Ribbon controllers (Was: Re: [sdiy] DIY slide-bars)

[J. Larry Hendry]

I've got 3 reels of this copper mesh , 1 inch wide, I got from one of the
surplus mags a while back.  It's even got adhesive on one side.  That should
make a decent pick up item.  Now, where is the time to do it all. Sigh...
Larry


----- Original Message -----
From: harrybissell <harrybissell at prodigy.net>
To: adam <adam at hoodmusic.net>
Cc: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2004 2:12 AM
Subject: Re: Ribbon controllers (Was: Re: [sdiy] DIY slide-bars)


good point.  imho the real problem is not the resistive element but the
pickup means... flexible, durable, stable... thats going to be the hard
part.

H^) harry

adam wrote:

> On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 21:03:42 -0400
> Jay <jay at denonville.com> wrote:
>
> > on 7/27/04 7:41 PM, Harry Bissell Jr at harrybissell at prodigy.net wrote:
> >
> > > --- Glen <mclilith at charter.net> wrote:
> > >
> > >> There was once a home organ that featured a
> > >> variation on the ribbon
> > >> controller theme. It had a long row of several tiny
> > >> rollers, placed
> > >> side-by-side. It was interesting. I might be able to
> > >> find out more details
> > >> for you. I'll let you know if I do.
> > >
> > > it was done on Wurlitzer home organs...
> >
> > Hmm. I seem to remember it on the Hammond X66.
> >
> why has no one mentioned the band manual like used on the Trautonium.
pretty much the same idea as useing the internal element of a wirewound pot,
but if you go the home made route and wrap some nichrome around a non
conductive core you can make it to the length/resistance you need, and it
should be stable and strong.
>
> adam