it could be the case that what will pi** people off is if the new machine does not live up to expectations, either functionally or price-wise.
If people have been holding off because they were expecting an analog drum synth and instead what we get is some sort of sequenced mixer with p-locks, quite a few will be upset they put off purchasing other gear in the meantime.
There is a difference between building anticipation and building false hype. For those of us with a limited gear budget due to Christmas, strategizing gear purchases necessetates knowledge of what’s to come. I’m still sort of kicking myself for not scooping up that auctioned piece of gear yesterday.