Keni
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Missing Seth & Brandon (Robin too!)
Not to diminish the participation of the current Cakewalk Team, but I miss those guys. They always had good things to say and lots of helpful tips as well as being responsive to so many of our issues... It seems that level on involvement is waning right now and I'm hoping it's a matter of getting new people into the groove....? <sigh>... ...and longing for an update of info if not yet program. Keni
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/04/30 16:52:35
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/04/30 16:56:46
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Seth will probably make a small fortune by doing a SONAR X video tutorial series.
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/04/30 17:01:08
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From the beginning of Cakewalk there was always a strong user community and company connection which even preceded Brandon & Seth and emerged with the blossoming of the internet. Originally it was with the author of the product, Greg Hendershott then later came Ron Kuper who connected with the community for years. After Ron left Brandon and Seth picked up the gauntlet.
Roland on the other hand is pretty agnostic about their customer base and if you look at their other forums, they don't participate. I have to admit, it was part of the draw of the product for me and will miss them as well.
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/04/30 17:15:54
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/04/30 17:21:44
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Yeah...
I remember talking with Greg and the many hours with Ron... I miss them too, but at least the family survived... It now feels as tho the family is gone... Eaten by the parent...
I hope some of the people at Cakewalk remember this and work it out with Poppa Roland so that they don't lose this as I believe it has always been a big reason for the growth and survival of the product beyond the software itself...
The forum is much the same. It's as if we feel part of the family and are always willing to help...
Keni
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/04/30 17:23:35
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Keni
Yeah...
I remember talking with Greg and the many hours with Ron... I miss them too, but at least the family survived... It now feels as tho the family is gone... Eaten by the parent...
I hope some of the people at Cakewalk remember this and work it out with Poppa Roland so that they don't lose this as I believe it has always been a big reason for the growth and survival of the product beyond the software itself...
The forum is much the same. It's as if we feel part of the family and are always willing to help...
Keni
Couldn't have been said better.
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/04/30 17:24:13
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I often wonder how they are and what they are up to...sonar lost a big part of its feel good factor when Seth and Brandon left.
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/04/30 17:53:17
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Keni
Not to diminish the participation of the current Cakewalk Team, but I miss those guys.
They always had good things to say and lots of helpful tips as well as being responsive to so many of our issues...
It seems that level on involvement is waning right now and I'm hoping it's a matter of getting new people into the groove....?
<sigh>...
...and longing for an update of info if not yet program.
Keni
Who exactly is the present team? Bearing in mind the amount of video's and posts Seth and Brandon did for us all. Bring them back Roland we want them
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/04/30 17:59:06
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Brandon didn't leave. He got a promotion as the new Roland minister of Strategy.
He's probably in Seoul teaching young starlets how to press "play" on their sing a long machines.
:-)
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/04/30 18:28:36
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I'm sure that the boys would appreciate your sentiments. Something has definitely gone from this company. Thankfully I'm finding many Sonarites over at the PreSonus forums. I find that there's some good stuff happening over there and I only had to buy another DAW to participate.
I truly hope Cakewalk picks up the ball and starts to communicate with users again because they are slowly starting to drift away.
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/04/30 18:31:44
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm sure I remember that Brandon was listed as a Vice-President of Cakewalk before the Roland buy-out (maybe Seth too?). So I'm assuming he went from having quite an influential (decision making?) position on the board to being just another guy on the payroll. Must take some adjusting to, especially if the roles were vastly different. But obviously, I'm only guessing here. However, what I do undoubtedly miss is their presence on the forums. But even that involvement changed to a certain extent when Roland became in charge. Up until that point, you felt that anything Seth or Brandon said in here actually meant something and carried some weight - like getting to talk to the organ grinder. Although undoubtedly they continued to be very helpful, and a welcome 'value-added' presence in here, I always got the feeling they both had to be just a little guarded about what they said. A subtle difference I accept, but noticeable none the less. It does make you wonder what Cakewalk would have been like now, had they turned down Roland's advances and maintained their independence.
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/04/30 20:07:55
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The combined knowledge of a lot of the posters here makes a big difference in how I manage things here. Thanks!!
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/04/30 22:02:42
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SteveStrummerUK: "It does make you wonder what Cakewalk would have been like now, had they turned down Roland's advances and maintained their independence. "
Wouldn't they probably be backrupt ?
I wasn't around at the time, but if they'd been doing well why would then have sold themselves out ?
Cakewalk still drops in now and then when it's necessary, and I appreciate that they do.
Kind of like God speaking to us.
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/04/30 22:58:30
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So I knew about Brandon moving over to Roland, but what happened to Seth? Is Robin still around? Willy? I haven't seen anyone from CW posting on here in a while. Has the forum become a "Baker-free Zone"?!?!? 
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/04/30 23:19:07
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Must not be looking too hard; Noel posted yesterday and today. One of his posts is still shown on the first page of posts on this forum as the most recent reply.
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/04/30 23:34:22
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Seth got the boot. Brandon and Robin went to Roland. Cakewalk Willy is long gone.
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/05/01 00:18:01
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Hey everyone. Just happened by and saw this thread (thanks Keni!). I really do appreciate the sentiments and miss all of you as well. I really mean that. You all feel like family to me. I've been getting used to my new gig but, as the dust is settling, will try my darndest to drop in more often and chat to you all - about SONAR, about recording, about music and life. There are also some plans brewing for some live internet broadcasts as well... Anyway, Cakewalk is lucky to have such a great bunch of kind, passionate, and interesting people as its customers. I'll try to call home more often.  Nite all, -Brandon
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/05/01 00:32:55
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Brandon you just brightened up a sort of sad thread. It is GREAT to hear from you.
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/05/01 01:57:10
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Hi Brandon,
Good to see you here. Hope the people at Roland are treating you well, and realize they're lucky to have you!
Look forward to the live sessions.
Cheers!
Bud
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/05/01 02:29:36
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Very nice that Brandon dropped by.
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/05/01 05:43:10
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Brandon Ryan [Roland
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Hey everyone.
Just happened by and saw this thread (thanks Keni!). I really do appreciate the sentiments and miss all of you as well. I really mean that. You all feel like family to me.
I've been getting used to my new gig but, as the dust is settling, will try my darndest to drop in more often and chat to you all - about SONAR, about recording, about music and life. There are also some plans brewing for some live internet broadcasts as well...
Anyway, Cakewalk is lucky to have such a great bunch of kind, passionate, and interesting people as its customers.
I'll try to call home more often.
Nite all,
-Brandon
Looking forward to hear from you Brandon.  Best Regards Freddie
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/05/01 06:10:08
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Seeing Brandon's ACT Avatar, was was like seeing a long lost friend for the first time in years,
or cotton wool straight off the radiator...
...warm and fuzzy
Great to hear from you :)
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/05/01 06:18:04
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Did Brandon just chime in?! :) :)
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/05/01 07:55:14
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Miss them all to, but it's nice to see a happy thread here, don't get so many anymore.
Good luck all
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/05/01 08:25:26
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The untold story: Brandon did double stand-in spots for Robert Downey Jr. for the latest Iron Man film. So, he is definitely keeping busy! ;-)
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/05/01 08:41:43
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Brandon, the personal touch added by you and others is greatly appreciated!!! Rock On!
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/05/01 09:58:51
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Paul P
SteveStrummerUK: "It does make you wonder what Cakewalk would have been like now, had they turned down Roland's advances and maintained their independence. "
Wouldn't they probably be backrupt ?
Who knows Paul. They might have been giving everyone on the payroll a 50% bonus and halving the price of SONAR for all you know.
I wasn't around at the time, but if they'd been doing well why would then have sold themselves out ?
Or maybe the offer was just too good a payday for Mr Hendershot to refuse? Again, only those inside the company(s) know the real reason. Cakewalk still drops in now and then when it's necessary, and I appreciate that they do.
Kind of like God speaking to us.
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/05/01 10:26:55
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Hi Brandon! It's great to hear from you. Yes, you do need to call home more often. Can't wait for a new video or webinar from you, if only picking lint.
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Re:Missing Seth & Brandon
2013/05/01 12:04:59
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Hi Brandon...
Thanks for dropping us a note. It was and is my pleasure to think of you and the wonderful charm you (amongst a few select others) have always brought to Cakewalk... I'm sure you're doing the same now for Roland and as the stars continue to shine, we all 'know' that Roland's great products really need some human interaction between the company and the users.... I hope they get it!
The Cakewalk softwares continue to be my musical center (I consider it my "main instrument" these days! ;-))
I look forward to seeing/hearing from you whenever you find the chance is at hand...
Rock a good life!
Keni
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