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Original Message 1/26 03-Dec-02 @ 05:30 PM - MicroQ Lite????

DjMik

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I've been updating my studio again and I'm thinking of getting a virtual analog synth.. Thomann has a great deal of MicroQ Lite. I know it's like MicroQ with less voices. But they say it includes some kind of update coupon to MicroQ? Now I guess I can't just stick the coupon inside MicroQ and have it updated, right?

Would I have to send it somewhere to be updated? Does somebody know how this works..?

I just ordered 80GB Maxtor HD with 8MB buffer..should be good for audio recording. Also I'll update my Win2000 to XP. The rest of my 'operation update' will include mostly cables..

Anyway..about the MicroQ Lite..??

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Message 2/26 03-Dec-02 @ 06:07 PM - RE: MicroQ Lite????

Stefan

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You have to send the update coupon to Waldorf in germany and will receive a file that you must transfer to the mQ via midi. I don't know if they send the file via email or as disc.

Maybe you can ask at
http://www.waldorf-music.de/contact/

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Message 3/26 03-Dec-02 @ 08:03 PM - RE: MicroQ Lite????

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REALLY?

The addition of timbrality and voices is a software issue? If that's true they're EVIL! Something simple and no extra cost to them (thay've already done all the development and leg work), held out for money. I'd feel like an ass if I did that! Like charging the crowd an extra few bucks to play for an hour instead of 45 minutes.

Altruism for sale here!!!

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Message 4/26 03-Dec-02 @ 08:16 PM - RE: MicroQ Lite????

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That is SO wrong!! Is the 75 voices update just new software too..? If so it makes me wonder is there a hacked 150 voice sysex midi file available somewhere in the net..

Anyway, thanks for the info Stefan!

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Message 5/26 03-Dec-02 @ 08:43 PM - RE: MicroQ Lite????

Stefan

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The update from microQ lite to the full 25 voice version is just software, the 75 voice omega version needs a hardware upgrade.

Errata: You can see it the other way round: they sold the 25 voice full version far below the original price (I payed � 850 for the mQ) as mQ lite and hoped to get their money from those who order the software update later.

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Message 6/26 03-Dec-02 @ 10:57 PM - RE: MicroQ Lite????

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sure... i paid $700 for my 25 voice uQ. But I seriously doubt if they sold the new "lite" version at under cost. I'd bet the 25 voice uQ has paid for RandD and overhead on production for the entire Q line by now! Everybody's got one... and for good reason, it's a steal at that price for the power.

I just can't help but think that witholding features that are a snap to include is a form of gouging the consumer. I could claim to my audience that I intended to play for 45 minutes but since they're groovin' I'll play for a full hour if they can kick up a few bucks!

just seems, well - unseemly!

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Message 7/26 04-Dec-02 @ 04:40 AM - RE: MicroQ Lite????

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Ok, it's only fifteen minutes, but if they said they were going to cut you short on cash but you didn't have to play as long, cuz they couldn't afford to pay what they had originally promised you, and everybody else paid you what they promised when you delivered, would you play that extra 15 minutes anyway? Or would you stop, and simply enjoy the hospitality, and let them book you again later for a little more cash?

Ape

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Message 8/26 04-Dec-02 @ 06:31 AM - RE: MicroQ Lite????

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I'd definately play! Even if they were sh*theads about it I'd finish my planned set and remember how it went for the future... if they were cool about it, I'd just play and be cool right back.

Can't help but think it's a loaded question... what did I miss?

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Message 9/26 04-Dec-02 @ 07:01 AM - RE: MicroQ Lite????

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As features start to rely on algorithms instead of ic's, we're going to see more and more of these sorts of 'artificial limitations.' The worst are the kinds you can't upgrade from, at any price!

psy

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Message 10/26 04-Dec-02 @ 08:46 AM - RE: MicroQ Lite????

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Business. That's all.
We all now that ink jet printers are sold below worth and the manfactures hope to earn their money with the ink cartouches.
Everybody is nagging bout the ink prices.
But somehow they've got to survive, or we'll have no printers and no microQs at all ;-)

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