> one of the biggest drawbacks of
> euro for me:
> It doesn't feel like a whole.....like an instrument......like a unity.
>
> It's always a collection of modules with all different knobs, graphics,
> jack placement and even signal levels.

While a homogenous collection of things is more aesthetically pleasing to look at, a heterogeneous hodgepodge of vastly different things makes for a better collection of tools to get the job done. And isn't that very much in line with the whole modular philosphy: that you can mix and match things, using them together, in combinations that were never originally intended

I think the best compromise is to have a messy, heterogenous collection of tools at your disposal, but for your output itself to have a consistent look and feel about it. Concentrate on giving your music's packaging a consistent feel, don't worry about whether your studio -- unseen by the people listening to your music -- has such a feel.

I've finally started using my A-100 as insert effects and send effects in my DAW, running things like my software sampler through it, in addition to using it to actually generate sounds. There are no rules. Do whatever you can dream up!

All the best,
Zoë.