I built my synthesizer studio by “building three and selling two.” What that means is, when I wanted a module, I would buy three sets of PCBs and Panels, buy components to build three circuits, build three, keep one (usually the first one I built) and sell the other two in order to recoup my costs. I usually came a head by a little bit, but I had to be patient, honest, and support mu builds. I advocate this approach for anyone who is building on a budget.
Can I Sell AI Synthesis Products Commercially?
Yes. If you have the experience, skills, you are welcome to build AI Synthesis modules for others and sell them. Here are the rules:
You have to support your builds. I will not support them. When I was “building three and selling two” I would usually make a youtube video of a given module functioning as “proof of life” before carefully packing it and sending it off. Customer service is not everyone’s favorite activity. If you are not ready to ship items quickly, handle a few emails, and a possible return, you should not go down this road.
If you want to build and sell modules, you are welcome to. Buying PCB+Panel sets should make you adequate profit. I do not discount boards or panels to individuals, I simply give you permission to build units and sell them for profit. I don’t ask for subsequent royalties or anything complicated like that.
You may NOT mass or hand-produce versions of my boards and sell them commercially, nor can you sell your own kits, just finished modules.
The Terms:
- When purchasing boards, panels, or kits from me with the intention of making money by building and selling complete units, the seller agrees to buy the parts from me at the normal price. Whatever subsequent profit you make from selling units or kits is totally yours.
- I politely ask that you add this to your suggested links page or area (not required): AI Synthesis!
HTML: <a target=”_blank” href=”https://www.aisynthesis.com”>AI Synthesis!</a> - Sellers take full responsibility for the relationship between themselves and the customers for which they build and to whom they sell products. I do not become the middle man or the support center for people to whom you sell products.
- Sellers agree to take reasonable steps to help customers to whom they sell products if the need arises. The synth-diy world is small and people find out fast when someone is not treating customers with respect. I reserve the right to discontinue sales to individuals or businesses that do not take care to provide their customers with quality products and services.
