> So, what are thoughts about this? I want to still use the MOTM panels
> sizes. But I can:
>
> a) change color
> b) add graphics
> c) change knobs/add colored knobs
> d) not be "on grid"
> e) place jacks somewhere except across the bottom
>
> Well??
As a new user two things are very attractive about MOTM modules: All
the CV plugs are on the bottom, this keep clutter around the knobs
down. The knobs are large, easy to grab, and well spaced. IE: The
opposite of Doepfer layouts. I have tendinitus, and ergonomics are of
great importance to me. I want good clearance around knobs for
performing. In addition, a sea of black MOTM modules with nicely spaced
knobs is a beautiful thing. It looks sexy.
That being said, I've thought about putting colored washers around
certain jacks to distinguish CV from Audio paths, and using slightly
smaller knobs on less important functions to distinguish them. I also
find that lights do help in debugging patches. It's easy to see at a
glance which envelope is not setup properly, or which LFO is too fast.
Much easier than scanning knobs.
I personally am not a big fan of rainbow color schemes in equipment, if
you must use colored knobs, keep them simple ;)
2 cents,
--mikes