MOTM

I have a 56 module system made up of MOTM, Stooge, FrontPanelExpress, 
and others such as Encore and the new Blacet MOTM style.  My issue 
with the FrontPanelExpress is purely cost.  While I don't like the 
black anodized finish, in a system with cables it is really hard to 
tell which is which.  I tend to not use the synthesizer in a brightly 
lit room, though.  The bigger drawback to the black anodized finish is 
the flat color.  It picks up fingerprints terribly.  You can really 
see this in photos.  The fingerprint oil on the surface really 
reflects and they are hard to clean.  A more glossy finish would work 
much better.  The lack of texture on an anodized surface isn't an 
issue for me.

While other colors would be creative, I'm too simple and would want to 
stay with the black / white.  I have used other colors for some 
legends where it makes sense.

Just my $0.02. - Dave

--- In motm@yahoogroups.com, "mate_stubb" <mate_stubb@y...> wrote:
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> All,
> 
> This is potentially a controversial topic, so please read carefully,
> and don't read anything into it other than what I actually say! 
> I want to have a discussion about the MOTM standard panel finish.