Benno, Domenik,

Actually, there have been a number of business studies which all prove that Time to Market is the MOST important thing.

While I agree with the idea about half-baked software, my main concern is critical bugs (which cause system to hang up and die). The others, which are functional improvements, can wait until the update.

I am surprised GEM did not capitalize on the time advantage and made more inroads into the market, having had prototypes out a year ago, and demonstrating a supposedly working version at summer NAMM. As a result, they are virtually unknown here in the US, while all the buzz is around the Korgs. I hope you don't fall into the same trap.

I would also be concerned with the fact that MusicIndustries are not promoting your products all that much.

I am not telling you how to run your business, but I am interested in having your undertaking succeed if for no other reason than to keep the others honest.

Regards,
Alex