MOTM

Just my $0.02....

Keeping future modules within the current MOTM form factor is very important to me.  

I have purchased several of the available third-party modules (Blacet, Oakley, Stooge, etc.) specifically because MOTM-format panels were available for them.  I have not purchased a UEG, mainly because I think the non-MOTM panel is not as aesthetically pleasing when seen against the MOTM system as a whole....I'm sure it's a fine module, but I also don't own any Paia, Doepfer, etc. modules because they just wouldn't "fit right".

It seems to me that the current design for the 450 could fit in the 3U panel by moving two of the pots to the same column as the switch/LED without sacrificing the MOTM format...or am I wrong?

If this is not possible, I'd vote for a 4U panel that kept the MOTM format.

-Chris-


>>> "mate_stubb" <mate_stubb@...> 04/12/02 09:05AM >>>
HA HA HA!

I knew when Paul and I laid this one out that no two people could 
agree on the layout. You should see some of the other designs I've 
done already. My personal favorite is the 4U version laid out exactly 
like the Moog 907. I'll do another couple of versions tonight to run 
up the flagpole. Then we can have a vote.

RE: LP and HP - Ken is correct. There are 8 peaking bands in the 
middle of the spectrum, tuned for maximum musical effect (I don't 
know the frequencies, perhaps JH can chime in here). The LP knob 
controls a different frequency passing everything BELOW the lowest 
peaking band, and HP passes everything ABOVE the highest peaking 
band. They are not tuned however to the exact same freq. as the 
nearest peaking band. Just like a multiband console EQ conceptually, 
not in terms of operation and filter type, but in terms of how the 
bands are laid out.

Note that this will NOT fit on a 2U panel. There are 10 knobs, 2 
jacks, a switch and an LED. Also, I hope people will not freak out 
about 5 pots in a row, or 1/8" less space between pots. It really is 
the best layout ergonomically IMO. We shouldn't be slaves to the 
format, but make it work for us in nonstandard situations. Also, I'd 
point out that the bottom knobs are not in fact 'getting down in the 
jacks'. If there is a module below, the only thing there will be more 
knobs!

Moe



 

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