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Subject: Re: [motm] air-module

From: "Paul Schreiber" <synth1@...>
Date: 2003-03-06

You have to emit at least 80F (usually) for the IR to 'see you'.

Paul S.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Juskiw" <scott@...>
To: <motm@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 9:51 PM
Subject: [motm] air-module


> I was just reading about the Alesis Air-Synth and thought that an
> air-module would make a good controller. Three CV outs (X, Y, Z) and
> three GATE outputs (also for X, Y, Z) with a configurable gate
> threshold. It would be very similar to having three MOTM-850s. The IR
> transmitter/receiver would not be mounted on the module, it would be
> plugged in just like a foot pedal so it could be positioned anywhere.
> Put the sensor on the ground and let animals sniff it to control your
> synth, or put a bunch of moths in a cage and let them control your
> synth. Or does the operator need to be warm blooded for the IR to
> sense them? Lots of possibilities. Way more fun than a joystick, IMHO.
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