Hi Eric,
It's a valid concern, that surprises me. As I have heard the I won't buy X
module because it doesn't match. Personally, I don't get it. But, if they
car that much about looks maybe offer a silver panel for $50-75, they
probably wouldn't mind spending that.
But please DO YELLOW! who cares.
Look any rack of higher end gear, nothing matches, who f-in cares?
Look at the high end module for the API 500 series racks no one gives a shit
about them matching.
And, the doepfer plates often don't truly match anyway, better to be
different than slightly off. And, in a large system that's mostly silver I
think the colored modules will get used or at least considered more...that's
pretty simple.
just have fun with it! yellow with dark purple legend would be my choice.
best,
phil
On 7/12/08 5:03 PM, "metasonix2000" <synth@...> wrote:
> Was planning to start making Euro-compatible tube modules for next year.
> I want to ask around about what people want to see, and I do read
> every serious suggestion.
>
> One thing I do keep hearing: complaints from many Euro modular owners.
> They want to buy a new module--but it doesn't "exactly match" the rest
> of the modules in their system. They want all the modules available to
> look the same. Supposedly, some of the lesser Euro module makers have
> trouble selling a module that's black or some other color, other than
> plain anodized aluminum with black lettering. "If it doesn't look like
> a Doepfer, I won't buy it." Yes, it seems lame, but a LOT of people
> assemble large modulars primarily for appearance!
>
> This is a big problem with Euro, MOTM and dotcom. Less of a problem
> for Frac Rack owners, they don't care so much as long as things are
> cheap...
>
> On the other hand, I'd like to have yellow color panels. It would look
> kool. And my stuff would really stand out. But I do need to sell them,
> and if people won't accept Metasonix yellow, fine, they won't be yellow.
>
> Opinions are welcome.
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