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Well said, Doc

Scott E.
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drmabuce wrote:
> Hi all
> (i know Gino is a member so i'll adress him directly herein)
> i just read the EM cover story on 21st century analog modules and i
> want to say thanx to Gino. While we may quibble endlessly about the
> details or emphasis, i urge everyone to take a step back and consider
> that EM put this story  -- on the cover---. Call me old-fashioned, but
> speaking for myself, i get tired of being spoofed month after month by
> sexy panels in these mags only to discover that they're screenshots of
> software. It was a treat just to turn pages and see photos wherein
> real light reflects off REAL knobs, and real aluminum
> - Long overdue and much welcomed!
>    i applaud the editors and author for the ecumenical coverage of the
> WHOLE field.   Units sold is an irrelevant factor to the reader. The
> only thing that matters to me is what's in MY rig. Obviously EM gets
> that. Bananalogue & Mankato are standing shoulder to shoulder with
> MOTM & Modcan. The focus clung to form and features. Gino's diligence
> really showed in the exposure he gave to the lesser-known designers.
> Musicians looking into our world from the outside got the benefit of
> Gino's  insider-perspective and experience. THAT's what good
> gear-journalism is all about.
>    i also want to mention that i was delighted to see Ken Stone
> credited . The Anime panel and 'man behind the curtain' angle elicited
> a sincere chuckle from a even such a crusty old curmudgeon as myself!
>
>     Bravo Gino! i recognize that it was a lot of work but speaking as
> a guy who still has Craig's EM issue #1 (when the mag still had
> schematics! YOWZA!!!!!) the effort really paid off!
>
>     I could even tell that JAG's LEDs were different colors!
> =)
>
> -doc
>
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