Mini Modular ordering

[Grant Richter]

I just wanted to put my 2 cents in.

Chris has done a superb job of creating
a very affordable, but VERY capable
little semi-modular. Basically a small ARP 2600
with MIDI. We were glad to be able to review
a pre-production version and offer some
ideas for making the MIDI implementation
more intuitive. I also like to think we had
something to do with making it a bit more
ARP like ;^)

As it comes out of the box, it has MIDI
pitch, pitch bend, mod wheel, velocity
and portamento on/off all active in the
normalized patch. With the high resonance
filter, and used with SEQ-303 software, you have the
rippinest little acid box.

I buying three for myself. Not only is it a great
stand alone lead synth, but a perfect add on
for Wiard/Blacet/PAIA/Doepfer/ARP/Aries/Roland
100 systems since it shares the same jack size
and +/- 5 volt audio and 0-10V envelope levels.

We wanted to offer it as a Wiard project,
but I became afraid it would be so popular,
that I would not be able to support it and the
full modular at the same time.

Definitely check out the site!

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> From: Chris MacDonald <macdonald at evenfall.com>
> To: synth-diy at node12b53.a2000.nl
> Subject: Mini Modular ordering
> Date: Monday, April 03, 2000 1:13 PM
> 
> Well the Mini Modular is just about done and I will be offering it
> directly (many thanks to Grant and Wiard for invaluable assistance
> though!).  I am ordering PCBs and will be ordering front panels and
> probably chassis boxes in the next few days.  Here's a link to the new
> website with more details:
> 
> http://209.238.206.208/
> 
> Sorry for the numeric address, my hosting company switched servers and
> it will take a few days for "minimodular.com" to be active.
> 
> Here are some price estimates:
> 
> PCB kit:     $80  (includes board, one programmed PIC,
>                    two tempco resistors, basic instructions,
>                    you buy all other parts, probably $100 worth)
> Front Panel: $60  (punched with all holes, 
>                    two color silkscreen graphic)
> Chassis Box: $40  (sheet metal box with rear mounting 
>                    holes for MIDI & power connector)
> 
> So my question is, does anybody want one (or more) of these at such
> prices?  I am trying to estimate how much (if any) demand there is.  If
> you are interested, please send me an email indicating what you would be
> likely to want.
> 
> Please keep in mind that this is not necessarily a quick & simple build,
> there are over 400 components to solder.  Definitely not a good first
> kit I think, there's a lot of soldering and the directions will assume
> an experienced builder.  Also note that the front panel is fairly
> necessary as it provides mechanical strength, (unless you plan to hand
> wire different jacks & pots to your own custom panel).
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Chris MacDonald