"> I'm looking for people who might be interested in collaborating with me on
> designing, prototyping and building analog musical instruments, modules and
> effects.
>
> I've been doing this as a solo effort since 2008. My 1st Gen designs were
> on homebrew PCBs built into homebrew cases. By 2nd Gen I'd outsourced the
> PCB and case manufacture and by 3rd Gen (my first Eurorack module) I will
> have outsourced assembly.
>
> I would now like to take things up another level. I have a backlog of
> proof-of-concept prototypes and a pile of ideas - but to turn them into
> products I need to get some good people involved.
>
> This is not a formal job offer and there aren't regular hours or pay. I'm
> looking for people who are already secure in their own thing with a skill
> set that compliments or betters my own and who are capable of taking on new
> projects and working to agreed terms.
>
> Remuneration, at this stage, would be a negotiated royalty as a percentage
> of profits - although I'm completely open to considering other realistic
> scenarios. Realistic means I'm a solo operator in a niche market in a tough
> industry in tough times.
>
> There isn't a specific job description but I know what skills I'm lacking
> and my immediate priority is turning ideas into products: concept, design,
> simulating, prototyping, troubleshooting, refining and building - or any
> combination thereof.
>
> I'm based in London, UK but I'm well versed in working with clients and
> suppliers all over the globe.
>
> Currently, my thing is analog, desktop hardware and modules.Size and
> complexity-wise - that's anything between a Monotron and a Virus Desktop. My
> current modular designs (and experience) are for the Eurorack format.
>
> I'm aware I'm casting a wide net. I have no idea how many or what type of
> responses I will get so I make no promises other than I'm genuine.
>
> Interested in taking design ideas and helping turn them into prototypes?
> Got a prototype that you'd like to see turned into a product?
> Got a product that is no longer at market but still has some life in it?
>
> Consider what you're interested in, capable of, able to offer and what you
> want in return for it then drop me an email off list to this address and we
> can have a chat in confidence without obligation.
>
> Please feel free to pass this message on.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Justin Owen"
Justin Owen @ Abstract Data
info @ abstractdata.biz