Re: [AH] Building a new Frankensynth - Questions on Analog Systems modular case and Doepfer board

From Mati
Sent Fri, Nov 21st 2003, 22:08

12U is a little big for me. I don't need that many modules. I have a few
modular synths now, and just want to add some specific Doepfer/AS modules in
a rack.

Who makes wooden cases? I like this idea.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matthew Ritenburg" <xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx>
To: <xxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 3:42 PM
Subject: Re: [AH] Building a new Frankensynth - Questions on Analog Systems
modular case and Doepfer board


>
> --- Mati <xxxxxx.xxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx> wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I am really liking some of the new modules both
> > Analog Systems and Doepfer
> > are coming out with, so it is time for me to start
> > building a Frankensynth.
> >
> > My question is this. I am looking to buy the Analog
> > Systems 6U case and fit
> > Also - where can I get the best deal on this case
> > and board?
>
> It has been my experience that you will be better off
> buying a 6U case for each make and manufacturer. As
> your skills grow you will want more modules and the 6U
> cases offer better economy.
>
> That said, will will be better off building a wooden
> case a buying a +/-12v linear supply.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Matthew