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Re: Power Supply Mounting

1999-10-22 by Fred Becker

I suppose the analog power meters are nice, but I never liked them.  I like 
those LED bars better for that.  Pure taste.  That is why modulars are so 
fun.  Everyone can express their desires and customize things.  As for 
LED's leaking current and messing with the signals, or drawing excessive 
current, I learn something every day.  I suppose the obvious fix is to put 
all LED's on a separate power supply, creating a huge cluge.  That, or some 
other clever design to isolate them from critical circuits.  Of course if 
you don't like LED's in the first place there is no reason to.  I'm 
outvoted on that it seems.  My solution:  I plan to drill myriad tiny holes 
and run red Christmas lights through all my modules.  Ha!

I suppose my inspiration for my LED wish is my experience with two Roland 
SPH-323 Phase Shifters.  I have two because each one is mono.  These 
feature LED's by the power switches and two LED's for giving an indication 
of the phase sweep.  It was always fun to watch the lights moving and it 
helped me decide when to play certain phrases.  My Korg MS-20's also have 
LED's for various things.  My Synergy too is dominated by LED's.  So that 
is why I generally like LED's.

Fred

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