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--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, elektro dan <elektro_dan@y...> 
wrote:
> ma by we can petition about this issue? is this also
> futile? we would have to petition to both steinberg to
> adopt the OPT standard and to yamaha to make OPT
> editors for the sw1000xg and the plugin boards.
> 
> i don't know? should we start a petition for this?
> 
> 

Well, for starters - this is the AN1x list, not the SW1KXG User 
Group. While there undoubtedly are a good many Cubase / SW1KXG users 
on this list there are also many users of other platforms who are 
unconcerned with the issues you've presented. You're probably not 
reaching a large percentage of your target audience - on this list 
alone - who might be interested in joining your campaign. 

I have no doubt that Steinberg and Yamaha are always interested in 
hearing from their user base in regards to what features they would 
like to see implemented in current or future product offerings. If 
*you* decide *you* would like to head up such a campaign my adivce is:

a) determine what your mission statement will be. Remember, 
K.I.S.S.  - Keep It Simple, Stupid ;-) Try to stay positive to 
reflect how your goal(s) will be beneficial to all involved. You're 
probably going to end up with a wish list that is unachievable unless 
*someone* takes charge and says '_This_ is our goal!'

b) be prepared to promote your effort. Prior to promoting your 
campaign on other user groups unsolicited - in which case it might be 
dismissed as spam - I would email the list administrator(s) and 
solicit their approval and possibly their support.

c) Try and get some contact points with Yamaha and Steinberg and 
establish a rapport with them. Otherwise you're just shooting at 
windmills. I would suggest you target the administrators at 
Motifator.com and Cubase.net  Those two forums enjoy much more 
participation from the manufacturers than those of us out here in the 
wilds ;-) These people *might* be able to direct your intentions to 
somebody who will take notice.

d) exercise some patience.  Don't expect an immediate turnaround or 
success from your campaign. You might not realize any benefits at all 
but, at some point down the road perhaps Yamaha and/or Steinberg 
might introduce a product offering or software upgrade with some of 
what you hope for.

Good luck!!!

On a side note, it's a shame Kenton was unable to achieve greater 
success with the Plugstation but give them respect for making a tough 
business decision. I'm certain it is not fun for them to discontinue 
a product offering they obviously worked hard to bring to market. I 
know that Gary G. played an important role in the products 
development. It's my understanding Kenton have also discontinued 
their MIDI Retrofit kits for pre-MIDI synths too. IMO, it sounds like 
they're tightening their belts to remain competitive in the current 
market (pure specutlation on my part.)

regards,

Jon