Anderton
Do not underestimate how much Henry J is into this. When the CEO and Chairman is behind something, that's pretty much all you need. I don't really need to have anyone's ear, but I do help in as many ways as I can, given that I have many other obligations at Gibson...have I mentioned how well Neat Microphones went over at CES? 
That's my other "baby," and they are going to shake up the world of mics.
Good times. Stay tuned.
This is completely OT but I have been noticing a LOT of seemingly youth oriented Gibson branding (like you see the Gibson logo on many Adult Swim productions and the like) as well as general branding, a huge push of the Epi line and all sorts of other stuff. Gibson... well I've always preferred their axes and they're pretty iconic in that regard so they COULD rest on their laurels and be totally fine BUT with this heavy HEAVY push forward in seemingly all directions makes me think despite the fact they really could just sit on their butts and continue making money they are opting to expand and innovate. That's why, even though I am always skeptical of the actions and intentions of corporate entities, I was pleased to see them take over Cake (seriously I was furious at the end of X2's release cycle) and honestly am not as worried as I'd normally be over a move like this by another company.
I'm not exactly a "youth" anymore but really, for the most part, that will be who (and has) consumes most of my own releases so the old school stuff backing this new push into technology is pretty interesting as a consumer. I think Sonar is probably the best package for a guitar player (which is why I bought it and I'm sure why you seem to be such a loyal fan). If they were going down the Bitwig route or something (which is fine) or trying to force the old sterile PT studio "standard" I would start souring on it but that does not seem to be waht's going on... at ALL.
Whatever... I'm not a huge cash cow for the company by any means but so far I'm happy with the direction in general.
Now somewhat ON topic... I know you've likely tried the Vocal Align thingie on a guitar track. I mentioned in another thread how this seems like a good tool for maybe tightening up double guitar parts (especially leads). Any thoughts on that? I'm tight as hell when doubling (which I'm just realizing now) but not SO tight that a doubled crazy fast lead will sound like one axe (but I still want the sonic benefits of a doubled track). If this can just nudge out the slight discrepancies a little on single note rhythm riffs or leads that have been double properly that would be a HUGE bonus.
Cheers.