The great matrix question

[gstopp at fibermux.com]

     Since I don't own any EMS equipment I don't think I can really 
     criticize the matrix patch system, other than in concept. I think that 
     I've heard that the X/Y connections on the matrix are accomplished by 
     using pins with internal resistances, the value of which determine the 
     strength of the signal in the connection. This makes be tend to 
     believe that you are limited in your patching capabilites by the 
     selection of resistor values that you have, forced to accept only 
     certain possibilities.
     
     But the use of the word "limited" is not neccessarily intended in the 
     demeaning sense, because in *any* machine's design there is a 
     compromise somewhere. Every machine has its charm and I'm sure the 
     Putney and the AKS have their own unique character.
     
     Perhaps the reason that nobody else uses the matrix is that they're 
     not readily available?
     
     - Gene


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Subject: The great matrix question
Author:  Francois Dion <francois at hyperreal.com> at ccrelayout
Date:    2/22/97 3:37 PM


At 10:54 AM 2/21/97 PST, you wrote:
>     1/8" is weak and cheesy. Every time I patch up something on one of my 
>     1/8" systems (even the ARP 2600) I end up spending half my time 
>     wiggling jacks to get a nice connection (yes I've cleaned them). But 
>     you can't beat the compact size that these jacks allow for. All's I 
>     can say is, know your system and live with its faults
     
How about a matrix, a la EMS? Cant beat that in compactness. Is there 
a reason why nobody else has used these?
     
Speaking of EMS, i need the schems for an EMS VCS3 mark I. If anyone 
know where i could find that, let me know.