Analogue-sequencer

hi folks
 
I' just started to design a P3 case.
there will be a standard case and an extended.
 
give me your statements!
 
grz mag
see the pics under:
http://www.magdesign.ch/SeqForm/StandardSeqRack.jpg

http://www.magdesign.ch/SeqForm/StandardSeqTableVers.jpg

		
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On Mon, 7 Jun 2004 23:17:14 -0700 (PDT), MAG <magdesign_uk@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>hi folks
> 
>I' just started to design a P3 case.
>there will be a standard case and an extended.
> 
>give me your statements!
> 

Looks stylish. Doesn't look like you could do Function + Mode to
define CC/Auxes with one hand though - my favourite key combination. I
like the position of the tempo and data knobs and the look of the
knobs generally.

Nice

Paul
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          Bogus Focus Records - www.BogusFocus.com

Paul Nagle <softroom@btinternet.com> wrote:
On Mon, 7 Jun 2004 23:17:14 -0700 (PDT), MAG 
wrote:

>hi folks
> 
>I' just started to design a P3 case.
>there will be a standard case and an extended.
> 
>give me your statements!
> 

Looks stylish. Doesn't look like you could do Function + Mode to
define CC/Auxes with one hand though - my favourite key combination. I
like the position of the tempo and data knobs and the look of the
knobs generally.

Nice

Paul
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do you think i should place the mode knobs on the right side? or mount insted  a switch which stays in position? 

the gold knobs will be one of the most expensive  part....... :-)




		
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On Tue, 8 Jun 2004 03:11:55 -0700 (PDT), MAG <magdesign_uk@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>do you think i should place the mode knobs on the right side? or mount insted  a switch which stays in position? 

Well, I don't think there is anything wrong with your layout - looks
really good. If you have not got used to this particular key
combination, I dare say it will never even be an issue.

>the gold knobs will be one of the most expensive  part....... :-)

My wife says rubbery plastic is almost as good....

Paul
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Paul Nagle - SoftRoom Music - www.softroom.co.uk
          Bogus Focus Records - www.BogusFocus.com

Seems my bouncing email at the weekend caused my Yahoo account to 
deactivate. Anyhow...

> I' just started to design a P3 case.
> there will be a standard case and an extended.
>  
> give me your statements!
>  
> grz mag
> see the pics under:
> http://www.magdesign.ch/SeqForm/StandardSeqRack.jpg
> 
> http://www.magdesign.ch/SeqForm/StandardSeqTableVers.jpg

Looks good, are the images rendered from your CAD package ?
I don't know if the surface is meant to look mirrored, but that 
would be cool ;-) (although I think 'scratch paranoia' might be a 
problem)

Ergonomically, I'm not sure about the data and tempo knobs above the 
display - that means your hand will obscure the data you are trying 
to adjust.
I've spent ages trying to find a layout I like better than the 
standard one (better for usability rather than looks). Maybe it's 
just because I'm so used to that layout, but I find I can't improve 
it within the constraint of fitting a 4U 19" rack.
As Paul mentioned, the step key mode switch has a shortcut with FUNC 
that you can't do one handed with the mode switches on the left side.
I have put those switches in that location on two of the older P3s I 
upgraded, but I think I prefer them on the right of the step keys - 
it seems more naturally suited to a right handed user.
I wonder if left-handed people would prefer the keypad on the other 
side ?

Cheers,
Colin f

yes, its a screenshot from my CAD system.
it should look mirrored, smething like polished stainless stell.
the scratch paranoia problem could by solved by sticking an extra thin foil on it.
 
i didn't realize that there is a multi key function, i just remembered my korg electribe
where the shift function is on the left side. i'll move them to the right!
 
the thing with the data knobs isn't that problematic, the black knob will be used 
for tempo and mostly the tempoknob isnt used 'coz there is a native based sequencer.
 
the data knob i'll probably move a bit more to the left side....
 
the pot knobs should be made from aluminum and the should have a shape to 
cover the nuts and sure, the should have this gold look! 
 
keep going on.....
thanks for your statements!
 
grz mag
 
 
 


colinfraser_com <colin@colinfraser.com> wrote:
Seems my bouncing email at the weekend caused my Yahoo account to 
deactivate. Anyhow...

> I' just started to design a P3 case.
> there will be a standard case and an extended.
> 
> give me your statements!
> 
> grz mag
> see the pics under:
> http://www.magdesign.ch/SeqForm/StandardSeqRack.jpg
> 
> http://www.magdesign.ch/SeqForm/StandardSeqTableVers.jpg

Looks good, are the images rendered from your CAD package ?
I don't know if the surface is meant to look mirrored, but that 
would be cool ;-) (although I think 'scratch paranoia' might be a 
problem)

Ergonomically, I'm not sure about the data and tempo knobs above the 
display - that means your hand will obscure the data you are trying 
to adjust.
I've spent ages trying to find a layout I like better than the 
standard one (better for usability rather than looks). Maybe it's 
just because I'm so used to that layout, but I find I can't improve 
it within the constraint of fitting a 4U 19" rack.
As Paul mentioned, the step key mode switch has a shortcut with FUNC 
that you can't do one handed with the mode switches on the left side.
I have put those switches in that location on two of the older P3s I 
upgraded, but I think I prefer them on the right of the step keys - 
it seems more naturally suited to a right handed user.
I wonder if left-handed people would prefer the keypad on the other 
side ?

Cheers,
Colin f

		
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