Modular Synth Panels

I see the point that I'm making a profit on the panels, but it's just 
odd that someone could order the FPE panel at nearly $300 and E-M would 
get nothing. And like others have said, a cheaper panel leads to more 
PCB sales.
To me, the spirit of DIY is manifest in folks like Thomas, who just 
gave me the product of all his work, and to everyone who helps me. And 
in Scott Stites, who donated such a huge, cool design to E-M.
All of the "businesses" juggle the passion and business sides of 
modulars. We all have the passion, and most of us are not so good at 
the business end. Sometimes the ball lands a bit on the business/ money 
end, and that sours it a bit for me. It has to remain fun, or it really 
doesn't make sense to continue, business-wise.
But Mosc and I will work something out. E-M is a great forum, and I'm 
sure it takes a bit of money and a lot of time to do, and it benefits 
all of us, especially the Bridechamber.

Now I just hope that Ian, Scott, Paul, Jurgen, Ken, Paul, Ray, Yves, 
Grant, John and Tim, Thomas, Richard, Ryan, the 'ill's, Mr. Mike, and 
everyone else don't get any ideas...
  : )

To me the biggest bummer is just that I've been answering emails all 
day. Another day, further behind!

And as far as royalties on parts... I guess State Machine gives a cut 
on kits he sells. So I'm out on the kit end of it.

But I hope everything I said doesn't sound negative. We'll have these 
panels soon!!!!
Ze Klee is on de Vay!

Scott Deyo
The Bridechamber
contact@...
http://www.bridechamber.com
Jealous Edison Record Kompany
http://www.jealousedison.com


On Apr 6, 2009, at 3:13 PM, Scott Juskiw wrote:

> That's absolutely ridiculous and I am vehemently opposed to it. I paid
>  royalties when I bought the PCBs. Are they also going to ask for a
>  royalty on all the pots and switches needed to build it too? Besides,
>  didn't Thomas White design the panel? Shouldn't he get the royalties
>  instead? I suppose I should ask for a 20% royalty on all those Neural
>  Agonizer and Doomsday Machine panels that Bridechamber also sells,
>  even though I didn't design them either. Where does this nonsense end?
>
>  Of course, Bridechamber could have silently included a royalty in the
>  panel sale from the onset and we'd never have known. Kudos to Scott
>  for being up front. Shame on E-M.
>
>  On 6-Apr-09, at 12:15 PM, Scott Deyo wrote:
>
>  > Hi all,
>  >
>  > I've been told that since the Klee is property of E-M, I am supposed
>  > to
>  > add 20% royalty on panel sales. It's tricky for me to bring this up,
>  > but obviously I have to.
>  > I need to know if everyone who committed, is still committed to the
>  > panels @ ~$120 instead of ~$100.
>  >
>  > General discussion of the royalty is OK, too, but... Probably 
> everyone
>  > will be more than happy to support E-M, but I just had to say "No
>  > flaming please!!!"
>  > : )
>
>