> i`m almost surprised that a group of enterprising synth makers don`t go in
> together and split the cost and quantities of a chip run - whats that,
maybe
> 5000 ic`s? between everyone in the business, that might not be too pricey
and
> would allow everyone enough chips to start with before deciding whether a
> second run would be worthwhile.......... or am i an optimistic fool?
This topic comes up for discussion every 10 months or so. The answer is,
pony up $48,000
for the retooling of the masks, the new test program, the new fixtures, the
new docs, and
I'll get you $2 VCOs.
Paul S.
waiting for your money