Doepfer

> Hi Dieter
>
> > Probably yes. So far we have only inquiries/orders for monster base
frames.
> > But we could ask our case manufacturer to built a base frame for the
> > standard suitcase (i.e. 84 HP) too. The usable width will be probably 76
HP
> > only as we need about 10 mm (~ HP) one each side for the mechanical
construction.
> Another possibility: the width might be measured to place two standard
> cases on top.
>
> Also another suggestion (for a wide version): install a 3 octave
> keyboard plus some space for modules in the flat part.
>
> Florian

Florian,

there is a mechanical problem. The overall width of the keybeds is about 165
mm (compared to the 128.5 mm of the A-100 front panel height). A case that
is suitable for the installation of a keybed will have to be constructed
completely different: one would need an additional top cover (for the rear
part of the keys), a bottom construction (the keybed has to be lifted up as
they are very flat compared to the depth required for A-100 modules) and an
additional construction for the transition between the keybed and the
modules (e.g. left of the keybed). It's possible but a bit complicated. We
will have to manufacture some custom made metallic and wooden parts to fit
both the keybed and the module section. It would be probably easier to built
a case that has exactly the same length as one of the keybeds (e.g. 3
octaves) as in this case the constructions would be much easier. After all
it's a question of the inquiries as it's impossible for us to have all
versions in stock.

We will have to find e few standard solutions that can be manufactured in
reasonable quantities to keep the costs as low as possible.

As a special design everything can be realized - provided that money is not
an object. Most customers underestimate the costs of special designs as the
working time charges for development and construction have to be payed by
one customer only. A lot of these works has to be done by external companies
(metal work, wood work, paint shop, silk-screen print shop ...) and will we
have to forward the charges from these companies to the customer.

Dieter