why roland are discontinuing the v-synth

[tarquin pedals]

apparantly thr internal circuit boards dont pass EU standards

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[Wiglaf]

It's only discontinued in Europe, here in the U.S. we're not as crazy about people licking circuit boards.



"I thought all you did was push a button and sounds come out!" - My mother on synths
"Not quite, mom." - Me on synths

[SekondThought]

Well, speaking as someone who lives in Europe (UK), we are starting to get a little short on hardware here, as due to this new EU law, we've lost the Korg Legacy Collection (because of the MS20ic controller), all three of the smaller Electribes (EA-1, ER-1 and ES-1 Mk2's), the Roland V-Synth keyboard and who knows what will be next!

I hope we see some replacements!

SekondThought
"Computers are cool, but hardware rules".

[LivePsy]

Odd that's there's no mention from the major keyboard manufacturers about "we'll be back soon!". Are they acknowledging that they can't import them, is there any promises of stock coming which passes EU requirements?

I think this law is amazingly restrictive. Millions of chinese built tvs and stereos sure, but pro gear isn't that much of the market.

Cheers,
B