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The following Doepfer_a100 poll is now closed.  Here are the 
final results: 


POLL QUESTION: Would you like Doepfer to release a "Mixing Expander" module that would be 
used to
add 5 more inputs to A-138a/b? [It will be about 20-30% cheaper than an
A-138a/b, as no integrated circuits and no power supply are necessary 
for
such a simple module] 

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- Yes!, 19 votes, 67.86%  
- maybe..., 4 votes, 14.29%  
- No., 5 votes, 17.86%  



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Thank you for the poll. I assumed something like that ...
We already have two prototypes available (very simple) and we will start the
production in January. But we are not sure  which front panel version we
should manufacture:

1. Without front panel printing. This would allow both mounting versions
(please refer to our website www.doepfer.de/a138x.htm for details). This
version would be about Euro 4-5 cheaper because of the unnecessary printing.
2. With front panel printing version 1 (sockets left, knobs right)
3. With front panel printing version 2 (knobs left, sockets right)

In any case we will start the production of the pc boards and front panels
but will still wait for the results of the printing/mounting options.

Best wishes
Dieter Doepfer

> The following Doepfer_a100 poll is now closed. Here are the
> final results:
>
> POLL QUESTION: Would you like Doepfer to release a "Mixing
> Expander" module that would be used to
> add 5 more inputs to A-138a/b? [It will be about 20-30% cheaper than an
> A-138a/b, as no integrated circuits and no power supply are necessary for
> such a simple module]
>
> CHOICES AND RESULTS
> - Yes!, 19 votes, 67.86%
> - maybe..., 4 votes, 14.29%
> - No., 5 votes, 17.86%

I can suggest a 4th option for more money of course. Screen both  
sides of the frontpanel (sockets left on on one side - sockets right  
on the other side). Only the mounting screw holes will be in  
different places. I assume this would make it 4-5 euros more expensive.

-James

On Dec 15, 2006, at 5:06 AM, hardware@doepfer.de wrote:

> Thank you for the poll. I assumed something like that ...
> We already have two prototypes available (very simple) and we will  
> start the
> production in January. But we are not sure  which front panel  
> version we
> should manufacture:
>
> 1. Without front panel printing. This would allow both mounting  
> versions
> (please refer to our website www.doepfer.de/a138x.htm for details).  
> This
> version would be about Euro 4-5 cheaper because of the unnecessary  
> printing.
> 2. With front panel printing version 1 (sockets left, knobs right)
> 3. With front panel printing version 2 (knobs left, sockets right)
>
> In any case we will start the production of the pc boards and front  
> panels
> but will still wait for the results of the printing/mounting options.
>
> Best wishes
> Dieter Doepfer
>
>
>> The following Doepfer_a100 poll is now closed. Here are the
>> final results:
>>
>> POLL QUESTION: Would you like Doepfer to release a "Mixing
>> Expander" module that would be used to
>> add 5 more inputs to A-138a/b? [It will be about 20-30% cheaper  
>> than an
>> A-138a/b, as no integrated circuits and no power supply are  
>> necessary for
>> such a simple module]
>>
>> CHOICES AND RESULTS
>> - Yes!, 19 votes, 67.86%
>> - maybe..., 4 votes, 14.29%
>> - No., 5 votes, 17.86%
>
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James Husted
The ErsatZ Planet Graphics and Sound
http://homepage.mac.com/ersatzplanet/
james.husted@mac.com

"Welcome to the first day of the rest of your money..."

I think I'll be happy with a version with printed front panel... I'm not sure to get the 
difference with right or left buttons... right position seems OK to me...


Best,

Alexandre

> Thank you for the poll. I assumed something like that ...
> We already have two prototypes available (very simple) and we will start the
> production in January. But we are not sure  which front panel version we
> should manufacture:
> 
> 1. Without front panel printing. This would allow both mounting versions
> (please refer to our website www.doepfer.de/a138x.htm for details). This
> version would be about Euro 4-5 cheaper because of the unnecessary printing.
> 2. With front panel printing version 1 (sockets left, knobs right)
> 3. With front panel printing version 2 (knobs left, sockets right)
> 
> In any case we will start the production of the pc boards and front panels
> but will still wait for the results of the printing/mounting options.
> 
> Best wishes
> Dieter Doepfer
> 
> 
> > The following Doepfer_a100 poll is now closed. Here are the
> > final results:
> >
> > POLL QUESTION: Would you like Doepfer to release a "Mixing
> > Expander" module that would be used to
> > add 5 more inputs to A-138a/b? [It will be about 20-30% cheaper than an
> > A-138a/b, as no integrated circuits and no power supply are necessary for
> > such a simple module]
> >
> > CHOICES AND RESULTS
> > - Yes!, 19 votes, 67.86%
> > - maybe..., 4 votes, 14.29%
> > - No., 5 votes, 17.86%
>

> I can suggest a 4th option for more money of course. Screen both
> sides of the frontpanel (sockets left on on one side - sockets right
> on the other side). Only the mounting screw holes will be in
> different places. I assume this would make it 4-5 euros more expensive.

Thank's for the suggestion. So far the front panels have a good and a bad
side. The bad side may have scratches or other faults because of the tools
used during the stamping/milling process. I dont think that it's possible to
manufacture a front panel with two "good" sides. I'll have to ask our front
panel manufacturer.

Best wishes
Dieter Doepfer

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Best wishes
Dieter Doepfer