Dotcomformat

I think it looks great!
The yellow text makes the switch function very clear.
I hope you stick with it.

p.


--- In dotcomformat@yahoogroups.com, "jburdick727" <jburdick727@...> wrote:
>
> 
> Actually, it shows up a lot "brighter" than it really is. Its like a
> mustard yellow. I would be happy not to print it as its a second press
> run for each panel with a 24Hr. drying period between runs. I think it
> looks cool sitting in among the other modules, though. I am encouraged
> to try using color on other modules like the sequencer which has many
> operating modes and will require some kind of visual guidance for the
> user to make it more intuitive to operate. And while I don't think there
> are a major number of users of analog modular synths in live settings,
> anything that can be done to enhance the visual usage aspects would be
> valuable, I would think.
> 
> I will make panels any way people want but its going to cost more. In
> order to sell a module for $200, though, I have to have a panel that
> costs less than $10 and thats if I commit $1K for a panel run. In order
> to make an individual panel with individual characteristics, I need to
> offset the cost of my time (not necessarily in dollars but in the delays
> it causes to other projects like the MIDI/CV and the sequencer, itself
> an up to five panel affair) so I need to get more up front.
> 
> As I get more into the manufacturing aspects of these modules, my mind
> is boggled by how people like the Arricks can charge so little for them.
> It doesn't make much difference what the function of the module is,
> either. The major costs are in the panels, jacks, knobs, boards and
> those really expensive standoffs, all things that every module needs.
> 
> However, I always appreciate the feedback so keep it coming.
> 
> --- In dotcomformat@yahoogroups.com, "John L Rice" <Drummer@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Yeah, I agree with Ty. The yellow will really stand out, especially in
> an
> > all Moog rig. Maybe a very pale yellow or . . .a white/blank block
> with
> > black lettering (reverse lettering) might have been preferable?
> >
> > John
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: dotcomformat@yahoogroups.com
> > > [mailto:dotcomformat@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of tyhodson
> > > Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 11:00 PM
> > > To: dotcomformat@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: [dotcomformat] Re: Polymoog Resonator in Dotcom Format
> > >
> > > Looks really nice! I really like the color coding, although if I had
> to
> > > nit-pick anything it would be the color coding -- since the Moog
> format
> > > has sort of a monochromatic "thing" going. Still, nicely done!
> > >
> > > ty
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------------
> > >
> > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>