The number one feature I would like on a MIDI-2-CV converter that no one has
is the ability to transform the normal MIDI notes to unusual tunings during
the conversion. However, no one has that, and I can understand why.
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Schreiber [mailto:
synth1@...]
Sent: Tuesday, 15 October, 2002 9:46 AM
To: MOTM listserv
Subject: [motm] MOTM-650 4-ch MIDI-CV converter
The behind-the-scenes R&D activity continues with the MOTM-650 4-ch MIDI-CV
converter.
The design group for this is in the product definition stage. I'm asking for
your inputs/desires.
Here is what I have sketched out as a first stab:
a) fits in 2U panel
b) has 4 character, LED alpha-numeric display ("British flag")
c) 4 or 5 pushbuttons/LEDs for data entry (the menu is VERY shallow)
d) 4 channels (ie 4 notes at a time polyphony) with multiple voice
assignments
e) MIDI In on the front. There is a MIDI Out on the pcb that is used ∗only∗
if you SysEx a new OS
(it's used to read back the SW checksums as you dump into it).
f) I am thinking 4 rows of 4 jacks. Each horizontal row is a 'voice', with
CV/Gate/Velocity outs.
There are 4 AUX outs, with Aux #4 also sharing Arpeggiator Clock In. The
AUX's are like on a
Kenton Pro-2000, you can select from a FEW (not 45 different ones) MIDI
controllers to
'intercept' such as Aftertouch.
g) AUX #3 can be programmed to be MIDI Clock out, and you can divide it
down, too. May be able to
clock ∗multiply∗ it as well (not sure, it's a programming 'trick').
The idea is to have a "mini Expressionist". Tony has graciously endorsed the
'650 (it's not his
code), as it takes pressure off on him and onto me (like I need more
pressure). I'm NOT writing
the code, so don't worry (it's generic 8051 assembly). I think that it can
be a ~$229 assembled
module (sorry, all the DACs are SMT). When? "Next Spring" is about as
accurate as I can give. The
idea is a prototype at NAMM.
So, I guess what I'm asking is:
a) what features do you want to see
b) would you buy one?
Paul S.
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