[sdiy] Unique sounding modules that can't have voltage control?

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On Thu, Feb 8, 2024 at 12:24 PM cheater cheater via Synth-diy <
synth-diy at synth-diy.org> wrote:

> Hmm so let's try to narrow down the question
>
> What are circuits where:
>
> 1. the circuit is available as a modular synthesizer module, or a
> similar subcircuit in a non-modular synth
>
> 2. the module has a resistive potentiometer or slider on its front panel
>
> 3. the module does not have a cv input for the same control
>
> 4. adding a cv input is either impossible or would change the sound of
> the circuit in an important way
>
> On Thu, Feb 8, 2024 at 5:55 PM Didrik Madheden <nitro2k01 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Interesting question, and the answer really depends on the definition
> > of the question. Low hanging fruit would be a theremin. Not a module
> > as you requested, but just to make a point. The body of the performer
> > is an integral part of the circuit, so it would qualify at least in
> > that regard. But, what if you built a voltage controlled robotic arm
> > that controlled a replica of a human arm, and you now have a bonafide
> > voltage controlled theremin. :)
> >
> > You might be interested in the diverse work of the artist Gijs
> > Gieskes. His works are not always eurorack modules, and they generally
> > do feature control voltage inputs. However, I feel like much of his
> > work would fit the spirit of your question. Some of his modules use
> > mechanical and electromechanical devices like relays, motors, optical
> > detectors modulated by a physical cam and so on to generate sound. The
> > sound would often depend on the exact physical layout of the product,
> > so you could argue that the sound is uniquely characterized by that. A
> > Gieskes module might in that case have a VC input for the speed of the
> > motor rotating the cam to take an example. Technically a voltage
> > control, however what's controlled is a mechanical device and not a
> > purely electronic device.
> >
> > https://gieskes.nl/
> >
> > /Didrik
> >
> > On Wed, 7 Feb 2024 at 19:23, cheater cheater via Synth-diy
> > <synth-diy at synth-diy.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > > I'm looking for synth modules or circuits which have parameters that
> > > cannot be voltage controlled - and which have a unique sound that
> > > similar circuits compatible with voltage control cannot recreate.
> > >
> > > Thanks!
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