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> >From: Nathan Alan Hunsicker <nate@...>
> I'd like to see the MOTM equivalent be broken into separate
> modules (and I think this is Paul's plan), a separate instrument
> preamp, envelope follower and envelope generator all prove
> useful in this one situation, but who wants to buy 3 preamps
> just because they want 3 envelope followers. I'm in favor of making
> modules as "modular" as possible.
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> I don't disagree with that line of thinking at all Nate. I think the
> Synthesizer.com module has only two functions: preamp and envelope
> follower. You would need a separate EG. And, if I am seeing this
> right,
> the preamp is kind of needed to get the right level for the envelope
> follower.
>
> I agree, this combination would not replace a preamp. However, (and I
> admit
> to not being too sharp on this subject) it looks like just the right
> "combination" for envelope follower.
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> > The 1st modular I looked at was the paia 9700
> series. For obvious reasons I decided to go with MOTM, but one
> of the major reasons I didn't like the 9700 stuff was because
> you couldn't just buy a filter, it had to have a built in EG and LFO,
> you couldn't just buy a VCA, it had a mixer and noise source built in.
>
> When you break all the components down into separate modules, it
> also allows you room for more features and control. -Nate
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> I agree Nate. I mean why even build a modular if you want to put it
> all in
> one module. However, John is obviously after a different price point
> customer. He must be the king of cost reduction strategy. <grin>
>
> Larry H
>
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