Dear Akai....open letter

scoobylol wrote:I completely disagree Jah, I think the forum generally is very supportive of these new machines. Even people who are still waiting on OS updates for previous models are offering constructive suggestions for features and ways to improve them generally.

There's also been a lot of thanks being aimed at the Akai guys for being here and taking notes, so I really don't think what you're saying is substantiated for the most part.

I mean name names if you think there's really an issue here, let those people defend themselves. But basically telling people to leave the board because they don't share your enthusiasm is a tad hypocritical.

To be honest I think the real issue here is that you're angry that a few people have given you some sh*t over your posts.

harry.ethics wrote:I have an intrest bred sure I do, alas not enough to pen an open letter tonguing some Ren rectum.

scoobylol wrote:This sounds like one of those confessional letters in something like Glamour magazine haha.

Really though, Akai are finally catching up to the bare minimum standard of customer service that should be available to anyone buying a product of this nature. The fact they neglected users for so long is appauling. But hey it's great that they're all open arms now they're trying to sell some new units.

Personally, I don't consider the appearance of two new users on somebody elses forum, coupled with a few videos any sort of reason to have any more faith in Akai than I have had previously. I'm glad the two guys are here, and I respect what they're attemping to do. Particularly Dan who I know comes on here in his own time.

But generally speaking they should've been doing this all along. I only hope they're here for the long run this time and not just until they've shifted their stock. I also hope they acknowledge people who have truly been keeping their brand
alive... like Tutor.

xparis001 wrote:

scoobylol wrote:I completely disagree Jah, I think the forum generally is very supportive of these new machines. Even people who are still waiting on OS updates for previous models are offering constructive suggestions for features and ways to improve them generally.

There's also been a lot of thanks being aimed at the Akai guys for being here and taking notes, so I really don't think what you're saying is substantiated for the most part.

I mean name names if you think there's really an issue here, let those people defend themselves. But basically telling people to leave the board because they don't share your enthusiasm is a tad hypocritical.

To be honest I think the real issue here is that you're angry that a few people have given you some sh*t over your posts.

on a personal level...

Scoobylol...

your avatar and sig image are all the reason i need to keep reading the board! <jk>

scoobylol wrote:To be honest I think the real issue here is that you're angry that a few people have given you some sh*t over your posts.

JAH wrote:Dear Akai,

I was watching this inspirational video at work today. It made me think about the Akai brand...the new direction MPCs are heading, your marketing, the open communication in the forums, and seriously taking in feedback from your consumer base.

I believe you can accomplish something special here with these new products. Here is the inspirational video that I hope will have a positive effect on the Akai developers and testing team...as well as MPC Forum members:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp0HIF3SfI4

JAH wrote:If you don't care for Akai and the products they make, why do you all spend ALL your time in the MPC Ren/Studio forum?

xparis001 wrote:

scoobylol wrote:I completely disagree Jah, I think the forum generally is very supportive of these new machines. Even people who are still waiting on OS updates for previous models are offering constructive suggestions for features and ways to improve them generally.

There's also been a lot of thanks being aimed at the Akai guys for being here and taking notes, so I really don't think what you're saying is substantiated for the most part.

I mean name names if you think there's really an issue here, let those people defend themselves. But basically telling people to leave the board because they don't share your enthusiasm is a tad hypocritical.

To be honest I think the real issue here is that you're angry that a few people have given you some sh*t over your posts.

on a personal level...

Scoobylol...

your avatar and sig image are all the reason i need to keep reading the board! <jk>

jimmie wrote:Jah's constant, relentless product-pushing is horrible.
Isn't there a forum rule for it?
"Incessant product-pushing spam" maybe?