Titan Info/Gene's comments

[David Halliday (Volt Computer)]

Paul...

We have a pro*lem her3...

Th3se specs have ca*sed me todr00l so m*ch thhat myy kE8board is
dr[pp[ng wet..

GO fir it!    

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Paul Schreiber [SMTP:synth1 at airmail.net]
> Sent:	Wednesday, April 23, 1997 5:32 AM
> To:	synth-diy at horus.sara.nl; 'gstopp at fibermux.com'
> Subject:	Titan Info/Gene's comments
> 
> OK I need to clear up a few points.......
> 
> 1) Before I'm burned at the stake as a heritic, the Titan VCO is the
> ONLY DSP module
> in the system (as I plan). This is because I want between 16 and 128
> simultaneous
> outputs, and a DSP can do this all day long with minimal of software.
> Also (for you
> serious types) I want a Karpus - Strong algorithm engine to play with
> as well.
> 
> Now, this is an OPEN system. It will use a Analog Devices SHARC DSP.
> So, I will
> publish all poop so anybody can write SW for it.
> 
> 2) There are no patch cords (THERE'S THE HERITIC! BURN HIM NOW!!!). I
> hate them!
> There is instead a RS-232 port and SW to all PATCHING. just not
> without cords. I am using
> MAXIM video crosspoint switches (like an electronic ARP 2500). It
> would be easier in the
> PCM domain using something called S-BUSS (used in PCM time-slot
> interchanges in telephone
> central offices, MITEL invented it, it's an industry standard) but
> hey, where's the fun it that???
> 
> 3) Yes, it has knobs. Just not pots! It uses Standard-Grigsby optical
> shaft encoders, PIC micros, and
> XICOR EEPOTS. Dig it!!
> 
> 4) All filters, VCA, EGs (well some EGs), mixer, noise source, etc ALL
> ANALOG!! Yeee Haaaaa!!!!
> 
> Paul Schreiber
> Synthesis Technology
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