Hi,
General comments here (and all IMO)..
About the toggle switches... I bought a cheaper subsitute once, and the
bushing failed when I installed it. I didn't go crazy when tightening it, either.
None of the "Paul-approved" toggles have ever failed on me.
I also prefer the pots' actions in the MOTM line over others. To me, the
lighter action is similar to a high quality mixing desk's super smooth fader
action. I've ∗really∗ appreciated the lighter MOTM pot action in some patches
(ring mod, FM patches, etc). Some non-MOTM modules that I own do have firmer pot
actions, and they feel comparatively cheap to me. In fact, I'm replacing them
now with pots that match my MOTM modules. FWIW, my modular is 4 rows high, and
I haven't had a problem with cables throwing my settings off.
Same goes with the action of the NKK switches, and J112a jacks. They are my
favorites of all others I've tried. I think Paul did an excellent job in
selecting all of these parts. Personally, I wouldn't change a thing.
Cheers,
Andrew Sanchez
In a message dated 6/12/04 6:48:43 PM Central Daylight Time,
konkuro@... writes:
> I generally do NOT like the MOTM format (The Black Sea), and I think
> Paul's mania for certain switches and jacks has more to do with
> marketing than functionality. Seriously, how many people have ever
> had problems with a toggle switch?! In my 50 years on the planet,
> I've never had even the cheapest toggle switch cause problems. As for
> jacks, well, just about any ∗panel jack∗ is going to provide decades
> of use.
>
> Also, sealed pots can indeed get scratchy and, when they do, your
> only recourse is to replace them. Indeed, one thing I very much
> dislike about MOTM pots is that they feel "cheap" to me, regardless
> of their expense. There is no dampening effect to them; they move far
> too easily. When you have lots of patchcords hooked up, all it takes
> is one tiny bump against a knob and you can be SOL. That is
> why "stiff" pots should always be used on a modular system--they tend
> to stay put.
>
> My all-time favorite pots? Mouser pots from Rat Shack. Deliciously
> damped response and they never, EVER get scratchy. And I do mean
> after decades of use. Cheap too!