I agree with you but quite a few people on here want an upgrade for various reasons...but really interesting to hear your point of view. Seems to be a very sensitive subject on the forum at the moment
Oh I'm an IT guy as well...
It's nice to meet you, then!
I certainly appreciate & understand the need for an Mk 2. However, I am in no position to suggest what it should be as I don't even have the Mk 1 yet. What I was trying to convey in my original post was that I would personally not have any issues adjusting to doing things the way the Mk 1 requires, even if it were remain unchanged, for many years to come. That's because I've never had the exposure to rig editing with the KPA, so I would be starting from scratch doing things as the KPA dictates - that would/will be my bottom line.
Having said that, I've read a lot of suggestions for the new software/hardware revisions, particularly from more seasoned users, and I think some of them sound very reasonable; for example, the fx editing process directly on the KPA, their assignment, or an official rig editor. Now - mind you - I am merely speaking from an observer's perspective and judge based on how sound those requests/expectations feel to me. Clearly the designers and engineers behind the product had imagined, based on their understanding, how most players would interact with the KPA. But, as the users have become more familiar both with the technology, as well as the competing platforms, it does not surprise me they see valid use-cases for revision two. That is a good thing, in most cases as it means that they identify themselves with the platform and wish, at least for some time, to stick with it.
The bottom line is that CK & Co, have no obligation to follow suit and implement those requests, because they have already delivered what was initially announced - a fantastic profiling amp/platform. Everything else can be improved, but it's - as we say where I live - extra gravy
Ultimately, it may, or may not happen. The question I ask myself now is "will I be okay, if it does not happen", and my answer, at least for now, is "yeah, for sure".
Looking forward to hearing about more ideas!