Wiardgroup

--- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, Paul Schreiber 
<syntht@y...> wrote:
> Here are important lessons I think both Grant & I have
> learned (still learning?) from the last couple of
> years.
> 
> 1) there is nothing more rewarding than to have
> somebody you know and respect (Gary Chang/Robert Rich)
> not only *say* they like your modules, but actually
> *use* them in a manner so that millions (Gary) and
> thousands (Robert) of people are exposed to the glory.

I absolutely agree. Several A6 owners have done soundtracks 
and other significant work and it's quite gratifying.

> 2) there is nothing more disheartening than to have
> total strangers post whatever comes into their heads
> in public Internet groups about your stuff. Especially
> if they don't *own* any.

Especially those appear to be anonymous posters who, when 
questioned as to their serial number, say that "it's not in front of 
me right now" , even after a day or two. The A6 seems to suffer 
from this sort of thing for some reason. But as seen on the 
SonicState "reviews" board, who needs to own something to 
post an anonymous opinion? Me, I've been around the block with 
modulars a bit; it would be nice for everyone to come from the 
same background of experience and accomplishment when 
posting (and posting and posting).

> 3) there is nothing more depressing to discover the
> Internet is, for a small group of people, their only
> medium to have a 'voice' in the world. Sadly, they
> have decided to pick THIS tiny little world.

Agreed! Where else can I find your stuff? I've mixed records and 
a film, programmed factory patches, etc. The internet is just a 
nice, localized place to hang out. And to be called a "blarger" by 
those who don't even do what they're criticizing. Unfair and cruel, 
I agree. People should branch out and do more than one thing, 
and leave commentary to those who have actually done those 
things, such as working on electronic instruments, sound 
design, etc. 

> 4) We all dream of having a 'real' company, where
> there are say 4 assemblers, a materials/purchasing
> manager, a R&D tech, and then us. Orders roll in like
> rainstorms in Texas summers. Not only that, we don't
> piss off *anybody*, we have 100% customer
> satisfaction. In fact, customers NEVER say a bad word,
> offer to pay in advance, and NEVER complain about
> delivery dates :) We pay so well even the employees
> love us more than the customers. We have to put Keith
> Emerson on hold to take Wendy's call.
> 
> I think there was a little 'digging in the heels' on
> all sides. But I agree: ancient history. Me, I'm
> raising prices July 1st, got to a longer lead-time
> schedule, and farming out over 75% of the work. My son
> enters middle school in the fall, and we are taking up
> golf and rec league basketball. Maybe a little bowling
> thrown in for good measure.
> 
> And everyone stop squabbling over painting versus
> sculpture :(

Some people like to argue endlessly instead of building.

Easier, and agreed, ancient history. Congrats on having a 
company and doing the work. Thanks for the ego reduction, I 
needed (need) it.

-Mike