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Sam Ash Closing 18 of 44 stores , including NYC and Hollywood, CA.
Markay replied to JohnH's topic in The Keyboard Corner
Although I don't live in the US but am/was a customer of Sam Ash, Rudy's, (NYC) Zzounds and Muscians corner, here is how the chain v independent music store battle played out here. The chains merged and at the time they were put into liquidation by their then owner, a vulture fund based in Rhode Island go figure, they had lost their market share to independents who had transitioned to an instore and online price match offer model. During Covid one these nearest to me opened an additional dedicated keyboard and synth showroom. We have amongst the worlds highest CBD rents and all the surviving independent's are in suburban strip shopping centres where rents are lower and its easy to park. I always prefer to try before I buy instore, then I own the decision about keyboard feel for example, and whatever compromise was involved, no returns. Commodity items like pedals or tuners, best online price including delivery from a trusted supplier. The death of the chains has lead to greater choice instore because the independents don't play the "if you stock us (Y) we will give you better payment terms provided you don't stock N or R" game. -
Musta been playing Leisure Suit Larry back in the day and looking for luv in all the wrong places and totally missed this.
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Same here, however soon after the Yahoo password hack some years ago, which didn't affect me, I set up a Protonmail account as backup. But Yahoo has been solid ever since and ads are a small price to pay for 30 years of having a free email service.
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What Songs Did You Add For Your Valentines Show?
Markay replied to Greg Mein's topic in The Keyboard Corner
Magic Dick or someone similar required to pull this off. -
Steven Stills Mannasas elbum has somehow resonated with me, particulary on country drives, since the day it was released. Not my country, and Johnny's garden is not my life experience. But nonetheless music that transports you to another place. The most underrated creative influence in CSN. Makes Wooden ships look like dross.
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Can You Guess Which Library/Keyboard This Rhodes Sound Came From?
Markay replied to AROIOS's topic in The Keyboard Corner
Nord Lead? (Joke) -
Great performance and chops Darren. Look foward to getting along to one of your gigs soon.
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To Hardware or Software or Both--Which to Play?
Markay replied to ProfD's topic in The Keyboard Corner
That would me great, my life has been rebuilt from the bottom to the top, I think thats a lyric, since we last hooked up, so PM and we'll put the top down and enjoy life on the edge. -
To Hardware or Software or Both--Which to Play?
Markay replied to ProfD's topic in The Keyboard Corner
I am software only, but as cost is off the table I have nothing more to add. -
Darren if you are referring to the SOH concerts I agree. Next best bass impact was Nile Rodgers at the Enmore about a month ago.
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As did I at the Sydney Opera House. Each concert featured one of their albums. I chose The Mix, being the closest to a "best of" . Best sound eva,and an immersive 3D experience.
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OT? Perfect pitch: Sorry, it ain't perfect
Markay replied to Floyd Tatum's topic in The Keyboard Corner
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Thanks to those who chose to respond. Interesting and sometimes humorous comments. To be clear I was not suggesting a sub forum to discuss previously banned topics. Simply drawing the distinction between "ad hominem" attacks which are generally frowned on here, apart from those who enjoy flame ups and can't get enough of this from other social media. Based the the replies here the majority think "ad companydem" attacks are a good thing. And for those who get their rocks off posting or reading these, the more the better. So it goes.
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The Pogues, often I have been in a better place on Xmas Eve, but tbis has often reminded me of how fortunate I am to so be. Vale
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Powered speakers put a chainsaw through the keyboard amp. I choose EV's, others like QSC's, Yamaha or RCF. Whatever your wallet can cope with.