The single biggest opportunity Clavia overlook right now

v-un-v

Korg are raking it in. So are Apple. As are Teenage Engineering. But the old Nord Micromodular is still just as relevant- if not more than its ever been in its entire lifetime.

The production of a new G3 I think is off limits. But those looking for a small box, well I think the market is still there- still really strong. Like the original, it doesn't have to have a keyboard, it doesn't have to be large. It probably doesn't have to have illuminated collars (although that would be nice!).

But it's a market opportunity that Clavia have really messed up on. They could make a lot of money by tapping this little niche area. Korg's Monotron has sold thousands- and you still can't even get them in Toys r Us!! What the F*** is up with these marketing guys? It's the new Stylophone! And as for the Monotribe? Well this looks like a load of fun too!!

Where r u Hans?? Rolling Eyes

iPassenger · Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 12:58 am Post subject:

+1

Sounds like a cunning plan, keep the cost of the unit arund £200 mark and they'd have a winner.

v-un-v · Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:44 am Post subject:

I mean I've posted this before, but I LOVE this tune and look at the amount of hits to this vid? It's all Nord Micro (and KORG!) The two go hand in hand!!!!!!

Wout, please send this to Nordelius, and kick him up the arse from me and all the other MM lovers worldwide! Evil or Very Mad

v-un-v · Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:57 am Post subject:

Here's the DMA-1 thing. Well the MM could always do modular. Another reason. This unit retails at £499 (pounds not dollars). £500 for a new MM sounds pretty reasonable to me.

Muied Lumens · Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 4:36 am Post subject:

I personally would want something nord lead looking with a sample oscillator and hidden modular functionality. Best of all nords and would not scare off the timid. But that's just me, I wouldn't dream of giving Clavia advice, even if I feel they are playing a little safe for the moment. I think the fact that John Bowen finally has got his feet off the ground is general good news in many ways. God knows what kind of money is invested in the Solaris so far!

I am sure you are right though, there is lots more happening in the sub-1000 market.

v-un-v · Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:00 am Post subject:

Muied Lumens · Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:42 am Post subject:

I like being in a minority, it makes me feel special. Cool

Birmingham is not far away, I have nothing sceduled at the moment but if I take a trip I'll let you know. Very Happy

v-un-v · Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:23 pm Post subject:

Where are you then Rob?

Muied Lumens · Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 4:35 pm Post subject:

I'm in Bristol - sorry I forgot that it's not in my info.

Edit: updated

v-un-v · Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:37 am Post subject:

Ah Bristol. Lovely city. I used to live there- in St Andrews, Clifton and err....Bedminster!! Laughing

I moved here, regretted the decision, but I have a lovely wife and two darling little children- so it wasn't all bad

Oli · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:29 am Post subject: