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> From: mate_stubb <mate_stubb@...>
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> Boy, it sure is quiet on the list. A question for
> anyone who attended AHMW: how were the
> new MOTM modules - 480, 125, etc?
That must be my que since Crow and I were the only MOTMers at AHMW.
480 filter = Exictingly bland, if that makes sense. The filter is not mean,
angry, or self-oscillating. Instead it is subtle and calm, like you might
want to have for classic OB and Yamaha brass sounds. It is a nice compliment
to the sounds of the filters that we have now in the MOTM system. If you
are into emulation of acoustic instruments you may really appreciate this
filter. One of the really cool features of the protype is the modular PCB
boards that plug into the main board. Old Crow did this to allow him to
easily swap op amps and such to compare and contrast the various sounds.
So, while I am not familiar with the filter it emulates, I can tell he has
spent a lot of effort toward acheiving that end. So, if you like the CS-80
filter, you are bound to appreciate this one.
125 pulse wave multiplier = unique. Being relatively new to modular use I
may have difficulty trying to explain this one. So, Crow, chime in if you
want to add / correct me in any way. The 125 is a multi-stage pulse wave
modulator. Let me see if I can explain. I will draw a line below
representing time vs modulation (over simple), but you can see how the PW
gets multiplied into something different.
regular PWM = -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
3rd output of 125 --+-+-+---+-+-+---+-+-+---+-+-+
Does that make sense? The second output can have two pulses grouped
together, the third output has 3. Kind of like (M inserted for modulating
sweeping sound) MMM skip MMM skip, etc. Crow says you can use it for
emulating the subtle attack of brass sounds. Personally, I would need to
spend a lot more time with it to fully grasp its potential.
Larry H