> From: "Paul Schreiber" <synth1@...>
> That makes TWO of us!!
Well, If I have this right this is supposed to be a "utility" mixer.
Right? So, if I have this right (and correct me if I am wrong) it is
supposed to serve two basic purposes - 1. mix two or more DCs into a single
output, and 2 - mix 2 or more AC signals into a signal output. so, this
would be good for mixing two or three oscillators for a single voice into
one filter (use 2). Or, mixing another DC for controlling the osc or other
module if the modules inputs were not enough.
So, even though we could think of 1000 features this little mixer out to
have, I think the one thing we (most) agree on is that it should function
as 6-in, 1-out or 3-in, 2-out, and should work AC or DC. As long as it
does those things, it will meet the basic criteria.
In my limited way of thinking it would be nice to have the ability to use
one for DC and one for AC at the same time. Whether we switch between 3:2
and 6:1 modes with a switching jack or switch is secondary. And quite
frankly, unless I am missing the obvious, "would one absolutely require a
master output control?" I really don't like the idea of a dual master that
controls both sides because you might have separate uses. So, here's
another idea to kick around:
In 6:1 mode you have a single master. In 3:2 mode, you have one of the
3:1's with a master and one of the 3:1's without a master. That way MOTM
rules are not violated by non functional knobs. And, when the mixers are
separate, you have one of each kind - with and without master. Now, you
are back down to 7 knobs which should leave room for everything else
(including the switch to go from 6:1 to 3:2).