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> From: <mark@...>
> What are the Larry specials??
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Nothing really that is really designed for the things you want to do.
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Re: synth.com
> Does it fit in a motm system?? Can it use the same PS??
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Some of the synth.com stuff runs on +/- 15 VDC and will work with
a MOTM supply if you are willing to make a custom power cable (they
use different connectors). However some also require +5 VDC which
is not supplied by the MOTM PS.
Physical size is almost exactly the same height, but 1U are slighty wider.
they won't fit on MOTM rack rails. Mounting holes are in different spots
You could make one fit it you have good tools and mechanical skills. It
woudl involve significant mechanical re-engineering of the module.
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> I'm trying to put as much forethought as I can into this. As I
> can only fit five or six modules, I have to pick each module
> _very_ carefully. As it seems now, I might have to lose a
> module in order to process voltages. Maybe I'll have to
> lose the 910 and build a few mult cables.
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I think you have a great start with the selection you have. I agree
100% that you could lose the 910 and build mults into the space
that is available in both the 820 and 320. All that space behind
that blank panels space is open. You could get a 4 or 6 x mult
on the 820 and a pair of 4x mults on the 320.
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> Why is everything so @#$%&∗ big?? The Encore folks were
> able to fit 15 knobs, four switches, and a button within 2U.
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Yes, but there are a lot of compromises to do so. I love my UEG,
but I do not care for the smaller knobs and format. Still it is
a reasonable compromise for this module.
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> Since the PCB's are at right angles to panels, I have to
> ask why do modules with only three knobs like the 320
> VC LFO take 2U of space?? If they were more space
> efficient, people could buy more modules.
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Well, space efficiency is not the primary reason most people
buy MOTM. However, if you look at the 320, you will realize
you simply cannot fit all those jacks and 3 knobs into a 1U
size without giving up something. Most people prefer features
for the extra size. Once you have 3 knobs on 1U, 6 jacks is the
most you can fit below it. And, only 5 will fit if you adhear to the
standard metal mounting bracket that Paul uses now.
Larry Hendry