I just got an email from 3351 aka: ED, and he was telling me, that, it has become quite around here, and wanted to know why? Actually, I had noticed the same thing as well. It seems, that more people are taking about aranger keyboards, more then about synthesizers. Which to me, seems a bit odd on a website called the Synth Zone. However, I do find more traffic in the Bar, then I do in the General Discussion Section. Eeven the Vintage Synth Explorer, gets, more traffic then this board.

Maybe we need to change things up a bit around here, and make it more exciteing. After all this Board and Web site are about synthesizers? One post on the VSE froum, that got a lot of attention. Was a theard, where people could post photo's of there home studios. That one post got well over 1,000 replies. There is even, a theard, for Interesting Ebay Acutions. That one get's a ton of responses too. There is a post helping newbies, when buying a synth, or buying a new synth. I will even hear people go into great detail, why one synth is better then another.

I know I don't post on here, like I used to, but it seems, to me as if the energy, has decreased, and I for one would like to see it come back! Maybe Nigel could remove the catagories, that don't get many, or any posts, and keep the ones that do. Like the BAR, and the Aranger Froum, as well as the General Discussion froum. Just a suggestion, Nigel.

Maybe, we have hit a slump, and we just need to come back, but make it FRESH, and Exciteing! I know I for one, will try to post more on here.

Okay, enough of my ranting, I just wanted to share my thought's and ideas.

Peace!

I think a lot of people just don't want to get into some of the petty arguements that pop up frequently.

It's not worth the trouble. Lot's of folks look but won't bring up anything that will be mis-interpreted. That, of course, makes for a major reduction in the quantity of what ends up here.

The sensible thing to do is be open-minded about opinions about boards, amps, songs, changes...whatever. What's needed is an atmosphere where each can voice a well thought out opinion without worrying about the comment generating a personal attack.

Sadly, in some cases, we've done it to ourselves.

What a shame.


R.

Yes, it is Russ.

Haven't seen too many of them here. Granted there were some disagreements in the past (like 2 years ago may be...) but it was all well within reason. You're probably thinking about The Bar or the General Arranger KB forums. ...But even a few spats that happen there once in a while are not a big deal. I've seen a lot worse in other forums. Forums that have a lot more traffic mind you.

Perhaps this kind of thing happens to all forums. Less people posting, less traffic, things naturally slowing down. Forum regulars moving on and finding other things to do and other forums to post in.

cheers,

-ED-


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Could be good weather and lots of activities going on!

Jerry

Everybody gave up and went VST, and those with the real synths already know how to use and fix them. Also, the teenagers must hate the 1995 stylings of this bulletin board. Has none of the "wet look" or whatever that bastard that changes my oil goes on and on about.

I like this bulletin board, but I fear it is not long for this world.

I have been workign like a dog these past few months.....I just logged on now and haven't been here in months maybe...

Synth Zone is just fine...

I think the reason why this place is seldom visited is because of the current trends in music. This place had people signing in here everyday asking the same questions on an hourly basis. In the late 90's and early 2000s synth music was in vogue ala Moby, Crystal Method, Chem Bros, etc. Now its mostly throw away pop stars and metal revival groups that for the most part, are boring.

Thats my opinion, and you know what opinions are like.....

Oh wow ...... it's Chris It's really great to see you again. How has life been treating you anyway since you were here last.

hell yes, chris hit the nail on the head so hard, it will never be pried out.

If anything, there should be even more activity for there hasn't been this much developpement in the tech/synth world in a very, very long time.

There are so many more popular boards today and this one sadly doesn't come up in the firsts as it used to. It had it's time I guess. The website is still standing, which is cool, and there are still people here that are glad to help out. Gotta tip my hat to that.

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I also remember a time when it was quite packed and busy (2000-2003). Perhaps its the popping up of software synthesizers/loop based products.

While they haven't really "replaced" "old school" synthesizers, the younger generation (and I'm a 27 year old teacher during the day), isn't as interested in begging their mother to buy a $2000 or even $500 keyboard when they can get an illegal copy of Fruity Loops from Limewire, which is sad.

It's the unfortunate downside to filesharing I guess. I can coun using all of your fingers how many people do this.

Even though I'm young, when I was "younger" this type of thing just really wasn't available yet (mid 90s) and those that were, didn't do good enough of a job that you'd replace your synths. So, when I'd watch Paul Shaffer with his Kurzweil and ASR10 on Letterman, I'd get excited. I used go straight from school to Sam Ash to play with the gear. People just don't have to do that anymore.

Wow, I haven't had a reply to this thread since June. Anyway, I just posted two new threads on here, since I hadn't posted for awhile. Speaking of computer based software, I have a Korg K61 controller keyboard with included software, which I have hardly used. It's in it's orignal box. Never really got into computer based instruments. You loose something in the virtual world.

I do own two synthesizers, that don't get used much either. Here's the kicker, I just picked up an old farfisa combo organ for 75 bucks. No amp, but I am planning to buy one. If I manage to get this thing to play with an amp, I may try that for awhile. I may not be much of a musician, but it's worth a shot.

Text is text no matter how it is presented. In order to change to new software means abandoning the current database that covers 10 years of postings. That doesn't seem worth losing past posting to add a few glitzy features. Information is everything ... the interface is only temporary.

This forum has survived for almost 10 years in this format. It will probably last a couple more years at least.

I think this board is fine and Nigel does a great job, I wouldn't change a thing, I think it is more the music industry and the way they make music that is changing.