SergeModular

The main exceptions out of the stuff I'm getting are I suppose Blacet
and Wiard –

I think the FENIX people also had daytime jobs, but what about
Doepfer. Ok – his stuff is considered as for the `mass market'. And
also I'm nit the only one who does not understand why Rex still
resists selling individual modules instead of complete panels. This is
also the reason (as already mentioned) why second hand panels are hard
to sell ….

Hey - and what happens to MOSAIC?

As far as I know, all the Serge modules are already based on individual
independent circuit boards. With a few exceptions, all that's needed is a
mechanical rework. Maybe if Rex & Bruce Duncan worked something out then
Serge modules could be available individually... Bruce already has the
mechanicals & power buss worked out... Are Modcan modules 4U in height?

JP

Please correct me if I'm wrong but I thought the reasoning behind Rex not
selling individual modules was down to him not wanting STS to expand beyond
his capabilties or wishes. I'm sure R&D costs are prohibitive for new
modules
but if Modcan and Wiard can do it I'm sure Rex could *if he wanted to*.

I'm sure Rex knows that if individual modules were available then he'd
attract far more many
customers - but that would maybe mean employing more people - expanding work
premises,
and an added workload that wouldn't allow his beloved weekends off playing
blues, whatever.

I know what its like running a small record label.... keep it nice and tight
and don't expand too much and you
can last a lot longer - despite the temptation of increased profits that go
with more releases, etc.

Also - I have one more point that I'd like your opinions on. STS is unique
in my view (Moog CE excepted), in that
Rex bought the rights to manufacture a system that was originally concieved
by somebody else. I think it could be considered
'unethical' for Rex to introduce new modules into the Serge system..... I
know he has modified and *improved* existing modules
as well as introducing some Midi_CV/Logic modules/Pulse Divider modules but
nothing completely radical. After all... this is
a SERGE music system under manufacture by STS.

What would you think if a company bought the rights to manufacture the
Buchla 100 or 200 Music Box's - and then started adding
their own modules into the system without Don Buchla's involvement???

Personally I would *love* to see Rex get more involved in aiding Grant R.
with the Wiard system or a totally new design.

Any thoughts?

KD