Originally posted by cassp:
If you're going to go thru all that trouble to design dedicated hardware, why not integrate the software. Do you really believe stand-alone software is or will be supperior to what can be achieved now. If this stuff was possible and PROFITABLE, it would be on the market now.
1) If a company integrates the software it will no longer be an open system (proprietary) and we will once again be at the mercy of the manufacturer to come up with updates.
2) Yes stand alone software can be superior to what can be achieved now. The developer will focus on software and not worry about the keyboard.
3) It is possible but, would not be as profitable as it is now. I don't need to upgrade my keybed every 2 years. The keybed on my 3 year old Roland does not need to be changed, but the styles do. The keyboard mfgs. are milking the system until they can no longer. You can be sure the keyboard makers are watching Mediastation and Neko to watch how they make out. If they, or a facsimile start grabbing market share, you can be sure they will be marketing that way as well.
Starkeeper
[This message has been edited by Starkeeper (edited 03-24-2005).]
[This message has been edited by Starkeeper (edited 03-24-2005).]
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