Where does official KORG stand on e2 and e2s firmware??

[Villainmedia13]

Surprised I've missed or there hasn't been some official response to the e2 to e2s hack!

Speak up!

What are your intentions?

Let us owners know the "truth" "intentions" first hand.

Rumours and speculation are making a mockery of these two boxes and Korg.

Cheers!

[Mulldoon219]

Surprised I've missed or there hasn't been some official response to the e2 to e2s hack!

Speak up!

What are your intentions?

Let us owners know the "truth" "intentions" first hand.

Rumours and speculation are making a mockery of these two boxes and Korg.

Oh FFS. Slow your roll. It's just a handful of vocal synth nerds who even care.

[Villainmedia13]

Don't tell me to slow anything "Troll" and yeah who cares about "synthesizing sounds anymore" you are a douche.

[Villainmedia13]

I was simply stating. What's korg said response on all of this firmware crap. Surely they've had enough time to express their thoughts on an update the cross platform development. Jesus Christ it's not like korg is rsn by two crowd funded retards soldering synths in their parents basement... But with some of the spokespeople they hire and their nonchalant attitude about this makes me wonder

[Mulldoon219]

Look at how you (and others) are trying to "engage" Korg. No wonder why they are ignoring you. Grow up and trying being, you know, an actual human. And before calling someone a "troll", look at your own behavior. You are not helping things.

[stahlwerk]

I (as an owner of the E2 sampler) don't see how this is a "problem", or why Korg must in some way "respond" to this. It is just a hack, an unsupported feature, that has nothing really to do with Korg. What am I missing? Why would Korg have to do anything differently?

[Levakama]

I (as an owner of the E2 sampler) don't see how this is a "problem", or why Korg must in some way "respond" to this. It is just a hack, an unsupported feature, that has nothing really to do with Korg. What am I missing? Why would Korg have to do anything differently?

This hack proves that that both versions of the device are identical in hardware and should not be advertised separately. I cannot understand how you fail to see the signifikance of this.

[DiscoDevil]

I (as an owner of the E2 sampler) don't see how this is a "problem", or why Korg must in some way "respond" to this. It is just a hack, an unsupported feature, that has nothing really to do with Korg. What am I missing? Why would Korg have to do anything differently?

This hack proves that that both versions of the device are identical in hardware and should not be advertised separately. I cannot understand how you fail to see the signifikance of this.

They can advertise them however they please. The people that bought the synth version did so because they wanted the features it offered and vice versa. I think it's a bit embarrassing for Korg but beyond that, I don't see why they need to respond in any way to this.

They SHOULD have some avenue for interacting with their customer base, responding to concerns and providing info about what issues they may be addressing in OS updates. At least let people know that their concerns are heard and being considered.

[Levakama]

I (as an owner of the E2 sampler) don't see how this is a "problem", or why Korg must in some way "respond" to this. It is just a hack, an unsupported feature, that has nothing really to do with Korg. What am I missing? Why would Korg have to do anything differently?

This hack proves that that both versions of the device are identical in hardware and should not be advertised separately. I cannot understand how you fail to see the signifikance of this.

I think it's a bit embarrassing for Korg but beyond that, I don't see why they need to respond in any way to this.

Heh.

[Villainmedia13]

Perhaps upon reading the topic thread title it is a little Baroque! I've said it before I'll prob buy the synth version as well. I've spent probably 25,000$ on various synths a lot of korg Yamaha and Roland and some more boutique stuff like the op-1 and Waldorf pulse.. So I'd say when I buy a product it is nice to feel as though you're in the loop about product development now the truth is if the box itself felt more polished and finished no one would have any problem or desire to hack.

Sorry if I offended anyone I thought the post about synth nerds was a little snarky and belittling.

I am not knocking korg or judging anything or anyone.

I'm rooting for korg and synth players everywhere but am puzzled that there hasn't been a definitive response from the company given all the firmware frenzy.

[_INTER_]

I (as an owner of the E2 sampler) don't see how this is a "problem", or why Korg must in some way "respond" to this. It is just a hack, an unsupported feature, that has nothing really to do with Korg. What am I missing? Why would Korg have to do anything differently?

I, E2S owner myselfe, am bothered by this: E2 owners basically have both machines and can switch back and forth with no problems. We can not.
This should be a concern to Korg aswell. Who would buy the E2S knowing you could just aswell get the E2 with E2S mode, at the same prize?

[Tarekith]

People who don't want to run a hack to do it.

Lots of people jailbreak their iPhones, doesn't mean I want to do it too for instance.

[SMK]

iPhones, that's a good example...

I remember there was a time when jail breaking an iPhone was a bit more popular largely because many cell carriers in the beginning just did carry or support iPhone. People who liked their cell service but wished they had the iPhone jail broke the phone to have it on their network.

I remember Apple addressing this very quickly!

You don't hear about jail breaking iPhones anymore because the reason to do so was removed. Every cell carrier supports and sells iPhone.

I believe the point Villainmedia13 has been trying to make is about Korgs lack of communication to it's customer base.

Many times we have tried to engage Korg about our favorite gear and the best we get is some responses from a frustrated Korg sponsored musician. This is not good. There is no more tech support to call. Customer service is only for re-sellers and you wait weeks for the simplest vague answer to your gear. two years ago it was not like this. Korg used to have great tech support, handle anything you need. It was awesome!

Fans here have tried many ways to get Korgs attention.

This Firmware Hack was a pretty big deal. Unless you need 32 parts/tracks during your live set (like me), technically, the hack is stable enough to make purchasing the ES2 pointless! That in any business is a big deal. This is a potentual loss. I know for me if I only had the E2, I'd most likely forgo another $400 purchase; since economically the hack makes sense.

So being that ES2's have been a bit hard to come by and almost everybody likes the idea of a dual boot machine, one would agree that this Firmware Hack is a serious attention grabber.

This is the loudest "HEY KORG" that has ever come out of the community and still, nothing.

I know if it was my company, there would be a response...this would be addressed.

Let's hope that, like Apple, Korg can make this Jail Breaking an Electribe 2, pointless. It will be interesting to see what they come up with.

[1_inch_punch]

They have every right to adjust future firmwares to be able to recognise the device and brick as result of any attempt to swap.
Insert an Unauthorised Use term in the conditions of the download and walk away smiling.
Whether the device recognition is now technically possible only they can say.

[Mulldoon219]

I thought the post about synth nerds was a little snarky and belittling.

Well let's do the math. You're on the Internet.. in a synth forum... talking about hacked firmware. If the shoe fits..............

FWIW -- I am a big synth nerd myself so it's wasn't meant as an insult. Just a descriptor.