MOTM idea

[Charlie T]

I think it's a terrific idea, it would be a gentle introduction for
novices, and a way of spreading out the investment in time/money for other
buyers.  I've read a couple of posts regarding panels, chassis, housings,
etc. but my feeling is you could over-complicate trying to meet so many
different scenarios.

My vote would go to doing the whole synth, a module/month at a time, with
panels, jack sizes, etc. chosen based on bulk price, availability, and
Paul's preferences.  After all, we can all have the modules we've designed
in their own cabinet, with their own panel layouts, and the worst thing
that would happen is that some of us would have to build a VERY simple
interface module to make the two cabinets work together.

Doesn't that seem the easiest way to actually get the project off the
ground?

Charlie

Charlie T
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> From: Paul Schreiber <synth1 at airmail.net>
> To: synth-diy at horus.sara.nl; 'Dan Higdon' <hdan at charybdis.com>
> Subject: MOTM idea
> Date: Wednesday, September 10, 1997 8:02 AM
> 
> I like this!! Feedback?!?!?!?!
> 
> Paul Schreiber
> Synthesis Technology
> 
> 
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> From: 	Dan Higdon[SMTP:hdan at charybdis.com]
> Sent: 	Wednesday, September 10, 1997 3:27 PM
> To: 	synth-diy at horus.sara.nl
> Subject: 	Modular Kits idea
> 
> While chatting with my wife about the upcoming Digisound re-release, she
> came up with a really cool idea:
> 
> Module of the Month Club
> 
> Basically, the customer pre-orders a 10, 20, or 30 module system
(whatever
> sizes you make cases for).  They pay for the case/powersupply up front,
and
> commit to buy one module a month until their system is full.  The
advantage
> to Paul is that he has guaranteed revenue he can book, and a set of
modules
> he can plan to have available.  The customer benefits from spreading the
> payments out, and gets the fun of watching the mailbox wondering what's
next?
> 
> I personally would specify a certain set of "standard" module packages,
> possibly with elective modules, to choose from.  For example, a 10 module
> system might include a 2 VCOs, Mixer, VCF, VCA, 2 EGs, LFO, Power, and
one
> elective module (maybe an external input/envelope follower).  But
personal
> tastes being what they are, you will certainly need a couple of
> configurations.
> 
> If you stick with a bit more standardization however, you can do the
> "Featured Module" of the month.  This module gets sent to all subscribed
> customers, and can be purchased by anyone at a slight discount.
> Then, make the rest of the modules available in a more standard "ala
carte"
> way.  If a customer wasn't interested in the module of the month club,
they
> could simply buy stuff as they want.  But the MoM Club members would
> ultimately
> save more money.
> 
> The idea needs some logistics worked out, but what do you guys think? 
Should
> we push Paul to do this, or do people think its more trouble than its
worth.
> 
> 
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> http://www.charybdis.com/~hdan
> 
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