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Subject: Re: [motm] (2) Questions and comments about motm

From: "Microtonal" <microtonal@...>
Date: 2001-03-03

> I must have missed Analogue Systems. Do all of those manufacturers use
the
> same mounting specifications?? Not only do I not like 1/8" jacks because
I
> am planning on using these modules with other gear more than with each
> other, but you can't buy decent 1/8" cords. Afaik, Neutrik doesn't even
> make 1/8" plugs -- so much for strain relief.
>
They use similar mounting specifications but I believe the power supply
specs might be slightly different. I'd be less worried about the durability
of 1/8" cords than 1/8" jacks. Cords can be easily replaced, jacks cannot.

> Afaik, the only Encore module is the UEG, which seems like it is
> specifically made for MOTM. I'm guessing that Paul didn't want to offer
> anything digital in kit form.
>
Not really true, since the forthcoming MOTM VC Pulse Divider is
microprocessor based. Some of the current modules have logic gates in them,
so consider them analog/digital hybrids.

> The Blacet stuff has 1/8" jacks and is a different size.
>
Larry and Moe have offered some MOTM style panels for Blacet modules. Check
the archives. You just missed the latest batch.

> I'm vaguely aware of Oakley -- British guy, sold a PCB for a Moog filter.
> I'll do a web search. What are the Larry specials??
>
Look here: http://24.12.85.234/larry/ . MOTM style panels for Blacet,
Oakley and other modules, plus Larry's voltage switching modules.

> >I have to admit I bought a Synthesizers.com Signal Processor module to do
> >this. Nothing from MOTM yet.
>
> I saw that on their flashy website. Too bad their webmaster isn't an EE,
> or they'd be like Buchla :) It's only $70, and it has 1/4" jacks. Does
it
> fit in a motm system?? Can it use the same PS?? Afaik, Moog modules
were
> +10/-10 not +15/-15.
>
It could use the same power supply with a cable adapter, but the panel width
is different and difficult to adapt to MOTM. It's not really worth it
unless you have a number of .com panels.

John Loffink
microtonal@...