[sdiy] From a commercial standpoint -- has Eurorack "won"?

[Terje Winther]

> Just curious about people’s thoughts…

Eurorack har not won yet, but it clearly dominates, because of these  
simple factors:
- size (everything seems to be small these days)
- price (small items means less costs)
...and the fact that most users work in studios or at home.

All the big formats are only practical and/or needed if you perform  
live, and since few people play live with their modulars these days (I  
do), few really need them.

Other factors:
- electronic musicians don´t tour these days; they travel, so you need  
small items that can fit into your luggage on a plane
- electronic music is a nice, meaning that you don´t have excess  
amount of money, so you can´t afford roadies, meaning you have to haul  
the gear yourself, and few musicians can (or want to) lift heavy gear

I like the 5U format, because of the ergonomics involved on the  
panels, but I do understand that I am now a minority.


Terje Winther
terje.winther at wintherstormer.no
http://wintherstormer.no/





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