200e

On Jun 22, 2009, at 2:57 PM, rick wrote:

> re: cloning.. I think rather then assuming Don is cool or is not  
> cool with it (be it a cabinet or module or power board)... it would  
> make more sense to simply call him and discuss your ideas/plans/ 
> concerns.. I find Don very friendly and approachable.. I am sure he  
> would be happy to discuss his opinions on why he does or does not  
> choose to recreate his older instruments with anyone willing to show  
> him the respect of a conversation on the subject.

FWIW, even though they're not clones, I discussed some of my planned  
module ideas with Don before I offered the Pendulum/Ratchet for sale.  
I will certainly continue to do so. Don has been very supportive as I  
moved into production, coming through with answers to pressing  
questions I had.


> I  think its important to point out that by supporting 3rd party  
> products you "the investors"  are denying essential development  
> funds to Buchla & his Associates who otherwise have no way to fund  
> new instrument designs and support currently available products...  
> I'd personally like to see some more new modules for the 200e.


I agree with this in spirit, but in the specific case of Mark Verbos'  
power distribution board, Buchla doesn't make a buss board with space  
for eight power connections any more, to my knowledge. If you need  
eight connectors, you need eight.

To the extent that the various third-party module manufacturers can  
avoid stepping on Buchla & Associates toes, and each other's toes, I  
think that there is room for more innovation and evolution of the  
Buchla Music Box.

- C

p.s.
I still want a 40-module cabinet. :-)


Chris Muir
cbm@well.com	
http://www.xfade.com