Back on track(Idea to get on track

[Martin Gustafsson]

To make some minds on this list to keep focus on the right subject:
I want to build a small transportable device containing:
1: A small patternprogrammable(needs only to have one programmable pattern, changable in realtime e.g a lot of switches). 16 steps and kick, snare, hihat, open hihat.
2: simple 2-VCO, ADSR, VCF etc patchable synthesizer with a 16 step sequenser
3: same as nr 2 

All three devices should go to the same tempo of course.
I don´t know what sort of seq edit interface to use for the drums but some sort of matrix 16(steps) X N sounds would be fit.
For the synths there would be perfect with a rotating knob with a span of 24 values(2 octaves). Or maybe just a knob for the fun of finding the right pitch.
All this with a trigg in.

Would this be possible?

/Martin

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J. Larry Hendry" <jlarryh at iquest.net>
To: <synth-diy at node12b53.a2000.nl>
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2000 11:56 PM
Subject: Back on track


> I have kept quiet and watched most of this noise blow by with disapointment
> in the current S/N ratio of this great list with so many great contributors,
> mostly because I am a newbie to the synth-diy community.  However, I am not
> a newbie to the community of life.  So, I have some thoughts and
> suggestions:
> 
> 1.  Constructive criticism of the circuits discussed is a great vehicle for
> advancement.  Criticism of the people on the list has no place in the public
> eye.
> 
> 2.  When someone offers sincere criticism of one's work, flattery should be
> assumed that the person cared enough to critique.  Certainly many will have
> differing opinions, but it is the free expression of those diverse
> viewpioints that makes the whole greater than the individual contributors.
> Accept such critiques with and open mind.
> 
> 3.  Tone is somewhat missing in this media.  When in doubt, always assume
> the best of the other person's comments and don't be so quick to be
> offended.  If you are, and choose not to "like" another list member, please
> keep it to yourself.  There are some people here who I have great respect
> for and others I do think could be true assholes.  But, I keep that to
> myself.
> 
> 4.  Ignore rude comments and resist the urge to add to the fire.  Those
> ignored will eventually get the message that those types of comments are not
> welcome here.
> 
> These are just some thoughts I had to get this list back on track.  I have
> learned so much from many of you who have been kind and generous with your
> knowledge.  Let's get back to synth talk and keep talk about people off this
> list.  One of my favorite quotes is (and I leave the origin as an academic
> querry):
> 
> Those with small minds talk about others
> Those with average minds talk about things and events
> Those with great minds talk about ideas and concepts.
> 
> (I didn't use quote marks as I am paraphrasing)
> 
> Larry Hendry
> 
> P.S.  If you want to criticize me, that is OK.  I don't mind, as something
> you say might make me a better person.  But, PLEASE, keep it OFF list.
> 
> 
>