Hi everyone,
Some thoughts that have been building up.
FIRST
In a message dated 3/5/99 6:22:16 AM, Thomas Hudson <
thudson@...>
wrote:
>I would like to see several models. An inexpensive model
>6x1/3x2.
I also thought that this 6X1/ 3X2 mixer could be implemented probably without
a toggle switch but rather a switching phone jack on the 2nd output (it seems
like I have some of these with 8-10 solder lugs and two mechanically separate
switches).
>But I also would like to see a more full-featured
>stereo model that had voltage-controlled mixing and panning.
>Matter of fact, I have some CEM3379's in my bench that I
>planned to use to do that. This chip has VC of level,
>pan, and a complete low-pass filter on board.
I like this chip a lot since it seems so simple to use, I'd like to hear how
you used it.
SECOND
I really like the sound of Larry's front panel PSU with its eerie glow. I'd
thought about putting voltmeters in my PSU panels (because I want my "studio"
to have that "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea" control room look) but decided
against it since it is better to not know the voltage unless you are going to
adjust it. I may put in an ammeter so I can see how many more modules I can
add until I have to get a new PSU.
THIRD
So pictures of Larry's and Steve's (MOTM mountain!) should be on the MOTM
page. Mine looks pretty pathetic in its home made, unfinished plywood rack.
FOURTH
In a message dated 3/6/99 9:10:26 AM, Gur Milstein <
gur-m@...>
wrote:
>why dont each of us would write his needed moduls,this would probley help
>Paul to defin which module's should be next.
This is a good idea, however, I always think that I'm overloading Paul with
the modules I'd like to see him build. He is only one guy, and seems to be
introducing a module a month, so it will take a while for him to build up to
some of the more exotic modules. So, while I like Gur's "wish list", the
following thought occurred to me: maybe we could claim our "bonus points"
against future modules. So if Paul says "How many would like to see a clone of
a Serge Wave Multiplier module?" John B. might (would!) say "I'd like two of
those, and am willing to ante up my 5-6 bonus points for them." What this
would mean is that Paul could determine how many people are interested in the
module, and I would not be able to use those 5-6 points until after I bought
the Wave Multipliers. A put up or shut up kind of deal. Just a thought.
FIFTH
Thanks Hugo on the book list! And I agree that there are some great ideas
around which would combine analog and digital. BTW don't go out of your way to
get any of the books that I mentioned thinking they are anything like the MIT
computer music books (I wish there were books out there that thorough). (Wayne
Bateman's "Introduction to Computer Music" is another good one)
SIXTH
In a message dated 3/4/99 7:27:08 PM, "Paul Schreiber" <
synth1@...>
wrote:
>That is why it is SO IMPORTANT for everyone to "rally around MOTM" by
>sending me your audio files and pix. I need to present MOTM NOT as a
>custom botique thing, but like MOOG or ARP were.
At this point it seems that MOTM is going to be BETTER than MOOG and ARP
(especially my ARP) so that shouldn't be a problem! I'll definitely do
"testimonials" for MOTM, but have no way to digitally record anything (I'm
waiting for that buy a CEM chip get a CD burner deal).
And watch this space for yet another (DAMN) tutorial on Serge modules which
might influence MOTM.
250,000 hits can't be wrong!
Synth Peon
John Barlow