[A couple words on the VCF-1 and sequencer meanderings (long) ]

[Andrew Schrock]

On Tue, 16 Mar 1999, Liverdrain wrote:
> 	I used to own two MAQ's (picked up the pair for $900 USD). I sold one
> about a month ago and keep the other just for it's MIDI controls nd
> funtions.
>  	"Why is he bringing this up?" *scratches head*
> Because although it may seem like a really cool box, the MAQ has ZERO
> feeling too it. Just something you might want to keep in mind when
> building your machine. 

This is true. This was the same thing which ran through my head when
I looked at Harry's recent reply to my email. Although the suggestion to
minimize the number of encoders is quite a good idea, I have a feeling it
wouldn't be condusive to helping it feel more like an 'analog' sequencer.
The pros of pot reduction are cost and I could concievably hide it behind
a really small panel, say a 3 space paia fracrack, and reduce the number
of pots to 4. (1 for each of the rows and 1 to switch between "steps"..
numeric LED readout would provide the current step #) 

But what fun is that? 

Maybe somebody can direct me on how to infuse my gear with "soul".. :) 

later
Andrew

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