custom milling and engraving by Julian on the SDIY list. Be sure to click on this one for the full size shot.Update: more images and info here. These will be available. via the AH mailing list:
"This week, I'm releasing both a new format x0xb0x, and a new finish to the desktop unit.
I have recently been making a lot of panels for use in the MOTM and Oakley systems, so a x0xb0x 'module' became an obvious next stage.
These units are built in the 5u format, with a compatible look to the large format modulars.You can read about it, and see pictures here -
www.thebeast.co.uk/x0xb0x/
I have also become bored with the cosmetic finish of the desktop units, and felt it was time something was done in this area. Specifically, i feel that the stock 'brushed' and screened aluminium finish marks far too easily, and that printed overlays never quite work out perfectly on a panel as complex as the x0xb0x.
In light of that, I am now producing my own anodised engraved / milled panels for any desktop builds. These are made in glossy black, with sharp silver engraving and milling. Not only do they look exceedingly slick (even if I do say so myself!) but the finish will be way, way, more durable than any other finish I see currently available. These panels are produced on site, where I can keep an eye on the quality, and get a really very fine looking product.
Again, you can see photos on the above link.
Now for the introductory offer -
For a very limited period (5days) I'm offering the MOTM / Oakley format machines with a fairly large reduction (at least £50 GBP) against their normal selling price. The deadline for this offer is midnight (GMT - I'm in England, remember) on Friday. There are more details here -
www.thebeast.co.uk/x0xb0x/x0xb0x_offer.html
Again, the offer is for a limited time period, and the deadline will be strict.
Oh, and for a concluding note -
The Beast UK Ltd is One year old this month... Long live The Beast ; )
Hehe...
Thank you,
Julian
The Beast UK Ltd.
www.thebeast.co.uk"
As interesting a concept as this is, and I hate to be a hater, but I don't think I would want to occupy that kind of real estate in my 5U with a x0xb0x when it could be taken along as a stand alone instrument. And why mix 1/8" and 1/4" jacks in a panel for a format only using 1/4"? Right off of the bat you need specialized cables to integrate this into a 5U system. But bravo for seeking to expand the 5U world, I just think it could have been implemented a little better.
ReplyDeleteI know this is a late reply but I figured I'd chime in here in the name of posterity ...
ReplyDeleteThe panel is beautiful!
The reason for the mixed jacks is that this clearly uses the stock x0xb0x jack board turned around and mounted to the front panel.
I think the idea of sticking the x0xb0x into a modular is a great one - the cv and gate outputs from the sequencer are certainly useful, plus it paves the way to add a "breakout panel" on the side for any of the zillion x0xb0x mods available ... osc output or sync comes to mind, and of course filter input, as well as switches to toggle the mods.