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Re: User interface design - Moe's long semiannual rant

2002-08-12 by mate_stubb

> I submit that it would be even more difficult to get people to
> agree on which functions in a given module are more important
> than others. 

Did you look at the CMS modular for instance, or the JH-5? You'll see 
mostly sensible choices such as: extra large knobs for tuning vcos 
and filters, extra small knobs for things like linear detune.

> In any case, a glance at other modulars will show that in most 
> cases, this has already been done. FWIW, I believe that MOTM is the 
> only major modular that adheres rigidly to: (a) grid pattern layout 
> AND (b) same size/color knobs AND (c) jacks always under knobs AND 
> (d) no "border" around modules. 

I'd say that Wiard belongs in the same category. It has an even more 
rigid grid (all modules have exactly the same number of knobs and 
jacks, all modules the same width), and the Celtic graphics on the 
face run together across modules and do not help differentiate module 
edges like a border would. Interestingly, the CMS doesn't have 
borders, but doesn't need them either - the flow diagram is directly 
depicted on the faceplace ala the Arp 2500.

Moe

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