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Re: [wiardgroup] 300 series back in full production

2007-03-12 by Sam Ecoff

Hi Mark,

On Mar 11, 2007, at 6:31 AM, Mark Griffiths wrote:

I can quite understand the reasons given for going back to the 300 series..I can also understand it would be unreasonable to have the new modules in 1200 format but I can't help thinking had I known this a year ago I wouldn't have gone for my current set up of Balcet, Wiard and Bananalogue but would have slowly built up a 300 series.

Well... look at it this way: 1. you've had the use of some great modules for the past year which you wouldn't have had otherwise. 2. It's my understanding that all of the modules you currently have play nicely with the 300 series, so you may be glad you have them when you get that 300 series. 3. If you decide that you really don't want any of the current modules you have (or your finances don't permit you to keep what you have and get a 300 series), you can easily resell your current modules at 90-95% of what you paid for them on the Analogue Heaven list, meaning only a relatively small loss. The modules I've sold there in the past have sold in a matter of minutes. The last item I sold (a mixer) sold in less than 15 seconds (no lie).

Anyhow, I have come to adopt what I consider to be a very Zen attitude about working with modular synths: You are meant to use the modules you have and what is currently working on the day you are working with them. You are not meant to use the modules you have had on order for 6 months, the modules you wish you had ordered or could order, and the modules which are in need of repair. Spending time regretting your purchasing decisions means you aren't spending time with your modular! Wouldn't you rather be patching than worrying about what you would have purchased if you could see into the future?

:-)

Sam E.
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