[sdiy] RIP Jim Cooper

[Michael E Caloroso]

Jim Cooper made some great MIDI tools.  I have three MSB+ in my studio
system, they are an underrated powerful tool.

Sad that the company is being liquidated.

MC

On Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 11:38 PM drheqx via Synth-diy <
synth-diy at synth-diy.org> wrote:

> That's sad. I love all my JLCooper gear.
>
> Jim Cooper made some very innovative products that were well built.
>
> Mike
>
> On Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 11:32 PM TERRY SHULTZ via Synth-diy <
> synth-diy at synth-diy.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi guys,
>>
>> I spoke with JL Cooper HQ! Today about some JL Cooper products and
>> Asked to speak with Jim Cooper.
>>
>> It seems Jim passed away on January 3rd, 2026.
>>
>> Jim hired me to work at Oberheim in Santa Monica and we have been friends
>> for close to 50 years.
>>
>> The business is being liquidated by end of March and might be a good time
>> to see what is up for sale.
>>
>> Sorry if this is the wrong group to address this kind of info, but Jim
>> was a great guys to us DIY folks.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Terry Shultz
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