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Hey all you flood victims -

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I think the term "flood" is a misnomer. Even though Paul is talking about 1
unit modules instead of 2 unit, it doesn't mean that we are going to see a
significantly faster release cycle. There is too much fixed overhead time
for each module.

You have to do the basic R&D first. This is typically less for a simple
module, but Paul usually has breadboarded circuits cooking while other
modules are being packaged for release, so I don't see this as a big gain
timewise. The only new module not already cooking that wouldn't require some
R&D time would be the 1 U mult. The R&D on the sequencer will be the longest
and most complex yet.

Next you have to nail down the design with rigorous testing. In the case of
a micro VCO or new VCA design, it will take a lot of time (though not as
much as the 300 did!)

Layout the pcb, get a test fab for verification, build it, gather parts
lists, order parts (crap! have to wait for pots again!), do the panel
artwork, factor in lead time for panels and fabs to come back, etc etc. This
is where most of the built in delay is.

Add year end holidays, real job demands, etc. into the equation. I'm not
trying to be a pooper of parties here, just realistic. Let's admit it, we're
greedy. We want the world and we want it ... now. I don't want Paul to burn
out!

<soapbox off>

So don't be expecting 6 new modules by year's end - Paul is only human. Of
course, he can speak for himself, and may tell me I'm full of !@#$<g>.

Moe