regarding the recent Bananalog USG module thing. . .
I dont really think that a company putting a module or two out on Rex's turf is going to affect his business one bit.
Its like Analogue solutions offering the trapezoid generator and the EMS filter. The EMS system is so much more than just those two circuits.. Same with Serge panels. Honestly, the USG outside a Serge panel is still a versatile module, but at Doepfer prices, you could have the three or so modules youd need to replicate the USG's functionality (roughly) and have even more flexibility. The circuits in the Serge catalog work so well together as panels and thats the beauty of it... just like the EMS trapezoid generator isnt so amazing outside the context of the VCS3, but inside the VCS3, it is a big part of the whole.
To sum up: Im not sure I understand wanting a USG in Doepfer format except for the "its Serge!" factor. .
dont worry Rex.
~Steve