True that, Dave, true that.
I've decided to _not_ match anything 100%. I like
my graphics better, I'm plenty busy as it is, and if I match graphics 100% then
I would be expected to have the knobs, switches and LEDs match. Doing this in
multiple formats, that raises my inventory very high indeed.
So there's that. Still working on the panels, and
hope to have some DotCom modules out fairly soon.
I must admit I don't see the differences between
expensive knobs and inexpensive knobs that look to me the exact same. I get mine
from Jameco for $.50 apiece or so. I feel daft, but I put them next to MOTM
knobs and can not tell the difference. Can't feel the difference either. And
they have standard set screws instead of annoying hex. I'd much rather spend the
extra money on Switchcraft jacks.
Cheers,
Scott Deyo
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Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 1:35
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Subject: [dotcomformat] Re: DotCom Format
Modules... how close?
I would not worry to much about being EXACTLY like the DotCom modules,
I
am building a lot of my own modules and as long as they are the same
size
format and black, I don't worry to much about the rest, my fonts
are a hair
bigger than the DotCom ones, and my knob graphics are a bit
different, but
they are close enough for me. The biggest problem I am
having, is finding
knobs that look ok, the Dotcom knobs are 25mm($4
ea)and the ones I can get
are 27mm ($1.50) I can also get some 20mm
for the same price, I would
rather have them smaller than bigger, so
I'll probably try some of them.
For your panels, you should make them
the way you want, after all they are
your panels, not DotCom panels. I
know some people can be down right anal
about how it looks, but
shouldn't we be more concerned about how it
SOUNDS!
My2c
Dave
www.dragonslair.ca
--- In dotcomformat@yahoogroups.com,
"Scott Deyo" > wrote:
>
> Hello
Group,
>
> I'm starting the ball rolling on CGS and such in
DotCom format, and
> I'm wondering: how close do you guys want me to
get graphically?
> I can't match the tickmarks exactly. Is that a
problem? If so, does
> anyone have the graphic or a closer version than
mine (which is not
> very close :) ?
> I was going to use a
different font. Is this a major problem? I'm a
> little torn between
individuality and conformity. If individuality
> means I won't sell
many panels... I will obey.
>
> Also, I'll be doing smaller runs
of panels. What are the first five
> on each person's list of modules?
I'll compile these so I know what
> order to make them in. Basically,
you have any CGS, Tellun,Oakley or
> Music from Outer Space module to
go with. The Metasonix line will be
> among the first :)
> Please
send your requests off-list...
>
> Cheers,
> Scott
>
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