My evil modular plans

[Joe Tutokey]

I would love to see your schems, where is your website?

Joe

On Tue, 22 Apr 1997, Paul Schreiber wrote:

> Here are my plans (well, to date at least) for my modular projects
> 
> 1) The $35/module synth
> 
> This will presented 1 module at a time on the website. All documents will be in
> PDF format. I plan to author in Visio Technical for the schematics (or maybe
> OrCAD 4.3 DOS using Postscript output). The verbage will be MS Word 7.
> (People who want these 'native' files can get them as well).
> 
> The modules are presented as a schematic, theory, parts list. No pcb. No front panel.
> All parts are either from Digikey/Mouser here in the States, or CEM chips (from me!).
> I will avoid CEM when possible (saving them for item #2). 
> 
> The schematics will be a merge of Electronotes, Moog, ARP, and stuff I plain make up.
> These are presented "as is": hey, they're only $35 in parts!! Some modules will have SPICE analysis
> charts as well.
> 
> This is to encourage a "jumping off" point for DIYers. I suggest a contest for:
> 
> a) nicest looking unit
> b) best audio use . Make a big .WAV or something, let's all vote!
> 
> 2) Re-Issue Digisound
> 
> These are updates/redesigns of the Digisound modules. Same "footprint". People
> with existing racks can shove these right in. Presented (from me, at least) as
> "semi-kit": all CEM chips + pcb + front panel. All other parts Mouser/Digikey again.
> 
> Guessing these will average about $85 each (from me) plus the R's & C's (not much!)
> I may go off and buy 1000 good pots and throw those in as well. Note that in my modules,
> ALL pots/jacks are SOLDERED to the pcb. NO WIRES!! 
> 
> Since everybody likes sequencers, I'll do that one first!
> 
> 3) Titan Modular
> 
> Makes the Serge and Moog stuff look like a SH101. The no-holds-barred
> design (for me. And anybody else who tags along!). This is a CD quality,
> (but FAAAAATTTTTTT) modular using DSPs, Xilinx gate arrays, $25 optical
> shaft encoders, etc etc. Fully MIDI. patchable, and reload-able using any old
> computer with RS232. And the best part is, I expect a Moog 55 equivalent 
> to fit in the size of a Moog 15 cabinet and cost around $4000. Last time I checked,
> Moog 55s were around $15,000. 
> 
> As a teaser, the "low end" VCO has 16 independent outputs!
> 
> 4) Moog 35 on a ISA card
> 
> I am pondering doing a full EXACT copy (part for part, slop and all) all on
> an IBM ISA card. Plugs into your PC. Can patch it, CakeWalk it, etc.
> Guessing this will run about $750. Any response? Have I lost all
> sense on this one???
> 
> Your kind comments and feedback welcome!
> 
> Paul Schreiber
> Synthesis Technology
> 
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