[amayausers] Re: Amaya XT: Share your experience
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Hi Mike
As far as machine, we use a Tajima and have been very happy with both the
machine and support.
Now having said that, it does not mean that I think everyone should go out and
buy a Tajima. I do however believe that for anyone considering the purchase of
an embroidery machine, the Tajima is well worth considering ... as are the
Amaya, Barudan, Happy, ZSK, SWF, Toyota and Brother. My personal opinion on
most Chinese machines [especially the multi-heads] is less enthusiastic ... at
least until they have been in North America long enough to prove themselves.
The Amaya is more technologically advanced than any other embroidery machine
[auto thread tensioning, software controlled presser foot adjustments, etc.]
and this technology does provide advantages such as higher stitching speed.
Technology though, can also have its own set of disadvantages and because of
this some may prefer a machine less technologically advanced. There really is
no right or wrong here ... just personal preference and comfort.
Regardless of which machine you purchase, learning to properly operate, adjust
and maintain that machine will be a key factor in how the machine performs. It
doesn't really matter if its an Amaya or Tajima, using the machine does have a
learning curve.
For software, we use Embird and low level Pulse. Again, this does not mean that
I think everyone should be going out and purchasing either of these ... it is
only what I like to use and what I feel comfortable with.
Embird software will often be scoffed at by the "big boy" software companies
but do not judge it by its very low price. Embird is powerful, flexible,
quality software which provides the user with complete control over all
parameters of a design and it certainly is very capable of handling the needs
of most embroiderers.
Software choice can often boil down to personal preference so take your time
and research as many of the good programs available as possible. Check out ones
like Design Shop, Pulse, Wilcom, Embird, iPunch, TES, Wings, Sierra, Design
Maxx, Punto [apparently can mork with Mac computers], SEDS, etc.
Regardless of which software you choose, having a full understanding of
embroidery basics [densities, underlay stitches, push-pull effect, etc.] goes a
long way in creating quality work. To learn embroidery basics, look into good
non-software specific tutorials like John Deer's "Creative Digitizing Made
Easy" DVD's, Thomas Moore's book "Digitizing 101" or Trevor Conguergood's
online embroidery design lessons. Any of these will make understanding what to
do with your embroidery software so much easier, regardless of software brand
chosen.
Bob
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