Back on track(Idea to get on track

[harry]

Hey wow...
ON TOPIC what a concept.

Check out the Hex thumbwheel switches at MPJA.com
They are only $0.50 each (for 2).

Hexadecimal means there are 4 bits so Kick=1 Snare=2 OpenHat=4 ClosedHat=8.
0= no sound, F (15) = all four at once.
You will need diodes to isolate (or) the outputs of the thumbwheels.

The same sequencer driving the thumbwheels could control a pot at the same time...

Hmmm....

H^) harry

Martin Gustafsson wrote:

> 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.
> >
> >
> >