Wiardgroup

Grant wrote:

>I would agree that "large format" modules that use a lot of metal
in construction are now too expensive to sustain. However, the
"small format" modulars which use very little metal in
construction seem to be doing all right. Every time I order a
Blacet module, it shows up in three days.<

I don't think the money is in the panels.  It's the hand soldering 
that traditionally jacks prices up.  "Small format" modules such as 
Doepfer are cheap because they are outsourced and use a lot of 
machine insertion/soldering (I DROOL over the density of some 
Doepfer boards. It just amazes me).

Shun the Fracrack and shun it NOW. It is an obligation...nay, my 
SACRED DUTY to talk you out of the Fracrack format. There is much to 
admire about Blacet, but not the format, which is trancendentally 
horrid.

Visit the Wavemakers site if you have not done so already.  Now THAT 
is a lovely synth.  Azure dignity.  Or maybe the Modcan format is 
right for Wiard?  That would be nice too, and the banana jacks would 
be in keeping with the Buchloid West Coast gestalt.

johnm