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Idea for module

Idea for module

2008-10-20 by Tommy DOG

Instead of calling Grant frantically to express my excited thoughts on
this I will send it straight to the peanut gallery.

In keeping with the coolness of the 2600 and Synthi concepts, powered
speakers would be kind of apropos. 

Here's where it could get interesting. 2 space 19" rack panel (to
match the controller) two simple but good sounding tube amp and
speakers with a fuzz / overdrive switch. 

The logic behind the rack format is that it fits with the balance of
Grants theory of 12 modules and controller. So this would allow a user
to have two 8 space racks or 1 16 space. 

I know that zvex.com was able to make good sounding mini amps so this
shouldn't be beyond Grant. 

I know that there are alot of things lurking in the basement but this
is the kind of product that might have wider appeal to users of other
brands and it could be very elegant.

Descend and discuss,
TD

Re: [wiardgroup] Idea for module

2008-10-21 by watson

i like the idea, but would much rather see the walkabout oscillator and the Envelooper first, especially the evelooper, that thing seems pretty sharp. i dont know enough about the walkabout oscillator to comment but i like every other module in the 300 series i have played with so i dont see why a different type of oscillator in the mix would be a bad idea....
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On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 6:04 PM, Tommy DOG <mrsvomit@tommydog.com> wrote:

Instead of calling Grant frantically to express my excited thoughts on
this I will send it straight to the peanut gallery.

In keeping with the coolness of the 2600 and Synthi concepts, powered
speakers would be kind of apropos.

Here's where it could get interesting. 2 space 19" rack panel (to
match the controller) two simple but good sounding tube amp and
speakers with a fuzz / overdrive switch.

The logic behind the rack format is that it fits with the balance of
Grants theory of 12 modules and controller. So this would allow a user
to have two 8 space racks or 1 16 space.

I know that zvex.com was able to make good sounding mini amps so this
shouldn't be beyond Grant.

I know that there are alot of things lurking in the basement but this
is the kind of product that might have wider appeal to users of other
brands and it could be very elegant.

Descend and discuss,
TD


Re: Idea for module

2008-10-21 by Tommy DOG

--- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, watson <companyofquail@...> wrote:
>
> i like the idea, but would much rather see the walkabout oscillator
and the
> Envelooper first, 

No doubt I would rather see full fledged 300 series modules o a new
and exiting persuasion BUT I am under the impression that Grant likes
the built in speaker concept and this was my vision of how it would
work in keeping with the format.

TD

Re: Idea for module

2008-10-21 by Grant Richter

Hi Tommy,

Yes this is something I have thought about.

The thing is that there people who make this already, and do a better job than I could. 
Support equipment for cable and Satellite broadcast centers.

If you look in the A/V world there are all kind of monitors in rackmount format. Things 
like four 3.5 in high video monitors in a 19 inch rack.

I have also seen really cute self powered stereo monitors in rack format.

What it boils down to is that they sell a lot more of these and at a price I could not 
possibly compete with.

They tend to be black, but you can always paint them.

Check out:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/10684/Live_Sound_Monitors_Rack_Mount_Monitor
s.html

This one is only $209:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/493547-
REG/Inter_M_Americas_LM_9228_LM9228_Line_Monitor_with.html



--- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Tommy DOG" <mrsvomit@...> wrote:
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>
> --- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, watson <companyofquail@> wrote:
> >
> > i like the idea, but would much rather see the walkabout oscillator
> and the
> > Envelooper first, 
> 
> No doubt I would rather see full fledged 300 series modules o a new
> and exiting persuasion BUT I am under the impression that Grant likes
> the built in speaker concept and this was my vision of how it would
> work in keeping with the format.
> 
> TD
>

Re: [wiardgroup] Re: Idea for module

2008-10-21 by sascha victoria

ummm... first one the list when i googled rack mount speakers

http://rackmountmart.stores.yahoo.net/rk2uracspeak.html
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On Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 6:04 AM, Tommy DOG <mrsvomit@tommydog.com> wrote:

--- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, watson wrote:
>
> i like the idea, but would much rather see the walkabout oscillator
and the
> Envelooper first,

No doubt I would rather see full fledged 300 series modules o a new
and exiting persuasion BUT I am under the impression that Grant likes
the built in speaker concept and this was my vision of how it would
work in keeping with the format.

TD


Re: [wiardgroup] Re: Idea for module

2008-10-21 by watson

well if grant likes the idea of a speaker then i like your idea of how to execute it. so if it were to be done then i wouldnt mind one but if the ideas outlined here were done, and i think it would be pretty nifty and i have to admit it would be pretty damn sweet to just have any all in one rack systm like that. has anyone ever made rackmount speakers that the inside of the rack chassis is treated as a cabinet? the only speakers in rack frames i have seen were just mounted on a blank panel with wires going to an amp....

watson
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On Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 9:04 AM, Tommy DOG <mrsvomit@tommydog.com> wrote:

--- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, watson wrote:
>
> i like the idea, but would much rather see the walkabout oscillator
and the
> Envelooper first,

No doubt I would rather see full fledged 300 series modules o a new
and exiting persuasion BUT I am under the impression that Grant likes
the built in speaker concept and this was my vision of how it would
work in keeping with the format.

TD


Re: [wiardgroup] Re: Idea for module

2008-10-21 by Dennis Verschoor

Hi Grant

Is there any news yet about the envelooper status?

Cheers,

Dennis
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On Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 7:58 PM, Grant Richter <grichter@asapnet.net> wrote:

Hi Tommy,

Yes this is something I have thought about.

The thing is that there people who make this already, and do a better job than I could.
Support equipment for cable and Satellite broadcast centers.

If you look in the A/V world there are all kind of monitors in rackmount format. Things
like four 3.5 in high video monitors in a 19 inch rack.

I have also seen really cute self powered stereo monitors in rack format.

What it boils down to is that they sell a lot more of these and at a price I could not
possibly compete with.

They tend to be black, but you can always paint them.

Check out:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/10684/Live_Sound_Monitors_Rack_Mount_Monitor
s.html

This one is only $209:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/493547-
REG/Inter_M_Americas_LM_9228_LM9228_Line_Monitor_with.html

--- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Tommy DOG" wrote:
>
> --- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, watson wrote:
> >
> > i like the idea, but would much rather see the walkabout oscillator
> and the
> > Envelooper first,
>
> No doubt I would rather see full fledged 300 series modules o a new
> and exiting persuasion BUT I am under the impression that Grant likes
> the built in speaker concept and this was my vision of how it would
> work in keeping with the format.
>
> TD
>




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Re: [wiardgroup] Re: Idea for module

2008-10-21 by kwote uno

i don't if i would ever hop on board with this but it sounds like the ultimate boombox!!
1980's eat your friggin heart out!
-Kwote

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On Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 10:58 AM, Grant Richter <grichter@asapnet.net> wrote:

Hi Tommy,

Yes this is something I have thought about.

The thing is that there people who make this already, and do a better job than I could.
Support equipment for cable and Satellite broadcast centers.

If you look in the A/V world there are all kind of monitors in rackmount format. Things
like four 3.5 in high video monitors in a 19 inch rack.

I have also seen really cute self powered stereo monitors in rack format.

What it boils down to is that they sell a lot more of these and at a price I could not
possibly compete with.

They tend to be black, but you can always paint them.

Check out:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/10684/Live_Sound_Monitors_Rack_Mount_Monitor
s.html

This one is only $209:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/493547-
REG/Inter_M_Americas_LM_9228_LM9228_Line_Monitor_with.html



--- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Tommy DOG" wrote:
>
> --- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, watson wrote:
> >
> > i like the idea, but would much rather see the walkabout oscillator
> and the
> > Envelooper first,
>
> No doubt I would rather see full fledged 300 series modules o a new
> and exiting persuasion BUT I am under the impression that Grant likes
> the built in speaker concept and this was my vision of how it would
> work in keeping with the format.
>
> TD
>




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