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

[Tom Bugs]

I hear you, but it can work the other way too - I found the fixed width 
approach easier to work consistently with. Though, yes, it limits you 
somewhat too!


On 02/05/2016 16:09, Tim Ressel wrote:
>
> I believe Eurorack has succeeded for one simple reason: Panel width.  
> Unlike Frac and 5U, Eurorack panels can vary in 0.2" increments. As a 
> Eurorack designer who has tried to morph Eurorack designs into Frac 
> and 5U, the advantage becomes quickly clear.  A designer has the 
> freedom to size the panel to the design. The other formats make you 
> fit the design to the panel size. This is a huge deal, at least for 
> me. The process of deciding feature sets and layouts is tough enough 
> without the added constraint of fixed width panels.
>
> I agree Eurorack has its issues. But then, doesn't everything? One 
> only has to look at the Muff Wiggler Eurorack forum topic count versus 
> the other formats to gauge its popularity.
>
> --TimR
>
>
> On 5/1/2016 5:22 AM, Terje Winther wrote:
>>> 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 <mailto:terje.winther at wintherstormer.no>
>> http://wintherstormer.no/
>>
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