mike_mccue
Guitar Center fliers don't even make it to the house.
 
I stop by the trash can on the way in.

Same here...I can find either in the store, or online for cheaper....so I don't even bother with Catalogs and 
flyers anymore....

mike_mccue
Hi Grem,
 The IK representatives amplified the situation when they elected to argue with their customers rather than listen. 
 

 
Yes that was bad form on their part. No doubt.
 

mike_mccue
 
 I have interpreted the relaxation of the constant IK_Spamming and its trademark IK_Arguments as an acknowledgement that IK may be reassessing its public relations strategy. I think it's a step in the right direction.
 
 best regards,
mike

Agreed

Ok let's all calm down a little...
 
GROUP HUG everyone! (except for obi and the IK reps...stay in the corner until you've finished ST3!)

cclarry

I assume you purchased during the IK SAMPLETANK GROUP GIVEAWAY...from your supportive posts,
and are eagerly anticipating ST 3, but that's an assumption, and you know what they say about that.

As far as letting it go...as I said BEFORE....NEVER EVER! (unless the conditions are met)

I bought my first IK product back when CW offered the CRS package. Loved the stuff and used it.
 
Next IK purchase was Amplitube 2 package ($19!) that CW offered.
 
And I remember all the talk about Sample Tank when it came out. And it's updates. I just never decided to go with that product. Mostly because I was served by Dim pro, Rapture, and Zeta.
 
They offered the Total Bundle, I got it even though I just purchased Amplitube 3 for $99. Mostly because I wanted the complete T RacKs. I still haven't even used Sample Tank yet! And am I eagerly awaiting it's release? Nope. Like Mike Q said, this pre-release has been much more entertaining! So that's a wrong assumption on your part.
 
Will I buy ST3? Depends on what they offer me.
 
And Larry you made the assumption that I made a purchase, because of my "supportive posts"?  If I saw you down and someone constantly beating on you, I'd step in and say enough. IOW, I'd do the same for you, just out of principle. And I would turn to guy beating you and say, "Let it go"
 
This is almost like a religious campaign to convert the non believers. We all know how that turns out.
 
If you feel you must.....
 
 

mcasta1@hotmail.com
Ok let's all calm down a little...
 
GROUP HUG everyone! (except for obi and the IK reps...stay in the corner until you've finished ST3!)

I saw this after I posted! Good one!! : )

Grem... Now that we're done hugging it out, I'd just like to say I'd rather be warned by someone I trust than fooled by some one I don't know.
 
I have made significant purchases based on the advice of the good people in this forum.
 
I bought a $1500 Variax guitar because BAPU recommended it. (I got a great deal on it too) He was spot-on with his advice. It is worth it's weight in gold.
 
I bought my DAW PC from Jim Roseberry on the advice of multiple users on this forum. Best purchase ever!
 
I don't know any of these people personally but I trust them and value their opinion.
 
The software forum is a great place to find out what's good and what's not so good. What's on sale and what isn't a good deal.
 
I liked IK until they pulled this disgraceful stunt.
 
There are so many smaller software companies like Orange Tree, Indiginus, Scuffham and Valhalla DSP that are trying to scratch out an existence. I'd much rather spend my money supporting them than give another dime to IK.
 
Their name is now officially "Li K Multimedia" in my book
 
I spend more time in here than in any other forum on the Cakewalk page.
 
 

Grem

cclarry

I assume you purchased during the IK SAMPLETANK GROUP GIVEAWAY...from your supportive posts,
and are eagerly anticipating ST 3, but that's an assumption, and you know what they say about that.

As far as letting it go...as I said BEFORE....NEVER EVER! (unless the conditions are met)

I bought my first IK product back when CW offered the CRS package. Loved the stuff and used it.
 
Next IK purchase was Amplitube 2 package ($19!) that CW offered.
 
And I remember all the talk about Sample Tank when it came out. And it's updates. I just never decided to go with that product. Mostly because I was served by Dim pro, Rapture, and Zeta.
 
They offered the Total Bundle, I got it even though I just purchased Amplitube 3 for $99. Mostly because I wanted the complete T RacKs. I still haven't even used Sample Tank yet! And am I eagerly awaiting it's release? Nope. Like Mike Q said, this pre-release has been much more entertaining! So that's a wrong assumption on your part.
 
Will I buy ST3? Depends on what they offer me.
 
And Larry you made the assumption that I made a purchase, because of my "supportive posts"?  If I saw you down and someone constantly beating on you, I'd step in and say enough. IOW, I'd do the same for you, just out of principle. And I would turn to guy beating you and say, "Let it go"
 
This is almost like a religious campaign to convert the non believers. We all know how that turns out.
 
If you feel you must.....
 
 

Grem, if you notice in my post I said "I assume" and then followed that by "You know what they say about that"
(you make an A S S of U and ME)

THAT is what I meant....sorry you misinterpreted it...

Do I feel I must...YES...it's a matter of PRINCIPLE.  If I "let it go" in this case...then THEY win...
BUY all you want from them...be my guest.  I own and USE just about everything they make...

But not any more...sometimes you have to make a stand, especially for what is RIGHT for EVERYONE.

You can let it go....that is your prerogative....

but I have to say, it was a very bad Analogy...not to be disrespectful...but your analogy was poor,
and if I'm WRONG and have DONE WRONG..then I deserve the beating...and should suffer the 
consequences of that wrong, especially if I refuse to apologize and make amends...IMHO...

Can I just say that I really don't think we guys in the forum should be arguing with each other about a company like IK - no matter who's right or wrong in the argument, in my book the only party that is hopelessly "wrong" is IK.
Perhaps we could agree on just that point and move on.
This is such a great forum, we don't want to be falling out with each other over a  company like IK which employs pretty suspect marketing to say the least. Its not worth it, or perhaps I should say, they're not worth it.
Cheers guys
Nigel
 
 

cclarry
 
Grem, if you notice in my post I said "I assume" and then followed that by "You know what they say about that"
(you make an A S S of U and ME)

Larry, Now your calling me an A S S! CTFO dude! I saw your statement about assumptions. And I stand by what I said, you made a wrong assumption. Not me!  I'm still cool with you. But don't call me an A S S.
 
And the most important point of that post was the religious analogy.
 

mcasta1@hotmail.com
 
I have made significant purchases based on the advice of the good people in this forum.
 
I bought a $1500 Variax guitar because BAPU recommended it. (I got a great deal on it too) He was spot-on with his advice. It is worth it's weight in gold.
 
I bought my DAW PC from Jim Roseberry on the advice of multiple users on this forum. Best purchase ever!
 
I don't know any of these people personally but I trust them and value their opinion.
 
The software forum is a great place to find out what's good and what's not so good. What's on sale and what isn't a good deal.
 
I liked IK until they pulled this disgraceful stunt.
 

 
We are a lot alike. I bought my first music computer from Jim in '98. Made many purchases based on what I learned from good people on the newsgroup and this forum. In fact a lot of things I learned about from Larry! I come to this forum and look around. I post mostly in the Main forum. But I still look all over.
 
But not really sure what your trying to convey to me. I could make assumptions, but rather not right now!! : )
 
 
 
 

Grem,
 
Calm down...I called BOTH YOU and I and A S S...if we make assumptions...

I'm sorry you misinterpreted it...and sorry you have such an issue with it...

Dude...you're entitled totally to your opinion, as I am to mine...and it's 
certainly not worth this...

Just know that I'm not going to let IK slide...and take your own advice and let it go...
but you still have the right NOT TO let it go if you so choose...