Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

Joe <jmelnyk@...> writes:
> I was kind of surprised when Dave said that Evolver number 1095 would
> be the first with the new OS. is that a large number of units to sell
> in a synth's (and synth manufacturer's) first year?

I've no real idea, but given that it's a very niche product from a
microscopic company with no previous market presence, it seems respectable
enough.  From what I've seen in the past (mostly on this list, he's gone
for extremely low overhead with DSI, so you'd think he could generate a
respectable income from $500,000 in synth sales...  and a respectable
income probably means he'll keep at it, which is what we all want. :-)

I guess all the info about sales numbers &c are probably secret, but it
would be interesting to see how things change as things move from only
internet direct sales with no advertising, to traditional distribution /
retail sales / magazine adverts (the Evolver's been showing up in stores
all over here [Tokyo] -- at a hefty markup over Dave's price!).

-Miles
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