I plan to get an AK but since NAMM is also just around the corner, all is in flux. Because of that though, Elektron would be wise to take advantage of indecision and time and once the sale ends and the A4 released/shipping, to offer a special introductory pricing on early adopters of low serial numbers…then resistance will truly futile to both Elektron and what I know of a different company’s new new that will be at NAMM 2014.
Am quite used to this kind of stuff because Waldorf, another fine small company that makes exceptionally innovative and quality gear, had us waiting for year and half with pulse 2.
It’s a running joke tossed around on the Waldorfian List because Waldorf is notorious for using very same statements such as “Very, very soon!” and the only other variation, “very SOON!”
I also am one that when something I am interested in adding to set-up, upon it’s release I rather take my time and download the user manual and see the much more enlightening specs and capabilities and am thinking there’s going to be an outstanding user manual for new flagship instrument.
The new new under frosted glass may be so deeply under development that focus on the AK would even make good business sense, let alone marketing.
I DO love how they have been adding to the FAQ’s about the AK as some of my questions were answered there but also, as a keyboard player, the feel of any keys on a synth is not something I assume, regardless of the company.
Ask any guitarist how personal the “feel” of many aspects to the guitar before even considering strings, spacing, etc…so Sweetwater is a daytrip away from me on neighboring State and will be wanting to get my hands on the keys, feel the aftertouch response and of course hear in -person, my ears, the enhanced filter resonance and since already have an A4 I intend to keep, this all is to fully justify having both…and get my MnM Mk1 out of the closet and have a lot of fun!!