> From: "Paul Schreiber" <synth1@...>
> Just ∗suppose∗ I had 2400 CEM3340 VCO chips. :)
> What should I do with them?
# 1 - Sell them to those in need of repairs of older synths. Make enough
money to help support MOTM development.
# 2 - Sell them to those who would like to have a few stocked away to
repair synths they have, IF they need them for future repairs. Again, make
money and support MOTM.
# 3 - Use them in MOTM only if it offers something significant not found in
the 300 or planned 310 (even if the only added feature is a better price).
However, if I were buying a MOTM module with this chip, I would want to buy
a spare 3340 for each one in my system since eventually they will be in
short supply again. Like others have said, I am would still buy the
discrete version if they were priced near the same.
I could be interested in option b) {small poly synth} if the situation were
right. I think a Schreiber poly synth should:
1 - be limited production (maybe 100 or so).
2 - be offered first to MOTM subscribers
3 - offer some unique and cool features or controls that make it unique
when compared to other nice poly analogs like the OB-8 or Jupiters. I like
the "small and portable" idea. Maybe even MIDI controlled without a
keyboard. Although each poly synth is unique in its own way, I mean
significantly unique. (example, the Gleeman is a very unique mono synth
because of the case. The "Schreiber" poly synth should have no menus, but
all the cool features you really wished your other poly synths have (like
inputs, knobs, some patchability, etc.).
Option c) should be banished from your mind.
Larry Hendry