this is uncalled for. The designer made royalties from "limited run" pcb sales. Parts kits were sold separately by a different end user with no mention of royalties. there is no trademark on the KLEE name also unless I am missing something? Panels sales = more pcb sales right? No one else has done or requested this. Kind of bogus.
The panel is my layout, and I expect no royalties. Scott Deyo is not making kits or assembled units. He is only selling metalwork. IMHO leave the names Klee and e-m off and just put "sequencer" on the panel. You go and try to give someone props by buying and building a nice unit with the named of the designer, website and this is what happens? I hope there has been some misunderstanding. I know times are tough but this is nutso.
Has anyone else been asked for royalties before like this? It's kind of like synth_diy∗∗∗ with the ∗∗∗ meaning see the small print for the extra fees. Where does the royalty request come from directly?
Man, I hope this all gets worked out somehow...
Scott Deyo wrote:
> Hi all,
> I've been told that since the Klee is property of E-M, I am supposed to
> add 20% royalty on panel sales. It's tricky for me to bring this up,
> but obviously I have to.
> I need to know if everyone who committed, is still committed to the
> panels @ ~$120 instead of ~$100.
> General discussion of the royalty is OK, too, but... Probably everyone
> will be more than happy to support E-M, but I just had to say "No
> flaming please!!!"
> : )
> Cheers,
> Scott Deyo
> The Bridechamber
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