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Re: [elektron] Re: mono ergonomics

2003-11-02 by Automatic Panic

I think it would have been better to make a rack unit
of the MM one that looks like the MD, since they
almost lok the same in design, that way artist who
have their own Keys for midi could use and maybe it
woul knock the price down a little. Also it would
leave more room for more toys. :)

-Auto


--- izfunky <izfunky@...> wrote:
> True, it is a little hard to see the LCD for me as
> well!  My first 
> impressions on the MM is it's all the things I like
> about the MD in 
> keyboard form. :) I have just done a basic pattern
> and having the six 
> tracks to stack and build is very fun and easy.  I'm
> still a beginner 
> on the synthesis front and look forward to getting
> better at it and 
> getting the most from these powerful tools!
> 
> --- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, "nate"
> <nate@o...> wrote:
> > > I have some time off next week and am looking
> forward to getting 
> to 
> > > know my Monomachine...it really is a beautifully
> designed machine!
> > 
> > It IS a beautiful machine and just as inspiring as
> the machinedrum.
> > However, I do have one issue with the design.  It
> has to do with 
> more or
> > less the placement of the rotaray knobs in
> relation to the LCD 
> screen.
> > When you are editing with the left hand (right
> hand for keyboard), 
> your
> > hand blocks the view of the LCD screen and you
> have to twist your 
> arm or
> > wrist out of the way.  This wasn't such an issue
> with the MD 
> because the
> > knobs were further away from the LCD.  So really
> this is an 
> ergonomic
> > thing - but certainly a small annoyance that I can
> easily ignore to 
> the
> > benefits of its sheer power and unique ability of
> sequencing and
> > synthesis.  But something to consider in a future
> design rev.
> 
> 


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