ASM-1; How close is it to the SEM?

[Magnus Danielson]

From: "Rob" <cyborg_0 at iquest.net>
Subject: Re: ASM-1; How close is it to the SEM?
Date: Sat, 23 Sep 2000 23:20:56 -0700

> Er, I thought that it used the same type of filter? Honestly, sonically and
> modulation-wise, how close is it? It *looks* a heck of a lot like an SEM,
> and the filter topology does look a bit similiar, but I want to know mainly
> about the sounds.
> 
> Does that clarify things?  ; )

Eh, right... ;)

The filter is certainly up the SEM lane, especially the diode based limiter in
the feedback path springs to mind. If I recall correctly Gene did have the SEM
in mind when he cooked this thing up.

> Rob
> 
> Wondering if its possible to lay the thing out in SMD so it can be
> rackmounted in only a few spaces........

The actual ASM-1 with a sufficent powersupply will fit into a 1 U box, no
probelms. The problem is the user interface, getting sufficient amount of pots
and jacks in there. So, have a look at how you do that. I think Jörgen
Bergfors Bergfotron should be a good source of inspiration here.

Cheers,
Magnus