[sdiy] Digital modular backplane - update

[john slee]

Hi,

On 17 March 2014 22:24, cheater00 . <cheater00 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Some time ago we have spoken about what it would take to make a
> digital backplane for a modular synth.

What problem is this attempting to solve? Being able to save signal
routing and control state in a patch would be nice, I suppose, but

- physical settings != patch settings
=> replace controls with "soft equivalents" => encoders/momentaries
=> current state no longer obvious => more indicator lights etc
=> may require more front panel real estate than "real" controls
=> more $$$

What other benefits of going all modern do you see?

John