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A challenge...

2012-01-05 by John P

Happy New Year to All,

A recent poster commented that this has become a "Craigslist for Serge
owners." Looking over posts over the past year or two, that's a pretty
fair assessment.

To improve the SNR here, I ask the frequent horse traders to offset the
"WTB" / "WTS" traffic with on-topic posts including tips and techniques.
I see new people subscribing to the list fairly frequently, and
occasionally folks drop out. I want the newbies to find meaty goodness here.

Some possible ideas:
What do you use a frequency shifter for?
Triggers, boolean logic and comparators
Pictures of your rig, with descriptions
Advantages / drawbacks of various types of cases

As of today, this is to be an honor system. If the honor system becomes
flabby and weak, I will set up rules. Let's see some cool stuff.

Over and out,

John P.

Re: A challenge...

2012-01-05 by Ancient Eyeball Recipe

'meaty goodness'?

Good lord.

It is what it is. There's nothing wrong with posting fs/ft posts here. That's just me. But if the rules become to stringent, I"ll just quit. Serge isn't about strict rules, I don't think.

Happy New Year to All,

A recent poster commented that this has become a "Craigslist for Serge
owners." Looking over posts over the past year or two, that's a pretty
fair assessment.

To improve the SNR here, I ask the frequent horse traders to offset the
"WTB" / "WTS" traffic with on-topic posts including tips and techniques.
I see new people subscribing to the list fairly frequently, and
occasionally folks drop out. I want the newbies to find meaty goodness here.

Some possible ideas:
What do you use a frequency shifter for?
Triggers, boolean logic and comparators
Pictures of your rig, with descriptions
Advantages / drawbacks of various types of cases

As of today, this is to be an honor system. If the honor system becomes
flabby and weak, I will set up rules. Let's see some cool stuff.

Over and out,

John P.

Re: A challenge...

2012-01-05 by Prosper Prodaniuk

Two things.

The more rules a forum/mailing list has the less likely I am interested in posting/going to it. There's a lot of FS/FT/WTB posts here but there's nothing preventing anyone from posting the kinds of things that you're looking for. A lot of people choose to post patch and performance examples elsewhere like Muff Wiggler and Quadslope. This forum would probably also get a lot more traffic if someone from STS posted here like Cynthia does on the Cyndustries mailing list but I'm sure Rex isn't interested in something like that.

Secondly, wouldn't we want people bringing their Serges here or other modular forums/lists for sale, first? They're much more likely to find an appreciative, reliable and honest buyer here than on Ebay or anywhere else. The last place I'd suggest a friend sell their items is Ebay but it's often the first place they think of.

We'd all like less Craigslist-like ads here but a big part of being a modular enthusiast is buying, selling and trading things. It just is. People are always looking to expand and change their systems and some come to the realization that Serge/STS is not for them.

Quadslope

2012-01-05 by Tim Curtis

Since someone mentioned Quadslope, can anyone tell me why I can't seem to register there? I sent in a registration email a month or so ago and keep requesting the confirmation email but it never shows up.

Is it just a buggy process?

-Riv

Re: A challenge...

2012-01-05 by Ove Ridé

Firstly, activity can't be created with rules. If people don't want
to/don't have time to post their tricks here, they would only go to
the minimum effort required to follow the rules, and not do their
best. If you want more non-sales related activity, 1) ask interesting
questions 2) share YOUR tricks 3) invite more people to the list.

Secondly, the nature of a mailing list is instantaneous communication.
It's primary means of communcation is e-mail messages. Thus it lends
itself well to things that are only relevant in the now, such as sales
related talk. Websites, blogs and forums (despite being based on post
time in the latter two cases) create permanent information points
which (through their primary mechanism, web access) you can access the
information easily at any point in time. Yes there's an archive, but I
think people feel that if they write elaborate tutorial posts on a
mailing list, it will be seen by the current bulk of members, only to
end up in the archive and be forgotten.

A mailing list works well for sales posts, quick questions and similar
things. Deal with it.

... although a way to boost useful activity might be to start a blog,
or better yet, a wiki, in parallel with the list and offer to post
tricks people are sharing there. I can help with the hosting and
technical side of things.

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On 5 January 2012 05:45, John P <johnp299792@...> wrote:
> Happy New Year to All,
>
> A recent poster commented that this has become a "Craigslist for Serge
> owners." Looking over posts over the past year or two, that's a pretty
> fair assessment.
>
> To improve the SNR here, I ask the frequent horse traders to offset the
> "WTB" / "WTS" traffic with on-topic posts including tips and techniques.
> I see new people subscribing to the list fairly frequently, and
> occasionally folks drop out. I want the newbies to find meaty goodness here.
>
> Some possible ideas:
> What do you use a frequency shifter for?
> Triggers, boolean logic and comparators
> Pictures of your rig, with descriptions
> Advantages / drawbacks of various types of cases
>
> As of today, this is to be an honor system. If the honor system becomes
> flabby and weak, I will set up rules. Let's see some cool stuff.
>
> Over and out,
>
> John P.
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Keep on Patchin'!
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

--
/Ove

Blog: <http://blog.gg8.se/>

"Here is Evergreen City. Evergreen is the color of green forever."

Re: Quadslope

2012-01-05 by Ove Ridé

It's a manual process, and sometimes Smitty, the admin, misses
messages. Send me the address you signed up with and I will notify
him. Other people who haven't been activated yet are advised to do the
same.

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On 5 January 2012 06:50, Tim Curtis <sexsymbol@...> wrote:
> Since someone mentioned Quadslope, can anyone tell me why I can't seem to register there? I sent in a registration email a month or so ago and keep requesting the confirmation email but it never shows up.
>
> Is it just a buggy process?
>
> -Riv
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Keep on Patchin'!
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

--
/Ove

Blog: <http://blog.gg8.se/>

"Here is Evergreen City. Evergreen is the color of green forever."

Re: A challenge...

2012-01-05 by Michael Beinhorn

I won't pretend to be well versed in my system and have many questions about module function. Apart from creating clangorous sounds and phase shifting effects what might be some other uses for the Serge Frequency Shifter? Thanks in advance for any/all input provided. -Michael

Re: A challenge...

2012-01-05 by Ove Ridé

Michael, can I ask you two things:

1) Please start a new discussion by sending a new mail to <SergeModular@yahoogroups.com> with your question. It might seem unimportant, but helps to keep things organized in people's mail boxes.

2) Describe your system briefly. Knowing what modules you have helps people suggest patches for you.

On 5 January 2012 09:15, Michael Beinhorn <mbeinhorn1@...> wrote:

I won't pretend to be well versed in my system and have many questions about module function. Apart from creating clangorous sounds and phase shifting effects what might be some other uses for the Serge Frequency Shifter? Thanks in advance for any/all input provided. -Michael

--
/Ove

Blog: <http://blog.gg8.se/>

"Here is Evergreen City. Evergreen is the color of green forever."

Re: A challenge...

2012-01-05 by Bill Sequeira

Hi John!

Just cut number of "Serge for sale... oops I changed my mind, no longer for sale" ads and that should pretty much cut the floor noise to half. ;-)

Cheers -- Bill
--------------------------
"A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within." -- Will Durant

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On Jan 4, 2012, at 8:45 PM, John P wrote:

> Happy New Year to All,
>
> A recent poster commented that this has become a "Craigslist for Serge
> owners." Looking over posts over the past year or two, that's a pretty
> fair assessment.
>
> To improve the SNR here, I ask the frequent horse traders to offset the
> "WTB" / "WTS" traffic with on-topic posts including tips and techniques.
> I see new people subscribing to the list fairly frequently, and
> occasionally folks drop out. I want the newbies to find meaty goodness here.
>
> Some possible ideas:
> What do you use a frequency shifter for?
> Triggers, boolean logic and comparators
> Pictures of your rig, with descriptions
> Advantages / drawbacks of various types of cases
>
> As of today, this is to be an honor system. If the honor system becomes
> flabby and weak, I will set up rules. Let's see some cool stuff.
>
> Over and out,
>
> John P.
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Keep on Patchin'!
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>

Re: A challenge...

2012-01-05 by dailleau

I totally agree with John P.

Too many "for sale : this and this", followed, two hours later, by "not for sale anymore, because finally I'll keep them : this and this"......

Best,
laurent

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--- In SergeModular@yahoogroups.com, John P <johnp299792@...> wrote:
>
> Happy New Year to All,
>
> A recent poster commented that this has become a "Craigslist for Serge
> owners." Looking over posts over the past year or two, that's a pretty
> fair assessment.
>
> To improve the SNR here, I ask the frequent horse traders to offset the
> "WTB" / "WTS" traffic with on-topic posts including tips and techniques.
> I see new people subscribing to the list fairly frequently, and
> occasionally folks drop out. I want the newbies to find meaty goodness here.
>
> Some possible ideas:
> What do you use a frequency shifter for?
> Triggers, boolean logic and comparators
> Pictures of your rig, with descriptions
> Advantages / drawbacks of various types of cases
>
> As of today, this is to be an honor system. If the honor system becomes
> flabby and weak, I will set up rules. Let's see some cool stuff.
>
> Over and out,
>
> John P.
>

Re: A challenge...

2012-01-05 by Michael Beinhorn

I'll do both- thanks for pointing this out.

On Jan 5, 2012, at 12:23 AM, Ove Ridé <nitro2k01@...> wrote:

Michael, can I ask you two things:
1) Please start a new discussion by sending a new mail to <SergeModular@yahoogroups.com> with your question. It might seem unimportant, but helps to keep things organized in people's mail boxes.

2) Describe your system briefly. Knowing what modules you have helps people suggest patches for you.

On 5 January 2012 09:15, Michael Beinhorn <mbeinhorn1@...> wrote:

I won't pretend to be well versed in my system and have many questions about module function. Apart from creating clangorous sounds and phase shifting effects what might be some other uses for the Serge Frequency Shifter? Thanks in advance for any/all input provided. -Michael

--
/Ove

Blog: <http://blog.gg8.se/>

"Here is Evergreen City. Evergreen is the color of green forever."

Re: A challenge...

2012-01-05 by mika hyytiÿffffe4

I'd have to pretty much agree. That sounds like a necessary kick in the butt, 
in order to get some more info etc. on the subject out in the 'open'..
(although i must admit that my only posting(s) so far on this group 
have concerned selling stuff. but that's easily changed..).

Strict rules of course can be a major put-off, but maybe it doesn't have to come to that...

But i've often found it painfully difficult to scour up info on the Serge Modular 
in the net (specific or not..). Even though i'm registered on both Quadslope and Muff's..

It's all about community and communication...

Happy New Year
 All!

-Mika

Re: A challenge...

2012-01-05 by freq63

There are also people like me I guess who joined the group after deciding to enter the Serge world. It means I cannot participate much for the moment as I have no panel, plus I am the kind of user who would start by posting "WTB" (actually I wanted to do it, but I kept changing my mind on which panel/system to start with!).
But I perfectly understand what you wish for the group, with the challenge initiative...
When a group can help each other not only to find what we need, but also help decide on what we need, see each other systems and, when/if we got it, to share ideas, technical infos, passions etc etc, than it's really worth it.

Re: A challenge...

2012-01-06 by John P

Dear All,

It's been interesting to see everyone's point of view and reaction to my earlier message. To all who were put off, I hear what you're saying, and rules are not what I want to do either. To those who stepped up and posted interesting and informative material, questions, etc... Bill Felton, Ove Ride, Bill Sequeira, and others, THANK YOU!

To all who have seen my appeal for what it is, I'm glad to be of service.

If you have interesting bits to sell or buy, that's fine. I'm asking that you not use this forum just to horse-trade; please contribute. I'm guessing that the most active traders MUST have interesting things to share in the way of info and tips and things I haven't thought of. Yes?

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It's all about community and communication...

Not a bad way to put it...

Re: Quadslope

2012-01-08 by Richarius Molindarius

Oh! That's how you regarding. for their forum. I didn't see a registration button and took it to be invite only.

Re: Quadslope

2012-01-08 by Kevin Smith

Hey Guys,

Smitty here from Quadslope. Registration is open right now on the site if you want to join. I keep it closed because I get a lot of daily SPAM bots trying to join that take hours to sort through and validate.

go Bananas,

Smitty