Asking for inputs

[Bob Zimmer]

At 12:38 AM 8/30/97 -0000, you wrote:
>Next week I'm starting the design of the "new and improved" Digisound
modular synth kits and the "new and
>improved" version of the Xpander. The Digisound modules are first, since I
estimate the software alone in the
>"X-16" (you can guess what the 16 is for) will take from Feb. to June of
next year (and this is based on
>hardware LFOs). The kits will start around Nov ( I need about 8 weeks to
get to that point).
>
>Please private email me on what you would like to see. The alpha-dial
discussion was quite interesting. I'm 
>anxious to hear your inputs on things as:
>
>1) VF versus LCD versus LED
>2) pots/knobs/data sliders
>3) 1/4 " x mini x banana
>4) 2u vs 4U vs 6U (does it really matter?) What about depth? (my Ensoniq
DP/4 processor is about 20" deep!!)
>5) white on black vs black on white vs ????
>
>Also: looking for 
>
>1) illustrators (must be able to exchange in DWG or DXF format)
>2) tech writers (must be able to exchange in MS Word or PDF {read AND write})
>3) beta testers (this will be work, I assure you). And you have to pass
muster (and I get a credit card # in case
>the stuff don't come back).
>4) MC68340 programmers (assembly! C is for wimps) & HW experience
>
>Yes, these will be paid (in one form or another) positions. Work at Home!
Earn Big $$$! <grin>
>
>So, all you folks that complain the "Big Boys" didn't get it right, now's
your chance.
>
>Paul Schreiber
>Synthesis Technology

Paul,

How about offering the kits with or without panels (AKA PAiA)?  This would
allow those that want to use a different form factor to use their own panel
structure and would also leave the jack issue up to the builder.  Instead
of rack mount only, one could use 2-3" wide multiples in an appropriate
height.  Also please be flexible in power connections!

Those that wanted to purchase panels/chassis could and those that want to
save $$ or use their own form factor could do that as well.  I for one
would be interested in boards & parts, but not panels as I have a 2"x9"
panel size in use.

Finally, please make everything possible VCable!!!!!

Just my thoughts!


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