Analogue-sequencer

i just recently learned about the P3, so forgive me if these questions are 
lame. i did check the archives, and as best as i could find through 
yahoo's message search facilities, these haven't been asked before.

1) where does the name "P3" come from?

2) how good a job does it do creating 303 style sequences?
2a) compared to something like the future-retro mobius?

3) how does a P3 & drum-station compare to a TR-909? what are the 
pros/cons of each?

4) do you find yourselves tending to use the P3 more for percussion 
sequencing, 303 style sequencing, or everything else?

5) the P3 seems to use the same size/type buttons as the TR-909, but the 
909 spaces them a bit further apart. has this caused any problems with 
using the P3? i'm wondering; if i take the DIY route should i invest in a 
square punch and make my own "step" PCB...?

6) one of my favorite features of the TR-808 is the different color 
buttons clearly delimiting four groups of four. i did the same thing to my 
PC1600x <http://synthmod.net/peavey/1600_paint/left.jpg> and it's so much 
more intuitive, especially on a dark stage. has anyone used colored 
keycaps on their P3? where can they be found?

7) has anyone located a case/knobs/buttons that are styled like the 
TR-909? i'm tempted to make a P3 so that it looks like a TR-909 from 
across the room... of course i'd have to hit the lottery first.

thanks...


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