Sounds quite interesting Paul, I'd sign up for one but I'd want to get more detail
on just how long the R&D cycle would be ;)
Eric
--- Paul Schreiber <
synth1@...> wrote:
> JH & I are just "tire-kicking" the vocoder idea. We are NOT trying to
> rip-off EMS! Rather, just
> in the info-gathering stages.
>
> The MOTM plan is NOT to be in the $600 range, but more like the $1400 range.
> There is just
> too much R&D and parts. it would be 90% assembled, like the MOTM-900 is.
> Mostly SMT, due
> to the vast number of parts (like 280 op amps!) It will need it's own
> supply.
>
> Also, there are many, ∗many∗ tradeoffs. The much-touted Sennheiser uses 40
> bands (not very
> sophisticated filterd, a 2-transistor BP) but is hand-tweaked! Also, it is
> set for "best response"
> for vocals, not necessarily a wide range.
>
> And then it has 138 panel controls...........hmm......
>
> But then again, only 60 were made at $18,000ea (the current price is
> $5000-$7000).
>
> Not really interested in a "small" PAiA/MAM 11-band for $600. Why? Ask
> anybody that owns one.
> They do "work", but if you are really into Kraftwerk-type quality, ∗AIN'T
> GONNA HAPPEN∗ with
> the low-end stuff.
>
> If we DO decide, then we will ask for $500 deposits to get the R&D effort
> off the ground.
>
> <Paul S>
>
>
>
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