This is of interest to me too...
I am putting together three ASM-1 boards and have been thinking about
moving two Oberheim SEMs and the sequencer out of a very beat-up 2-voice
case and mounting them in my MOTM system.
Keep me posted on this please!
Dave
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Wood [mailto:buck75@...]
> Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 2:42 PM
> To: motm@yahoogroups.com; mate_stubb
> Subject: Re: [motm] Future panel options - everyone please
> read carefully (long)
>
>
> O.K So I voted prior to reading the post. I think this would
> be a good idea at those kind of prices.
> Would I have to drill them myself though? I have been wanting
> a very large MOTM style front panel for
> a while now for my TR9090. I spoke to Larry about this a few
> times and he said it would cost about
> $250. Pretty steep, but I would totally do it if it were
> quite a bit cheaper even if the finish was
> different. To me the current finish is really nice but I
> don't mind sticking something else in there
> if it will drop the cost. I mean I am sure that it is close
> enough for me. Also, I had spoken to
> Larry a few times about doing another run of the SKB Backs,
> is this something you guys will be
> thinking about?
>
> Eric
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "mate_stubb" <mate_stubb@...>
> To: <motm@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 4:15 PM
> Subject: [motm] Future panel options - everyone please read
> carefully (long)
>
>
> > All,
> >
> > This is potentially a controversial topic, so please read carefully,
> > and don't read anything into it other than what I actually say!
> >
> > I want to have a discussion about the MOTM standard panel finish.
> >
> > I have not talked to Paul about this, other than to hear
> from him the
> > same complaints the Stooges have - it is a giant hassle to
> get panels
> > painted in the polane finish, get silkscreens made, and get legends
> > screen printed. The whole process is expensive, and paint
> vendors keep
> > flaking out. You have to spend a lot of money stocking big
> batches of
> > panels to make it economical. In Paul's case, he sits on a lot of
> > expensive panels that may or may not sell. In the Stooges' case, we
> > only manage to do a run once or twice a year. It happens so seldom,
> > that everyone is frantic to get in on a run, resulting in things
> > dragging on and on.
> >
> > A potential solution is to change the panel finish. The Stooges are
> > considering investing in a laser printing system that would allow
> > laser etched graphics, either on the current polane paint
> finish or on
> > anodized panels. But since the painting is the biggest
> hassle anyway,
> > suppose for the sake of discussion that we are talking about etched
> > panels with an anodized finish, and that the price for a 2U
> undrilled
> > panel can be kept at $25 or less.
> >
> > The big advantage is that we could potentially manufacture custom
> > panels almost on demand. No more 10 month waits for your
> custom panel.
> > Other advantages would be flexibility in design. How about
> blue or red
> > anodized panels? A different style of layout that puts jacks near
> > input knobs? Function block graphics ala Arp 2500/2600? Or just like
> > the current design but with panel edge graphics? Suppose Stooge
> > Enterprises supported two or three standard graphics styles for new
> > module designs, in your choice of colors?
> >
> > The disadvantage is that it would not match the current
> MOTM standard
> > 100%. Black anodizing is very close, much like a Schaeffer panel. I
> > know people have a lot invested in their systems, and take pride in
> > their instrument's appearance.
> >
> > Hence this discussion - what is your tolerence level for
> something new?
> >
> > Now just to complicate things, suppose Paul found the
> prospect of less
> > expensive, just in time delivery attractive enough to consider
> > changing the MOTM standard as well? How would that affect
> your opinion?
> >
> > Let me reiterate: I have not talked to Paul. He may have no interest
> > in this. I have not talked to Paul. He may have no interest in this.
> > Don't bombard him with any panic about changing the format, OK? I'm
> > just thinking out loud about solutions to problems.
> >
> > I've set up a poll for you to indicate your level of interest or
> > disgust. The choices range from "I'm not interested in custom panels
> > anyway" to "I'd be interested if they matched closely" to "I'm a
> > complete madman, and I would totally redo my 100 module monster in
> > red". I certainly don't want the Stooges to invest in a bunch of
> > equipment if everybody thinks the idea sucks. On the other hand, it
> > could potentially work out to allow you to express your
> wildest panel
> > desires.
> >
> > Please visit the poll!
> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/motm/surveys?id=2063312
> >
> > Stooge Moe
> > http://www.hotrodmotm.com
> > http://wiseguysynth.com
> >
> >
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> >
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