Roger, I hope you are still reading the forum. I can't for the life of me understand why the LFO sync drift issue wasn't included in the final release. Please try to convince DSI to fix this one major flaw then development can be put to rest.
It would have been best for Dave to have first explained to us so that we can have given him our number one priority of the to do list. I am trust everyone can agree that LFO drift is not a fun quirk of the machine which makes it unique etc...it's a train wreck. Surely you and DSI can see this for what it is. I have run my share of large scale business' (real estate industry and not as prolific as yours or DSI) and I am acutely aware of the strain this project has put on DSI. However, to have gone so far and miss the mark is terribly unfortunate.
I realise that there are many hear that flame on by criticizing DSI in less than polite words but it must be recognized that the user base has a cult-like fanaticism about the Tempest and that can only be good for DSI in the long run.
If I was in DSI shoes, I would fix this issue then push for a 2nd editorial on DSI in Sound on Sound (industry magazines etc.) showcasing the latest features of the Tempest and include comments reflecting on DSI support since the release. You both will stand out as purists focused on innovative tech (not so hard for you Roger). Couple that with a social media blitz showcasing music made solely with the Tempest (my track on sound cloud "Carnival Reboot" had over 1700 plays after DSI reposted it. Ok it didn't go platinum but with enough online marketing and content this will put orders back on track. Think about, most companies boast HYPE with little substance. The hype on the Tempest would be legitimate...something our industry hasn't seen in many years.
Right now the average user goes to the music shop and is told that there are issue with the Tempest. I was one of them. The demo videos are terrible and most of the reviews and forum groups (ex: gearslutz) gripe about old issues which were resolved. I bought it regardless of what I heard and read since I was able to return within 90 days without penalty...but this environment surely has a negative impact on sales and I am positive that I am not the only one out there that has experienced this. I even get back talk from those who bought inferior drum machines not knowing what this beast can actually do to the cited reasons above. Wouldn't it be better to invest a little more to fix and market this machine as V2 than try to deliver on a new concept?
Anyway, you have been a gentleman responding directly to our requests and I thank-you for all that you have done for us and the music industry. I only hope that you agree with us and that DSI will listen to reason. It will great to hear some good news!
Sincerely
GP
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