MOTM

Since we have some "new folks" here, here my rules for this list:

Rule #1: STAY ON TOPIC

Now, it's OK to wander slightly, but please remember:

a) not everyone has a cable/DSL connection with lots of 'free time' to wade
through junk
b) not everyone has the same interests/experience levels

Rule #2: This is the MOTM list, not the PAiA/Doepfer/Serge/Wiard/blah blah
list

Now, it's *perfectly OK* to say, "Here is a comparison between my MOTM-300
and my Doepfer VCOs",
because you HAVE both and what better than to compare.

What I WILL NOT TOLERATE is on-list posts like "Hey! you should go check out
X/Y/Z modules! They rock!"

Does EVERYONE see the difference? The CARDINAL SIN is you say that, and YOU
DON'T EVEN OWN ANY.

This happens *constantly* on AH and other lists, and serves NO PURPOSE
because no useful content is
exchanged. It's like saying, "Man! Check those cool Ferraris! They rock!"
Which bring us to #3......

Rule #3: No "Me, too!" posts.

If somebody actually has a useful email, please don't send a "Me, too!"
email to the list. I'm keeping score.
Example:

Paul S: "Next module is a complete ARP 2600 in 1U"

Post #1: "That rocks"
Post #2: "I'd buy one!"
Post #3: "Me, too!"

Did any of these 3 responses add useful content to the initial one? NO!

Rule #4: Please watch responses/titles

I *can't control* the "response to list" thing. Maybe Steve McFarling can.

Also, if what you are talking about HAS NOTHING TO DO with the title, PLEASE
CHANGE THE TITLE. This
is common with responing, then changing topics, then responding ad nauseum.

That's it in a nutshell. The thing to remember: for a list to function,
there must be GIVE and TAKE. Just stay
on topic, be *helpful*.

Paul S.

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Paul Schreiber <synth1@...>
> Paul S: "Next module is a complete ARP 2600 in 1U"

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I'll take one. :)
Next rule ?? No quotes out of context ??
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> I *can't control* the "response to list" thing. Maybe Steve McFarling can.

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Anyone seen or heard from Steve in a while? Yes, please Steve. Change the
reply function.

Larry H

In a message dated 4/6/01 11:15:52 AM, synth1@... writes:

<< What I WILL NOT TOLERATE is on-list posts like "Hey! you should go check
out
X/Y/Z modules! They rock!" >>

Just to clarify: There are many items that augement or enhance an MOTM
system, such as the recent post about the Frostwave light controller. Or,
for that matter, sequencers, even though they might be considered competitive
since there is planned an MOTM sequencer.

My opinion is that these help the usability of MOTM, and therefore should be
discussed on the list.

Your opinion, Paul?

Ivan

Yes! By ALL MEANS! Discuss all you want.

Don't get me wrong here, or read too much into my Napoleon-ish request. My
beef is discussing
other equipment *not in the MOTM context*, but as saying, "Look! A
cheaper/better solution!"

OK, so there are cheaper solutions. ZZZZzzzzzzz.........Yet to see a
*better* solution.

Again, if you OWN some comptitive equipment, and want to post a A/B
comparioson, PLEASE DO SO. I don't
even care if you think MOTM sucks. What is important is that the comparison
is 'real', as opposed to
"So and so has a VCO for $130 which you should consider."

Paul S.
King of the MOTM domain

>
> Just to clarify: There are many items that augement or enhance an MOTM
> system, such as the recent post about the Frostwave light controller. Or,
> for that matter, sequencers, even though they might be considered

competitive

> since there is planned an MOTM sequencer.
>
> My opinion is that these help the usability of MOTM, and therefore should

be

> discussed on the list.
>

Let the Monty Python jokes begin! : )
Jim

> Paul S.
> King of the MOTM domain
> >
> > Just to clarify: There are many items that augement or enhance an MOTM
> > system, such as the recent post about the Frostwave light controller. Or,
> > for that matter, sequencers, even though they might be considered
> competitive
> > since there is planned an MOTM sequencer.
> >
> > My opinion is that these help the usability of MOTM, and therefore should
> be
> > discussed on the list.
> >
>
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

That's right, I'm a dumbass.....FOR NOT GETTING A VCO SOONER!

I've used my motm as a big effects unit & filtering unit, figuring that i'd
never really need a vco. I got one in the mail yesterday (thanks Paul!),
put it together, and sheesh, the thing is incredible.

Anyone who vigures that their MOTM is fine just as a sound mangler is
missing what this is all about. The vco completely transforms my motm into
a super battlestar galactica monster ;)

<self promotion time>btw, my newest record with gobs of MOTM (including a
320 "solo") is being played by the likes of Carl Cox, DJ Dan, and Donald
Glaude. The latest URB magazine ranks it #3 on Donald Glaude's top 10 list.
woohoo. I owe it all to MOTM ;) </self promotion time>

Paul (W)

www.mp3.com/puffboy