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Subject: Re: EML 301

From: "adaaxs" <wonggster@...>
Date: 2007-10-15

>
> So, of the 16 steps, are they arranged so that each switch always gives
> a higher voltage than the previous switch?
> If so, then you could use cgs.synth.net/modules/cgs10_pedal.html

I was thinking of something far simpler. Keypad - fixed voltage amazing in 1972.

Ken reminded me that my idea was pretty basic and that much more tricked out useful
version (ie automated) is CGS59 B plus 12a s would do all I wanted, basically give the
equvalent of a Serge 16x16 programmer/sequencer without touch pads. This is something
enormously powerful compared to a keypad triggering a single voltage. I would guess a
practical version of this would be a an 8x8 (1 59 b basic package plus 4 a boards). So it
looks like I'm onto a version of the programmer sequencer. With the proper panel it is an
easy build and I can add a port for a keypad of other performance controller if I don't want
to walk over to my 301.

best

gino


>
> Cheers,
> Scott Deyo
> The Bridechamber
> contact@...
> www.bridechamber.com
>
>
> On Oct 14, 2007, at 4:17 PM, gino wong wrote:
>
> > I have this really cool EML 301 controller that has a joystick, filter
> > and a pitch knob matrix (that does other stuff)
> >
> > http://www.sequencer.de/pix/eml/eml-400.jpg
> >
> > The really cool part is: There is a matrix of 12 knobs on the panel,
> > each knob is triggered by a telephone/calculator type membrane keypad.
> > You set the pitch and press the number and get a fixed pitch output. I
> > would suppose it could also be output of various types, cv, selected
> > waveforms. A set and forget control for a modular.
> >
> > I am thinking this would make a nice composing and performance module.
> > I can't copy the EML circuitry because it is not to a modern
> > standard, weird scale and 1st gen op amps.
> >
> > Any help available, any interest ?
> >
> >
>