Originally posted by The Pro:
1. The 9000 Pro was absent at NAMM and rumor is that it's history. Has it been discontinued?
2. Are there any new OS upgrades or any other kind of improvements planned for the 9000 Pro this year?
3. Does Yamaha plan to offer any OPT or other kind of software voice editors for the 9000 Pro panel voices or for the PLG-series of expansion cards (not including the ones that come with the cards for use with Works)? Is an OPT-based XG voice editor coming anytime soon?
4. Does Yamaha plan on making a successor to the 9000 Pro?
I'm afraid that I cannot provide much insight . The 9000PRO is abolutely NOT discontinued. I am not aware of any plans for these other things, but that doesn't mean they're never going to happen. The things that are on the drawing board in Japan are secret. So even if I knew I couldn't tell you. I work in Customer Support. We answer HOW TO questions, we help customers with broken products get them fixed and occaisionally, out of necessity, we chase bugs. I'll be happy to pass along your comments, but don't expect me to be answering questions about things that have not been announced.
Regards,
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Steve Deming
Assistant Manager
Customer Support Dept.
Pro Audio & Combo Division
Yamaha Corporation of America