Anderton Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Yup, the Akai professional line is going to be distributed by Alesis/Numark. Cool. Craig Anderton Educational site: http://www.craiganderton.org Music: http://www.youtube.com/thecraiganderton Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/craig_anderton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 That's CHEATING! Er...ooops...waitaminute...wrong thread... Cool, Craig! "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderton Posted July 8, 2004 Author Share Posted July 8, 2004 Here's the official press release: Numark acquires akai professional american distribution rights - Distribution begins immediately in the Americas - Cumberland, RI, July 1, 2004 Numark Industries, the worlds leading manufacturer of professional DJ equipment, announced today that they have acquired the official distribution rights of Akai Professional Musical Instruments (APMI) for the Americas. Akai Pros legendary line of MPC Studio products is a staple in just about every project and professional studio environment around the world. Long known as an innovator of high-quality studio samplers, digital recorders, and electronic musical instruments, Akai Pro is an ideal fit for our distribution model, says Numark CEO Jack O Donnell. We are very excited about adding the Akai Pro catalog to our offerings. Our goal is to supply a broad range of high technology products to the music industry that appeal to all types of musicians - DJs and hobbyists alike. Akai Pros product line is an ideal complement to our growing range of professional product lines, ODonnell continued. ODonnell also owns and distributes Alesis Studio Electronics, which has a history of providing affordable, professional digital recorders, synthesizers, studio monitors, and various DSP products to the musical instrument markets. As efforts begin to integrate Akai Pros marketing, technical support, and sales administration into its current model, Numark will continue to offer dealers a streamlined, efficient way to purchase a diverse range of hi-tech products. Craig Anderton Educational site: http://www.craiganderton.org Music: http://www.youtube.com/thecraiganderton Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/craig_anderton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren. Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 http://89decibeles.com/foro/images/smiles/icon_banana.gif (why am I doing this?) Who Put The ' M ' In MySpace? don\'t_click | day_job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Lozada Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Originally posted by Rensonic: http://89decibeles.com/foro/images/smiles/icon_banana.gif (why am I doing this?)You like to show your banana, that is... Thanks for the Info, Craig. Let's see how positive will this be for AKAI. Músico, Productor, Ingeniero, Tecnólogo Senior Product Manager, América Latina y Caribe - PreSonus at Fender Musical Instruments Company Instagram: guslozada Facebook: Lozada - Música y Tecnología www.guslozada.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViLo Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Originally posted by Rensonic: http://89decibeles.com/foro/images/smiles/icon_banana.gif (why am I doing this?)Be careful Ren http://89decibeles.com/foro/images/smiles/icon_banana.gif Montiel Jesus Is Coming, Make Music, Get Ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 This can only be a good thing. I always wondered why such a great company as Akai seemed to have such awful distribution when I worked at MARS. It made me think there was a good reason Akai never achieved the kind of sales numbers other companies did with similar products. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViLo Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Originally posted by fantasticsound: This can only be a good thing. I always wondered why such a great company as Akai seemed to have such awful distribution when I worked at MARS. It made me think there was a good reason Akai never achieved the kind of sales numbers other companies did with similar products.AKAI is defenitley an excelent product and deserves better distrubuition Jesus Is Coming, Make Music, Get Ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddits Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Numark's become the bail-out guy as of late. They take on down-on-their-luck companies characterized by an innovative past, and a few decent products still banging around. ADAT revolutionized everything. The S900 revolutionized everything. But MPCs and Masterlinks cannot save a company. The question is, I suppose, can Numark? Dooby Dooby Doo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip OKeefe Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 You may be just a cat, but that's an excellent question. Still in all, I think this is probably a good thing. I know Akai has suffered from poor distribution here in the USA, and this should make things easier for the end users. And they have made some serious innovations over the years... but with all the changes in the industry (hardware samplers may not be dead, but they're probably on life support), it remains to be seen what direction Akai will head - and if they can survive. I hope they can. More options for us is generally a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeronyne Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 I've been considering buying up a few more S5000's. The ak.Sys software makes them easy to use as one big sampler, and I think they still have some of the best sounding convertors out there...warmer than the Z series. Anyway, I'm just glad SOMEONE'S distributing them. "For instance" is not proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderton Posted July 9, 2004 Author Share Posted July 9, 2004 <> Based on rumors I've heard regarding Alesis, there are some very interesting new products coming down the pike... Craig Anderton Educational site: http://www.craiganderton.org Music: http://www.youtube.com/thecraiganderton Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/craig_anderton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Hmm... I can see it now: "Alesis and Akai ... That's it for the As, fellahs!" Watch out Behringer! Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeon Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Especially interesting in light of Akais new sampler, the Boreas , which looks to be a rebadged Z4. cheers, aeon Go tell someone you love that you love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alndln Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Maybe they can write Win 2K/XP drivers for the Adat Edit card and I'll see if I can blow all the dust off it,if I can still find it.it's probably hiding out with my old Turtle Beach Fiji who's awaiting the triumphant return of the ISA bus. "A Robot Playing Trumpet Blows" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vstservice Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 Just wanted to let everyone know that while Numark will most likely get more machines on the market, their customer support and repair service may suffer. Currently we are handling all AKAI warranty repairs for Numark but as time goes on they will most likely takeover as the sole servicer. Regardless, we at VST have more knowledge, experience, and history with AKAI products than anyone else in the industry and we feel it is important that AKAI users are aware that we are still here for their service, repair, and replacement part needs. our website is www.vstservice.com and we can be reached at 626-794-8196 with any questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrancedelicBlues Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Originally posted by Anderton: <> Based on rumors I've heard regarding Alesis, there are some very interesting new products coming down the pike...Oh, I just hope they will add polyphony to the Ion series, and increase its ability to replicate classic FM sounds and algorithms... that would make for a fairly wide open platform that would literally take years to learn... I, for one, am ready for the challenge... Reverb would be nice too... the Micron has it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelo Clematide Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Very nice, very nice indeed. Do i need something like Alesis or Akai for making vacation in Italy or is it something to drink or can i plug it up to my 2000 channel program -Peace, Love, and Potahhhhto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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