MOTM

I also have a system with a mix of MOTM, Encore, Stooge, and FPE paneled
modules.  While I love the authentic look of the traditional Stooge panels,
I must admit I have already "made do" with Front Panel Express panels where
necessary, and at much greater cost.  And their costs continue to escalate,
putting a typical 2U MOTM panel with knob tick marks and lettering at the
$100 range.  Costs like that will greatly curtail DIY options, at a time
where DIY PCBs are still plentiful and inexpensive.  I have not voted in the
poll yet, but I am trending towards the anodized panel solution just for
continuity of the MOTM DIY ethic.

John Loffink
The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site
http://www.microtonal-synthesis.com
The Wavemakers Synthesizer Web Site
http://www.wavemakers-synth.com


> -----Original Message-----
> From: motm@yahoogroups.com [mailto:motm@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> djbrow54
> Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 7:39 PM
> To: motm@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [motm] Re: Future panel options - everyone please read carefully
> (long)
> 
> 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.
>