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Subject: Microprocessors in analog modules

From: "Grant Richter" <grichter@...>
Date: 2006-03-06

Gary Chang told me about the MARF built into the new Buchla triple filter. As always, very
smart. Building a complex envelope generator into a module is relatively easy now using an 8
pin PIC or something. Maybe control voltage recorder/loopers/random sources?

They can be programmed with a different dialect of MBASIC from Basic Micro Inc., pretty
much the same development enviorment as the Basic Atom Pro (but not free).

A synth module can be as analog as anyone wants, just add more functions with a micro.

Actually do-able on a DIY basis at this point in history. It used to require corporate level
resources just a few years ago. But with MBASIC, even young students can write control
software. And an 8 pin PIC is cheaper than a Vactrol, you do the math.