Hallo, Loki Davison hat gesagt: // Loki Davison wrote: > On 6/1/06, greg <gkjoyce@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >http://monome.org > > > >Impressive video, runs OSC. $500 (ow!). Open source on the drivers and > >firmware but they don't say how to build it. Anyone seen this in the > >wild? Supposedly they're going to be shipping by two weeks ago. > >gkj > > > > > > Are they touch sensitive, i.e mpc style or just on off? ?$500 is > really really over the top for on off and pretty pointless. You're not only getting the readymade board, but also full source code, which is way more than e.g. M-Audio provides. And with buying the unit, you also support the developement of the source code as free software. Plus: It's probably a very small run with not a big number of units produced. I wish the monome-people all the best with their stuff, they seem to have the right attitude. This also is visible in their "about" page with words like this: we choose not to outsource production in cases where it supports controversial governments, exploits workers, and leads to destructive environmental practices. by working with small, local companies we hope to foster long-term relationships, gain more insight and control over production, and actually witness our products? progression. as a result we engage in continuous and responsive design. we choose to support companies who share our values; companies who provide living wages, clean and safe working environments, and high quality goods. $500 may be a lot of money, but obviously one shouldn't expect Behringer prices with these standards. Ciao -- Frank Barknecht _ ______footils.org_ __goto10.org__
