[sdiy] optical retrofit for minis?

[elmacaco]

Cuz you need to type monophonically?

;)
----- Original Message -----
From: "harrybissell" <harrybissell at prodigy.net>
To: "D A F" <polaris30 at ncx.com>
Cc: "synthdiy" <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>; "Kevin Lightner"
<synthfool at synthfool.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 12:42 AM
Subject: Re: [sdiy] optical retrofit for minis?


> Most computer keyboards are just plain contact switches. only a few
> more expensive ones use capacitive sensors.
>
> But that does bring up a point, I regularly play keyboards with all ten
fingers,
>
> why do i type with only three ???
>
> H^) harry
>
> D A F wrote:
>
> > This might be a dumb idea, but I never cease to be amazed at how dusty
and
> > dingy my computer keyboard gets over time, and yet still remains
> > glitch-free.  I think PC keyboards are made with capacitive switches,
no?  I
> > havent seen them mentioned as a possible alternative for music
keyboards,
> > but I just thought I would throw another idea into the mix...
> >
> > Dave
>