PLAN B analog blog

I totally hear about the visual acuity issues associated with many
modules of the same width, all with pots in the same neat little rows.
 My only gripe with Analogue Systems'  synths.  You get a bunch of
those lined up and it really messes with my senses. 

This one we're working on though isn't like that.   Shit's all over
the place on this one.

- P



--- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "nakedintruder"
<meatlog@...> wrote:
>
> 
> Hey Peter...
> 
> My feelings on the issue are that there's nothing wrong with odd panel
> measurements :) The 'problem' quickly solves itself if you add a
> second odd-sized device or blank, and so far I've had no panel size
> complaints about the handful of odd-sized devices I've shipped so far.
> I have no plans to change this practice... that's why 1HP is 1/5"
> instead of 2/5" after all.
> 
> Plus, in many cases I think the height/width proportion looks far
> better with odd sizes depending on the panel hardware configuration.
> 
> See you at the booth, bro!
> 
> -Scott
> 
> --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "(i think you can figure
> that out)" <peter@> wrote:
> >
> > Got a few letters in response to my mention of the new Model 30, many
> > feeling that 23 HP wide was a STUUUUUUUUPID in that it will create a
> > gap in standard racks.  And they're right!
> > 
> > I tried shrinking it down to 22, and while it works - why go that way
> > and have controls so close to one another - and there are A LOT on
> > this one: 13 pots, 11 jacks, five LEDS, four tactile switches, one
> > standard rocker switch...why push things?  So it's growing to 24HP.  I
> > have a prototype faceplate coming which will be the old width, but
> > hey, that's what prototypes are for.
> > 
> > 24HP may seem wide, but for what this does and what it replaces, it's
> > quite a net savings in the long run.
> > 
> > 
> > FYI: I may unveil it during our annual Sonic State video romp at this
> > year's Namm.  It depends how far along we are in it's development.
> This one can't be rushed, there's too much at stake and too much to QC.
> > 
> > As for the day to day, starting Monday we are going full-bore on the
> > Model 16. It should be available quite soon.
> > 
> > - P
> >
>