Doepfer

> If it's not made as a stand-alone unit it might be wise to make sure
> it would fit in the "beauty-box" case (with room to spare for a
> multiple if it doesn't get too cramped) and offer the latter without
> PSU.

nice idea.
> 
> That being said I'm not likely to buy this module as I think I'll
> prefer patching the old-fashioned way. I'm mostly using my synth in
> the studio, though, and I can see how this would make life easier if
> you often have to change patches quickly, e.g. in a live situation.

i think i'd have to think seriously about devoting that much space to
a patchbay. i use my stuff mostly on stage, putting various sound
sources thru the doepfer, and i've thought about building a patchbay
before. but how often will i need 8 inputs? on the other hand,
swapping destinations with a patchbay is much less of a headache. i'd
certainly buy a 8x4 matrix.

what about an expandable system (like the mix expander)? 

...which rather kills off the rotatable thing :)

stu