Project: Eti Vocoder - Front Panel Manufacture Apr 2026

: Outsourcing this specific fabrication to professional services like Schaeffer/Front Panel Express can cost upwards of €130.

: Cutting the panel to 19 inches allows for easy integration into standard studio racks. Cons : Project: ETI Vocoder - Front Panel Manufacture

“I recommend PCB panels unless you own a proper workshop.” Reddit · r/synthdiy · 3 years ago Project: ETI Vocoder - Front Panel Manufacture

“Around 130 euro for the front panel from Schaeffer... I don't recommend the cheaper case I used because the big board is difficult to move inside.” MODWIGGLER · 2 years ago Pros and Cons : Project: ETI Vocoder - Front Panel Manufacture

: The panel is designed to allow the internal oscillator PCBs to sit flush against the back, ensuring that potentiometers and jacks are securely mounted without excessive wiring. Community Perspectives