[A6] Gathering at least 100 Andromeda users...

[E R]

Hi,

I think this is a good idea. I'd be a buyer at a reasonable price. I would
however insist on a VST version too, that would make the librarian 10x more
useful and easier to use.

Kind regards,

Andromedaris6


On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 9:56 AM, ivan <ivan at m127.com> wrote:

> OK, guys.****
>
> ** **
>
> I guess to expedite and to not hold your breaths longer than necessary and
> risk putting your expectations too high, maybe I will just unveil the idea
> now.****
>
> ** **
>
> *The objective is this*: to get a *professional* developer to create the *a6
> librarian/editor our synth deserves*> standalone, Mac/W-compatible,
> including *all* functions considered standard in pro librarian/editor (as
> much as the a6’s MIDI implementation permits). ****
>
> ** **
>
> *My approach to make it happen is this*: Basically, the idea came from
> observing the same question over and over in different forums and
> communities: where can I get a pro A6 editor/librarian?  In digging more, I
> saw many attempts have been made and usually those were medium to very low
> quality results compared to what a synth such as the a6 deserves.****
>
> ** **
>
> So I thought: how come we don’t have a professional one?  From my findings
> in talking directly to some developers, I realized they were hesitant from
> the low direct requests AND because *when they were* proactively
> interested, the *a6* *was simply NOT ready* for it (remember how the MIDI
> implementation was one of the major shortcomings of the initial OSs?)
> Long story short, I have been in talks with a couple of *pro reputable
> developers*, and they *showed genuine initial interest* when I told them
> that *we could gather at least 100 interested licensees for version 1*.
> Let’s be realistic, *who would want to take the risk to develop such
> product for a discontinued hw synth just like that?*****
>
> ** **
>
> So my idea to approach this obstacle is that *we create together a
> win-win situation* both for us (getting the pro editor-librarian that we
> want and need) and for them (securing a minimally juicy initial user base
> of 100 users and the rights over the sw for future maintenance and
> marketing, etc.)  Thus, this is *not* a for-profit initiative for us
> (especially not for me for the sake of honesty), we just want a GREAT
> librarian at the very least… *and so I took the initiative to talk to
> devs and to rally for your attention*, which is why we are talking about
> this now :).  I know there may be better ways and what not, but without
> initiative and driven will there is nothing really, and we all know there
> was indeed nothing going on for our a6 since the dismal product
> discontinuation was announced.****
>
> ** **
>
> Finally for now, in talking to these developers, they think my suggestion
> to rally for a committed and guaranteed initial user base of at least 100
> licensees so that they see the project is financially feasible IS A GOOD
> ONE and I have their initial interest, and so it’s up to us to show unity
> and genuine, honest interest for this project.****
>
> ** **
>
> So, before we go any further, I would like to ask you directly 2 things
> for which an answer would be very appreciated:  ****
>
> **1.       ***Would you like to see a professional librarian or editor or
> both as much as I would? * ****
>
> **2.       ***Would you be willing to help me rally for the initial 100
> licensees target AND* *be one of them, which already is sweet sounding to
> the ears of potential devs?*****
>
> ** **
>
> ** **
>
> If my idea seems stupid to you, I apologize (please spare the guy with the
> initiative!!) However, I assure you it has been well received by potential
> pro devs and I truly think the 100 licensee target could be easily
> attainable *if we pull together*.****
>
> ** **
>
> I am one of those willing to even provide the funds for 3 licenses myself
> for the sake of seeing this positive project taking off the ground. Of
> course, I never agreed to pay for the full license in advance in my
> proposal to them.  My thought was that they could get inspired even with a
> 50% down payment just to show our seriousness, which should be more than
> enough, and we can even negotiate this further *with WHOEVER* we want to
> work with for this project, once we start laying down the options.****
>
> ** **
>
> *For now*, let me know your responses to those 2 questions guys, and
> thanks much for your attention.  Hope this was not uberlong email,  I tried
> to be as concise and informative as possible.****
>
> ** **
>
> Ivan.****
>
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