New analog synth poll. A few more things...

[Rob Brzykcy]

Yeah, no kidding! I learned my lesson on the "built and tested" aspect..

;)

Rob

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Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 1:00 PM
Subject: Re: New analog synth poll. A few more things...


> If/when this synth is built, make sure there's plenty of service docs
> available and try to stay away from custom chips and SMDs if possible. Use
> easily obtainable components, again, if possible. Keep accurate production
> records including: suppliers, when suppliers change, numbers of units
made,
> revisions and updates. Make these available to the customer.
>
>  Also, make sure it's easy to service, modify and upgrade. A single
circuit
> board, except for the power supply, keep that separate. Don't make it a
> jigsaw puzzle to take apart and put together.
>
>  And most importantly:
>
> Don"t advertise or announce that this synth exists until it is tested,
> debugged, built in numbers and ready to ship!!
>
> Dave
>