Wow, never saw this coming!
 
Thanks for all of the knowledge that you have shared in the form of posts, articles, tips, downloads, etc.  I will be trying to absorb all of that for a long time to come!  I am amazed that you find the time to do what you do!
 
I have been following your articles in various publications for years, and they were always an education.  So it was a bonus to have you around here making awesome contributions to this community!  You will be missed around here!
 
I'm sure that your encore will be your best performance yet!!!
 
Good luck!

Hopefully this isn't a glimpse in to the future of what is to become of Gibson (and Cakewalk for that matter).
I don't really want to ask any questions right now because I have too much respect for Mr. Anderton and it would be unfair for any of us to ask him to explain the reasons behind what is going on at Gibson or Cakewalk.
I just want to simply offer my thanks. Im really grateful.
 

Anderton

ampfixer
What can you expect from the guys that gave us e-tuners.

Well I have to disagree there...I wish all my guitars had them, it's so convenient to just push a button in the middle of recording and have the guitar in tune. Besides people can choose a guitar with automatic tuning, or not.
 
As to some of the other comments in this thread, I don't think Gibson made a dumb decision with respect to me. Over the years what I've done at Gibson has changed dramatically, and my skill set is less relevant overall to the company than it was originally. Gibson made it EXTREMELY clear that the decision had nothing to do with my performance or contributions at all, and they're keeping me in mind for future projects. I'm friends with the people there, and that won't change. 
 
I can't emphasize enough how much I got out of this experience. I am very fortunate to have spent the time I did, and I'm sure I'll feel fortunate about whatever I'll be doing next.

Anderton

ampfixer
What can you expect from the guys that gave us e-tuners.

Well I have to disagree there...I wish all my guitars had them, it's so convenient to just push a button in the middle of recording and have the guitar in tune. Besides people can choose a guitar with automatic tuning, or not.
 
As to some of the other comments in this thread, I don't think Gibson made a dumb decision with respect to me. Over the years what I've done at Gibson has changed dramatically, and my skill set is less relevant overall to the company than it was originally. Gibson made it EXTREMELY clear that the decision had nothing to do with my performance or contributions at all, and they're keeping me in mind for future projects. I'm friends with the people there, and that won't change. 
 
I can't emphasize enough how much I got out of this experience. I am very fortunate to have spent the time I did, and I'm sure I'll feel fortunate about whatever I'll be doing next.

It is this way of viewing things that have endeared you to us. You have always tried to see the half full cup. Man, will you be missed. I just wonder if there is a way for someone to reconsider this. I was sort of expecting this for awhile now ever since the ezine was dropped. I posted a very negative view of CW for doing it and it was pulled almost instantly without comment. 
 
Sonar is still a great DAW. I wonder how long it will stay so. Only time will tell.   
 
  

Jim Roseberry
Craig, you were the perfect liaison between Gibson and Cakewalk.
In that sense, I'm sad to see you leaving...
But, the world is full of possibilities; one door closes... and many more open.
Thru the years, you've been an inspiration, guiding light, and mentor to many of us.
Keep up the great work!  
 

I could not have said it any better than this.
 
But I will add;
Thank you Craig. You are an inspiration to many of us. Good luck man.

WallyG
 
I'm hoping you'll at least continue to monitor this forum and chime in once in a while with your usual pearls of wisdom.

 
Yes! Really! How you came up with some of the uses for features in Sonar...... Man, you gotta keep coming back!

Greg its been a pleasure getting to know you through your vast knowledge of Cakewalk. I know we will see you around the forums. Best of luck and success with your future endeavors!!!  

John
 
Sonar is still a great DAW. I wonder how long it will stay so. Only time will tell.   
 

 
To be honest John, if CW ended Sonar support today, I would still use what I have for years to come and never outgrow what I already have. We live in very fortunate times.

~groans~
 
Yet another "goodbye thread".
 
 
Will they NEVER end?
 

Again, I really appreciate all the good wishes, it means a lot. I'll be fine, it hasn't even been 24 hours but word gets out fast...multiple companies have approached me about my availability to do consulting and generate content. It's all good. Being part of Gibson was a highlight of my career.
 
BTW, Henry let me keep the Les Paul Standard that had been on loan and is in my videos, as well as the EB bass I used for the Gibson Bass expansion pack. I feel very much appreciated.

bapu
~groans~
 
Yet another "goodbye thread".
 
 
Will they NEVER end?
 

 
But it's a bogus "goodbye thread." To quality as a goodbye thread that meets the appropriate specifications, I need to say that I"m switching to Reaper...and I'm not