Tiptop Mantis cases
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Tiptop Mantis cases
well, look at that!
http://tiptopaudio.com/new/
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First batch of Mantis are now shipping to the shops at an introduction price of $335 fully loaded with power.
http://tiptopaudio.com/new/
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First batch of Mantis are now shipping to the shops at an introduction price of $335 fully loaded with power.
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Where did you find that price?Smokey wrote:$335? Wow.
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It is kind of unique in the modular world as far as I know, but when you think about it so many other things have plastic cases: drum machines, keyboards, etc. Why not a modular case? Seemingly it makes for a nice price point.trinithis wrote:Its interesting, but I'm not sure I would want to buy a plastic case.
Yeah, good price and looks nice!absolve wrote:It is kind of unique in the modular world as far as I know, but when you think about it so many other things have plastic cases: drum machines, keyboards, etc. Why not a modular case? Seemingly it makes for a nice price point.

I'm guessing there isn't much in the way of cases like this because injection molding is probably expensive if you aren't making large quantities, because the design phase and setup cost are likely high.


Once you've tried plastic, you won't go backtrinithis wrote:Its interesting, but I'm not sure I would want to buy a plastic case.


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Seeing this, I'm so glad I didn't follow the advice I got everywhere to get a 9U for more money than the Mantis. I went on the (relative) cheap and filled a HEK and picked up a Mother-32 which has given me plenty to explore, and this comes at the right time for me to grab one now that I know I want to continue with eurorack but will need to upgrade on a limited budget.
One thing I noted-they mention portability, but is there any kind of a lid? I can't imagine moving this around without some panel protection.
Edit: also, just want to say that I wish there was a way to connect multiple units together to make the whole thing a bit more...well, modular, frankly. That's really been one of my biggest complaints when trying to plan future modular growth because I feel like I should have case options that reflect the needs I will have with customizing my instrument. It's a minor niggle here, but TipTop are probably in a better spot to adapt based on market needs, so hopefully this is noted.
One thing I noted-they mention portability, but is there any kind of a lid? I can't imagine moving this around without some panel protection.
Edit: also, just want to say that I wish there was a way to connect multiple units together to make the whole thing a bit more...well, modular, frankly. That's really been one of my biggest complaints when trying to plan future modular growth because I feel like I should have case options that reflect the needs I will have with customizing my instrument. It's a minor niggle here, but TipTop are probably in a better spot to adapt based on market needs, so hopefully this is noted.
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I'd say that fits here:chapelier fou wrote:That's nice, beautiful, light and inexpensive.
I just wonder how to travel with this. No lid. Knobs on the surface.
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I thought I remembered them mentioning some sort of lid in one of the trade show videos, but nothing announced formally yet. Obviously, TipTop themselves have already been traveling with these, so they must have some suggestion for protecting the modules during transit.Diamat wrote:I'd say that fits here:chapelier fou wrote:That's nice, beautiful, light and inexpensive.
I just wonder how to travel with this. No lid. Knobs on the surface.
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Jeez, between stackables and the Mantis TipTop seems to be finding those valuable gaps in the euro market...
Looks good, and is making me second guess my imminent case purchase

Looks good, and is making me second guess my imminent case purchase
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