Nord Micro Modular + Patchable modular idea.

[Paul Maddox]

Jeff,


> Hello, I am a silent appreciator of synth-diy for nearly a year. I have
been considering purchasing a Micro Modular and would like to have any
experience or helpful word passed on about what I understand to be a
powerful computer based synth. Also, now that school has finished I am
planning on building a simple Tychobrahe Octavia pedal, so any info is again
appreciated.
>

Ive heard lots of good things about the nord micro modular (and the full
version)
The main advantage of these over a softsynth is that you can write patchs
and store them in the little box. then if you do a gig, you only need the
box, not the whole damn PC!

I was toying with the idea of doing a patchable modular which was fully
programmable and has knobs, but no wires..

The idea was to have modules as per normal modular and plug them into a case
with a back plane. Then you have all your normal knobs for each module but
instead of sockets you have push buttons.
You have a module which has a VGA output on and controls the whole thing.
To 'patch' a module simply hold down one button on a module and press
another button anywhere on any of the other modules. This 'patch lead' is
then
shown on the VGA display.

It would mean people could build up huge systems but still have it all
programmable and yet still flexible.

What do you guys think?

Paul