You've been sharing my musician's life journey for decades via your books/articles, insights, knowledge, enthusiasm and humor. I cannot imagine that ending, so as one door closes, I have no doubt you'll find numerous other and new doors to continue being the genius beacon you've been for so many of us!
Thank you so much and best of luck on your new adventures! I look forward to finding out all about them.
Michael

Best of luck to you in your new endeavors, Craig. I have to say (and I hope I'm wrong), I don't like the "feel" of this and of what it might mean to the future of Sonar. I do hope I'm wrong.

Thank you Craig: Your affiliation here at Cake has been extremely helpful to many and helped legitimize the serious professional use of Sonar.

Craig, I just want to echo what others have said: you've been a big influence in my musical journey with Cakewalk, and your generosity in both public and private dealings is obvious and appreciated. I wish you the best of luck in the next chapter!

Anderton

melmyers
Gibson & Cakewalk probably do not realize how much value you added to their products. We will miss you greatly. 

These responses are all very kind and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
 
I would like to add something, because now that I'm out of the picture, I can say whatever I want. Despite the stories, Henry Juszkiewicz was always gracious with me. He was a true friend at a time in my life when I really needed one. I believe he understood what I contributed to Gibson. However he's only part of the picture, and I admit that a lot of what I did was "under the radar" and people like accountants might not understand those nuances. That's fine, that's not their job.
 
But contributing in ways that are pervasive, whether recognized or not, is what it's all about. We are all unique and have our own contributions to make to this planet. I have never decided what to do with my life, it always took its own course. Gibson was like the business school that I never had. It was an education I could never have afforded, and I will always be grateful for that, as well as for what I learned from Henry.
 
Cakewalk has been in Alex Westner's hands for the past year, and he is excited about an upcoming new product. I hope it does extremely well. As to me, I want to take what I've learned and move up to the next level. I'm not sure what that will be, but I have no doubt it will be worth pursuing.
 
To know that I've touched many of you is all the reward I need. I just hope you can forget about how many angels can dance on the head of a 96 kHz pin and devote yourselves to making music that creates an emotional impact in your listeners. I'm almost 69 years old, and my remaining time is limited. I welcome the opportunity to make my final years count in yet another way.
 

 
I like your attitude and outlook. You've also helped me out in the short time I've been here. I've noticed in this thread a great respect for you, and a nice spiritual feel from yourself and many other people here. I keep reading the book `The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success' by Deepak Chopra, and many of your comments and those of others here - remind me of that book.
Continued peace and success on your journey, but please help us all out once in a while if you feel the calling.

Thanks Craig and best of luck. You will be missed.

Oh captain, my captain!
 
I stand on a desk for you sir.

First off, good luck in all your future projects! However, I know with your level of skill and knowledge you don't really need luck! :) Sincerely!
 
With that out of the way, THIS SUCKS! I have always read your tips and articles and posts knowing that you have a wealth of technical and musical knowledge and would have the answers for any questions that may arise. I have to believe that Gibson and Cakewalk are naive in how much you mean to this community and to them as an ambassador for their companies. Seeing you deal with malcontents was inspiring. I know I would not merely have that much patience coupled with your knowledge. And, you were always helpful...
 
Thanks for everything! You will be missed (but hopefully around often).

I feel like I’m saying goodbye to an old friend. Even though we’ve not met personally you’ve been at my place so much, I’m surprised you’ve never complained more when I had to throw you out on occassion. Meanwhile there was a song a good long while ago and if I say “put up a parkin’ lot” I’m sure you’ll get the reference.

Take care mate, hope to bump into from time to time. Thanks for all you never realised you taught me.

I'll start with a big thanks for all you've done for so many over the years
And the best of luck with your new adventures
 
On the other hand.. This is sad news indeed for us Sonarians, Cakewalk and Gibson
You will be missed by a lot of people, including me.
All the best from Norway.