One thing that doesn't make sens to me is the finish. The OP states "Teflon coating to ease in mold release", so is there a clear telfon coating on the current batch or not? From the side by sides the current version just look totally unfinished.
Not really looking forward to getting mine knowing that it's going to be harder to use and produce lower quality caps IF the stem fits
I think TechKeys skipped a beat here. At the least they should update their product page to show the latest version not the OG version.
HWS and Binge, all this is aimed at the manufactures and sellers. Hats off to you and how your helping everyone out here by designing these tools!
The current revision is not the same version described in OP. Please refer to techkeys sale page for the most recent specs.
This is supposed to be raw metal electropolished to smooth out imperfections and aid in release.
I agree the manufacturer really missed their mark here, but you must understand that for the first synth we ran into multiple manufacturing issues and I had to have them sent back to be refinished.
The prototype I received of the new batch is fine and dandy.. of course what I received and signed off on as a suitable product is not what people are receiving. Which of course isn't a reflection of my involvement, but I must point out this is a sub $100 machined precision mold. It's not cheap to have these made and many places will not even take our orders or make them too expensive to get machine time.
I care for my partners in making this possible, and while I appreciate criticism I abhore the idea that there are so many negative comments made without first asking questions and getting public statements from myself or by Techkeys. The scope of work done to make the synth possible would not be attainable alone. The seller and manufacturers, while accountable, are also part of the reason any of us can afford to own it. Let's do our best to talk about improvements and the possibility of manufacturer remakes and support Techkeys in their efforts to make the manufacturer present us with the right product.
Right, but you're telling my to use TechKeys for my info source and TechKey points to the GH thread OP to read more about it The email from tech keys said 'It's back - now in electropolished stainless steel' which implies it's a new version, but the product page doesn't really do anything to state that.
My above post was expressing my feelings to the forum. I don't think you can blame me for not personally contacting you or techkeys about the product first. Why would I think you have vital information about the product that you're choosing to not put on the product page and/or GH thread?
I'm not singling anyone out and I just want to quote stuff that I believe is pertinent to the following statement.
The only issue here is the one we need to work out between designer, vendor, and manufacturer. Please understand that I am trying to keep these sections up to date as best I can when I can find the time. The last time I edited my OP was well before the most recent version of the synth was slated to go on sale.
For a moment just please accept the following and that I'm making these statements for everyone's benefit and not just to address you,
1) The newest version of the synth was to have an electroplated treatment for longevity and better ease of release.
2) If you have ANY questions please determine if you want to make those questions privately or publicly.
-If it is a question about the synth please make it here or contact me via PM.
-If you purchased a synth and have questions about your item it's return or repair please contact info@techkeys.us
3) Please be aware that I have little control over what is posted on the vendor's site, but I am working with him when I can spare the time as much as possible.
I've gotten a pretty continuous stream of confused individuals PMing me citing information that others are posting. The people cited aren't asking questions, they are making statements and in turn overwhelming the amount of impact our responses have. Again I'm really not afraid of criticism, but at this point we have limited resources and time in which to respond quickly enough to everyone affected. Those people are looking for answers and are forming conclusions from what other customers/users are posting. This isn't efficient and shows the weakness of my partnership with the vendor and manufacturer.
In admitting this I hope that everyone understands that if you work with me I will make sure I do everything in my power to provide you all with information you need. I do need a bit of cooperation and understanding. There isn't a reason for anyone to feel this is a personal address. I just want to benefit as many of you as possible with our knowledge without succumbing to a great deal of excessive damage control. I want to clarify everything for you, but at this point I need to know what needs clarification.
Thank you for your patience.