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Originally Posted by Jazzpunk  As far as the dotcom stuff goes, price point isn't the main attraction for me. I think it sounds really great.
As far as your comment that 'you get what you pay for' in reference to the dotcom modules, what did you mean by that? The dotcom modules appear to be quite solid in build quality and I've not come across any posts suggesting otherwise. Have you had a different experience? |
Synthesizers.com is quite "solid," but if you put anybody's build quality up against a MOTM module, it will pale in comparison - pots, components, jacks, etc. Design is also a big factor. Synthesizers.com also uses lots of little connectors and IC sockets internally, where MOTM is, for the most part, all hard-wired and audio lines are shielded internally.
There are a few exceptions that I've seen for better than MOTM quality: Wiard 300 modules are individually shielded and Oakley can run separate power and signal/CV grounds (for example).
Roger Arrick has a great turnkey product line, and like I said before, it is very "even" - nothing is under engineered or over engineered. I believe it to be a great "value" and their service seems to be second to none.
All of these companies, whether they have employees or not, are pretty much one man (or woman) shows with consistency, design, service, etc. being dictated by the actions and communication of that person at the top (Roger, Paul, Grant, Rex, Cynthia, Peter, Wowa, Dieter, Tony, Bob, Don, Tom, Phil, John - okay, there are more than I thought, but you get the idea) and they are all different.
I guess my point is, like with most things, it's all about trade-offs - character vs. design vs. value vs. quality vs. service, etc. That said, they all make decent, usable products for some level and kind of production and/or performance.