MOTM idea

[[22Hz] Productions]

On Wed, 10 Sep 1997, Dan Higdon wrote:

> So, a "starter kit" that contains your choice of case and a power supply gets
> you in the club.  (Different cases will probably have different costs, fwiw.)
> Then, modules come one per month in whatever order Paul decides to release
> them.  I would make the first few modules VCO, VCF, Dual EG and Dual VCA, so
> people can get going as fast as possible.  If you get impatient, you have the
> option of "accelerating" modules, and getting the next N right away.  With
> this

	This sounds like a great idea.. I certainly couldn't afford a 
huge system all at once, but something like this, where modules come on 
different paychecks, is a great idea that should make this affordable for 
everyone, including the college students who only work 12 hours a week. 
=) 
	As for the choice of modules, I think the VCF should come first; 
if nothing else, you can run other things through it. It's probably the 
most stand-alone module in a synthesizer. As opposed to the VCO, it 
should also be simpler to build and troubleshoot. After that, it's all a 
toss up; I'd recommend saving the VCO until later.. But my focus i na 
modular is first on sound processing, second on actual sound creation. 
Others' mileage may vary. I think the VCF first idea works for both camps 
though, if "getting it up and useful ASAFP" is a concern. 
	For the record, I'm all for a choice in case styles; a 3u rack 
size + a larger stand-alone option seem like a good pair. I'm not sure 
what I'd take personally (probably the rack.. for portability), but for 
people who don't play out with their modular gear.. 

	Anyway, there's my $.05. I love the idea of a module per month, 
and if it happens, sign me up! =) 

	Jason