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>>>Chris Parker writes:
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OK, since we're talking about the next panel run, I've been wondering if
there was any kind of demand for a passive breakout panel for the Kenton Pro-2000
MIDI-to-CV? I know the stooges have already designed a great panel for
the Encore Expressionist and, since Paul S. highly recommends the Kenton
products, I was wondering how many other MOTMers are like me and use the
Kenton.
I'm currently using a homebuilt 1U high x 19" wide panel to bring my
Pro-2000's outputs "around to the front";. This is a strictly
passive panel with no circuitry involved and it sits in a separate rack because
it just doesn't fit in with the rest of my modules. I've toyed with the
idea of creating something similar to Dave and Larry's Expressionist panel...in
other words, a 2U wide MOTM-format panel that would integrate well with the
rest of my modular. I have attached a crude bitmap image of what I have
been envisioning (please excuse the low resolution; I wasn't sure if a larger
image would make it through the "yahoo groups censors".)
Is anyone else interested in this? If so, we might be able to take
advantage of the economies of scale Larry talked about. Perhaps the
Stooges have already designed one of these as a one-off and would be willing to
add them to the next run???
Just my $0.02.
-Chris-
Reply:
I’ve thought of this too. I like the idea of having all the Kenton outputs right there in my MOTM rack. The down side is that it would take up 2U of space that could be used for another module.
Larry has previously posted a picture that shows the Kenton outputs mounted on the rack ears to bring them to the front. This idea makes use of existing space.
I haven’t done either one yet because frankly I’m undecided on which way I want to go. I am leaning toward the rack ear idea for two reasons. First space is a premium in my setup. Second I didn’t want to purchase $$$ a blank panel for this because my homebrew panel graphics suck so it would not compliment my MOTM modules.
However, if someone were to do a panel run I could be persuaded to go the breakout panel route!
Another $0.02
Tx
Al