Doepfer

hi,

looking at the monster base page, it appears the handle is affixed to
to the lid.  is this correct?

i believe the handle should be part of the body of the case, not the
lid.  i would rather the lid hit the floor than the base, if something
(other than the handle) were to come loose or be poorly attached.

apologies if this question has previously come up.

> hi,
>
> looking at the monster base page, it appears the handle is affixed to
> to the lid. is this correct?
>
> i believe the handle should be part of the body of the case, not the
> lid. i would rather the lid hit the floor than the base, if something
> (other than the handle) were to come loose or be poorly attached.
>
> apologies if this question has previously come up.

Yes, so far the handle is on the top cover. It would be possible to change
the handle to the rear side but in this case you will have two (ugly ?)
rubber feet at the front. Though I don't like that it's also possible to
have the mains inlet and switch as a 8HP module inside the case (as for the
G6 suitcase version 1).

Best wishes
Dieter Doepfer

Hi,

having access to the MonsterBase prototype I'd recommend to

2008/4/2, hardware@doepfer.de <hardware@doepfer.de>:
>have the mains inlet and switch as a 8HP module inside the case
>(as for theG6 suitcase version 1).

Already I find it (a little) annoying to climb behind the case (and the
suitcase which rides on top) to plug the unit in or to switch it off or
on...

(I'll solve this by connecting the whole setup to _one_ main on/off switch -
but would prefer it otherwise)

Additionally: install your front row modules first! - then the upper row...I
spent quite some time fixing and un-screwing my modules until everything was
set ;o) - and be aware that the cables of some older modules 'just' are long
enough...

Apart from that: this thing is great! I love it! It is very
playable/manageable and even looks great! Five-star-recommendation!

(Now, what will I put into the case-top; a keyboard - as suggested...or
rather a holder for patch-cables...)

Best wishes,
chris


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--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Henkel" <henkel.chris@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> 
> having access to the MonsterBase prototype I'd recommend to
> 
> 2008/4/2, hardware@... <hardware@...>:
> >have the mains inlet and switch as a 8HP module inside the case
> >(as for theG6 suitcase version 1).

No no no please!  All of that space is desperately needed for modules -- it would be a total 
waste of space to use 8HP for the mains.

It does seem problematic to have the carrying handle affixed to the lid -- I've had the lid 
accidentally fall off of my suitcase before because it wasn't properly latched, and I wouldn't 
have wanted to have been carrying it by the lid at the time....

thanks,
Ernst

I would not like to sacrifice 8HP for front panel mains inlet and power 
switch. I would propably also prefer the handle at the lid and just be 
careful.

Jari Jokinen

--- hardware@doepfer.de wrote:

> > hi,
> >
> > looking at the monster base page, it appears the handle is affixed to
> > to the lid. is this correct?
> >
> > i believe the handle should be part of the body of the case, not the
> > lid. i would rather the lid hit the floor than the base, if something
> > (other than the handle) were to come loose or be poorly attached.
> >
> > apologies if this question has previously come up.
> 
> Yes, so far the handle is on the top cover. It would be possible to change
> the handle to the rear side but in this case you will have two (ugly ?)
> rubber feet at the front. Though I don't like that it's also possible to
> have the mains inlet and switch as a 8HP module inside the case (as for the
> G6 suitcase version 1).
> 
> Best wishes
> Dieter Doepfer


in keeping the handle on the lid, would there be any benefit in adding a second
latch/side (4 latches total)?  im thinking it would help secure the lid on the
horizontal axis and offer a backup mechanism in case the primary (vertical)
latch was not secured properly/failed while being carried.


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I feel I have to chime in on this one. I own 3 of the portable cases  
all of which have the 8HP panel power module. I chose the internal PC  
panel because the external one on the portables was in the completely  
wrong place for the way I play them, on a slanted table or on their  
backs. The external mounted IEC connector and power strip restricts  
where and how the unit is placed in a studio, It forces the box to be  
a few inches away from anything on the face it is mounted (for the  
power cable) not to mention the access needed to reach the switch to  
turn it on of off. These cases will add about 336HP to any system it  
is used with - for me giving up 8HP for the ease of access and the  
added robustness make up for it's lost panel space. The exposed IEC  
and power switch in the other option are easier to damage - these are  
meant to be portable cases after all. In fact a added feature would  
be to add a female IEC socket to the panel (it is big enough) and  
then it could also switch the power for whatever is stacked onto it.  
The power switch might need to be beefed up a little to handle the  
extra current draw though.
-James

On Apr 2, 2008, at 12:25 PM, jalmari3 wrote:
> I would not like to sacrifice 8HP for front panel mains inlet and  
> power
> switch. I would propably also prefer the handle at the lid and just be
> careful.
>
> Jari Jokinen
>
>

Where exactly is the mains inlet and power switch located in Monster 
Base? Surely it can lay on a table comfortably?

I already thought of putting A-155, A-154, a joystick and Plan B 
Milton Venti sequencer (if it turns out to be good) to the lower row 
of the Monster Base. All 168HP would be needed for that...

Jari Jokinen 

--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, James Husted 
<the_ersatz_planet@...> wrote:
>
> I feel I have to chime in on this one. I own 3 of the portable 
cases  
> all of which have the 8HP panel power module. I chose the internal 
PC  
> panel because the external one on the portables was in the 
completely  
> wrong place for the way I play them, on a slanted table or on 
their  
> backs. The external mounted IEC connector and power strip 
restricts  
> where and how the unit is placed in a studio, It forces the box to 
be  
> a few inches away from anything on the face it is mounted (for the  
> power cable) not to mention the access needed to reach the switch 
to  
> turn it on of off. These cases will add about 336HP to any system 
it  
> is used with - for me giving up 8HP for the ease of access and the  
> added robustness make up for it's lost panel space. The exposed 
IEC  
> and power switch in the other option are easier to damage - these 
are  
> meant to be portable cases after all. In fact a added feature 
would  
> be to add a female IEC socket to the panel (it is big enough) and  
> then it could also switch the power for whatever is stacked onto 
it.  
> The power switch might need to be beefed up a little to handle the  
> extra current draw though.
> -James
> 
> On Apr 2, 2008, at 12:25 PM, jalmari3 wrote:
> > I would not like to sacrifice 8HP for front panel mains inlet 
and  
> > power
> > switch. I would propably also prefer the handle at the lid and 
just be

> > careful.
> >
> > Jari Jokinen
> >
> >
>

> Where exactly is the mains inlet and power switch located in Monster
> Base? Surely it can lay on a table comfortably?

For the prototypes they were centered at the rear panel. But they could be
positioned elsewhere. We only have to decide where. Upon request we are able
to manufacture all suitcases, monster cases and monster bases with the mains
inlet at any position as a special order (e.g. we already manufactured G6
suitcases with the mains inlet at the right/left side). The delivery time
will be about 4-6 weeks as we do not have these cases in stock. Even the
price will be slightly higher as the internal wiring has to be made manually
(as the prefabricated standard wire harnesses cannot be used).

> I already thought of putting A-155, A-154, a joystick and Plan B
> Milton Venti sequencer (if it turns out to be good) to the lower row
> of the Monster Base. All 168HP would be needed for that...

Pay attention that the useable depth for the front row is 70 mm only (please
refer to my message from March 28, 2008)! But as usual: other dimensions
upon request ...

Best wishes
Dieter Doepfer