MOTM

In a message dated 4/6/2000 7:55:15 AM, Moe rhetorically writes:

>Is the DarkStar worth all this? 

No! It's not! 

>Frankly, it's kind of an underwhelming
>module to me. It's just a 1970's video game chip, no more, no less. 

Exactamundo! Even if it had a bunch of simple AD/ARs and LFOs, it's still not 
as much fun to play with as I thought it would be.

>The
>point is that I'm developing the techniques I'll need to integrate DIY
>modules or pcbs made by others into my system.

This might make it worth the expense/experience -- but I can't justify it for 
this module especially. Which is why I'm willing to purchase two DSC front 
panels and a bunch of pots and knobs from people (anyone?) who are changing 
out their stuff. I need to use rack mounted stuff for other stuff anyway so 
the FracRack isn't as big of an issue in this regard (BTW, it actually is a 
good format for mounting a bunch of rack mounted guitar effects). I do plan 
on adding DIY modules to my MOTM, but the DSC doesn't cut it. I'd prefer to 
have more useful (real synth type) modules in my MOTM. At this point I'd like 
to just get the PCBs out of my hair.

JB
BTW, I've been working on a high density (Serge style) format for my (very 
few) successful diy projects. The holes are laid out in a grid with the 
vertical height EXACTLY the same as the Blacet knob distance (though I use 
smaller diameter knobs -- 0.5" when I can find them). I find my layout to be 
a bit better than the Blacet since I ALWAYS have the attenuating pot right 
above or next to the input jack. Way to tight for you excessive twiddlers, 
but it does cause one to think, "what knob was I going to grab, and why?"