via Parallel Worlds on electro-music.com"this m-odule includes two DSG (dula universal slope generator modules/cell) plus a Scaling Buffers module. these 4 slope generators have been specially optimized for the best possible interaction with one another. price of the Qslope is 1650 USD. also a new small cabinet for one m-odule is announced: the M-Locker."
I'm a huge Serge fan but this price is pure lunacy. There are three ICs and 5 transistors for each half of a DUSG. Four Bananalogue modules will set you back half of the cost of this 1/2 width Serge panel, and the Bananalogue modules have more features.
ReplyDeleteSerge modules and Buchla modules are certainly very cool in design, sound and aesthetic but the functionality of these modules can be had for far less through other manufacturers.
ReplyDeleteDidn't you hear? Everything is more expensive in northern California.
ReplyDeleteFYI, STS has been in Hartland Wisconsin for a number of years now. The Norcal thing is no excuse.
ReplyDeletein my experience it is obvious that the banalogue clone is a copy of the original circuit like they claim. fortunately, the real serge modules from sts have been improved for decades, and are vastly higher quality. if that means anything to you, you will understand that you get more but it costs a bit more. if you are willing to settle for low quality, poor service, and tenuous availability, just to get a cheap price, then that shouldnt be hard to find. if you are looking for high end professional equipment, i would give rex a call. i have enjoyed my serge for many years, and these prices are very fair in my opinion. besides, what do you all have against not shooting for the bottom line?
ReplyDeleteWow this would buy like a gillion vst's.
ReplyDeleteI just opened up my Hartland WI panel and compared its DUSG to the original Serge schematic from old. There are few discernable differences and the component layout is identical. I know Rex has done some improvements on other modules but I wouldn't call any of it groundbreaking.
ReplyDeleteTo infer that the Bananalogue modules are inferior to the currently made STS line is a disservice to the synth community. The Bananalogue modules offer features that the STS modules don't.
The truth is that little has changed with the STS lineup in the last 15 years and the recent addition of half width panels isn't anything special. If Rex truly cared about his customers he would already be offering fully modular systems. Instead flexibility and resale value is hampered by fixed panel layouts and the innability to seperate less used modules.
I love my STS system but the price is out of reach from all but the wealthiest musicians.