Doepfer

Hi Neil,

> how would i go about building an extra 3u case ontop of this to put 
> the extra modules in and build into.
> do i just need a blank case and then put the buss board thats 
> available as an accessory in and join them together?
> anyone in the UK know where to get cases from?

Coincidently I have just been wondering whether I could make up the 
cases cheaper than buying them ready-made from EMIS. Conclusion - I 
doubt it. Firstly with only about £20 difference between the G3 and 
G6 cases, unless you need a small case, the G3 is not very economic. 
Also, if you join the 'Doepfer Owners Club' that Andy Horrell of 
EMIS 'runs', you get about 10% off all prices - if you get a thirst 
for more modules (very likely to happen...!) you recoup the 'joining 
fee' very quickly. So, the DOC price for a G6 is £175. You would need 
1 PSU and 2 bus boards to put in it. These are £44 and £23 resp, 
total £90. This doesn't include any panels yet, in particular the 
back panel with the power receptacle and switch. Doepfer do actually 
sell these as 'spares', at 35 euros, say £25. This leaves £60 for the 
side, top and bottom panels, all the rails and threadstrips etc. Even 
assuming you could find someone to sell them at half this £60 figure, 
the hassle in a) trying to find a supplier, and b) having to screw it 
all together (one would probably need to order all the screws 
separately as well....), for my money, just isn't worth the other 30 
quid!!

But don't let me put you off too much - it _is_ possible to put your 
own cases together, and the Doepfer stuff is a 'standard' size (but 
there are several 'standards'!), so if you want to build a custom 
rack or just happen to come across something that will do, then go 
for it.

Haven't got anything other than Doepfer stuff, so can't comment on 
others, but don't forget that the A-108 filter is also a Moog ladder 
type (which I do have, and sounds good!).

Regards,
Tim