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motm@yahoogroups.com, eric f <ach_gott@...> wrote:
> Here is my advice on patch cables: buy more than you think you need
mostly in lengths longer than you think you need. There is nothing
more frustrating than suddenly having a burst of inspiration and
finding you don't have a 4' cable. If you start with 7 modules, you
might end with 14. If not, you'll be able to sell them at a small
discount to the group if they're of a good quality. Your investment
won't be lost and you're creativity won't be cramped.
>
> cheers,
> eric f
Eric, I know what you're saying. Actually, I ordered a total of 40
switchcraft connectors from Sweetwater so I could make a total of 20
patch cables. My experience with eurorack modules has given me a good
idea on what patch cable setup I like.
-I like colorful patch cables.
-I do not color-code signals. Color is used for seeing where a patch
cable leads to. I prefer lots of colors.
Eric, just as frustrating as not having a long enough cable is having
3 sizes of cables of similar lengths. It's frustrating to grab a cable
that's a few inches too short and have to waste time figuring out what
length to put where. That's why I'm only making 40inch cables for now.
If I need a bigger size, it'll probably be 120inch cables, a big
difference in length.