Front panel service

Technology Synth-DIY
#1

Hi,

I’m looking for an alternative to my current choice for front panels (Schaeffer). Requirements are rather simple: 2mm aluminium, drilling, cutting, milling, punching and printing labels and a color background. I have contacted Re:synthesis in the UK and liked their prices and service very much, but have had difficulty with communication. Slow replies or no replies at all to my emails. I also know of Fahrion, but I would be open to alternatives. Preferably in Europe and low-volume friendly.

Rutger

#2

http://www.modushop.biz/site/

Crazy website, but good quality and reasonably priced. They will also do uncommon stuff like anodizing after milling, printing before anodizing, etc.

#3

is the beast (http://www.thebeast.co.uk/) the same as re:synthesis?

otherwise: http://mutable-instruments.net/forum/discussion/3165/how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-panels-cut-engraved-or-printed/p1

#4

The Beast can be a bit slow to reply.

#5

I got a custom panel done by Ben @ re:synthesis. It was quite quick, but turned out quite expensive. It was full-colour, though, and a one-off, so I should probably have expected that, really.

a|x

#6

@TheSlowGroth: Oh Modushop is in Italy, might have to check them out!

#7

@toneburst: beats me, my last frontpanel from Schaeffer for my 19" 3HU Shruthi programmer cost me around 180€, the design for my 19" Shruthi XT is right at the moment around 230€. I am still unsure if i’d be willing to pay this for a frontpanel, or even go the route to make my own.

#8

This Modulshop is a good find.

#9

Yea, their cases are very good. They are all more on the mojo-HIFI side of things, but from my experience they make anything you will ever want - if you ask then via email.