MOTM

On Tue, 10 Jun 2003, Paul Schreiber wrote:

> OK, the cat's out of the bag. Yes, I do plan some Buchla-based modules.
> First up: 292 Low Pass Gate.
>


> a) Inputs on the bottom
> b) CVs on the left side
> c) outputs on the top
>

Never could figure out why out's are above in's, given our convention of
'top-down' construction (e.g., reading English, information signs, ...).
Always seems bass-ackward to me.
>
> a) change color
Keep "basic black" since this would be an 'integral' panel (e.g., not
a stand alone sequencer).

> b) add graphics

If it enhances module function, yes.  Graphics could be in different
colors if this also enhances human interfacing.

> c) change knobs/add colored knobs
Again, yes, if it enhances human interfacing.

> d) not be "on grid"
If an added function requires changing of the the 'grid', I'm all for it,
especially if the function would not be included because of strict
adherence to the 'grid'.

> e) place jacks somewhere except across the bottom
I'm not greatly in favor of jacks above knobs.  However, jacks
horizontal from associated knobs is a plus (better human interface
instead of trying to figure out which jack at the bottom is associated
with some knob I want to adjust (e.g., cv in)).  If this would be a quad
low pass gate, then if a panel could be constructed with 4 sections,
each section with jacks and knobs associated with 1 gate) this would be
better than trying to locate which jacks at the  bottom are associated
with its low pass gate knobs.
Jeff