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Hi Phil

well i may partly agree but ...

-- the AN1X can be found for 400 450 euro for as much as i like it
   i certanily can't say is a classic like a Jupiter 8 or else
   so i dont feel so guilty in modifying the cosmetics (and if i do it
   .. i will do it pro-way :-)) besides it was also manufactured in cheapo 
   plastic .. and maybe is me but i like functional mods , 
   they make the things more personal unique and more useful
   (In same insane moments i even tought to redesign with knobs only 
   the all panel of my Jupiter 6 so that i keep more space on the
   right for .. extras .. !:_) 

-- the space on the right that u mention is alredy busy with my QY70
   that fits there perfectly !  besides as soemone mention already on
   here ,that space can be use for a dopfer pocket or in my case i tought
   already to strip down a JLC fader master from faders to pots and fit it
   in    ... we will see !

-- If i do as u suggest i will loose the combined funcionality of both
   pedals and panel contros, cos i wont be able to wire internally
   (ok maybe I can replicate the 3 jacks on the back) .. still i 
   wouldn't  like to have a floating box around for a mere 
   2 knobs and 1 switch 

   ... i am in the mood .. i think tomorrow i will go for it :-) 
   i have all the parts here (very very small) and made alredy pencil
   signs on where to drill :-)  . .. so i will keep u up to date
   .. with some pix as well hopefully 


ciao 
Andrea 


> Hi Andrea,
> 
> Maybe it's just me who likes everything kept in original, mint
> condition, but I think such a mod, despite how useful, is only going to
> detract from the value of this now quite rare and highly desirable
> synth. The way I might go about it is to build the pots and switches
> into a small case, plug them into the regular sockets on the back using
> cables/connectors, and sit the box on the vacant space on the top
> right-hand side of the synth. There's even a special lip there to
> prevent the box slipping down onto the keys.
> 
> What do you think?
> 
> Phil
>