Something I would like to add re this type A and B stuff.. Many of the MOTM modules, including the "meat & potatoes", were discussed heavily on this list during their conception, and from those discussions have come some of the unique features/qualities that have made MOTM modules desirable. I believe this open forum for ideas and respectful interaction is one of the main reasons that we have such a great set of modules from Synthtech. Many of the old-timers on this list (old-timer as in been-on-the-list-a-long-time!) were involved in this process, and it has naturally bred some pride of ownership and brand loyalty. Many of us have bought at least one of every module (remember the subscription?). Hence I guess our being classified as "group A". Bottom line though is that we chose MOTM modules because they are the best. (Since we're categorizing, I'm probably more type AB.) Whatever you call me, I can tell you I have a serious investment, and I'm not done. And I'll buy MOTM as long as it continues to be the best (and it ships <BFG>).
One other note would be that MOTM has also provided me with one hell of an EE education as a side benefit (no Paul you cannot charge me for that, at least not directly!). :) And for that I am very grateful.
George
--- On Wed, 4/28/10, jwbarlow@... <jwbarlow@...> wrote:
From: jwbarlow@... <jwbarlow@...>
Subject: Re: [motm] Re: Wish list and normalling - was OK...so what WILL you buy asse...
To: motm@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 10:07 AM
I don't think I agree with the dichotomy below. IIRC, one of Paul's "visions" for MOTM was a complete (self contained, all inclusive) system, and not just a partial supplement to various other module brands. IIRC, the "alternative" modules to supplement MOTM were more the terrain of Oakley, Blacet, Encore, Stooge, etc.; MOTM was designed to be the "meat and potatoes" of its own 5U system. IIRC, John B. In a message dated 4/27/2010 2:51:56 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rogerpellegrini@... writes: I feel compelled to mention an important flaw with this poll. The potential market for MOTM product can be thought of in a lot of different ways. One way to look at it is to divide it into two groups:
(A) MOTM die-hards: Comprised mostly of those who built modules from kits, this group would like to see a broad variety of modules to complete their MOTM system. Modules that would allow them to perform functions that other modulars also perform (eg sequencers, envelope followers, preamps, etc). This group is also likely to vote for putting choruses, delays, etc., into MOTM format for completeness, although these are also available elsewhere. This is a shrinking group, not a growing group, because in the last few years it has been increasingly difficult to purchase enough modules to create a complete system that might attract the new customer.
(B) Everyone else who is interested in modulars: They'd like to see something that's not available elsewhere, because if it is available elsewhere, they've already got one. They may or may not need the module in MOTM 5U format. They probably don't want to touch a soldering iron. They likely expect timely delivery.
This poll, like others before it, will draw largely from group (A). Group (B), though a much larger potential market, is not well represented.
Reliance on polls like this results in business decisions to keep making hopelessly labor intensive kits or variations on utility or redundant modules that will sell in smaller and smaller numbers.
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