always said I like to know when it's going to happen...
Anyway, please no comments about me preaching a sermon, just happy thoughts about your 'board.
Regards to all as always,
Mark
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#39050 - 02/27/04 10:50 PM
Re: The Demise Of Technics...Or Not?
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Member
Registered: 12/26/03
Posts: 83
Loc: Mersea Island, Essex, U K
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Larry,
You know you're quite right. Hm, I dream of one day there might be a KN18000. Be interesting to see what it's capable of. Let's think, voice control, holographic display, at least 16 wireless speakers to place around the room, 15000+ voices and 5000 rhythms with variations, etc.
But, anyway, back to the original topic. Yes I agree I can't see you turning up at Bebop's place in a Hillman Imp. Why not consider a Ferrari or at the very least an Aston Martin (sorry, but I'm British - even if your lot owns them). The key point remains that we should try to get the most out of what we've got even if Technics is now an 'extinct' brand. Having said that the dinosaurs are extinct but thanks to Michael Crichton and Jurassic Park they've still got followers. The same could be said for Nigel and this forum.
One last thing, many thanks for helping Lucy out on Avalon. I heard her first attempt last night. I reckon she can make it.
Regards,
Mark
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#39051 - 02/28/04 02:36 AM
Re: The Demise Of Technics...Or Not?
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Senior Member
Registered: 06/04/02
Posts: 4912
Loc: West Palm Beach, FL 33417
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I do love my KN7000, in my opimion it is the best keyboard available for my type of work.
I am still learning different ways to use the keyboard, there is so much. At no time have I ever understood all the features of the older keyboard. The knowledge I gained form the old model is applied on to the new model. Having said that, will I stay with my KN7000 for the next 5 to 10 years? No, no more than I stayed with a dial type of phone or with my 1990 ford. I could be using the dial phone to make calls, but the new phones can do so much more. With each new keyboard I grew in knowledge and playing ability.
When Technics said no more, they were saying no more keyboards, technicals advancements or creating new ideas. How sad.
I'm now forced to look elsewhere for the next generation of keyboards. I am selling my Yamaha Tyros, this keyboard came very close to being my main keyboard, but the KN7000 is better. Wow, I wonder what the future will bring in new fantastic keyboards. I wonder how this forum will change, what it will become. Interesting.
The happy part of all this is the many friends I have made because of my Technics keyboards and this forum. My two closest friends own KN6000. What in heavens name would we talk about if it were not for keyboards. My friend Bill carried his keyboard where ever he went. He said if there were no more keyboards in his life he rather be dead. He passed away a short time ago, his Technics keyboard was alone side his bed. I helped him with his keyboard right up to the end. Amen!
Sad and happy, John C.
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