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jerrythek · Platinum Member Joined: 28 Jan 2002 Posts: 2931

I guess it's time to come clean and share some news with all of you, that has been hinted at, but not confirmed.

I no longer work for Korg, so as such I cannot be "the guy to go to" for your problem solving, technical/sales issues, or an official response or help.

My position "was eliminated" back in October, 2010. I stayed on through the end of the year as a consultant to finish the voicing/demos/artist involvement for the KRONOS, something that I really enjoyed being able to help finish, and I am very proud of what we have made for all of you to enjoy.

This is not a petulant "I'm leaving" announcement, as I'm happy to hang around from time to time. You're in good hands with Rich F. and Dan and the other Korgies, so please look to them when you need official help.

I have been here since the start of these forums, and frankly don't feel like completely closing the door on the many friends I have made. I also want to thank Sharp and Daz for all the great things they have done for you, me, and Korg the world around. It's been my pleasure to work with them and to try to help them where I could. I'm looking for a new job right now, and when that happens I'll share the news, if you're interested.

Keep making music - that is the reason we all do what we do, right?

Wink

RC-IA · Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:06 pm Post subject:

I read this news somewhere here, but was waiting for it to be confirmed by you. Well, good luck in the search of the new job, i wish you all the best.
Richard

cello · Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:11 pm Post subject:

Sorry to hear your news - however, I'm sure it won't be long before someone as good as you gets another great position. Very Happy

My own thanks for everything you did for the OASYS, despite the gripes I have, they are nothing to do with you or the fact you and your team created what I think remains the best keyboard in the world. Cool

All the very best and thanks again.
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Plugged in: Fantom 8, Jupiter-X, Jupiter 80, System-8, JD-XA, V-Synth GTv2, FA-06, SE-02, JU-06A, TR-09, VT-4, Go:Livecast, Rubix44, Shure SM7b, Push2, Ableton 11 Suite, Sibelius, KRK Rokit 5,

The_Rev · Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:46 pm Post subject:

You will be missed!

Rob Sherratt · Platinum Member Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 4590

Dear Jerry,

I was sorry to hear the news, and I wish you the best for the future. As you know Sharp and I have also a new commercial interest, being the main distributor and musical resource production team for the new Lionstracs Groove workstation rack based products. We are busy preparing for launch at Musikmesse.

Best regards,
Rob

vEddY · Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:39 pm Post subject: Re: Changes for me

CfNorENa · Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:42 pm Post subject:

Best of luck in the future, and many thanks for helping to make this BY FAR the best, most informative, and friendliest synth forum on the internet.
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Korg gear: Kronos 73.
Other gear: Oberheim SEM | SCI Prophet 5 | Roland MKS-70 | Waldorf Microwave XTk

X-Trade · Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:48 pm Post subject:

Wish you luck Jerry. I've always enjoyed your input around here.
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Current Gear: Kronos 61, RADIAS-R, Volca Bass, ESX-1, microKorg, MS2000B, R3, Kaossilator Pro +, MiniKP, AX3000B, nanoKontrol, nanoPad MK II,
Other Mfgrs: Moog Sub37, Roland Boutique JX03, Novation MiniNova, Akai APC40, MOTU MIDI TimePiece 2, ART Pro VLA, Focusrite Saffire Pro 40.
Past Gear: Korg Karma, TR61, Poly800, EA-1, ER-1, ES-1, Kawai K1, Novation ReMote37SL, Boss GT-6B
Software: NI Komplete 10 Ultimate, Arturia V Collection, Ableton Live 9. Apple OSX El Capitan on 15" MacBook Pro

synthjoe · Platinum Member Joined: 21 Apr 2010 Posts: 1011

Good luck Jerry and thanks for being around here thus far - hope to see your comments around as often as before! The end of an era is the beginning of a new one, that's how I always look at it and life has never disappointed me, so far! Wink

jg:: · Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:17 pm Post subject:

Jerry, it's been a pleasure hooking up with you thus far in life - and there's no reason that has to stop! All the best for the future, my friend! Cool

jg::

SoulBe · Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:21 pm Post subject:

Thanks for your support in this forum. Good luck for your future and hopefully you´ll stay with the forum.

best regards
SoulBe

McHale · Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:46 pm Post subject:

Jerry, I'm so sorry to hear this. You have been a reliable, stand up guy from the get go and I can personally say you have done a lot for me over the 12 or so years I've known you. I hope you'll stick around and just hang out with us, now that you're officially one of us. I also hope Korg realizes how much you have done for the online community. You were always kind of part of the support package for us. Now we've lost a very valuable resource.

If any of us can do anything for you, please let us know. And if you're ever in the Chicago-land area, please let me know as I at least owe you dinner/drinks for all of the things you have done that went above and beyond.

-Mc
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Current Korg Gear: KRONOS 88 (4GB), M50-73 (PS mod), RADIAS-73, Electribe MX, Triton Pro (MOSS, SCSI, CF, 64MB RAM), SQ-64, DVP-1, MEX-8000, MR-1, KAOSSilator, nanoKey, nanoKontrol, 3x nanoPad 2, 3x DS1H, 7x PS1, FC7 (yes Korg, NOT Yamaha).

mikemolloyuk · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:28 am Post subject: Re: Changes for me

vEddY · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:33 am Post subject: Re: Changes for me

ozy · Guest

best wishes, jerry