Wow! I am - like all those who have already commented - deeply saddened to read this news Craig. You've been part of my musical education from the early days of 'Midi for Musicians'. I keep a low profile on the forum but read it regularly and can't imagine Sonar without your contribution. To be frank it has pissed me off no end to see people still complaining about having to pay $12 for your collection of Tips and it's quite clear that many still have no idea of the time, work and commitment it takes to educate a group of fanatics - many of whom themselves are not novices. I for one place huge value on everything you have shared - and many of these lessons have gone on to shape the way I work on a daily basis. Thank you also for the generosity of spirit you have demonstrated while sharing this vast wealth of knowledge. I too have a sinking feeling RE: the future of Sonar as I have always been reassured that for as long as you've been involved with the product, it's got to be OK. I hope my reservations for the future are proved wrong. Best of luck with your new ventures. I wish you much happiness and success! Regards David (Australia)

Anderton
Well I always said I wasn't a Cakewalk employee, and now I'm not a Gibson employee, either. Gibson was the first job I ever had in my life, and it's been a wonderful and extremely educational experience with many truly great people. However looking back, a lot of projects that meant a lot to me have fallen by the wayside while I was there...it's time to get back to writing books, doing workshops, consulting to the industry, and making more music.
 
Even though I did a lot of initiatives for Cakewalk on my own time, that will no longer be possible because I'll need to spend a while re-establishing connections with former clients and publishers. So I won't have time to do the Tip of the Week, any more books on SONAR, the eZine, 30th Anniversary freebies, forum support, SONAR-specific seminars, etc. 
 
I've really enjoyed interacting with all of you - yes, even the malcontents who think everything sucks...they're part of the world, too. I'll continue to stick around the forum because it feels like a bunch of friends, and of course, I'll continue to use SONAR. I'd also like to thank you for the appreciation you've shown for my efforts. I'm not perfect, but I do strive to be the best person I can be. 

Thanks for all the amazing knowledge, Craig. May the road rise up to meet you...

I first got to “know you” when I read your book “MIDI For Musicians” cover to cover to cover, back in the days when we rode to work by horse and carriage.

Thank you for all your amazing contributions, here, there, and everywhere. Good luck with your future endeavours and...as Douglas Adams wrote:

“So long, and thanks for al the fish”

filtersweep
Thanks so much for the huge contribution you have  made to this forum. As a much younger man I wrote a blistering email to Steve Case when AOL eliminated the content that you provided on that site.

 
Ha! Here's the story behind that. My microsite was too successful. When AOL charged by the hour, I was the golden boy - got invited to a big corporate shindig, and received an award for community building. But when they went to a flat rate, the people in Sound, Studio, and Stage were spending too much time there and downloading too much stuff, thus costing AOL money. I was given the choice of either selling music gear online, or leaving...so I left.
 

As far as Gibson goes, I suspect you are too honest, as evidenced with your often very favorable opinions of competing products on this site,  to be a true company man and being free of corporate bosses is probably best for a true educator such as you.

I have to set the record straight there. There was never any attempt by anyone at Gibson, most definitely including Henry, to muzzle me. I sometimes sent him emails and people would say "oh man, you're going to get fired for that" but Henry would reply with a thank-you note instead. He needed someone who didn't need the job and would speak his mind...I was that person.
 
As to HC, Henry felt that if it didn't have complete neutrality, it would lose why people went to it. He gave HC 100% editorial control, and that policy remains to this day. I believe that is the main reason HC was able to come back from the dead and thrive again. Ultimately, though, Gibson isn't a charity and has to make money to stay in business. If Harmony Central hadn't been successful, the outcome would probably have been different.

Service to others, civility, knowledge, passion, leadership, dedication, education. Just a few of the words that might be used to describe the dimensions you bring to our group Craig. And that you will continue to lurk, speaks volumes to those same aforementioned words. Thank you for the mess I never had to step in because you went first, and guided me around it, take care.

Shocker to me, probably not to you... Thanks for your willingness to share all your Cakewalk knowledge and of course, efforts!  
 
A periodic post from you will be greatly appreciated if ya got the time...   
 
Again,
Thanks!

Hey Craig, I was chatting with Kenny Gioia a little while ago, and brought up your name. He told me something you wrote a while back that stuck with him. It had to do with you questioning why software incorporated the fader model from outboard gear. Do you remember writing that? It's funny the things that people remember.

I just hope that wherever you end up has a decent staff view! 😱

Craig, it's all been said, but a personal thank you from me for mastering my song Roasting On The Stones for the monthly ezine feature. It's rare indeed to get the chance to learn directly from a true expert, and I've learned lessons which are now part of my skill set and music making. Thank you so much.

Anderton
...to be clear it wasn't my decision, I was fired but frankly, it felt more like I was graduating. It's time to move to another level...

 
It sucks that you were fired, but good that you are keen to move on. Your positive attitude is inspiring.