J. Dan Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Lately there have been a lot of conflicting opinions on a few things, and I wanted to comment. The fact is, we have a very diverse group here. I personally find that to be nothing short of awesome. On one hand, it results in very different opinions on certain things that can turn contentious. OTOH, we have experience and expertise here from every perspective you can imagine. I find that invaluable. I'm sorry if I've gotten a little pissy. It may come off as being defensive, or offended. To the contrary, I just want to make sure that nobody makes excuses and weighs all of the experience and expertise available. It helps to get to know the people on here and their perspective. I can tell now which nuggets of gold to value most from each forumite based on what I know of them. If you don't know that, I can see attacks based on how it might not align with your paradigm. But I assure everybody that this is the best resource on the net for an overall coverage of all things keyboard. There may be better places for certain things Hammond or korg, or whatever. But this place rocks. Be patient, get to know your fellow forumites, and most important, be thoughtful and helpful. Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-missRichardTee Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Spoken like a true blue, Midwestern peace maker.. cool man! You don't have ideas, ideas have you We see the world, not as it is, but as we are. "One mans food is another mans poison". I defend your right to speak hate. Tolerance to a point, not agreement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adan Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 There's even a violin player. No one knows why. Gigging: Crumar Mojo 61, Hammond SKPro Home: Vintage Vibe 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa Gherkin Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Dan,your post is pretty much perfection,especially the last sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmp Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 If anybody needs to apologize for being snarky recently, it's me. Thanks for the reminder, Dan. This forum has been my top resource for a long time. It's helped me pick up my game in a big way. Most often I don't have to ask, because what I want to know is already being discussed. All of that and some. I'm a little dissappointed that I wasn't named Goodwill Ambassador, but I remain grateful that I haven't gotten the Dave Horne gold watch. Humble apologies to everybody I've offended. And I apologize in avance to those I haven't offended yet. --wmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 I'm a little dissappointed that I wasn't named Goodwill Ambassador, but I remain grateful that I haven't gotten the Dave Horne gold watch. Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegerardi Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 There's even a violin player. No one knows why. More than one... ..Joe Setup: Korg Kronos 61, Roland XV-88, Korg Triton-Rack, Motif-Rack, Korg N1r, Alesis QSR, Roland M-GS64 Yamaha KX-88, KX76, Roland Super-JX, E-Mu Longboard 61, Kawai K1II, Kawai K4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piano39 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Hear! Hear! This is the year that I basically had to walk away from that other keyboard forum. Their missteps were due totally to site management, not because of the forumites. Keyboard Corner is now my "go to" site. I should mention that I also joined the Piano World forum. They have lots of great stuff about acoustic piano. Just don't get too involved in discussions about classical music. There are some serious snobs there. I have a theory that classical music is declining in popularity due to the snobbish attitude of the fans, not because of the music. Elitism is in check on this forum. Yamaha Motif XF6, Yamaha AN200, Logic Pro X, Arturia Microbrute, Behringer Model D, Yamaha UX-3 Acoustic Piano, assorted homemade synth modules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Verelst Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 That will sound different from the marketing director, the technical director, and the human resource director.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmp Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 That will sound different from the marketing director, the technical director, and the human resource director.... That's why you should ask the Goodwill Ambassador. --wmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedKey Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 And I apologize in advance to those I haven't offended yet. Apology accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3bluesman59 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 wmp said: "I remain grateful that I haven't gotten the Dave Horne gold watch." ______________________________________________________________ What is the Dave Horne gold watch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig MacDonald Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 There may be some who disagree, but I actually think that this forum is much better than it was a year ago.. I think that the membership is much more tolerant of different opinions, and newbees, and there are far less obvious biases. There is also a lot less sarcasm and RTFM type comments, and a lot more helpfulness in general. A year ago there was a guy who joined the forum made one post and he was so badly harassed over that post that he permanently left the forum within 24 hours (a guy I know who had a wealth of information to share!!). That was disgraceful behaviour on the part of a number of forum members and I haven't seen any of that crap lately. Kudos to everyone for building a better sense of kinship and helpfulness. Craig MacDonald Hammond BV, Franken-B (A100 in a BV cabinet), Leslies 122/147/44W, Crumar Mojo, HX3 module, Korg Kronos, VR-09, Roland GAIA, Burn, Ventilator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 And I apologize in advance to those I haven't offended yet. Apology accepted. [video:youtube] When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 The fact is, we have a very diverse group here. I personally find that to be nothing short of awesome. 'nuff said. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 There may be some who disagree, but I actually think that this forum the Roland VR-09 is much better than it was a year ago. Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenner13 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Sarcastic AND snarky...LOVE IT! That's why I can't stop coming back to this forum. I love my VR09 and really appreciate the information Craig so ardently shares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Let's see.... I've been called a poser after saying that too many jazz musicians focus on the mechanical and ignore the emotional side of music, an Apple hater even though I have 4 apple computers and 3 iPads in my house, oh, and was told my band must not be very good if we don't like playing Eric Clapton's "Cocain". I remember the conversations but I don't remember who said them. Discussions sometimes get heated. You get over it and move on. I'd like to know the average IQ of the forum members here. Lot of smart people here. This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bourniplus Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 wmp said: "I remain grateful that I haven't gotten the Dave Horne gold watch." ______________________________________________________________ What is the Dave Horne gold watch? And, anyone knows what happened to him? I seem to remember enjoying his contributions to the forum. "Show me all the blueprints. I'm serious now, show me all the blueprints." My homemade instruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 wmp said: "I remain grateful that I haven't gotten the Dave Horne gold watch." ______________________________________________________________ What is the Dave Horne gold watch? And, anyone knows what happened to him? I seem to remember enjoying his contributions to the forum. He was banninated a few years back. You can probably find him on Facebook. Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig MacDonald Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 There may be some who disagree, but I actually think that this forum the Roland VR-09 is much better than it was a year ago. Fixed. BOTH!!!! Agreed.. and I had faith!! some didn't.. (still a couple things I want fixed!!) Craig MacDonald Hammond BV, Franken-B (A100 in a BV cabinet), Leslies 122/147/44W, Crumar Mojo, HX3 module, Korg Kronos, VR-09, Roland GAIA, Burn, Ventilator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Friends, this is a beautiful (virtual) place. Kudos to all of you. :') Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Friends, this is a beautiful (virtual) place. Kudos to all of you. +1 Happy New Year to all! http://col.stb.s-msn.com/i/2F/6E2FA3935C288892DE95F37538DB3.jpg When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Wright Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Happy New Year All! "I cried when I wrote this song Sue me if I play too long" Walter Becker Donald Fagan 1977 Deacon Blues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Happy New Year to my many friends (and the few foils) that have welcomed me back to the family. Wishing you all a safe and happy ushering in of the new year, and a 2014 full of good music (and more time spent PLAYING rather than GASSING). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig MacDonald Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Sven, Glad to have you back my friend!! CC Craig MacDonald Hammond BV, Franken-B (A100 in a BV cabinet), Leslies 122/147/44W, Crumar Mojo, HX3 module, Korg Kronos, VR-09, Roland GAIA, Burn, Ventilator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3plyr Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 There may be some who disagree, but I actually think that this forum is much better than it was a year ago.. I think that the membership is much more tolerant of different opinions, and newbees, and there are far less obvious biases. There is also a lot less sarcasm and RTFM type comments, and a lot more helpfulness in general. A year ago there was a guy who joined the forum made one post and he was so badly harassed over that post that he permanently left the forum within 24 hours (a guy I know who had a wealth of information to share!!). That was disgraceful behaviour on the part of a number of forum members and I haven't seen any of that crap lately. Kudos to everyone for building a better sense of kinship and helpfulness. +1, Craig is right. I remember my first post on my review of the SK2. I was not only blasted for the content of the post but was also accused of being someone else posting for a well known company. However, the board does seem more "poster friendly", but there will always be differences of opinion. And that is a good thing as long as discussions are in a civil manner. A bit like the NFL hotshots? And this board was actually a valuable source of information that led to me moving from the SK2 to a Mojo. All in all a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-missRichardTee Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Let's see.... I've been called a poser after saying that too many jazz musicians focus on the mechanical and ignore the emotional side of music, an Apple hater even though I have 4 apple computers and 3 iPads in my house, oh, and was told my band must not be very good if we don't like playing Eric Clapton's "Cocain". I remember the conversations but I don't remember who said them. Discussions sometimes get heated. You get over it and move on. I'd like to know the average IQ of the forum members here. Lot of smart people here. IQ? A, a, around 200 to 103 depending ;-) EQ, now that's the thing that I suck at WMP apology accepted lol edit rabid I agree with you about jazz and emotional vs mechanical side.. whatever that means You don't have ideas, ideas have you We see the world, not as it is, but as we are. "One mans food is another mans poison". I defend your right to speak hate. Tolerance to a point, not agreement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Wright Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 And this board was actually a valuable source of information that led to me moving from the SK2 to a Mojo. All in all a good thing. Since I joined the forum, I have not made a purchase decision without first referencing the expert opinions offered here. "I cried when I wrote this song Sue me if I play too long" Walter Becker Donald Fagan 1977 Deacon Blues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevmo Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 There may be some who disagree, but I actually think that this forum the Roland VR-09 is much better than it was a year ago. Fixed. BOTH!!!! Agreed.. and I had faith!! some didn't.. (still a couple things I want fixed!!) I DID And ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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