I agree with Larry on all his points.
A polysynth would be interesting, provided it left some chips over for points
#1 & #2. I'll even buy one or two myself, for my SH101. But I don't think I
need any for my recently acquired (for free! - in mint condition!) JP-8.
"J. Larry Hendry" wrote:
> From: "J. Larry Hendry" <jlarryh@...>
>
> > 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
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