Cakewalk is doomed

[64Guitars]

Sad news. Gibson is about to ruin yet another company.

http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2013/09/23/cakewalk-to-be-sold-to-gibson/

Remember when Gibson just made guitars? They were great at that. But then the business assholes took over and ruined the company. Not content with that, they started buying up other companies they know nothing about so they can ruin them too. What a waste.

[Greeny]

I think there's an arrogance about Gibson that's really annoying. They know they have an audience of rock-solid Les Paul / SG / Flying V / ES-335 devotees, so think everything they touch will turn to gold. They should just stick to what they know and learn to do it better / cheaper (as many of their copyists have done...).

There must be a wider business strategy gong on, but God knows what it is. Just seems like out of touch idiots jumping on a bandwagon they don't understand.

The Gibson Dark Fire and Tiger Dusk were just two examples of them putting products out there that totally misjudged the mood and taste of the audience. Is it 4 bungled attempts at Robo-tuning now?

I know it seems harsh to criticize a company for not living in the past, but if the past is good and where the love is, why dilute the offering?

Rant over!

[henwrench]

The Gibson Dark Fire and Tiger Dusk were just two examples of them putting products out there that totally misjudged the mood and taste of the audience. Is it 4 bungled attempts at Robo-tuning now?

         Yeah, that 'robot' tuning thing is ridiculous. Learning to tune a guitar is part of the game, and actually improves a players ability to hear notes. If you can't/don't want to tune a guitar, then you should stick to synths.

                                                               henwrench

[SteveB]

  A lot of mixed-feelings over on the Cake Forums.
Personally, I can understand Roland owning - or whatever -  a software company, but Gibson.

[64Guitars]

Here's Roland's letter of intent regarding the transfer of Cakewalk to Gibson.

http://www.roland.com/ir/pdf/2013/20130924.pdf

Although there's a whole paragraph about their "reason for share transfer", it's not very clear to me. It sounds like they're saying that they decided the music software business is not a good fit for Roland (I agree). But then they close with "Roland continues its commitment to development for the PC music business and Roland's core strength", which sounds like they're still planning to market music software of some sort.

I don't know what they have in mind but I hope they'll put more effort into their digital multitrack recorder line now. I'd like to see some more advanced BRs at a reasonable price. Maybe something like the TASCAM DP-24 but with a few special features to make it uniquely Roland.

[Speed Demon]

I cannot wait to get my meat hooks onto a Gibson frozen apple pie. Artificial color, artificial flavor. Natural taste.

[bummblefly]

im using "acid" software and was hoping to find a "study buddy" on this site.
termanoligy is my biggest problem with it.so many options.
you know anyone thats used it? and kind enough to help me get my stuff out there?
 

[SteveB]

http://forum.cakewalk.com/Cakewalk-Announcement-m3687511.aspx

Well, guess we are proved right. Utterly disgusted.  

[Flash Harry]

Download Reaper.

It's really very good.

[guitarron]

Sad news. Gibson is about to ruin yet another company.

http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2013/09/23/cakewalk-to-be-sold-to-gibson/

Remember when Gibson just made guitars? They were great at that. But then the business assholes took over and ruined the company. Not content with that, they started buying up other companies they know nothing about so they can ruin them too. What a waste.

Wow You really called your shot!!!lol

im using reaper now
its different but i learning how to get around on it