[sdiy] Deceptively simple question: Panels

[Jonathan Lutz]

I have one of the Paia Fracracks and it is fine for studio work, definitely 
gets the job done. I dont know if I'de tour (not that I ever tour) with it 
because it is so light, but this stuff is all pretty delicate anyway soooo.. 


JON


On 8/26/05, J. Larry Hendry <jlarryh at iquest.net> wrote:
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Aaron Bader
> > I've heard of Blacet before, heard plenty of talk about it... but never
> looked into it as a form factor. WHAM. Perfect.
> 
> It does not suit me, as a form factor, but I have to agree it is a nice 
> one.
> Man I love the choices we have today in modular. And, you may find in
> addition to your DIY you like some of John's kits. They are unique, always
> fun and a good value.
> 
> > And PAIA compatable. Their midi-to-cv module has always looked good to 
> me.
> 
> In this case, you do get what you pay for. I own two of the PAiA MIDI 2
> CV8s. They are 8 bit resolution. I'd say plenty good for controlling a
> mono synth or perhaps two voice. If you get into polyphonic operation, you
> might want something a little better. I have a Kenton pro-2000 which I
> really do like. I am waiting patiently for the MOTM MIDI2CV also.
> 
> > Oh and one thing: The Blacet Frac-Rack package is something like $60 the
> PAIA one says $18.75 without covers... is this a typo? I'm used to 
> rackmount
> hardware being absurdly overpriced, but that actually looks reasonable.
> 
> John Simonton (Mr. PAiA) is famous for low prices. He can squeeze more out
> of a dollar than just about anyone. Sometimes that is good. Sometimes it
> leaves you wanting a little more. Hence the more expensive Blacet rack.
> You will find it nicer and more substantial (from what I understand).
> 
> 
> 
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